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Letter to Editor
September 18, 1834
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A Marylander acknowledges a recommendation of John C. Herbert as a U.S. Senate candidate from Virginia but argues that Whig candidates are equally qualified, advocating support for the Whig party and its measures.
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[COMMUNICATED.]
A communication signed "Valerius" has appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, recommending the Hon. John C. Herbert as a suitable candidate of the United States. The good people of Maryland will no doubt acknowledge the kindness of "Valerius" in taking so much interest in the State, I have no objection to their electing Mr. Herbert, or any other gentleman of his talents and standing, to the Senate;—but if, on the other hand, the Whigs prevail, I think "Valerius" himself will acknowledge that they have belonging to their party gentlemen equal, (to say nothing more) in point of talents, information, services and general character, to Mr. Herbert. Here, then, we can choose both men and measures. The candidates being on the same footing, we go for the right cause.
"And may the right prevail!"
A MARYLANDER.
A communication signed "Valerius" has appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, recommending the Hon. John C. Herbert as a suitable candidate of the United States. The good people of Maryland will no doubt acknowledge the kindness of "Valerius" in taking so much interest in the State, I have no objection to their electing Mr. Herbert, or any other gentleman of his talents and standing, to the Senate;—but if, on the other hand, the Whigs prevail, I think "Valerius" himself will acknowledge that they have belonging to their party gentlemen equal, (to say nothing more) in point of talents, information, services and general character, to Mr. Herbert. Here, then, we can choose both men and measures. The candidates being on the same footing, we go for the right cause.
"And may the right prevail!"
A MARYLANDER.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Maryland Senate
John C Herbert
Whig Party
Valerius
Election Candidates
What entities or persons were involved?
A Marylander.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Marylander.
Main Argument
while john c. herbert is a qualified candidate for u.s. senate, whig party members are equally talented, so maryland should support the whig cause over the candidate's affiliation.
Notable Details
References Communication By 'Valerius' In Alexandria Gazette
Quotes 'And May The Right Prevail!'