J A K. / Alexandria City Virginia Political Broadside Voters of the Third Ward

Description: Alexandria City, Virginia Political Broadside: Voters of the Third Ward Author: [J.A.K.] [Alexander City] [Virginia] [Politics] Title: Alexandria City, Virginia Political Broadside: Voters of the Third Ward Publication: Alexandria, VA: J.A.K., n.d. Description: Broadside. Broadside. Pocket size. Approx. 7.5" x 3.5". Folds and small edge creases. Small edge tear at the horizontal fold. Print is small and a bit offset. Unknown who J. A. K. was but there is information on his political opponent, James H. McVeigh, from Alexandria City found online. Content reads: "I fully concur in the following, Which I find in one of your City papers: [Communicated. To be elected a member of our City Councile is generally regarded as an honor. Certainly, the people, in making their selection of persons to be voted for, should look for honorable and trustworthy men. To honor men of a different character, is to do a wrong for society. And I do hope that the good people of Alexandria have independence enough to vote for the good, and true men only, and to repudiate all others, whatever their position in life. I trust therefore the list of candidates will be carefully scanned, that both offices and compliments may be judiciously and properly bestowed, [Signed] A Citizen.VOTERS OF THE THIRD WARDDo you endorse the above propositions? If so, allow me to make a personal application of them? Can you vote this day for James H. McVeigh, who has by his conduct outraged and injured society in the grossest manner? Can Fathers, Brothers, Husbands, or any one having respect for the female character, or the peace of and honor of families, trust such a man? For one I say no. I am responsible for this, and am found at No. 62, Royal Street, to answer any demands made on me for this publication. The public shall have more in a very few days from [Signed] J. A. K.No date on this broadside and no information found for A citizen J. A. K. No. 62 Royal Street. A few references for James H. McVeigh found in histories of Alexandria. Unusual and obscure printed broadside. Good. Alexandria City was located in the District of Columbia. From the City of Alexandria website: Virginia laws remained in effect in Alexandria until the U.S. Congress passed a new charter for the town in 1804. The charter eliminated the offices of recorder and aldermen, divided the town into four wards, and provided for a sixteen-member common council to be elected annually. [Macoll, ed., Alexandria, A Towne in Transition]. Seller ID: 33211 Subject: Political David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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