Jan. 18Th, 1870 as-tC

To the Electors of the State of Mi.
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Fellow cizENs. -HyIng been induced to
present myself before you in the attitude Of a
candidate for the office Of Treasurer Of the State
deem 1t necessary to make known my political
creed. have ever espoused the cause Of Dem
ocracy, believing 1t to be the most conducive to
to the happiness of free and enlightened peo-
pie, and TO the perpeIuaon Of that Government
which has so long attracted the yeneratlon and
applause of the surrounding nations of the earth.
No personal consideration apart from that of
iellow-clIlzen, has called me to the field. Be
leylng the Office (Which our distinguished friend
and servant, Mr. Williams, was compelled by the
fatal stroke OF death to abandon,) to be one Of
the highest consideration, and that lis duties
should be discharged with prompt imparllay,
have been persuaded to take the field. Should
you think proper Fellow czens, to elec, me, can
only promise an untirng zeal and faithful discharge
of those duties which will necessarily deyvols
upon Your Fellow Citizen,


Rowland JEFFERSON EDMoNDs