Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-07

RUMPUs IN THE WIGwAM,-T "lo-n
elements Of this city have, it appears, lately
established here Central Junta, known to
the faithful as the Union League. " This IN
stitution convened on Friday evening last, III
the building known as the South Pitt street
coored school house, and had lively, ii not
refreshing season, the component parts eylnclng
the same disposition to assimiate that is usual
" found in oil and water. 1t appears that Mr..
H. G. Winship, an aspirant for political pre-
ferment and DESTROYS of seat in the House OF
Delegates, had the League convened on the
occasioned referred to, Richard III. Lyles, col
ored, In the Chair One of Winship's adherents
offered resolution that the League" pro-
coed to nominate two candidates for the House
of Delegates An amendment was then offer
ed that the proposed resolution be referred to
the several ward clubs for their action. The
party favoring the last named mode, mildly
suggested that the Republicans already had
Messrs. John Birrel, white, VIM. A. Rowe,
colored, Samuel n. Garwood, white, and Geo.
L. Seaton, colored, in the field as candidates
for the positions indicated, and cited for the
consideration of the brethren the old adage,
that though many might be called, few (ony
two) would be chosen.
Mr.. John HawxhurSt demonstrated against
the passage of the resolution, aud others OF
like thinking sought to do the same, but Mr..
Winship obtaining the floor, let of flood OF
elcquence in its behalf, and calling the pre-
yious question prior to taking his seat, the re-
solution was passed despite the utmost efforts
of Rozier D. Beckley and others.
1t was evident from the OMNIBUS head shak
ing, and suppressed EXPLANATIONS heard in va
rious parts of the room, on the passage OF the
resolution, that ''Scene" was iminent, and
Winship aud his friends would not have such
an easy time as had been looked for by them.
H. c. Windship, white, and Richard H. iyles,
colorcd, were nominated, the party making the
same eviucing desire to hurrythrough the mat
ter. Beckley inquired if it was in order now to
ventiate the records Of the proposed candl-
dates, and discuss their merits as such. The
friends of Wiushp and Lyles expressed their
disapprobatiOn at any such proceeding never
tbeless Beckey proceeded, as we'll as he was
able amid great confusion, when the speaker
was interrupted by Winship who said the first
time be had had the pleasure OF knowing Mr..
Beckley personally, he was at the polls voting
| the "rebcl ticket Beckley continuing said
he had voted for Lewis Mckenzie, 4 Virginian
and gentleman, an act of which he was yet
proud, but he added, III the gentleman means
to charge that voted for Mr.. Snowden he
| hes 20 This last exclamation proved bomb
shell, as Immediately thereafter pandemOnium
seemed let loose. Windship hurled tumbler
at Beckley's head, who lodged the missile, but
seeing all of Windship's friends making for
him, sought a place of safety. During the
melee, stout negro known as Ben Thomas,
attempted to strike Beckley with chair, but
that utensil landing op John A. Seaton's
diaphragm, the latter made for the offender,
his colossal arms flying about like weaver's
beams. This incident proved a lucky diversion
in favor of Beckley, who was enabled thereby
to escape with whole bones After the tenn
porary subsistence of the muss, Windship's
friends being in the ascendant, proceeded to
nominate that Individual, together with Lyles,
coored, as candidates for the House of Dele
gates. The Radicals now have six Richards
10 the field.