The Russellville Democrat., 1886-06-16
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T. :. John and Tom Fletcher had the con. sent Of tho people te withdraw from lpoiiticsH for that) '.both Of them have had pointed reminders to keep out of office, reminders so impressed as to have little sionbt that they have 1 the peoples full consent to rotire to the somhre shades of private life fl 1 they choose "
 Now, my dear sir, do not mistake yourself in tLis editorial enunciat,on as above quoted from the issue sd inst, of your very respectable and clevcrly edited paper the Russell vile DEMOCRAT.
 Nc two more clever, intelligent, high minded or honorable men can be found Tn the State of Arkansas. They are natives of Arkansas ito the manor born, possessing every qualification necessary to fill every trust and public office with 2 legion of friends to confer these honors when they ask them,
 What do you think of the fact and circumstance of the appointment of Col. Tom Fletcher as United States Marshal for the Eastern district of Arkansas by the President of this great commonwealth without an ap- plication or solicitation upon his part? Why sir, it was conferred be cause of his known honesty, intagri ty and qualification. Does this look like reminder that he has the peo- pies consent to retire to the most sombre shades os private lifew No sir. he IS one of tue pure, true, and good old men of the Early days Of Arkansas" and possessing the entire confidence and love of the people.
 Who has greater cause to com plain of injustice, injury and wrong than Col. John Fletcher at the hands of the democratic party? A life long democrat, gallant bearer of her banner ia many of her hard fought political battles, true as steel and unflinching, bold and outspoken in every emergency in defence of the party and the peoples rights. When and where was any man so uujustiy dealt with by his party and pretend ed friends? Did he not receive be- yond cavil or doubt , majority of the votes openly expressed in the last dem ocratic state convention for gov ernor of the state, and was not that vote unfairly withdrawn and an nounced against him in violation of every honorable and manly princi- pie? Who sir say has greater cause to complain of his party and the betrayal ofpretended friends, and who so gallant and noble as to bear this great outrage, perfidy, wrong and injustice without q murmur?
 Do not deceive yourself as to hay ing the peoples consent to retire to tue most sombre shades of private life" Tue people recognise n him a man whom they will yet some day honor. His star is far from being set or obscured. True worth and merit will win. Industry and integ- uty, with intelligence and capability will not be excluded and driven from the political arena by unfair illegitimate and unjust means. aud his friends are far from forgetting the wrong inflicted upon him and them and they will rally to his sup port should he ever ask their suffrag- es for public office or position.
 This editorial and unlkind cut at Col's John and Tom Fletcher am satisfied will not receive the approv- al and endorsement of many of the patrons of your paper and l with many others who have seen it regret it's appearance more especially as these gentlemen are not before the people asking their srl1rages for office.
 With my very best wishes for you personally and the prosperity and success of your journal in which l have always felt a great interest less this editorlal) with hope that our differences of opinion in this instance may not serve to sever our friendly relations or to exclude this article from your columns.
 am very truly yours,
 "HoMER."
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