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Letter to Editor
May 21, 1838
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A communicated article praises Hon. C.F. Mercer's contributions to public works and his virtues of consistency and perseverance, quoting the Christian Statesman. It includes a New York Journal of Commerce excerpt denying rumors that Mercer intends to decline re-election to Congress and expressing desire for more such level-headed men.
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Hon. C. F. Mercer.-We wish we could always see justice done to merit. Few men have done more for the country than Mr. Mercer. He is one of the few whose works as well as his fame will survive him. He is writing his name not where it must soon be effaced, but on great and imperishable works of public utility, thence to be copied in the history of a future age.
He possesses the rare virtues of consistency and perseverance.-Christian Statesman.
"The report that Mr. Mercer of Virginia, intends to decline being a candidate for re-election to Congress, is without foundation. We are glad it is so. Mr. Mercer is a reasonable, cool-headed man; never goes off at half cock; never gets himself, or others into scrapes, and is not apt to speak when he has nothing to say. We want more such men in Congress and elsewhere."-N. Y. Journal of Commerce.
Hon. C. F. Mercer.-We wish we could always see justice done to merit. Few men have done more for the country than Mr. Mercer. He is one of the few whose works as well as his fame will survive him. He is writing his name not where it must soon be effaced, but on great and imperishable works of public utility, thence to be copied in the history of a future age.
He possesses the rare virtues of consistency and perseverance.-Christian Statesman.
"The report that Mr. Mercer of Virginia, intends to decline being a candidate for re-election to Congress, is without foundation. We are glad it is so. Mr. Mercer is a reasonable, cool-headed man; never goes off at half cock; never gets himself, or others into scrapes, and is not apt to speak when he has nothing to say. We want more such men in Congress and elsewhere."-N. Y. Journal of Commerce.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
C F Mercer
Public Works
Congress Election
Political Virtues
Consistency
Perseverance
Virginia Congressman
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
hon. c.f. mercer deserves recognition for his enduring contributions to public utility and his virtues of consistency and perseverance; rumors of him declining re-election are unfounded, and more such reasonable men are needed in congress.
Notable Details
Quotes Christian Statesman On Mercer's Virtues.
Quotes N.Y. Journal Of Commerce Denying Re Election Rumors And Praising Mercer's Temperament.