The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-26

est--proyided his pride increased with |
ms promotion, which would undoubtedly, |
Dc the case.--Hc'd assume those airs de- |
rogafory to the character of humanity,
look upon the POOR as the being, of a mo-
ment, and smite with the rod Of fiower
The progeny of honest poverty-whiIe
The bDgcr OF farfiaiity would be pointed
1t his favorites.s For such man as
this, Mr.. Editor. would not vote, pro-
sided II would turn the pending beam in
his favor and procure me the smiles of
benefit. IT'S to the benefit of my coup-
try look--while that of personal should
be out of the question.
It's well known that Mr.. e.. has his
tavorites--%hile Mr.. A. cannot be
accused OF this, and which should ope>
rate like msgic upon the character Of
public officer. Remember the suppressed
documents.
Before conclude, sir, permit me, on
second consideration, to observe. that for
fear OF notifying the fine feelings of
6 Brutos" and Birch,'' | must say a
word or two to them.
l have, on inquiry Mr.. Editor, learnt
from some OF my Alexandria friends, that
the author of the communications which
have lately made their appearance oper
the signatures (if may be permitted to
use this affected and incorrect expression,
being OF that schooD I" Birch" &c. are
supposed to be some young " counter
hoppers" who are acting the part of
clerks in some petty shops, and have
nothing else to attend 10 save that of
swigging and writing. This, however,
Mr.. f.. believe to be truS-and as for
"Arlstides" | must inform him, & there.
lore he must not blame me for my can
der. that it is hard for me to determine
which is the greatest blockhead himself
or Birch, for
"When Greek meets Greek then comes the tug
Of war"
Leaving them for the present, hoping
that they will correct their bad habits, and
beware hereafter how they attempt to
'extract the mote from the eye OF another,
when hey have beam in their own a.
and remembering in The meantime that
esf stuitorun scri6erd sine cauSa."
Respectfully yours, HERACLIrUS.
MIR. EDrToR-'Fhe approaching cor
Poration election promises to be one of
great Importance to the town--one in
which many principles are involved
which go to establish its reputation for
honor and dignity, or spirit dangerous
and oppi essive All of us know sons
thing OF the manner in which our Judi.
1iai concerns have been managed--the
continued croud Of miserable beings who
are daily carried TO the police Office
and the undoubled object o: that inhu
man oppression which we daily witness.
Let us, therefore, rally around the stand
ard of honor and dignity. Let US wipe
off the offensive members of our police
u il possible establish in its place sys-
tenn of justice & moderation which shall
redeem the reputation of our city. Let us
select persons for our Representatives
who are above the grovelling influence Of
selfish considerations, & who are willing
to conduct our affairs without putting
their hands into our pockets. l would
recommend to the people Of the third
ward, in the choice of representatives to
keep IN view the interest of their section
of the town, and not to sacrifice their
interest for the purpose Of gratifying a
lev seif-iBterested men, who have The
character Of being great electioneerers.
understand the men to be voted for
liz that ward are
Jacob Hoffman Or. Fitzhugh
b. Dainserfela Josehh Smith.
1t such should be their choice, | feel
confident tina: their best interest will be
served. VOTER.
COUNCIL ELECTION.
MIR. Pittman: The approaching cleo
ton OF members ofthe council, matter
which is looked upon in other cities with
considerable interest, is here suffered to
approach, without even any nomination
and freeholders appear to be perfectly
satisfied, whether they are represented
by an honest or dishonest man by a mo-
meors reflection, they will see the neces
sity atthe approaching election, of ex.
erting their bes, efforts to send to the
council, not only large freeholders, but
men OF good sense and classical know.
ledge, and that they should bS equally
dlvlded-The following ticket for coun..
cilmen is recommended, viz;
JesSe y. Ramsay, Robert l.. White,
Josefh MandeUiHe, Robert JAMESON,
and which will be supported by
MANY VOTERS OF TIE SECOND WARD.
The FfUe Thousand Dollar Prizs.
We learn that Mr.. John p. Thompson
printer, in Fredricktown, is the holder of