The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-28
HnN. GFOROt y. WISE.
Address to His Consti uents-Wili Not BE
Trickcd out Of His Seat.

To the voters of the Third Congressional
District OF Virginia
Fellow. Ciiizens,--I will not delay TO
thank you for that continued expression
of your confidence which has returned
me TO the Fifty first Congress. My ap-
preciaiion Of the honor is enhanced by
The fact that it was bestowed without
solicitation on nv part Ii is known TO
YOU that In 1886 ! publicly announced
nv desire 10 retire from the position OF
Representative, which had then held
for three consecutive terms. Ii Is an
necessary 10 repea. the reasons which
induced me 20 take that course. II IS
enough 10 say that they were sufficient
10 control my judgment, bu. you
were pleased 10 say at that time that
| should continue in your service, and in
Difference 10 your wishes ] reluctan ~
consented to do so. While continuance
in political life was opposed 10 my per
sonal feelings and interests, felt that II
would be upgrscious in me TO disregard
your behesi. The result was such as had
been anticipated, and we were blessed
with glorious yictory.
In the campaign just closed "ould
again have gladly sought relaxation from
cares and responsibilities which have been
extraordinarily burdensome, and when
have deprived me not only OF all oppor-
tdnily to give attention 10 private AFFAIRS,
but Of all domestic comfort and privacy
as well. But the crisis was grave one,
and again ] Yielded to your unanimous
demand 90 bear the standard o. our parry
We were confronted by active and un-
scrupulous opponents who did not hesl'
ta.e 20 resort TO any means deemed neces-
sary for the accomplishment OF thelr
ends. While pretending 20 desire Tree
election and fair count, they were acliVe
in their endeavors 10 defeat the delivery
and ascerlainment OF The viii OF the PEG
ple by every fraudulent device. Ihey
uttered and published every species OF
MISREPRESENTATION and calumny, ana I'D
their eagerness TO possess the Spots
sought the lowest depths of degradation
Chief among the NEAR employed for the
defeat of a fair expression OF the pOpu-
lar will we're bribery and inlimlda-
lion When you selected me 10
assume the burden and response
bilitv of candidate the situation
was such as TO call for our most
active and earnest Efforts. In obedience
to Your demand gave all the energies OF
my mind and body TO secure the success
of the cause with which, in my Of mon,
are blended the welfare and prosperity OF
our State and country. While disap-
poinied in Tie hope Of electing our Ma
tional ticket. we have cause for rejoicing
in the fact that Virginia remains IN the
Democratic column, and that her people
have declared in favor Of an honest, CON
servative and economical administration
of the Government. We sincerely nope
that President Harrison Will rtJect lhe
counsels of those who are guided by sec
tional bate, and that he Will rise ABOVE
the gIoveling purposes and petty Jeai-
ousies Of the Gay TO that elevated plane
Of Craftsmanship where all the interests,
Of our common country will receive equal
recognition. c
In The Fifiy-frst, as in former Con
Presses | shall devote 10 your services
whatever Of ability and experience may
possess, and in he discharge OF olhcial
duties will exhibit no diminuton oil
zeal
The only concern | can feel IS 10 nave
il known Of all men that my past record
as your representative has been one o,
ardnous labor and unremitting zeal ana
devotion TO yOur interests. The Tesun
Of nv service are before you, ami ! SUD
nit them with confidence TO your Judg-
ment. In conclusion, take this occa
sion 10 say that you need not De as
turbed by the empty vaporpings OF those
who, in the pursuit OF personal beneh'
and ACKNOWLEDGMENT, have ever been
ready 10 sacrifice the prosperity ana al
vancement Of their State. For many
wears YOU and the whole people OF VIZ
ginia have Observed that these
reckless demagogues have made pro
fuse professions of respect Tor inc
purity Of elections and the sancliiy OF
Inc ballot a mere cloak for disreputabie
practices ard corrupt methods. Nlth
nnclean hands and blistercd consclences
they are always the first 10 pTaie OF VII
tues they do not possess J have been
chosen 10 represent the metropolitan
distric, in he next Congress, and you
NAV res, assured that ! viii not be De
priyed Of that honor and privilege by ne
Vaccinations Of desperate political TICK
sters. Recognizing il 20 be my duty as
vour represen;atiye not only 10 advance
vour interests but 20 protect and guar,
your RIGHT of representation against
fraudulent devices, l will 10 SO, win th'
help of God, whatever may be The sacr.
fee and cost. Respectfully,
GEORGE ID. WISE.