Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-09
The Eighth Congressional District

| 7, lS7S.-Havieg Sect communication in the
columns of your excellent paper, signed "Hezs'
kiah," we beg brief space to give our
opinion 10 regard to the same subject. We wish
| to state that the writer Of the communication
| referred to has formed 50 erroneous opinion OF
the scDtimeDt CT Landmark precinct. The
present Incumbent does not stand pre- eminent,
and 10 accordance with cur judgment OF this
precinct, we can say with compacency that the
majority CT the voters prefer another man in
bis place, and that man is James Y. Brooke,
who carried Landmark by large majority at
the last primary election, and who would, If
placed 10 Gen. Huoton's position, have bril-
liant career. We believe Mr.. Brooke has
strength to compete with Gen. Hunton before
! the mass Of voters 10 other parts OF the Eighth
District, as we'll as in his native county, and
We claim it as privilege to be heard from in
the coming Congressional contest; then our
mark will show for itself.
MANY VOTERS.
To the editor ofthe Alexandria Gazette:
1t seems to be 10 order for the voters Of the
Eighth Congressional District 10 use he COL
umes Of the Glzotte 20 present the names Of
suitable gentlemen for seat 10 the next House
Of Representatives Of the United States. Fol.
lowing their example, and urged by a plumber
Of conservative voters 10 Falls Church District,
| ask permission through them to present the
name of your honorcd townsman, s. G. Neale,
csu che cntied 10 the confidence and sup.
port of the party, and ono equally qualified
with others who have been named to repre-
scot this district 10 the next Congress. We
would not dctract from the merits ascrbed to
others. but speak the sentiment Of a large
portion Of the voters Of this district. when We
sly that he is thus far their choice for the po'
ction. MIR. Neale l5 gentleman OF high moral
worth and possesses rare talents Tor states
man. A lawyer by profession, prompt 10 all
his business engagem ants, active, JEALOUS, en-
ergetic, and whose character is above reproacb.
He has served his county in the Legislature of
the State with credit and honor to himself and
his constituents; was chosen delegate TO serve
10 the St. Louis convention which nominated
S. J. Tden for the Presidency, has been indie
fatgable in bis labors and 10 the u5s Of his
means for the interest aud advancement OF the
conservative party. lie is young man Just
ready to do valiant service for his country
young 10 years but endowed with matured
intellect, sound reasoning faculties and strong
thinking powers, and thoroughly conVersaDt
with the leading questions Of the day, both
National and State-young, yes, and these
ere they who have strength Of mind, enthusi
asm and vim, and who labor to carve their
names high up on the roll of honor and the
niche of fame. They do not stop to consult
their comfort or convenience, but press on IN
the arduous course 10 which they are placed by
their constituents. To Mr.. NeaIe We are forci.
bly, reminded of young man who went from
Alexandra, was sent to Congress, and, though
young, he was, like the intant Hercules,
proved to be more than match for his senior
antagonists. All will accord that Henry Winter
Davis was power 10 the House OF Represen
talges 10 bis day. Mr.. Neale is tho counter
part of Davis, and will win bis way though age
and more mature manhood should oppose bis
ambitious march. LINA.
FALLS CHURCH, May s, 1878.
To the editor ofMe Alexandria Gazette:
Though contessing to tondness for seribling
| have nevertheless refrsucd from any partlc-
patton in the discussion Of that prolific subject
the candidacy in tho Eighth Congressional dis
tric.. should still refraio, did | not deem it
duty, as we'll as pleasure to second the motion
of Alexandria county, who nomiuates General
Wm. H. 4. Lee. Apart from bis being sou
of the u5trious Robert E. Lee, he possesses
personally such rare qualities of head and heart
as make him a favoritc of the pe0ple-but
who is it in our beloved old Commonwealth,
that does not feel under personal obligation,
| and desire, to mako some suitable expression
of the unboundeG admiration and gratitude CO.
tertained Of, and to-, that noble man, who
sands, upon cl95o analysis of character and
proper appreciation of surrounding crcumstao
ces, peerless in cur history? How better can
this expression be made, than by honoring the
son Of our grand old ohicftain-who es above
intimated, combines more qualities to make
him favorite Of tho people than any other as
pirant We have 10 this district?
This [ say with full and Intelligent appre
ciation Of the many noble asplrants for Con-
gressional honors. Gen. Lees gallant services,
and devoted heroism, displayed even n the
visage of an ignominious death, eDtitlo him to
our highest consideration, and, 10 honoriDg
him, we but mako suitable expression of our
admiration and gratitude.
! A good deal has been said during this dis.
cussion that is to be deprecated. Twas pleased
to read III s." we'll timed and Just reply to
IT." | do not believe that any one can truth;
fully and Justly speak in terms of reproach and
! ulspd[dSeuc0b VI JUL piCooul WoilpJ iSpio
sentative, Gen. Hunton. Were there not good
reasons in favor of rotation or distribution Of
honors and Of giving the people renewed OPP.
portunities of expression to their admiration
and gratitude, l would say that we could not
| do better than to re,elect Gen. Hunton.
The paltry consideration Of salary, think,
unworthy of mention, and regret that it has
been so often referred to 10 this discussion.
| Few honest men have made fortunes by going
to Congress- Notwithstanding the worthy
pane presented by Warrentou, | do not think
she can claim the succession at this time, ~
the event of Gen. Hunton's withdrawal or de.
feat Senator Brooke is fresh from the people,
aud fresh in bis we'll earned laurel Is, as Senator,
in which capacity he has good chance to serve
his people and the State, and display bis uu-
questioned abilities. The claims of other can
| ddates not being urgently pressed, 1 shall not
| Dow refer to, except to the case Of the Alexan-
| dria candidate. Ibelieve Mr.. Neale is an elegant
young gentleman, ard fully up to the average
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