Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-25
B0- In noticing Mr. Worthington's procla-

~I In noticing Mr.. Worthington's procla-
nation ito the citizens of Alexandria, 1 can
but regret that I was not correctly reported in
my remarks at the last meeting of Council l
did not say that Il supposed Mr.. Worthing
tom plan was proposed as joke. - | said that
an examination of what he called" plans would
convince any impartial mind that they were en-
tirely unsuited to our wants. | did not say that
Mr. Worthington claimed for his plan consde-
ration because he was an Alderman, but ad-
dressing the president, said: "Does Mr.. W.
claim special consideration because he is all Al
derman?" intended to make this correction
at the next meeting of Council.
A very elevated opinion of ones self is sure to
bring upon US the contempt of others. Self
praise rarely makes favorable impression, for
tbs absence of real merit is sure to be detected.
Self-conceit, brass and gas, when obstinately
welded ARE sometimes mistaken for ability. At
the very first meeting Of Council when called
together for organization, Mr.. Worthington
presents my plan, and is eager to thrust for
ward his own peculiar ideas of architecture in
the face of the fact, that Council was then COM
mitted to plans submitted by scientific and
practical architect, whose ability is acknowl-
edged throughout the country. 1t was con-
tended by Mr.. Worthington and those who
supported my p]an,' that Cluss's plan being
incomplete should not be entertained, and vet
he comes forward with one noorious y more
imperfect, and asks of Council consideration
of his claims as a competitor of Mr.. Cluss; and
when the lower Board, seeing the excessive
egotism displayed and the proposed injustice
to Mr.. CluSs, almost unanimously declined to
reopen the case, he begins wholesale denunci-
alton and yili6cation of certain members of the
Common Council who will not join him in
laudation of his own greatness care moth.
ing for Mr.. Worthingtons insinuations and
personal illusions. In this community where
I am we'll and [ trust favorably known: charges
of such character will not damage memo will
they add to the reputation of their author
This wiseacre talks aippantly of certain gentle
men arrogating to themselves superior talen
the same rule he lays down, superior talent
and qualification" would never be imputed to
him, as modesty and Sense Of propriety
are not in his composition, nor can they be
while egotism predominates. 10 be called a
partisan of the "Cluss' plan, when considered
with MIR. orthington 5, certainly cannot de-
tract from the intelligence of any one. Now,
with reference to Mr. VS. attack on the Com
mittee on Public Property, the standing of
Mr.. Wheat and Mr.. Markell is such with this
people, that i1sinuations from every source
must fall powerless, and Mr.. Worthington will
find his efforts in that direction fruitless.
| will not follow the example set by the gen.
tleman and accuse him of want of honesty;
he is no doubt an honest man. but one whose
vanity, like the turkey gobler's would lead
him toimagne himself boss of the farm yard. "
If Mr. Worthington is to build the Market
House. would it not be we'll to wait until the
Corn Exchange is completed, as by that
time he may share the general opinion, that a
better than grain speculation can be made by
purchasing the gentleman at his aceual worth
and disposing of him at his own valuation.
regret the necessity of appearing in the
public print, especially against one Ito judge
from the frequency so fond of such notoriety,
and for the first time crave pardon, trusting,
if Mr. Worthington has any further communi-
cation to make containing personal abuse Of me,
he will not aff1ict the public with newspaper
publication. but inclose direct to his obt servt.
JOS HOPKINS,
Not at "Rawley Springs. July 18th, 1871.