Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-16
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST lG, 1872.

FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 1917
GEN. HUNroN's NoMlNAToN. noml-
nation of GEN. EppA HUNToN, of Fauquler,
as the candidate for Congress from this district,
is received with great satisfaction. Those who
may have had preferences for other gentlemen
not only acquiesce In the result, but acquicscc
and will support the nomination
heartily.
GEN HINTON is an able lawyer, high toned
gentleman and an honest citizen lie is worthy
aud we'll qualified and deserving of the support
of all who agree with him in political principles,
or who desire to see reform in the admins
tration of the government AS representative
in Congress he will be faithful to his constitu-
ents and strive for the prosperity of the State
and of the country. We can rely upon him, in
every emergency, as consistent advocate OF
the rights of the States and of the People.
Gen. H. has had experience in legislation, and
in public affairs A gallant soldier, and tried
man, he has won a popularity, which has in
creased with each succeeding year of his life.
His former comrades in the war, through which
he served with honor, know his qualities as a
military officer, while all who have observed
his career as civilian, acknowledge his Ca
pacity His judgment, his discretion, and
sterling traits Of character have secured him
the warm regards of the people of this district.
With these recommendations Gen. Hunton
is now brought before us for our suffrages.
That he will receive the endorsement of very
large majority of the voters We do not doubt.
We should be glad to see him elected, not only
by the suffrages of his own party but without
opposition from those who do not agree with
him in politics. We should be glad to see the
result of the election as unanimous as was the
nomination.
1t is due to Geo. Huuton that the people Of
the district should, Notwithstanding the Ger
tainty of his election, give him their hearty
support at the polls. Let every man cast his
vote as a testimonial of regard and APP
probation. 1t will cheer and strengthen him in
his labors, and in the discharge of his duties as
the representative of our feelings and interests.
ALEXANDRIA.-The Richmond State Jour
nal has appended to its reference to Alexandria
as manufacturing city, remarks savorng OF great
injustice if not Of positive unkindness Alexan-
dria is nat "a sprawling village, without industry
or trade, or any adequate improvements of her
natural advantages" 1t is we'll built, com.
pact city, with much trade and industry, and
has many improvements of its natural advan-
tages-such as railroads, canals, water works,
gas works, manufacturing establishments, and
coal dcpots, &c ''Stagnation and inferiority arc
not Stamped upon everything about it. On
the contrary it shows steady, if not rapid pro-
gress and improvement 1t is not ruled by dc
cayed ideas and men," On the contrary most
Of the business Of the place is conducted BY en-
terprising and active young men, who take
people, as a general rule, do not nurse litter re-
sentiments of the past. They do regard and
honor real worth and manhood, wherever it is
shown They are kind and considerate. The
elderly men are not grumblers, but arc delight
cd to see the activity and energy of those who
are taking their places, and are to succeed them
on the stage of life. The young men, them
selves. as is their pride and pleasure, respect
their elders, but are not hampered by them in
their duties, and actions. All this kind of talk,
which we have contradicted, is balderdash.
For the capital at its command, or which it
can procure, Alexandria shows, and has always
shown, as much libcrality, and even enterprise,
as any other city In the State or elsewhere 1t
has labored under impediments not at all such
as are mentioned by the State Journal-and
which are obvious to all men who know the OBJ
stacles existing-larger cities-more capital in
use-exertions made heretofore in aid of
improvements &C., &c. We shall have more
to say about this hereafter