The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1875-01-14
Gov. Browns Message.

" = lldQ pItpdISu III 6ulJOfial upon
Gov. Browns Message to the Legisla-
ture now in session, when the following
from the Memphis appeal met our eye,
and it expresses our views and senti-
ments so fully, and so much better than
we could express them ourselves, that
we adopt it in lieu of our own. The
Message is an able State paper, and its
author stands to-day as the representa-
tive man of the day and times, in the
estimation of ali unprejudiced reading
men of the State, Nor is his reputation
confined to the State alone, but so able
have been his state papers, so wise his
policy, so broad and comprehensive his
ideas, so liberal and tolerant his views,
so prudent and successful his manage
ment Of finances, so prompt and decis-
ivein suppressing lawlessness and crime,
and so eminently successful in leading
his party and people from political
thraldom and financial ruin to power
and prosperity, that the eyes of the ma
ton are upon him as the coming man.
The Appeal says OF the message:
This document is replete with valua-
BILE information, and will be carefully
read by every man in Tennessee who
feels an interest in State affairs. The
message, it will be seen, Is nothing but
a plain, concise statement of facts. Not
supertiuOus word is used, and there is
no attempt at display or the use OF Ian
guage TO please the fancy. Nor is there
anything Of partiZan character in the
hfa oil 10 h.
pations in Louisiana, which he denounc-
es in eloquent terms of indignation that
will find favorable response in the
hearts of Tennesseans. We cannot toe
highly commend the tone and temper OF
this excellent paper, and the fine, COM
mon, practical sense which Governor
Brown has exhibited in preparing it. II
marks Governor Brown as a man OF
ability and sound Judgment, practical
sense and great discretion. The recon-
mendations of such a man are worthy
of consideration, and we presume the
legislature will act upon his suggestions.
The knowledge which Governor Brown
possesses of State affairs; his practical
experience, his well-known financial
success, should cause his counsel to be
sought fer and his advice to be regard
ed. In publishing this, the last mes
sage Governor Brown will ever deliver
to the legislature of Tennessee, we take
pleasure in expressing the opinion that
his two administrations have been char
acterized by patriotism, craftsmanship
and ability. He has certainly made d
wise, safe and prudent governor. He
has faithfully labOred 70 administer the
law for the benefit Of all, for the good
of the entire people of the State. When
four years ago, Governor Brown was
first elected he expressed an earnest de-
sire to so administer the State govern
ment as to encourage every branch Of
Industry, favor manufactures, induce
immigration, develop the resources OF
the commonwealth, restore kindly feel
ings among the people, and see that they
were all protected in the fun enjoyment
of their rights. He has faithfully re-
deemed his. promises. When outlawry
made It's appearance, he was promptly
ON the ground, endeavoring to bring the
offenders to justice, and when the rights
of Tennessee were invaded by the usur-
pations of a usurping President and his
supple attorney-gener Governor
Brown promptly, ably and eloquentiy
rebuked the insult offered his State, and
he had the qualification of seeing his
Interpretation OF the law sustained in
Memphis by the decision of Judge Bal
lard, n Radical United States Judge.
Governor Brown commenced his career
as chief executive of the State after
seven years of corrupt Radical rule. He
found n State debt of over forty mill
ions of dollars, and everything in chaos
and confusion. He commenced his la
bors under the most unfavorable cir
cumstances, but almost insurmountable
obstacles have been overcome. Through
the eXertions lac has constantly bestowed
almost Supernatural results have sue
ceeded his labOrs. Such n man is de-
serving OF the confidence, gratitude an6
commentator of the people of Tennes-
see. We do not know whether Govern
or Brown, after the Inauguration OF
Judge Porter, Will retire 10 private life
or whether he viii be elected to a seal
In the Senate Of the United States, bat
this we do know, that he richly deserve:
any honors which the people he has SO
faithfully served, can bestOw.