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Letter to Editor
April 10, 1843
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter criticizes 'Fair Play' for unfair conduct in public discourse and defends a numerous, respectable meeting at the Court House on Thursday evening last, where citizens resolved to resist dictation without breaking the law. Signed 'JUSTICE' on April 8.
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[COMMUNICATED.]
When an individual assumes the name of "Fair Play," he ought, at least, to act the part of a fair man, particularly when he appears before the public.
How far the writer referred to, has done so, those who attended the meeting held at the Court House on Thursday evening last, can best testify. I mean not however, as one of those who attended, and approved of that meeting, to enter into a discussion with so clear a misnomer—beyond saying, that the meeting was numerous and respectable, and if the "unanimous" votes were tripled "Fair Play" would be somewhat better entitled to his soubriquet than he is. The citizens who composed that meeting can never submit to dictation of any kind. The people are awakening and they will not be put down, as long as they can resist, without violating the Law,
April 8.
JUSTICE.
When an individual assumes the name of "Fair Play," he ought, at least, to act the part of a fair man, particularly when he appears before the public.
How far the writer referred to, has done so, those who attended the meeting held at the Court House on Thursday evening last, can best testify. I mean not however, as one of those who attended, and approved of that meeting, to enter into a discussion with so clear a misnomer—beyond saying, that the meeting was numerous and respectable, and if the "unanimous" votes were tripled "Fair Play" would be somewhat better entitled to his soubriquet than he is. The citizens who composed that meeting can never submit to dictation of any kind. The people are awakening and they will not be put down, as long as they can resist, without violating the Law,
April 8.
JUSTICE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Fair Play Criticism
Public Meeting
Citizen Resistance
Court House Meeting
Political Dictation
What entities or persons were involved?
Justice.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Justice.
Main Argument
the writer defends the respectable public meeting against 'fair play's' criticism, asserting that citizens will resist dictation without violating the law.
Notable Details
Meeting At Court House On Thursday Evening Last
Criticism Of 'Fair Play' As A Misnomer
Reference To 'Unanimous' Votes