The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-06
FAIRFAX, oor. "a, 1885.


John Roberts
FAIRFAX, oor. "a, 1922.
To the Editor Of the Aierandria Herald.
SIR-Our approaching election for a
member Of congress, from this district,
perceive has caused very considerable
discussion upon the subject, which has
awakened the excitement of the electors
Of this county, and l suppose, of the ad.
joining interested neighborhood. 1 have
been deceived good deal, confidently
supposing and expecting that there would
have been stop, or, at least, suspen-
sion, OF hostili,ies, for while. Messrs.
Mercer, Lewis, and Bayley. are our can.
didates for tn august Office of national
legislator end, as it is subject in which
ever, citizen Of Fairfax is deeply int.
rested, hope l may be permitted TO de-
scant little upon the merits Of Mr..
Mercer, which is but small tribute l
can pay for his illustrious services.
am only exercising the right guaranteed
to freemen, for we all, MIR. Editor, enjoy
the blessings of country which, but
short period since, was bound in obse-
quious thrald ON that yielded to the de-
spotic SWAY of Britain the celestial fire
of patriotism cnkindled in the breast of
our ancient pro genitors they bursted
the ponderous chains that CENTRALIZED
them and bequeathed to us dear bought
inheritancc-a republican dynasty-a re-
publican government, which tolerates
one Of tire greatest bulwarks Of liberty OF
which freem en- can boast-the liberty OF
the press this tolerance has been en-
ployed upon the present political debate.
l am exceedingly ayerse TO entering upon
discussion of this sort but perceiying
an opposite faction arising e exhahng q
spirit Of apparent disafiectedness, am
deubiy induced to offer a few remarks
crude and indigested as they may be.
Numerous writers have welded their
pens Is paraphrasing upon the merits oil
our candidates, especially Mr.. Mercer,
against whom puissant barrier opposes |;
and the ensuing election bids fair to be
one of the greatest political struggles that
ever transpired in this district.
A communication, which appeared in
the Gazette short while ago, under The
signature OF ga Voice from the Noun,
tains, sufficiently explains the conduct
of Mr.. Mercer in our state and national
departments, which bids defiance to con-
tradlction. This plain and candid state.
ment Of facts, by the Voice from the
Mountains" the truth of which being
apparent irresistibly forces conviction
upon the minds and understanding of eve.
ry good citizen these signal and avert
proceedings of Mr.. Mercer in the dis.
charge OF his public duty, ought to be
remembered 10 the latest time.
The Voice from the Mountains,
seems somewhat surpi ised at the early
throwing OF the political gauntlet. Now,
Mr. Editor, let me inquire, from what it
originated Did it originate because @!
the zeal of the friends of the parties to
promote their interest '-or in conse.
qnence of the unexpected annunciation
Of major Lewis Cor in consequence of
The publication Of Mr.. McKenna's letter
The two last consider the only ostensi.
bic canses; y
Here we have omitted part of our
correspondents letter, which we do not
think would be jushHable in us to insert
on anonymous authority. EDITOR.
Ills letter will operate innocuousIy and
barmlessly upon the minds Of the friends
Of Mr. Mercer.
Mr.. MERGERS friends have in two peri
ious struggles adhered to him faithfully,
notwithstanding the potent oppositions
that were agains, him and, Nr. EDITOR,
81 they then were true to him. they will
be so at the next election the minds and
opinions OF his friends are unslterabIv fix.
ed, they never will lransmigratc, and are
not at all soiicitous for revolution, be-
cause they know the worth and the excel.