To the Frccmen of the Statc of .arkansas.
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To the Frcemen of the Stotc of .arkansas. FELLOW CITIZENS:

 Among the many beneficial results in- cident to your change from Territorial to an independent State government, is the high privilege of electing your own Chief Magistrate. Though the powers of this office arc somewhat diminished, and properly limited, by the Constitution, it is still one of much importance to the people. That my name is before you, among those of other aspirants to the responsible station of first Governor of Arkansas, needs no further annunciation; but it is due to you, whose suffrage con- trols the result, and whose interests and happiness are most deeply concerned, that q brief statement of my views in relation to some of the principal subjects connected with the administration of the affairs of state. should be frankly given.

 I hold it then to be the first duty of the Executive, faithfully, at all times, to to the Legislature sachmea- sures, and administer the laws, under the Constitution, in such manner as will most advance the interest and happiness of the whole people, regardless of all party lines, whether drawn by sectional feel ing, or by personal combinations formed for the purpose of gaining or perpctua- ting influence and power.