Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-02-14
Col. N. j George no Lon,
ger a Candidate.
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| tCOjS OF Inc lOtn Ol NONcluDcI
last, and subsequently through
the papers OF the 9th Judicial
Circuit, / was announced as a
candidate for Attorncy-General
of that circuit. / am no lon
ger a candidate.
Ny announcement was made
so long before the election that
you in the counties where / am
less known, might have ample
time to accurately inform your
judgments of my fitness or un-
fitness Cor the Office, and that ]
might avoid a laborious can
vass requiring much time and
expense.
/ was not an applicant to the
Governor for the appointment,
nor have / desired the Office ex-
cept upon a fair, impartial and
iudicious vote of the people
whom it would become my du-
ty to serve if elected. Thevol
untary solicitations TO become
a candidate which | received
from so many sincere and good
men of my own county, OF
both political parties, whose ex-
pressions were complimentary
to what they regarded as my a.
bility, and indicative of conf
dencc in my integrity, made me
desire to serve them, even at
pecuniarv disadvantage to
myself. These solicitations
were never made known to the
public because their publica-
ton would have been peculiar
ly distasteful to me, as publ
cations of that character are
usually procured by candidates
themselves. ] am, however,
from my heart, profoundly
grateful to these gentlemen for
Ike expression Of their conf
,lencc.
While | quit the canvass
without the slightest unkind
feelings toward any one who
may be for other candidates, it
is impossible 10 express. the
feelings of deep gratitude a.
reused in me by those who,
from my first announcement,
have constantly, earnestly and
enthusiastically manifested a
-olicitude for my election. /
thank them most cordially. i
return thanks to the people Of
the different counties which |
have visited, for the manner in
which they have received me-
and the expressions they have
given me. The cordiality with
which my old comrades in arms
have met me wherever | have
had the pleasure Of falling in
with them, is a inst cause of
pride, for they know me better
than any other men living. The
ties engendered by military ser
vice amongst comrades in actu-
al war, where dangers are COM
mon and life is uncertain, will
always be respected by true
soldiers of any army and by
all men with the slightest elevt-
ton of character. am proud
Of my attachments and of my
old comrades. Still, our ties
should never lead us TO place
incompetent men in Offices, nor
our prejudices to defeat thos e
who are the best qualified 10 fill
them. There is more i'll our
offices than mere personal con-
siderations. The true and faith
ful administration Of justice in
time of peace is above every
thing, apd we should elect men
for that purpose; not from par
tiality, but from Judgment.
The only matter of regret |
have in ceasing TO be a candi-
dale is the surprise and disap-
pointment it will give those
who desire my election. They
are entitled to know some of
the causes which govern my ac-
ton.
Since my announcement,
other candidates, exercising the
common right and prompted by
reasons no doubt satisfactory
10 themselves, have, rather I'M
expectedly to me, come into the
field. One of these candidates
and | have long been warm per-
sonal friends. | have also great
kindness for the other candi-
dates, all of whom l regard as
my friends. A close canvass,
however made, naturally engen-
ders arrangement, frequently
animosity and sometimes Bit
terness. / desire none of this
between candidates nor their
friends. But if / were to re-
main in the field / should deem
it my duty to make such can
vass as would place me fairly |
before you, even at the neglect
of my profession and the busi-
ness Of my clients. This, con-