The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-06
LOCAL MATTERS.
DIsAppoINTMENT MAyETu \

DISAPPOINTMENT MAISETH THE
HEART SIcR-Loag.fdced Democrats
The Iaqasdion Last Night, and is Re
saMs.--A bright sun arose this morning,
making the majority of Gods creatures
grateful for the mercies and blessings he
showers upon poor unworthy mortality.
There are many in this city to-day who
are not in sympathy with those who feel
grateful, but on the contrary are sullen
and sour, because of the sickening sensa-
ton brought about by the disappoint-
ment of not being elected to the various
offices to which they were aspirants. Any
one visiting the Capitol, this morning,
{ will have no difficulty in discovering by the
elongated faces, the disappointed ones. We
know of several aspirants for position who
were confident Of election, but who failed
even to be placed i'll nomination. Great
dissatisfaction exists, and we feel confident
the ''fesh pots" will fall so far short in
members as to result in a general muss
and break up of the party. The Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature met in
caucus last night at the Capitol, and after
succeeding in freeing themselves from the
many greedy poor dogs who wanted a
bone, the body was called to order by
one Billy Lovensten. of this city-quite an
! honor for our little emigrant friend. Mr..
Kelly, of Fredericksburg, was made chair
man, whereupon nominations for Speaker
were made.
. Messrs. Hanger, of Augusta, Walker, Of
Pulaski, Watts, of Portsmouth, and
Daniel, of Richmond, were placed in
nomination. OF THIS, four, all Of them
wanted the place, except Mr.. Daniel, who
had already sacrificed enough by allowing
himself to be sent to the Legislature by the
citizens of Richmond. Without impugning
the motives of Mr.. D., we are convinced
were all dough-" We give him credit for
his shrewdness, for it is mighty bad to be
beaten on the first round.
After slight skirmish, MIR. Hanger, of
/ Augusta, was chosen as Speaker of the
House, much to the disappointment of the
(! Southwest delegation. OF those disap-
1 pointed, we presume none was more SO
than General Walker himself.
John Bell Bigger, the old clerk, was
reelected without opposition. We congrat-
ulate the enemy on this exhibition Of good
sense, as Mr.. Bigger is most excellent
clerk and estimable gentleman.
Col. &. L. Crittenden, OF Culpeper, was
chosen sergeant-at-arms, much to the dis
appointment of a particular friend of ours
from little Roanoke, who, although expect
ing election, because of the claims of the
Southwest, failed to receive even a nomina-
ton. We know our friend bears disap-
pointment but poorly, and but for his high
temper, would like to read him lesson on
the uncertainty of political life. Fears de-
terminc us to requiescot an pace.
An ambitious Democrat named Booker
/, we suppose it is our ''wayward George
! was anxious to have chance to elect door
keepers, and to deprive the sergeant-at-
arms of this poor privilege; but our way
! ward George" and his proposition faded
like bad calico, and the sergeant-at-arms
retains the power of appointment.
In the Senate conference, Col. Shelton Z.
,, Davis was elected clerk without opposition.
We have no doubt this is good selection.
For sergeant-at-arms, Writ Harrison,
ESQ.,, and Major Richard +. Walker were
l the prominent candidates. Major Dick
+. was beat, and we confess we don't like it,
because we like him know him to be as
# piring and ambitious, and believe the worf;
: he has performed for Democracy entities
him to reward. The Major is gentleman
of even temper, and we hope will bear his
= defeat with stocism. Call and see us
# Major, we know how it is.
: For the position of first door-keepel
# there were scores of candidates, but Cap
: r. ID, Minor having won the inside track
n took the lead, and kept it steadily until he
! passed the Judges stand several lengths
\ ahead, he was declared the winner, and WI
Il say, 'rah for uncle John.
! Now comes the winding up, and we ap
proach this fearful scene with something
like awe, because we would not offend tht
good taste of that patriot saint Jube Early
l. But the truth must be told, and Uncl'
. Jube" must stand the pressure, whether h,
II likes it or not.
!, For second door keeper, nine white Dem
u Gratis and one black one were aspirants
$ The black one is the celebrated nondescrip
N tica looking Abe Hall, 8 with the buckle
't and white-wash brush for a profession.
Desiring to retain the services of the com
a. mittee of seven, embracing :" Hall, Cooley
Il Solon johnson 4 Co.." nothing less salts
a fled the party than the election of Alb
l1 e Hall to this position over his nine whit
u bretheren.
lr What think you, fair nine, of this dis
" position Of your claims SO rudely laid a
III the gzzard foot of Abe Hall? How wi
~ you feel when you return to your homes
~ after spending much Of your hard earning
~ in electioneerlng expenses and be con
PEELED to tell your constituents that
darkey took the shine off you? Cues
he you feel not unlike a big slin-llower wit
ng its head bent towards the east. We tru
ur the habit of "thumb-sucking" will not
ed enlarged on account of this action.
lie Poor Uncle Jube; how we do symp
on thize with you, who refused to set in coul
Ter Gil with Hall, but who must now see th
~, black hero OF Democracy elevated to pla
u over the heads Of perhaps some of your d
I'VE voted followers, who worshipped the 'lo
OF cause.n
ate The scene is so narrowing we are col
i'm pelled to close, ,as did the Democratic cauc
es- after this great vindcation of equal righ
'ur to all, without regard to race, color, or pi
We. vious condition of servitude.
We hail Mr.. Hall as one Of the brig
luminaries of Virginia Democracy. Ame