Year: 1873




The following letter Of the Hon. j. W.
Throclmorson, declining tobe candidate
for Governor at the next election, appeared
in the Daily Dallas Herald Of the twenty.
ninth ult., but We haye heretofore been un-
able to lay it before orr readers on account
Of the great pressure OF Legislative pro-
oeedings. We regret that this gentleman's
private affairs forbid, at this time, any fur
ther public service; for Governor Throck-
morton has been most faithful and efficient
servant Of the people in every position he
has ever held through their favor and win.
In the darkest hours Of Texas, he has stood
as a beacon light ever burning brightly and
steadily. No doubt he has committed er-
rors. No mortal IS free from them, but VIC
think his aim has always been to de right,
and, notwithstanding he has been lately
on account Of his connection with the
Texas Pacific Railroad, the subject Of some
harsh and unreasonable animadversion, we
believe we may safely say, that henow stands
before his felloy-citizens one Of the purest
and ablest men Of Texas. But he is now
out of the way in the Gubernatorial field,
and we forbear further comment


AusrIN, May Is 1873.
John w. Swindells, Dallas:


DEAR SIR-Your favor Of the eighth
inst is at hand, and contents noted. In re-
ply, permit me to say:


1. have no intention Of being O candi-
date for Governor at the next election.


,. Heretofore, in the absence Of any
statute providing for the election of State
officers, have not felt it incumbent on me
to say anything on the question, but now,
in view Of the probability of a law passed
on that subject, and in view Of the fact
that friends from different parts OF the
State have expressed desire for me TO run,
and are making inquiry of me as to what
my designs were, l deem it both needful
and just to them and to me, to say that l
have no desire to enter upon the canvass for
Governor, or even to accept the position If
unanimously rendered to me.


3. This conclusion is not determined upon
on account of any want of appreciation of
the great responsibility and high dignity of
the position, nor of the generous confidence
reposed in me by friends and those who re-
gard my past services, and the circum-
stances Of my deposition from power, as en-
titling me to the position, but because, and
only because, my pecuniary condition will
not permit the sacrifice.


You, as well as other friends, know that
the support of my family depends upon my
daily labor For twenty years and more, I
have, in one capacity or other, been in pub
lie harness. Whilst have been devoted to
] the public interests, and particularly to
those of my immediate section of the State,
my private affairs have we'll nigh gone to
ruin.


A. know that this resolution on my part
will bring disappointment to my friends,
but feel that they can and do appreciate
that my determination in the premises is but
sheer justice to myself and family.


am not unmindful Of the grave circum-
stances which surround the people of Texas,
and the great necessity for the presence, in
! the. management Of her affairs, of prudence,
wisdom and patriotism; nor would ! con-
sent to Withdraw from public life, at least
for the present, were my services absolutely
needed to secure the welfare of the State,
but feel quite satisfied that there are
many Others who have the leisure, means,
the ability and devotion to answer the ne
cessities Of the time and the expectations
Of the people in manner better and more
satisfactorily than could, if elected to the
high Office.


With the most earnest hope that the peo-
pie can control their own destiny, and will
control it so rs to put the State on the high
road to prosperity, peace and good govern
ment, and name unspotted and untar-
nished am, sir, yours truly,


{. J. w THRocK1oRToN.