Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-03-11

make their arrangements to pay their
debts, going to work with liberal
spirit of compromise.
Tho salary of county Judges has not
vet been fixed and several weeks must
eiapse before there is All election.
SUPREME COURT.
The race between Judge Jno. 4.
Campbell and Waller r. Staples Is
proving warm. The friends Of both
are active and while many express the
belief that Staples will be the man, it
generally comes from those who are
anxious that IL should he so. Judge
Campbell Is an able man, honest and
upright and would be no mean orna-
nIent to the bench.
THE SOUTHWESTERN MEMBERS.
John \. Kelly, of Smyth is ac-
knowledged as the ablest member OF
the House of Delegates. He Is an ac-
tive methodical, steady, working mem
Der, never speaking until he has thor
uughly danvassed the measure under
consideration and speaking only when
prepared. That he will be elected ell
cult Judge no one denies.
Terry and Graham, of Washington,
ever attentive to duty active and work
ing, rarely ever speak upon aquestior.
John Ii. a. Smyth, OF Russell, large
square built man twenty-five years OF
age is the youngest member OF the
House. he 10 pious, watchful OF the
interest of the State and strict econo-
mist.
Tiller, Of Scott, always at his post is
ever watchful OF the interest OF Con-
solidation, and will be county Judge.
Mcdonald, OF Lee, and kindrick, OF
Scott, together with Tiller, steady
good members make Consolidation, t
which they look for the building oil
the Va & X. II. r., their great study
and aim.
Chase, of Wise and Buchanan, stead
in attendance, never speaks.
Henry Bowen, OF Tazewell, remem-
bered Us O gallant Captain of in the sih
Va. Cavalry, plain, pleasant and unas-
Stunning, rasely engages in discussion.
John Fulton, OF Wythe, who left a
leg on the battlefield, is fine looking
man, good worker in committees auC
will be Circuit Judge OF his district.
Davis, OF Grayson, is one oil the
finest looking men In the Senate, pleas.
ant and agreeable, speaks occasionally
and is good in caucus.
Bryant, oil Grayson, a pleasant,
plain, unassuming makes good dele
gate.
French, of Bland, fine looking
man, 10 active on lne moor frequently
engaging in debate.
Addison Davis, OF Bland, plain ano
quiet, never speaks but eounls one Oh
ayes aud nays. lie got OH good Ole
Inc ether day when the. Office seeker.
We're button-hOllng every one. Al
anxious candidate approached hin
thus: MIR. Davis / believe? Yes
SIR" said the candidate, but it is NY
business to get acquainted with all th,
| delegates as am candidate all tn,
time holding to his coat as they walk
ed along the street. Passing u salooI
and observing Davis red lace ana paI
tl6ularly his nose the candidate pull
ing him suddenly into the door VIII
= come, let's take Il drink! With
wave of the hand Davis said EX
cuse me sir, you mistake the sign,
talluding to his nosel and left the be
wildered candidate who took the mex
train for homo.
John Wall, of Pulaski, talks littl
and never speaks on any question.
Mahood, of Giles, twenty-eighi year
OF age - active ana promises well.
Woodson, OF Craig, active and watch
ful, speaks frequently and is making
a good impression.
Miller, OF Montgomery, tall and fin
looking, makes good representative
John McCapl, of Roanoke, ga
and active drives good pair OF horse
and is fond of the ladies.
Pendleton, of Botetourt, an able law
yer, is good legislator and candi
date for Circuit Judge.
The capital is in bad condition an
propositions TO enlarge are canvasse
among the members.
a colored member from Sury wi
probably be expelled tomorrow fc
getting drunk and assaulting tn
police.
GREEN HORN.