Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-04-27
Governor Wiss and the Election in Vrginia
Latter from Governor Wise.

RIrHupND, Va, March 81, 1902
Dear Sr.-With0nt hesitation, reply ~ onr'
"a yours OF the 18th inst, received yesterday, ny
declaring thar 10 ''intNnd b. support Mr' let
cher for the Office of Goyernor;" and, upon III,
hypothesis that no would adhere 10 the State anC
National platform of Democratic priaoiples l
have never intended otherwise,
For reasons improper for discussion by mo
now. | was opposed To his nomination hut as
we'll before aS after the nomination, and always,
was resolved To support il, ir made. and recon-
mrndcd that course 10 all my friends, in the
event Mr. l.ctrhcr should hc fairly committed to
the Democratic principles ever cherished by Nir'
ginia, and 10 her true internal policy. Under
standing that he is thus fully committed, and
that he IL now maniully cOntendng for the faith
asit WAS handed to MS by Jefferson and Madison,
without the corruption of modern interpolation;
and that ho is for pushing on tho public works
OF the Commonwealth, to develop her resources
and her power, shall give him the support oil
my vote and influence.
do this for the sake of the Democratic party.
1t has nominated Mr. Lotcher, aud no slight
causc-nO merely personal considcration-noth-
ing indeed. short Of vital issue of policy or OF
morals, should cause anv one, or shall cause ne
10 Withhold support from the Democratic nominee,
in the present state Of parties and opinions III
the country Democracy is the only hope oi
SOnnl conversation lcit, ana It's hopes are e"h'
If its prestige be DESTROYED in Virginia, the very
Gibraltar of the true Republican faith. know
that enemies have actively circulated the rumor
that am opposed to Mr.. Letcher's election
their calculation is very ohviOus-that 1t he Ia
elected. his election may seem to demonstrate
the weakness of my opposition: ana that II he Is
defeated, the blame Of his defeat may he thrown
upon me and my friends.
But. in spite of this intrigue and false clamor,
elected or defeated | repeat, | will. IN good
faith earnestly and actively support him, be-
cause see nothiug hut evil to come out of oppo-
sition to the Democratic party, in these times OF
fearful rorchudings But ahsOlvc this express
ion from all personal reflection upon the candi-
date of the Opposition in Virginia, to Mr.. Let
cher. | have high personal regard and respect
for Mr.. Goggin | have known him from youth
upwards. and cordially vouch that he is worthy
Of the confidence Of those who agree with him IN
nnlitics Bur he is an honest and earnest opp0-
nen. of tbc Democracy, and | am its ardent "d-
vocnte-nOw more than ever: for he hnS 'a'eiY
been deeply wronged, and is, believe, again III
serious neri!--nt time when it is the only hope
of saving the Constitution and the Union; aud in
Virginia. too. its stronghold, whose proud dcsti.
nv il has ever been to save the republican creed
Of Stttes-rights, of strict constitutional con
struction Of sound economy, and OF civil aud re-
ligious freedom Of home, and OF peace and Jus'
tice with all foreign nations
Grateful for the kind interest you have mani
Tested in me, am, very truly yoqrs,.. ., .e..