The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-04
THE MISSISSIPPI IMPEACHMENT.
RESIGNATION OF GOVERNOR AMEs-LETTHRs on
HIS COUNSEL.
From the Jackson (Miss) Pilot1


HIS COUNSEL.
From the Jackson (Misa) Pilot1
JACKSON March Is 1874
To His Excellency ADILBRRT A2Es Governor OF Aisss
rue fact disclosed to-day that before proceed.
had resolved to resign your otce has led us TO con-
slider whether your purpose might not be resumed and
carried out without any sacrifice OF your honor or
Approaching the sensibilty which restraints you
from resgning while charges are pending against you
we are nevertheless clearly Of tho opinion that in the
event the charges are withdrawn you may retire with
out the least compromise OF your reputation.
An examination Of all the evidence addnced against
you satisfies that acquitta would be the result
OF q thorough aud impartial trial; but when we cen
template the expense you must incur IN procuring the
attendance Of the hundreds OF witnesses, whom will
DO necessary to summon from various parts Of the
State do not see why you should suffer SO great
sacrifice when your vindication may DO accomplished
by a withdrawal OF the charges.
Awaiting your reply TO the suggestion hereby con-
vcyed, we have the honor 80 be, Your Excelioncyd
obedient servants, THOMAS ). DUkANr.
ROGER A. PRYOR
GOVERNOR ANEs'
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
JACKSON, March %, l876
GENTLEMEN-1n reply TO your suggestion, beg to
SAY that consequences Of the election Of last Novem
ber found myself confronted with hostile LeRisa-
ture and embarrassed and baffled In my ondeavors u
carry my plans for the welfare OF the State and Of
my party.
ernor OF the State OF Mississippi But meanwhile pro-
ceedings OF impeachment were instituted against me,
and OF l could not aud would not retire from
my position under the mputation OF any charge Affect
ing my honor or integrity.
For the reasons Indicated l still desire to escape
burdens which compensated by no possibility Of
public usefulness and II the articles OF Impeachment
presented against me were not pending and the pro
ceedn2s were dismissed, l should feel Ut liberty u
very truly yours ADELBERr AMEs.
Iessra EURANr and Pryor Tl
GOVERNOR AMEs' ADDRESS.
To THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MIssssIPPI:-
The election Of November. 1876, eis the republican
party of this State routed the polls and In hopeless
minority in both branches OF the Legislature
II Is needless to recount the means by which
disastrous result brought about or to renew the
rcproachcs which then breathed against the oppo
nents Of the party here and its friends elsewhere II
sucien 10 say that event forced upon me the
my ability to guide the policy OF the state
In that path which conscentiously believed 10 be ono
OF progress, peace and prosperity was gone; and,
while inspiring me with profound regret, naturally
suggested that should TO occupy post where
could longer be Of service. should then have per-
Dress had not fellow citizens OF adverse political
views menacsd me with impeachment for what they
averrcd 10 be "hlgh crimes and msdemeanors' IN
Office. Conscious OF my own honor and integrity,
waited patiently TO what possible charges could be
made, casting from my mind all thought OF leaving my
Official position while even whisper OF accusation
should be heard against me-
These charges were finally made and framed IN the
form Of articles OF impeachment, addressed by the
House OF Representatives to the Senate OF the State
They known to you ALL and are known TO contain
accusation which in substance, however incrimi-
mating IN form, could II proved. have tarnished my
personal honor and integrity.
have mot these charges with that prompt and full
denial which placed mo before the bar OF legal and pup.
lie opinion innocent OF them. whatever they might
be; aud have them dismissed absolutely aud un
canditionally.
This result leaves me At liberty to accomplish that
purpose which ! had previously entertained and
avowed; and accordingly. as soon a. the articles OF
rendered my resignation Of the high and responsible
office to which your unbought sunragos had elevated
With no unkindness toward my opponents with dcep
affection for my friends, with single desire for the
welfare and happiness OF all its Inhabitants now
lnqush my Official relation with the State which have
faithfully served and whose best interests have
been my aim and motive. ADELBERT AMEs.
ExEcUrlvE MANSION JACKSON, Miss March 20, 1870