Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-07-08
A CARD.--TO THE PEOPLE OF rl,IAs.F

A CARD.--TO THE PEOPLE OF TIIAs.
Immediately after my return from Virgin; whero
had been serving tho Confcderacy with the Texas
Brigade, without rank pay, soliciled by al
most every person with whom communicated, to be-
candidate for the Office of Governor of Texas,
and was assured by very may, who had supported
in the former election, that was then their choice
but they had not voted for because they wore art
fully led to believe by the representations of adrot
politicians that could not bo elected, and that they
must choose between the other two opposing competi-
tors. / was also assured that this artfu stroke of
political rickery now we'll understood, and that
the public voice was now clearly manfem in my
favor that this weapon could not be used again against
me.
Yielding to what believed to be the general wish Of
the people, in February last, became candidate
there being then other in the field but in doing so
did not take off my hat and say, "by your leave
gentleman to certain hackneyed politicians and cdi
tors of newspapers who to think that they have
like the aristocrats Of the old world, and Lincoln of
the North, sort Of divine right to dictate to the peo.
pie and select for them loyal candidates, from whom
they willing their State officers may be chosen,
and they Immediately combined together to defeat my
election drawing to their aid few other persons ac-
tuaed by old grudges Their first object seems to have
been to produce the impression that not accepta
BILE to the people, by araying before them the names of
a larger number of our distinguished ~
Indeed, almost all the prominent men of tho country
have been named by this clique in connection with the
gubernatoria election. Even the judiciary the army
and the Cabinet at Richmond have been invaded by
them in search of candidate with whose prestige and
influence they mi ght be able to defeat meBut few of
the many eminent gentleman named however have
seemed to be willing to lend themselves for the accom-
pishment of the purposes of this clique At length,
the time for the election has approached the final
Of the clique have been taken By dark in
snuations and nucndoes in the newspapers, and
pointed charges privately and actively circulated,
great efforts now being made to fix upon the public
mind the impression that am hostile to the President
and that if should be elected would bring the State
into collision with the Confederate Government, and
perhaps more unfurl the Lone Star banner
In the meantime, the clique have mentioned have
presented for the choice of the people young gentle.
man but little known to them for whom they vouch,
giving assurance that he possesses all the qualities
necessary for the position and the occasion The cdi-
orial clique to whom have referred having enscon.
ced themselves securely from the dangers of the battle.
fields of our great struggle behind odous exemp-
ton law, feel no sympathy, but the contrary re-
pugnance for n candidate who has illustrated his do
voton to Conederacy upon fields of carnage where
he was made to feel the iron of the foe because they
naturally suppose that he possesses too much of The
metle in his composition 10 be easily moulded IA
their selfish purposes They want governor who will
owe his elevation to them, who will be q creation of
their own hands work. and who consequently NAV be-
supposed to be ready 10 serve them But think the
people viii pause before they take UP such man sun
ported by such meansby attempting to blast the use
uness of ompetitor just from the bloodest fields of
the waIi by attacks upon his patriotism, and by mis-
representations with regard his feelings his opinions
and his purposes think they will say to the Young
gentleman the time require old heads and steady per
to guide the ship Of State on the tempes,uous use
upon which it is ossed go and illustrate your devo-
ton to the Confederacy and the great by the side
of our and brothers upon fields similar to those
from which your aged competitor comes and
bring from them testimony of your devotion. ss.k
My purpose, in this communication fellow-citizcns
simply TO expose the tactics of tho clique who have
combined TO defeat me- and the unfair and very rep.
rehensibl means by which they have attempted It.
Editors, Notwithstanding the reverence we arc wont TO
feel for their legitimate profession yet men, SUBJ
ec to oil the railtes of humanity They are not in.
faiible; and the tins has not yet when We can
safely submit to their dication No despolism could
be than an editiral ogarchy y--They will boldly
and unblushngy announce you that their candidate
is carrying everything efore him in certain localities
when they know no more about it than you do; and will
publish letters purporting to from various acc
ions Of the State written by themselves or others en-
'loyed for the purpose These tricks Of the edi.
oria craft to manufacture popularity where they know
does not exist.
/ meet the misrepresentation with which h.ve
een assailed, by distinct disavowal of any unkrd
ceilings towards the President any desire intention
bring the State into collision with the Confederate
Government. And trust that the question ofa Sc
aration Of Texas from the Southern Coufederacy will
lot be discussed alluded TO during the axis.
Of the momentous struggle in which We nrc en-.
aged involving alike every part Of the confcderacy
.et then put our shoulders together and with uni
ed and mighty effort drive cur raracous and tiood
hirsty foes from the sacred soil Of our Confederscx
nd roll the tide Of devastation with which they have
ISOLATED many Of the fsirest portions OF our lovely
Outh back upon their own territory until they cry for
eace
In conclusion, fellow etiztns Trcspecsfaliy can voar
ifenton amended edition Of ny circular i1st Is.
ied from the press Of the Houston Telegraph which
III 60 forth with that paper and DO circulnted ty
'sry other practicable means. Some Of them VIII b
rected 70 every county ofscsr in the State. 1tsy
ntan important documents and deciarntionsfv rtich
e position oeoEly towards the Administrsitcn IA
sarly manifssisdi and they slso prsssnt ny views
th regard 70 the defsnsss of our s;sts ana other
1asures ofpnhlic policy 7hsimpsrtancs Of 40 SAD.
.fs presented cl.in from ysu an sttsntivs rcr.nsl
The publishers Ct newspapers in Tsras -f;f p,<.ss
blish his card md for-ard thsir sccorrts y V a.
izfin.
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