The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-03-26
COL. HOYT WlTHDRAWS.
a Strong Groerville Maa Onr OF the Face
for Governor.
GREESv11E, S. c., March y, 1890.
To the Editor of the Florence Times

GREESv111E, S. c., March -, 1890.
| To the Editor of the Florence Times
As you were kind enough to sug-
gest my name for the office OF Gov
ernor, I deem it due to you that my
position be made known at this early
date, in advance Of any action on the
part of others with reference to plac-
ing candidates in the field for this
high Office. AS I have already init
mated to you in q private communl-
| cation, I am not an aspirant for polit-
ical honors Of any kind, >and am
entirely content with occupying the
station of private citizen, trying to
discharge the duties of citizenship
with proper regard for the interests
of others and always entertaining Ia
profound concern in measures afec-
ing the welfare and prosperity of
South Carolina. But I have no desire
for official station, and much less
inclination to enter upon an active
campaign in order to secure it. The
demands Of large business interest
are sufficient to occupy my entire
time, and it would be turning aside
from well defined purpose in life
and from congenial employment to
seek engagement in an uncertain
occupation at best, while so far as l
can see there is no sufficient reason
for so doing. I hold it to be true
that the State has right to the ser
vices of it's citizens, and some of them
must necessarily fill public offices,
but so far I have escaped the duty
and privilege of rendering services in
an official capacity, where [ was
dependent upon it's emoluments for O.
living. I Will be glad to continue
exempt from this line Of duty, and
have no doubt my fellow citizens Will
crafty such a reasonable desire,
allowing me to remain in the ranks Of
those who Will strive earnestly for the
promotion of good government with
out wearing the badge of Office. I
honor most highly those who render
such service with fidelity and patr1-
otism, and with an eye single TO the
bests interests Of our commonwealth,
but it is not my wish to join the hon
orable fraternity of ce-holders, and
I certainly cannot be induced to
enroll myself among the ofice-seekers.
I am not insensible, however, to the
honor conferred by yourself and
others in suggesting me for the Office
of Governor, and beg to express my
heartfelt thanks for the unmerited
compliment, especially from so many
Of my felow-journahsts, whose good
will and esteem I am proud to claim
after nearly one-third of a century
has been spent in editorial labors.
The newspapers Of the State, allow
me to add, have much to do with
moulding and guarding public senti-
ment, and as a general rule the press
of South Carolina has always re
mained steadfast in principle and
courageous in times of peril. It is a
high privilege to be associated with
such true representatives of the pro-
fession. Be assured that I Will CO.
operate most heartily IN whatever
Will tend to develop and prospe::: OH:
beloved State, and it is my unaltera-
BILE conviction that the unity and
supremacy of the Democratic party
means the promotion of these desira-
bic ends. We can differ among our
selves as to men and measures, and
we can contend most earnestly for
what we conceive to be right, but no
true Democrat will jeopardize the
harmony and solidity of the party
simply to gain temporary advantage
over his fellows. I have the utmost
confidence in the patriotism and COM
mon sense Of the people, and have no
fear that they will be led into poiti-
cal error and doubtful expedients
when an opportunity is given them
for reflection. With sincere regard,
7 am, Very truly yours,
JAMES a. HoYT.