The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-12

cluslon of PlV1te Hic, however
 agreeable it may 6o to his tastes and
 feelings. The country has grea.
 need of all saeb men in the councils of State, and Judge Mansfield must
 bear his snare of these burdens $
 well as participate in the hoacss they confer
 To the People of the ftt.h Judicial Circuit; { On the 18th of October, 1874, when in the exercise Of right rc. served to them, the people of tma State were inaugnrating q new gov ernment, under q Consultation which
 I had the honor to assist ill framing. the high distinction was bestowed upon me of being chosen by your free sufrages to assist in putting that government into operation, by exercising oue of it's important pow. CTS. This 1 was commissioned to to as Judge of this Judiclal Circuit which was then and for some years afterwards one of the largest and. most populons in the State. We were standing at the end of long period in which political troubles and numerous demoralizing infuen. ces and irregularities had wrought their work of distrust, uncertainty and confusion. Without experience on the bench the task thus assigned me, it must be admitted, 1 think
 was encompassed by many difficult ties and enbarrassments. l have not been yblc to perform it to my own entire satisfaction, and Teiieet- ing upon this, my only consolation is that believe a large majority of the people entertain the opinion that l have done the best l could. ] can sincerely say that it has been my highest ambition to assist ill eleva ting and making useful the legal profession, to increase the respect of peopla ct home aud abroad for the laws and courts of our State, and to be able to retire with your approval and confidence at the end of the term fos winch 1 was elected. To this end 1 have labored--with what sue cess it must be left for the bar and the people themselves to decide.
 It has been my wish to serXe, if possible, tue full period for which ] was commissioned. But during the last four weeks, sickness in my fam ly, which still cotinues, has so SC. riously interfered with my olliciai duties, that l feel it due alike to my self and the public, Ito resign. Ny resignation to take effect immediate ly, has therefore been transmitted t0 the Governor
 In thus ending the official rel&5lc1l have during nearly four years sa'> talHed toward you, 1 recall many congcnial associations whicE ness end with it; end it becomes aTt t think, to acknowledge the hoEa. sup port winch your confidence b&s gi'' cn to all nay official labors, and the assistance given me iu these by tho county officers. To many members of the bar, am also indebted fa their coartosics, their indulgence and the aid derived from their lear- 1 ing and abilities.
 One other word, in justice to m.- scil, l hope it is uot improper to adl. At the qeHoral election 10 take place on this day, nay successor will hc chosen. i am advised that tickets lu been distributed with my uant
 upon them, ln the expectation that ] they will be used in voting for me and against the only candidate for Judge of this circuit, who is also the nominee ol the Democratic party I have said everything to discoura- and prevent this, which felt at l,' erty to say to Democrats and gentle men, who are acting, ] believe, from honorable motives. Their efforts CAR only result in casting few hunofgA ballots, and l am the only person 10 danger of being injured by the ac- tion they have felt it, their duty to take. l have positively declined @ say 1 WOULD accept tho office il thus elected If thoughtIt possible thaJ my election could result from tms
 movement, l would not hesitate now to declare that If accepted the o!' ! flee at all, | would do so with the iA' ! tention of NOT holding it beyond the
 time, when, ny heaIng existing o's--
 sensious, .Lhe Democratic party coo4
 act harmously in the election oi my 1 successor. W. V AiAN1liL''' OzAlK, Ark. Sept, ,, lo45,