The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1849-07-06

question needs no answer from those who have
already acquired their liberty and established
their security, under innumcrabe dsads antagcs
and diilicuiies.
| These remarks do not, and they nro no, in
tended to disparagc the merit of the officers
who command our frontier Though brave
and intelligent, the forces under their command
are totally unequal to the task Of defending so
long line, froni pans'iiy Of numbers. Must,
then, the hardy pioneers OF the state success
lively fall victims to the designing Indian, Of be
compelled to abandon their homes t,esGs,'
their Government Is either unable or unwilling
TO defend thomi Ic, this subject be- well con
sidcred and not only we'll considered, but well
acted upon, SO that the frontier settler may re-
ceiyc II guaranty Of protection 90 his life and
property, or else know that he Will have, unas-
sisted, 10 defend himself The last alternative
Is bad indeed, as it neither increases the means,
comforts, or cnioymcnts e the settler, nor adj
vanccs the interests Of the country. Should
however the General Government fail to afford
the necessary protection, without loubt the
collective intelligence of the state VIII devise
means TO afford the required relief TO the now
much injured and haras.ed frontier settler.
The subject of Education need scarcely be
adycrcd to by me II comments itself to all,
and its Importance mus, be universally felt
Our constitution embraces II, and wisely ndi-
Gates the medium for the Introduction Of u gem
cral system, which, II carried out by the Legis-
a,urc, with liberal hand, cannot tail 10 RESIN
burso the country with the rich return OF intel
igcncc and virtue,
There are other topics on which | would
readily give q frank expression Of my opinions
but they are necessarily precluded from con-
nunicaion like this.
In reference, 10 my political preferences, Will
briefly remark, that my life has been Spent In
Texas actively engaged in the busy scenes
which have passed in the revolution Of the coun-
try. have contributed my humble exeriions to
the establishment of Republic, and no, party.
am to be found, however, in the democratic
ranks my reasons would be given il proper
here they IRE 20 my own mind ample and salts
factory. One of many, Will state, which is,
that the great leading principles Of democracy,
understood aud practically carried out, VIII Sc
cure a greater amount of good to larger num-
Der. than the great leading principles of the OPP
posite party.
The duties cf Governor of Texas, in my
opinion, have very little connection with the POI
,isa agi,alions of the day, and should the choice
fall on me woud discharge those duties with
vigilant attention TO such measures as would
result ia the common good Of the State, uneon-
trollcd hy party bias or sectional feeling, !
would cndoa,or to be the Governor Of Texas,
feeling an equal interest in the welfare aud pros
pcriiy of her citizens Mt all points, whether north,
south, east, or west.
Having Explained my position, may, trust,
without obtruson say a few words about my
self for the information of my follow citizens
resident in the remote parts ot the STATE, who
may Ice unacquaintcd with me- or mY connection
with the State. ! united myself with the militia
~ service of Texas IN February / 500, and shorts
" afterwards joined the army, then under the
command of Cen Sam Houston came with No
friend but my sword, aud had no other introduce
ton than good conduct and attention 70 my duty.
have used both to the best advantage from that
day to this, and if | have any claims 10 your sup.
port, they are derived from n constant and faiif-
fll service in the cause Texas through out all
her trials and adversitics.
lfelcc,ed. fellow citizens. shall be proud To
continue my services, and a faithful use Of what
ability possess. | hope 10 see our State %
happy home for all her eitizcns--eontnualiy
progressing ia wealth and prosperity. AS a city
upon hill, towering up tor the shi, and for the
healing Of nations
With the highest respect,
Your fellow citizen.
+. H. BELL.