The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-07-05

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i. is Tow universally conceded we believe
stA.s de- rass lies bsewssa Gov. BsLL, ~
n. Jonxsos, and dsa. Gnssn. Aregards
tae lat named Of these gentlemen, we
havc strong aud ipsupsrshle objections to
him. His views on Federal policy do not
At an correspond with our own. His con
.,Iid,,;on herssics---his total denial OF State
rights his belief that the General Govern
ment Is the sole and Supreme Judge oil ITS
own powcrs--is sufficient OF itself to make
us declare our opposition to him. Inc
Gubornatorial chair Is an important posi-
tion--it is the highest gin In the hands OF
free people; and wien we vote Tor a
man for Governor we wish bin TO have a
dine appreciation of The important position
to which lie aspires. But in the present
emergency when the rights oil the States
arc seriously Decentralization abolition
fnnaiieism Is about TO overthrow the Con
stiiution-~wc should liz 20 sec Cover
nor elected who will stand by the rights Of
the South and Of the State OF which he Is
the head. Gen. Greer Is not that man.
lie does not acknowledge the right OF Sc
eession. Ne does no, believe that any
emergency any degree OF oppression
viii give legal right TO a state TO resist
encroachmenis, without revolution. Nor
do his views upon state policy esinee that
intimate acquaintance with the affairs OF the
state. which we should suppose a gentle.
man SO long identified with peAic matters
would be likely 10 possess. He gives Us
no iuiimatioa Of the large amounts OF val
liable lands laid aside FOR educational pnr-
poses, and which are destined under thc
present sraic Of things to lie idle and val
incics-i While he tells us that he would la9
aside omilcn Of dollars of the public non
: ey arising from the sale of The Northwes
tern territory for the benefits OF education
b Aside from these things, the mental or
aanization of Gen Groer-~his habits o
: study and reflection, although OF very
respectable character are scarcely equal Il
a those Of Gov Bell.
We might perhaps say the same of Col
= NJ. f. Johnson But we must confess vi
p were very layofabls impressed with thl
gentleman. Oar principal objections I hin
I are more on account OF our want of lsnowl
edge OF his opinions on Federal policy
and our objections to his views sesard'a!
i, the payment Of our public debt. w
think il the best policy Of either individual
! or communities to pay their debts, whcl
they have the money Col. Johnson. ",
: think, looks ~ ,s~sass
= We do hot wish in these remarks to b.
understood as saying anything derogaiof'
e to the talents or patriotism of Gen Gree
or Col. Johnson. They are gentlemen lo
whom we have very great respect W.
e merely declare our preference for Gov. Bel
upon the grounds which we have given
Whatever difference Of opinion there may
be in relation TO his action or'ho Pearct
B1l. we have all seen that when an cmer
gency arises he "a equal to il that he uil
suffer nothing To interfere with his high re.
gard for public duty.
The Governor in this State is elected bu
Tor .wo wears. The time is too short TO ma
/ ture and carry out system OF public poll
isy /, will take nearly two years for at
Executive 10 set bis plans in operation
We think then, that where there are no par
ticular objections against man cceu
pyinc the Gubernntorial chair that IL
/ should be reelected. This is q view o
The matter, which we think viii appeal to
every man In the state, whose preiudices
are not strongly against Gov. lIslL. Tc
those we can but say, examine carefully
and eandidly his acts, and we think yor
will find much ia them 20 approve, and
Al H.. l.