The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-03-27
COL. HOTT WlTHDRAWS.
n Strong GroorvilIc Man Out of tho Rnce
for Governor.


for Governor.
GREENvILLE, S. c., March 10, 1890.
To the Editor of the Florence Times:
AS you were kind enough to sug-
gcSt my name for the office of Gov
ernor, L deem it due to you that my
position be made known at this early
date, III 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 private ccumuni-
cation, L am not an aspirant for poht-
zeal hOnOrs of any kind, and am
entirely content with occupying the
station OF II private citizen, trying to
uSchargc the duties of citizenship
with proper regard for the interests
OF others and always entertaining la
profound concern in measures aflcc-
ing the welfare and prosperity of
South Carolina. But / have no desire
Tor official station, and much less
mcmahon to enter upon an active
campaign i'll order to secure it. The
demands of a large business interest
are Sul1lclcnt to occupy my entire
time, and it would be turning aside
from Il well defined purpose in life
and from cOngcnial employment to
seek engagement III an uncertain
occupation at best, while SO far as /
can sec there is no sufficient reason
for so doing. l hold it to be true
that the State has IL right to the scr-
vices OF its citizens, and some of them
must necessarily fill public Offices
but so far | have escaped the duty
and privilege Of rendering services in
an Official capacity, where | was
dependent upon it's cmolumcnts for Il
living. l. will be glad to continue
exempt from this line of duty. and
have no doubt my fellow citizens will
gratliN such Il reasonable desire.
allowing me to remain in the ranks CT
lhoSc who Will strive earnestly for the
promotion of good government with
out wearing the badge of Office. /
honor most highly those who render
such service with fidelity and Datri-
otlSm, and with an eye single to the
pcS'S INTERESTS OF our commonwealth,
but 1t is not my wish to join the hon
0rablr fraternity Of Office holders, and
L certainly cannot be induced to
enroll myself among the Office seekers.
L am not inscnsiblc, however, to the
honor conferred by yourself and
others Ill suggesting mo for the Office
OF Governor, and beg to express my
heartfelt thanks for the unmcritcd
compliment, especially from SO many
OF my fcllOwjOunalistS, whose good
VIII and esteem L am proud to claim
altor nearly One-thirl of u 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 scnti-
mrnt, and Us n general rule the press
OF South Carolina has always re-
mamcd Stcadtast i'll principle and
courageous III times of peril. 1t is u
high privilege to be associated with
such true representatives Of the pro-
LESSON. BE assured that L will CO.
operate most heartily in whatever
Will tend to develop and prosper our
brloV"d State, and it is my unaltcra-
bic conviction that the unity and
supremacy of the Democratic party
means the promotion of these dcSiraa
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, hut no
true Democrat will jcoparClizc the
harmony and soidity of the party
SlmplI y to gain Il temporary advantage
over his fellows. | have the utmost
confluence i'll the patriotism and com
mon sense of the people, and have no
lear that they will be led into politi
cal error and doubtful cxpcdicnts
when an opportunity is given them
for reflection. With sincere regard
/ am, Very truly yours,
JAMES A. HoYT.