Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-04-12
To the Voters of 4 mherst County:

/ have been announced as a c0nuiddte Tor thc
Clerkship of the Great Court Of your county. 1t
has been my fortune To hold the Office for some
wears past. and refer you to the manner in which
have heretofore discharged its duties, as proper
subject ofconsiderutionin deciding the gus stion
before YOU. whether | entitled 10 your support.
Although. did not receive the appointments al your
hands. have not been the less solicitous on that
account to discharge It's duties in "A satisfactory
manner: and have never for moment supposed.
TINT it was conferred upon me in opposition TO the
will of the people: the contrary have ever had
the satisfaction, II believe that it was conferred in
accordance with their wishes. and that the pcrior-
nance of my official duties had met with the pubic
appreciation.
In addressing you on this occasion. have hut
little TO say in favor Of myself and nothing whatever
ngainst my competitors. | am on terms of friend
ship with all Of them. and hope 10 continue SO.
shall make no prciension Of superior qualifications,
and in no WISE dptract from the claims Of others
As to nv qualifications. vou have had ample oppor-
tuni;y To put IL Just estimate upuu them. and to
vour Judgment. | freely submit them; but trust
my slv without transcending the bounds of pro-
prieiv that have eRdcavurrd to serve tie public
with deity. md tint ii cottuued in Office. large
cxnercnce in it, duties will, trust enable me to
discharge them in future, ut least well hereto
fore.
/, has been urged against me-, thnt | am wealth
v nun and not in need Of the emoiumeuts Of the
flee | shall make no nrcttn lions either tn wealth
or pnvcrry | submit it to your good sense to com
slider. how far the wca II poverty Of candidates
is proper suhicrt sidcrltian. in determining
their fitness fnr Office When Indeed mn individual!
is rich enough to neglect public duty, for the Pur-
pose Of ndugiue in thr comforts OF incidence and
case. would be ready rs any Of you to say. he
oncht no longer to hold uisice. Whenever / come
to that promise YOU to retire. without waiting to
be dismissed by your votes from the public service
but Mt present that j. not my condition.
have understood that some withhold their sup
port because l have not entered upon a general
electoneering canvass; and the Inference j. drawn
that feel myself above the people. This is doing
me great injustice. II has been my custom Mt oil
time. to meet every frliow-man with feelings of
Kindness md treat him with respect and courtesy,
Us well before the canvass commenced as since -
| can confidently appeal To- all who have had bu--
transactions III my oare. 10 bear wItnesa tbat
they have NJ all times received tie most respectful
attention.nnd that their calls have been attended t.
with as>idqouS cxettons to give satisfaction. The
duties ofthe office. while l continue to hold it, re-
quirc so much Of my attention. that 10 visit any
large number OF you at your homes viii be impns>-
bic have recently been engaged for month III
attending a most labori0us session Of the Court,
during which my labors have been of character
to deprive me in great measure of any opportun-
tv for socill intercourse and flr some weeks t"
CONT shall have duties to perform, requiring my
presence here. which | cannot with prupriety neg
lect | hope shall better commend myself TO your
support by faithful discharge of the duties incl
dent to nv present situntion than could byneclect
ing them to traverse the county, soliciting your su
fragcs.
The Office of Clerk is of vast importance to
the public--upon proper discharge Of the duties
of the Office interests ofhigh importance to society
and dear to every good citizen. in great measure
depend. Ia the discharge Of these duties, none
will deny TINT experience is Of value, and that skill
cannot be dispensed with, without detriment to the
public good.
If you believe that possess the qualifications to
discharge the duties of the office acceptaby. that
have discharged them heretofore with fidelity. and
would continue to do if elected. | respectfully
ask YOU to sustain me with your sufirages and sup
port If so sustained, | shall be thankful for the
confidence rcposcd in me. and under renewed oh
legations to use my best eorsto deserve it, by de
voting nysefas heretofore faithfully to the public
service.
ain, most respectfully.
Your obedicrt servant.
ROBERT TINSLEY.
AuHrR.r OR. IIo.. April, 1852.