Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-07-15
To WE PEOPLE OF TEXAS.

nlidatc for lieutenant doVerhor ol lhis
ate. At that time there was no candidate
u the onice, nor was any ono seeking II, 50
ras had Information Having some eX-
irience In the c1unsels ~ the State, some
iaualniancc with our Slatepolicy and with
ose llkaly TO couIrol cur legislation sup,
r sel might 10 the State same ryicc, II
laccl in that position. have no excuse
= being, AT this time engaged In a contest
I'll 80 many competitors.
The Office Is one Of responsibility and i'm
. .r,lnoc. Apart from the fact that there
.gc several contingencies which mny deyolve
ron It's occupant, the duties Of Chief Exec
i've, the ordinary functions Of the place
allongc for their proper performance
D. gh qualifications. BY the Constitution,
10 l.ieuicnar, Governor Il not only Presi-
% mt Of the Scna Q, intended to be the con-
rvativo branch Of the Legislature, lie has
90, Uwhcn the Senate il in Committee OF
@ 40 whole, the right TO debate aud vote on
DID, / questions, and when the Senate Is equal
IS divided 10 give the casting vote.
These provisions, with the rules of the
,nalc aud parliamentary law, confer on
10 Lieutenant Governor power for great
usefulness. II, in the appointment OF the
ommittecs in tho administ ration OF The
ilcs, in his votes and his counsel he raises
hinsclf,. as he IS bound TO do TO the level Of
ns position-.thNt Of q representative of the
neuple of whole State, not Of any partic-
i,lar interest or seclion---by wisely, Impair
ally, firmly regarding and performing his
iutics, there are few places in your gift
vllcrc The same ability can accomplish 80
riuch in eFcctins good and preventing evil.
The appointment to this place, then, is
lot merely honorary. 1t should be confer
'cl with'a view to its duties, and the abili-
y TO execute them; and, as in all other
cases. for the good of the State There can
be no doubt that in any possible condition
of the country for many years to come, the
best ability and greatest energy OF our
= O lie will be required il all departments
# life not only invoking of you the great
oat s0licitude rs to the qualifications Of
hose placed in power, but demanding also,
q { those seeking or accepting place, the
most anxious self-quostioning upon the
subject. Entertaining these views, if it be
your judgement that my ambition is inor-
Innate, and that it shall be subordinated to
he public veal, by the choice of anothe'i
thatever may be the promptings Of vanity
~ pride, my conscience, at least, will not
ebcl.
Notwithstanding We are at war, we
,honld not lose sight, entirely, OF our home
fairs or domestic policy. As far as com
lorts with our paramount war duties, these
gthers should receive consideration and
tttentiorf. Those institutions Of ch rity,
Established al great expense by the State,
he Insane, the Blind, and the Deaf and
uumb Asylums should be preserved from
dacay and kept in operation if possible.
Our Educational system should be pre-
sorved in all its parts, and the funds crea-
d for sustaining it should not be wasted,
3ut preserved, scrupulously. If they have
zen used, necessarily, for war purposes,
o shal be hereafter, provision should be
made for reimbursement out Of funds of
resent creation. The Internal improve
ment system adopted by the State, however
objective it may have been regarded BY
some, at first, having been partially execu-
I'd, to the great benefit Of portions of the
.ate and people, should be continued with
sIcn alterations, only, es will ensure the
cEtension of its benefits as equitably as
a,ssible to all, and as will render it more
iiective.
Education and Internal improvements
faye been, By past legislation, connected
tcgethcr, and the aid extended by the State
30 one, it was intended shoull operate for
nc benefit and promotion of both. The
plan may not be perfect, yet it cannot be
denied that both have been greatly benefit
ed. In order that the object, originally
contemplated, should be fully attained, il is
ueccssary that those Corporations, receiv.
ing the aid of the school fund, should be
.t.ithful and prompt in the payment Of the
lterest ON their loan. This, in time Of
ueacc, they certainly can do, and could dc
row, if allowed to pay in currency. 1t is
noHn 10 those Corporations, that thert
has arisen, in the minds of many fear
nat their influence will enable them TO ah.
s1rb the school fund to the detrimentof ed
cation. In order to the harmony of the
ystcm and TO effect the greatest good, this
iiar should be allayed. 1t can be done by
ftithfulncss on the part of the Corporations
"a ad an amendment to the Constitution
putting it out of the power of the Legisla.
IRE 10 allow of any diversion of the school
flnd, or too great delay in the payment Of
me interest. once reported such an amend.
ilent to the Senate, which passed that body
without difficulty; but failed in the other
fouse for want Of time. Such an amendment
clu easily be made, & in the interest of botl
Education and Railroads it should be- AZ.
r the duties Of protecting life, liberty and
property, there is no higher call upon the
state Government than that made in behalf
e Education and Internal Improvements
one deyelopes the intellectual power, the
her the physical resources Of the country;
one fits us for freedom and self-government
.he other adds TO our wealth and commerce
zid gives TO all, in whatever locality, the
largest reward for labor by cheapening the
transit 10 the worlds markets. When wise
81 managed, they cooperate with each other
IN the extension Of civilization, and give
sential mid to the government in the per.
formance of all it's great functions. Lei
us promote b0ih--neiiher to the injury ol
lhe cther-and every part Of the state-the
80 ist remote more than any other-will feel
ne benefit.
The public domain should be husbanded
Ell financial measure. II can essentially
/ our finances in the future, If reserved
rom Spectators, until the emigration to
me STATE is such as 70 make il available.
I the speculator can buy TO hold as prof
itable investment q great State ought to
be able-being in as good financial condi-
iign as We a<e-tc hold for the same profit.
{ prudenuy Managed, have no doubt cur