Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-04-09
WIN. L. GoGGIS.
PsAELAsD, March 26th. Is

PEAELAsD March 26th, 1853
GEsrLKxsH acknowledging do the reception OF ,Ir
invitations other souees also which, as well a. M
own return my thanks have delayed my reply ti now -
view consult those whose advice have as 10 The
should pursue might make this general r,snon.
all VII, have iddressedme on te same sues this date II,
cognize many, tie several st who "a
discarded all past party associations and to have anes
s o S o. r 10 Important an Office
But scarce know how to reply for In this hour
our ts and our entI 70 maia1n cur noe teo
the comfort q their and families seeming
able TO meet the press ny necessities ef ue unehsAn
aggressive from abroad should avoid all occasions fo
S Ion a, home LGDg arms as We have been against an
nave been driven VII BY the ordinary fortu Of
,s SIN Receiving 20 cheering words from che
OF other govern ments however much their PEG
any source We must look, Im who Is he 10
S ~ s wen 70 cur own str,D to the bray M
evidence to all Who Wiling 10 be bat spseta,o,i
thai we are aDundany able 70 't,ore the civilized uo'd
we shat ever be- We rem AIN united and determined In the
nothing should b. done, a. any time tending q,
na as esuse cf d. W. and The cause
state is that for the time being Of the whole Couf.dsr
otSer by thai desp otsm which now rules nc -
questions raised regard TO cleo lons should BE- SCI
Ivrbere 70 bring back into that sam. fsna men
ON which they have been 50 rudeiy Virginia boI
these viexs-wh an un,srng determination make Food
e,use which she has noby espoued-ghouli never he
nom hereafter must be her icy that OF deyelon
Il
a. ali times, Interests as separate so,srrTnt
For though may have offered, In pa l. in rear
have there he as 70 the tue chs
ter Of the coniederacy uader me new coneeie III
ana regulated by Consutonto wiich the States IN = ~
cbaracger as SUCH the part and its power.
| restricted TO their sphere Of operation. F
Always aeting 10 harmony tea with her Conede ste fis
and giving all occzson5 hr cheerful I'll every lesa
Con iituona measure pF, motion Of he GOOD
OonfeierScy State should sl extend her own peon
ali sections, the strongest that her systems Of
mproy s,rdipg facilities IT. de and intereou,
for the promotion schools for The ,soa of Ter cLr
the advancement Of Ag ieutur. TIE Mechanic ADJ ,.
ufsc.ures hspDiy rencsdsh,n be absndor
bur- eyerywhoe, in anOth peaceful favorable
ton Of the county, shall be carried ioIwardto prosperous
cess selboard and her mousins should be brought m
gether a1d people should know ether again as br
The elements OF cur wealth as great state when prot
directed will s work cut FOR that nigh destiny to which
neacent to have called The half has NJ
esDto OF what we may aad Will yet be, whel again
under a wise and judeou system Of Government and W.
administration Of good just and wholesome laws Pc
however distant, when honorable ever - be desired as
ference and always 70 be sought and maintained Il l.
people, who will demand when comes that the
shall ever be prepared IN al to secure to them
Of ard p'ssesink properly, aud OF uung app w.
and safety" poPer for me to say that TIE
Is no. so now nay be tsced to errors long exsg and for
all should be wit Ing TO fair share IespJ sLlty
So great Is the ALSO ute esy for vigorous unite
ton, now and for periet harmony the pant pc
as to secure these blessings in 81 time that have bsea
any disposition TO excite Dpettoa between seetci
ton soldiers, with Only their monthly al ovane
In the asd-bravely and ehesrsy eGniTGn the
sm.l pittsnce with them ths unwilling vitne
contest home among preised friends, In regard
question who, for time, shall I'LL particular l4cei While
present unbroken oLt - The shall yet
two OPP sing amongst ourtelvesr Let rather Civ
tine our talents all We have en to the support Ola
10 which mothers and daughters Of the land hsye noby M
U the to success.
Having these With respect suy TO each 9TH "a
country, though long since called do so, rs-
announced myself candidate for the oce which you
to suppose have soGe capacity TO h. And,
feLds who had proposed to hold public meens 70 @
preferences have BY been induced TO decline donf
Of you know because did not desire 10 embarass
ect Of much 6elcaey by such proceeding in view Of TIE
preferences Of Others AM would not now,
grded entering thu Of political strife the sni
determined oppoLen: Of Under eircumI alcal
would gage canvass Ieannot however, decline ed
the my the many iends, In all sections
called upon to c me csndlSt AID. II mi lry m
fellow citizens should hink proper confer ths ~
unbiased by action wishes should endcayor TO az
duties Of the state important now than ever ~
histo not 10 dsappoint tho who had thus
such a trust.
Il had been my wish however snce subject hadt sgt
discussed, aud since d. approached in ressrd N 80
practicable PLAN and was indifferent as to aoi
might dsylssd by which some could have bee1 de-
upon whom al nigh. have cast their yotesI say i1r
there tine whom party dGereaces hould be
Il Is the pres In the event OF nomination, that r
OF the state sbt concentrated should hlw
Il ny duty have withdrawn promptly my name, lit lad
presented ht all by friends VIII say however, af
making such seion reference should have bee BAD
Eastern Western, and none TO Noiths!e or south-sc
For any section, at such time. has ID
ald loyal men throughout the Commonwealth the
the wishes OF candidates parties have rights neither
By rivers circumsoTbe1 by mounte which they
the polls unles within the lines Of the enemy
10 ncuslon cay that have had the honor Of yrV
some capa ity with mos. II not all, OF the gentlemen u
connection with the ONCE referred 20 and cit er Of tn Should
be chosen preference TO myself may be well
Virginia has better man, better for the station,
also, who been sId.d as the equals Of myself
position. Trusting that ali Bty lzGulgent ycu Vls -
The may have cempited Of my Itn poH
cal life, and 20 my imperfect ons DOW,
Irenan, very rep ctfuly,
WIN l.. eoGSI'