The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-08-14

As matter Of interest to our readeuwo
republsh from the Galveston Nerf he fol.
lowing curious letter to President Gnni,
which is vouched for as genuine by ils
Washington correspondent ''B:v
austin, Texas, June Is, 1873.
''To His Excclleney .. s. Grant, Presidents
''Sir-The undersigned members Of the Re-
publican party of Texas, respectfully repre-
SENT that under the present condition Of
affairs in this State, with the Democratic
party divided, and disagreeing upon many
matters that have assumed the shape Of IS
sues in the politics of Texas, we honestly,
believe the State can be redeemed and
placed under Republican rule; but in order
to do this, there must be less Of the rule
and-ruin policy Of leading Republicans here.
And in this connection we beg 10 call your
Excelleney's attention to the present Gov.
emor, e. J. Davis, who, more than any
other man. is responsible for the defeat Of
the Republican party in Texas. While we
attribute no dishonest motives to>sQ4eDaoI-
Davis in the past, wemust bcHIlowed 10 say
that his course in many respects has been
unwisc and injudicious alternating many
good men from the Republican party, and
preventing many conservative men from
joining who really had no sympathy with IS
enemies
''We have been his political friends, and
have supported him for the position %
governor; and for the sake Of harmony IN
the Republican party, have stood By him Il
many matters that we honestly believed IA
wise; but knowing his weakness I've car
call it by no other name) for having every
L. 4. .-I
rather to conciliate during his gubelnafo
rial term than to make an open rupture
But being advised that he is an aspifant loI
a second nomination, we say now that va
cannot support him FOR said nomination.
knowing full well that he cannot De
elected, by fifty thousand votes.
Nor do his friends, or those who seem so
be urging his Claims have any hope Of elfc
ing him; but say by nominating him an
making the race, they can, through fha
organization, secure for him and themselves
the federal patronage; and that Is oil TIE,
want OF hope.
I'm this we disagree. We have different
motives. We desire 70 carry this State for
the Republican party, and we say here that
If Governor Davis viii step aside. We can
unite the two wings Of the party here. aud
have already the pledge Of Gen. a. ]. Ham
ilton, Governor T. NJ Pcase and the men
who joined in what was known IS the
Hamilton movement in 1860. that they viii
join US, and assist in putting forward q Re
publican on o Republican platform, pledged
to the national administration and The prin-
ciples Of the Republican party. Nilht
accomplished, ard the support Of your
ministration, we feel We can enter tie
campaign with every assurance d snce
Under the present circunstancc1
the relations existing betWeen tbc
States and Mexico, il seems 70 us
Of much importance that Texas shou
controlled by the Republican party.
each stand ready 70 cooperate With
Republicans in the accomplishment q t'i's
work
Governor Dayjs, through bic position
and the State appoiDtee5 Under him, mag
show much strength IN the keprDHc1n
State Convention soon to be held. but should
you deem il advisable 70 withhold from him
the Federal patronage that DC eno l's
friends boast they are 70 have, and Hf
present federal Office holders 10 this state
be assured that they would benumolcs|td +
they opposed the denomination 81 Governs
Davis. We can and viii nominatc 8 "a
here on the Republican ticket that wiz
~ this State. and place the Staff edmIr'
ifafion and Legislature ia accord with the
National Republican party. should Cor
crnor Davis and his friends succeed ia nom
mating him and foisfing IN lfor tl.aii
y again, we say upon ibeir hesds viii
the consequences.
every respectfully,
''fsi9nedJ a. j. toCETtsr.
Senator Goth District 81 Ie1
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