The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-08-20
The Letter of Governor John
G.. Brown.


From the Memphis Appeal,
In answer to a call made by many of
our most prominent citizens, Governor
Brown has written a long and interest
ing letter, which will be found in the
columns of the appeal this morning.
The subjects discussed are of vital mo-
ment to the people of Tennessee, and
we trust the length of Gov. Browns let
ter will not deter any one from giving
it careful and unbiased perusal. The
pressure upon our columns this morn
ing precludes the possibility of any ex-
tended comments on this able and i'm
pOrtant letter. We cannot, however,
fOrego the opportunity to call the atteu-
ton of the taXpaying people to the very
clear analysis of the financial situation
of the State of Tennessee. Gov. Brown
has thrown a flood of light upon this
important question, which will gladden.
and delight the hearts of the people, as
the financial condition of the State is
shown to be in much better condition
than the people anticipated. The reli-
able facts and figures adduced by Gov.
Brown give hope and heart to the peo-
pie. The revelations made i'm this let
ter are most encouraging. 1t Is evident
that the State Indebtedness can be paid
without any increase of taxation. We
believe Tennessee is about to enter upon
that career of prosperity for which she
is so eminently qualified by the extent
and variety of her resources and the di-
versity of her productions. This pros
perity, as Shown by Gov. Brown, will
Tighten the burdens of taxation. The
Indebtedness of Tennessee is about one
half that of Virginia, North Carolina,
Louisiana and South Carolina. Gov.
Browns letter has developed one fact
which is high tribute to democratic
rule. In the Southern States, where the
radicals have the power, the State debt
has increased every year; swollen noun
tain-high, until reputation and bank
ruptcy are the only alternatives. But
in Tennessee, since the democrats ascen-
ded to power the Indebtedness of the
State has been reduced from forty-three
millions to twenty-one milIiOns-about
One-half. This is high compliment to
the democracy of Tennessee. Gov.
Browns views ON the civil rights bill
viii attract attention. He exposes this
measure in all its enormity. He has in
vested it with a still darker shade. The
patriotism, craftsmanship and mOdera-
ton which charaCterizes Gov. Browns
letter will command the admiration of
the people. He has not escaped the OPP
position and perhaps the oblOquy which
who has been elevated to the high sta
ton he fills. But we feel assured the
people will sustain the administration
OF Gov. Brown. He has been faithful
TO the platform on which he was nomi-
mated, and to the pledges he made i'm
every speech while canvassing the State.
He assembled to office in response to the
call of the people of his native State-a
people who had been sGourged with fire
and sword, and who had their patience
still more sorely tried by the want of in
tegrity in office and by corruption in
high places. He found a debt piled up
on the people by radical villainy,
amounting to thirty-eight millions of
dollars. During his two administra-
tions this debt has been reduced nearly
One-half, and the State has been placed
on the road by which TO liquidate its Ii
abilities, save its honor, and to take
new start in the race to greatness and
prosperity. Gov. Browns letter will in
spire in the bosom of every Tennessee
an the hope that after a long, cherries
night, brought about by radical misruIe,
a brighter day, bringing with it peace,
happiness and prosperity to our stricken
people, is already dawning upon our be-
loved State.