Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1869-11-13
Letter from pr. j. E. scott.

Z To the Editors ~ the Dallas Herald;
GEsrLENES Upon examining the re-
port of the proceedings Of tho political
meeting held In the town OF Dallas on the
seth ult., find the following settlement re-
speciing myself viz: "Afier the reading
OF which, DR.. James l.. Scott offered %
lengthy substitute, plciging lhc meeting
to the support Of moderate Rcpub Gcans
for Oh Offices and opposing any nouiina-
/ lions by this meeting This is a ver.y in
correct statement Of my position, anil
doubt not was unn,eniional on the part OF
the gcntlemanly Secretary OF the meeting,
Z aud US could not moro accurately define
my position than did in the resolutions
offered as substitute Tor those reported TO
the meeting herewith enclose them and
ask their publication.
Rssolpcd, Tina, the reconstruction of the
State, US provided for under The acts of
Congress, is an indispensable prerequisite to
the exercise of our political and civil
rights under the Constitution of the United
States, MS well as of restoration TO the con-
troll aud development OF the maternal and
industrial interests of the State, and there
fore, is measure Of such magnitude and
vitqL Importance, that il justly subordi-
mates all minor questions and issues, and
ought TO receive the hearty support Of
every citizen who has or may have mn in
lercst either in the present or future well
fare of the State.
Rcsoived, That we approve the example
and wise policy of-the people Of Virginia
and Mississippi in their support Of mode
rate republicans, to secure the reconstrpc-
ton Of their several States, and that we
commend that our fellow.citizens de, in
like manner, abandon the prejudces and
/ sues of the Iast, in yielding cordial
support to the reconstruction Of our own
State. And we do 30, the more contiden-
tially, because this course, has received the
endorsement of Governor Ii. Pendleton,
the great representative man Of the West
ern Democracy, the undivided support of
the great civilians of Virginia. the APP
p; oval of the leading statesmen of the
South, but above al the imprimater Of the
representative man Of our cavalier anGes-
try, the soul of honor and Of chivGlry
Robert L. Lee.
Resolrcd That we earnestly deprecate
the spirit in which the so-called Bren nam
Convention was assembled, AMI composed
as it was of less than half dozen editors,
sentiment CT the great majority of til.
Democratic party, its action and recon-
mendation of candidates is entitled to no
respect, and should receive no countenance,
Us the alone effect of their policy if even
partially successful, would be to place the
State under the control of General Davis
and his ra bid CONDUCTORS, and consequently
tliwart reconstruction and leave the State
under military rule, and under State
government SO feeble as scarcely to be
worthy of the name.
ResoiUcd, That we deprecate every at
tempt to revive party animosities and re-
commend to our fellow-citizens the support
of A. j. Hamilton for governor, and other
moderate Republicans for the different State
Offices and for members of Congress such
persons as can take the required oaths, and
for the Legislature of the State such per-
sons as in their sober judgment, can most
advance the great cause Of reconstruction,
and ut the same time give success TO such
legislation as will promote the welfare of
this section Of the State.
But presume was misunderstood, be-
cause regarded the object of the meeting
to be the reorganization of the Democratic
party, and for the purpose of running
full Democratic ticket This object did
oppose aud all nominations made solely
upon that ground Ihad n right to believe
that this was the animus of the meeting,
because had been strongly solicited TO
run for the Senate as a Democratic candi-
date, and received assurances OF support
from that party, both in Tarrant' and Col
lin counties. sheuld be glad to see re-
organization Of the Democratic party at
proper time and upon the vital issues Of
the day, but not upon the effete issues OF
the past. No good, but infinite evil, viii
result from a revival of the party almost
ties Of the past, and am in full accord
with the Democratic Committee in believ-
ing that 1.-The acceptance or rejection OF
The Constitution is an issue above all party
considerations" and further, "That party
is powerless 70 meet the difficulties Of a
time like this," and again, TINT "The intel
ligence and patriotism Of the State should
unite and act for the common good" 1t is
10 be hoped that this wise counsel viii be
followed and that the intelligent and pa
triotie may hot be turned aside from the
good Of the country by any PUBLICATIONS. 10
revive the party prejudices and snimosi-
ties Of The pest. The people Of Dallas have
too much 81 sake to place their interests
in the hands Of Incompetent repressnia-
tirer, and accordingly expect 10 vote for
Col. Record 10 thus voting do not en-
dorse bis anfecsdsnfs-I only endorse The
platform laid down in Lis circular 10 the
PEOPLE Of fiis senatorial district
JAMES Z. SCOTT.
Dallas, Esr. 2, 1859.