Arizona miner., 1866-08-22
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 which terminated, after a determined and bitter struggle that demanded no ordinary fi1nncss and courage on the part of the man elected as the champion of the people, in the overthrow of the Barstow administration. He was strongly urged by his friends, both before and after the meeting of the Conven- ton, to accept a re-nomnation, and a large number oi delegates came here with the de- termination of re-nominating him. In re- spOnse to these solicitations, however, he felt it his duty, in justice to himself and the de- mands of hIs private business, which be had been compelled almost wholly to neglect for the past two years, positively to decline a re- nomination in case the Convention could unite harnoniousy upon some other man.
 Early in the summer, when the reelection of Gov. Ba~htord began to be agtated by the press, he desired us to announce that he would not be again a candidate, and only at the ur- gent request of many of his friends, could be be prevailed upon to withhold that announce ment, and Co refrain from positive refusal .o accept a re-nomination under any circum- stances. He was actuated in this. by an un- affected desire to return to private life and to bis business, as a private citizen, which had greatly suffered from unavoidable neglect during bis term of office.
 He will retire from office, in spite of the calumnies, industriously circulated by bis enemies, who supposed that he would be candidate for re-nomination followed hy the cordial respect, esteem and confidence of the great mass oi the people, as an upright, inde pendent, and faithful public servant. whose administration has reflected honor upon the State and the people who elected him."
 Goy Bashfofi'- political enemies. fearing be would be a candidate for reelection. not Withstsnding be had no thought of it, made every possible attack upon him, and charged him with corruption in the disposition of cer- tain land grants. The matter was brought before the Legislature, and committee ap- pointed upon it, at a time when Gov. Bash ford was in New York But he instantly re- turned o Wisconsin and asked an inyestiga- ton. The conn ittee informed him that there was nothing against him, but made report from wAich t might be inferred. although it was not stated. that there was sonnet hing wrong And at the next session of the Legis- lature no presented The following memorial which speaks for itself;
 Io tle Legisi1taa effts S'0fe qf BIisc9Asia;
 Your petitioner respectfully represents, that be has been accused of bribery and oorrup. tion, while Governor of tue State, in toe dis posing of the Land Grant to the La Cro,se t Milwaukee Rail Road Company That during ,he winter of 1853, while these char ges were being investigated by joint com mittee of the Legislature, agaiust the otncer. charged herewith, your petitioner was in the l city of New York As soon as he could leave bis business there, he pro seeded to Madison i s0F ths purpose cf submitting to such exam ' ination as the Legislature should see it tt uake. and present evidence to exculpate hin i from such charges. He arrived at Madison en the lGth day of March o; thst gear; thsi during She evening of that day he Inlormei Jas. U hn0Wiion. epl the meElbers of tha committee, of Lls wishes and intentions, an, l requested him ta psesent the same to tn consideration oi the committee, Within ; few days thenz,0er. your petitioner wal m formed by Mr. kpowlton that be had ore scented Co the committee your petitioners re quest, and that record OF memorandum ha' been made thercoG.
 Your petitioner. on the next day after hi arrival, authorized the publication in th Madison State Journal, of an article, of whicl the following !, 20 extract, for the purpose Q bringing bis intentions 10 the knowledge Q , the Legislature and the public:
 Ex.Gov. BtsnFoRD.-This gentleman ar rived in town last evening, and we are author ized c. state that he is ready to show to th. satisfaction Of the public that he is guilty o no corruption in the disposition of the Lan, Grant that whatever he may have received was voluntary donation after the grant ha, been 0nally disposed of and he was as mucl surprised as any one at receiving favors iron the La Crosse Company, after he had com pelled them to submit t0 all the principles 0 bis veto message. He k prepared Co show this, not only by positive testimony, but b. a host of facts and circumstances.
 Up to the 10th day of April your petitione has received no reply from the committee as their intentions in regard to hts proposed ea animation and defence
 On or about that time, your petition, sought Senator Wheeler, one Oi the membel Of that committee, and enquired Of hi
 whether his defence and explanations wou be allowed by said committee, and was tho
 informed by him, that the committee ha had the matter under consideration, and hs determined not to examine your petition as a witness, or 10 hear his proposed defend Your petitioner thereupon addressed to q chairman of the committee, the followii communication in writing:
 "MsbIsoS, April l2th, 1858.
 Hon. D Worthington, Ciairmaa or Joi cgmmitse qf Investigation, iR vrgari C. chayg 1f c,rraysiio, iE tas s';siass;ti5s q; asss: c5ss
 Dear Sir-Over month ago | was intorne
 while in the city of New York on bushes that 1t was currently reported, by porti' of the press of this State, that l had left q
 State for the purpose If avoiding an exanin .'0n in rcgara Co charges of corruption m q disposition of land grants At the earlie , moment possible, after information reach' me that such charges were being made, l T , paired to this place, leaving my business in ! unsettled condition. have been, during q ? whole time since my return, ready to go D , fore your committee, and glye them all t information in my possession, and to par
 RBself of eg-h alH cgy caarge of coTUpt f rhieh his besa .aak agaiasi m', Co re.r'i0a ' or gropiag oi0 of ssDcb grant. ! am PrspaSed
 do his, ao' oz.g by Riy o'ra 9atA, bw by oiher co E cluSirs estimoAy.
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