The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-17
Governor Walker. .

The following letter from Ex-Governor
GILBERT G. WALKER is written to gentle
man of this city. 1t explains the circum-
stances under which he has determined to
change his home from Virginia to his ma
tive State OF New York. In making this
change OF residence he expresses feelings
very creditable to himself and altogether
Just to the State Of his temporary adoption.
We can say with entire truth that eX-
Governor WALKER deserves the thanks OF
our people for the manner in which be adj
ministered the affairs Of this State while he
held the reins of government. He saved
Virginia from world Of trouble and
guided the helm Of State with moderation
and prudence. Beset with dangers OF eX-
traordinary character, the course OF public
affairs moved onward with an order and
comfort that diffused satisfaction for
which the Commonwealth should be very
grateful to her then Chief Magistrate.
1t would be afectation 10 assume that
Governor WALKER was without opposition
from those who were ready to censure
him; but certainly, considering his career
as Governor OF Virginia and his policy and
views, he merits the kind regard and the
grateful recollection of the people of Nir-
ginia. Errors he has had-and who has
not ?-but his will was always good to-
wards Virginia, and his measures were
always marked by an earnest desire to pro-
mote her welfare and prosperity. Assuredly
Virginia should always wish we'll to GIL
BERT C. WALKER: .s~ .....
BINGHAaToN, N. Y, September 1, 1873.
NV Dear Slr,-Since | saw you In June
last have finally come to the determination
to make this my native city my future home.
and to resume the practice OF my proieS-
sion-the law. ..'
The precarious condition of Mrs. Walkers
health. as we'll as that OF her father, and the
necessity of each for the care and attention
of sister and daughter, together with a
desire to have them all under my own roof
tree, which cannot otherwise be accom-
plished, are the reasons which have in
duced-I might almost say compelled-thls
determination.
During the more than fifteen years that |
have been citizen OF Virginia her people
have by their uniform kindness and cour-
tesy, by comforting on me unsought the
highest honor in their gift, and the people
Of the metropolitan district, by nominating
always by acclaunation) and electing me to
Congress until peremptorily declined
further public service, have won my I'M
bounded confidence and profoundest affec-
ZION, which will survive while life is spared
to me, and will be manifested whenever and
wherever the opportunity may be afforded
me. The conclusion to which have come
although dictated by duty to those most
dear to me) has not been reached Without
the severest mental struggle and many
thoughtful days and sleeplcss nights. l.
am keenly sensible that am breaking away
from the warmest OF friends, the most oe,
voted OF constituents, and state "hose
honor, advancement, and glory nave petn
for years the object of my earnest .nousu'
and labor. "God bless the OLD Cohllhol-
wealth" will ever be the prayer OF hea ue-
voted friend, G1LBEKr ". a. Tow
p. ST. shall visit Richmond IN Few
weeks-as soon as can arrange my oince
and "set nv house in order TO see my
old friends and to finally close up all. OF my
business affairs. w. W