Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-04-13

The interest and. the good Of the counr
try, and the local affairs Of the state, have
been too long sacrificed at the shrine OF
party considerations. Men hare been
senttothe state Legislature from the coun-
ty Of Fairfax merely because they profess
ea to belong to one THE other political
party, without the least regard to their
character or. capacity to render asservice
to the county. Men have represented
this county, and that lately, who could
not for their lives explain to the house
the import of the plainest petition; and
could not, If any measure was about to
be adopted oppressive to their coInty,
exhibit, so as to be understood, the OBJ
iections to that measure.
The question is now most seriously put
to Won. Do you believe that either OF
the delegates from the county for the last
wear, could do mere than answer s ave
o. g no. to their names ? Do the jour
nails ofthe house of which they were mem
bers. show that they did more ? That
they originated one single measure for
the benefit of the state or county !?
There are many wholesome laws which
are necessary for the loca, interest of
the county, hat hare never been attempt-
ed by your delegates. They do nothing
bat vote uron. subjects which concern the
e'e,,erul @orerismeat. It is tobe lamented
that the state legislature concerns itself
50 much with the affairs of the general
government, and 50 grossly neglects the
comfort, convenience and morals of the
people Of the state. The only question
now asked about candidate is, whether
he is democrat or federalist, not whe-
Their" he is capable, honest and faithful
to the constitution"
Ihave been informed that MIR. Waugh
and MIR. Hunter are candidates fer your
sufrages at the next election, for seats
in the house of delegates. My opinion is
that neither of them are fit for the office,
they may be g honest" but they are not
g capable"
1t is no lad rule to Judge of mans
fitness for great things, by the manner
he discharges the duties of minor, sta
tons. and Offices.
Mr.. Waugh is by nature lazy, indo-
lent man. has been miserable farmer,
and made so careless deputy sheriff as
to sink money by it. He is well disposed,
but totally unfit for the station of a legis-
lator he has not the talents Or infori IA
ton necessary for so important an Office.
Both Mr.. Waugh aud Mr.. Hunter arc
magistrates, aud both of them NEGLECT
that highly important osice. Mr.. Hun,
ter is am told more attentive than the
other. | have suit depending in the
court of Fairfax county which has been
there for upwards of ten years, & which
my attorney tells me cannot be tried. be-
cause the magistrates viii not attend and
do their duty. M. Hunter and Mr.
Waugh are seldom at court brt when
private business requires!S their at
tendance. If then they neglect the du-
ties Of the judicial station, how car trey
be fitted for the more laborious and diff
cult one of legislation How can any
man who neglects the duties Of an Office
he has undertaken to discharge, & which
the Iawrequires him to discharge, call MIN
self a 5. republican" who is person PRO
Tossing to be governed by law, and to do
all be can to promote the public good p
Dir. Waugh and Mr. Hunter cannot be
considered republicans BRIT in name.
haze another objection TO M. Hunter.
II is this--I have been informed that he
was for forcing the militia to march to Ca
nadia, and also that he justified OF Talli-
ated the Baltimore mob. have further
been informed that Mr.. Waugh and Mr.
Hunter are both against extenfslng the
right of suffrage.
DO net presume to dictate for whom
vcu ought to- vote; but earnestly enteat
YOU not to lose sight of the pa5Hc good.
Look out for the men best qualified for 50
important station. | would ask if any
of You had some important business to
be transacted by an agent, which required
activity, diligence, talent and inicrma-
ton. would YOU select Nlr. Waugh or
MIR. Hunter as your agent? If then you
would not entrust either of them to trans
act your own individual business, how
can YOU in justice to your country and
families, entrust them with the most in
teresting Of ali human concerns, that of
making laws respecting your lives, your
liberty and property It is hoped that
YOU viii vote Cor intelligent men, without
regard to the question. whether they are
democrats, federalists or republicans.
1t is not my intention to impeach the
bo,,os4,- &c NJ. JVauob or M. Hunter !