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Letter to Editor
February 28, 1823
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A correspondent defends the Justices' Bill against a critic's 'Murmuring Voice' in the Gazette, arguing it benefits mechanics and debtors by reducing court fees. Requests republication of fee comparisons from the National Intelligencer. Editor agrees to comply.
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Mr. Prattman—In the Gazette of this yesterday morning a "Murmuring Voice" clamors against the passage of the Justices' Bill, in a tone bordering on insurrection—evidently shewing that it is for self, not for the general utility that it thus attacks congress.
To still that selfish voice which is thus "murmuring" against the wishes of the mechanic, and which is so well known to our citizens, please republish from yesterday's National Intelligencer, the statement of fees in the circuit court, contrasted with those under this new law—which, amongst others, relieves the debtor from the clerk's fees, and to which I give, so far from murmuring, my APPLAUDING VOICE.
The request of our correspondent will be complied with in our next.
To still that selfish voice which is thus "murmuring" against the wishes of the mechanic, and which is so well known to our citizens, please republish from yesterday's National Intelligencer, the statement of fees in the circuit court, contrasted with those under this new law—which, amongst others, relieves the debtor from the clerk's fees, and to which I give, so far from murmuring, my APPLAUDING VOICE.
The request of our correspondent will be complied with in our next.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Justices Bill
Court Fees
Debtor Relief
Murmuring Voice
National Intelligencer
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Prattman
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Mr. Prattman
Main Argument
the justices' bill should be supported as it reduces court fees for debtors and mechanics, countering the selfish criticism from 'murmuring voice' in the gazette.
Notable Details
References 'Murmuring Voice' Criticism In Gazette
Requests Republication Of Fee Statement From National Intelligencer
Emphasizes Relief For Debtors From Clerk's Fees