Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-08
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| have just read a communication 10 the Ga
zette signed 3D., in which the writer express.
cs surprise that Gen. Grant favors the election
of COL Mosby, who is we'll known to be Con-
scrvative man. 1t is an historical fact that Col.
Mosby ardcntly espoused the cause of General
Grant in the last Presidential canvass and al
most single-haDded fought his battle 10 this
District. 1t is also we'll Known that Col.
Mosby is a warm supporter of Gen. Grants
administration IF this makes Col. Mosby a
Radical then Gov. Kcmper and the whole
Conservative party (even if they did not have
the faint Of Greelyism on their garmeDts) must
be Radical, for they all protested willingness
to do the same thing in their late canvass. Nor
have we forgotten that Gen. Hunton traversed
this District denouncing Gen. Grant as tyrant
and usurper, and every act of bis admlnstra-
ton as dictated by sentiment OF hostility to
our people, although Gen. Hunton knew that
the very measures which he denounced received
the cordial sanction of his own candidate, Horace
Greeley. Is there anything remarkable then
that Gen. Grant should prefer the election Of
his friend to that of his enemy? II ConserVa
tiveism means eternal hostility TO the Federal
government then Col. Mosby does not desire
to be considered Conservative if Conserya-
tiveism means opposition to the rule OF negroes
and carpet-baggers and desire to restore the
Southern people to just share Of influence in
the government then judged by this test COL
Mosby is the better Conservative of the two
We regard him as the best Southern man
whose policy secures the most benefits tor the
Southern people. Everybody knows who has
done the most Tor the people Of this District,
Gen. Hunton IN Congress or Col. Mosby oft
of Congress- ID. wants to know what are We
to gain by electing COL Mosby? We might
ask him what can we lose by letting Gen. Hun
ton stay at home? What human being except
himself has received any benefit by having him
in Congress? But We think great deal will
be gained by the election of Col. Mosby. He
will be the first real representative We have
had since the war. Heretofore we have been
draw their pay; now We want to send some one
who has not only the will but the ability TO ren-
der some service to his constituents. Is it not
clear to the plaiuest mind that representative
possessing the friendship and confidence Of
these who control the government can reuder
his constituents more service than one who is
at war with them?
d. wants TO know if in consideration OF
our electing Congressman known to be- friend
ly to Gen. Grant administration whether he
would veto the Civil Rights Bill? I'd. D." says
be certainly will not, for 'he would lose the
500, 900 negro votes. Very we'll, but suppose
Gen Grant had some assurance, as the cleo
ton of Col. Mosby would be-that if he did
lose the negro vote ny his veto that an equal
number OF Southern whites would take their
place and sustain his administration; does
anybody believe that he would then hesitate TO
exercise his veto in our behalf? But how does
Sd" know that Gen. Grant would not veto
the bill? All the evidence we have seen indi |
Gates that be would But why is this measure
pending 10 Congress Dow2 We answer it is on
account Of those 100000 negro votes who are
on the side of the administration. On what |
grounds do they base their demand for it !