Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-01
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM RICHMOND.

Gus of the Conservative members Of the House
of Delegates held last night, and after an ex-
citing contest, Mr.. w. F. Wall, Of Winchester
received the nomination for Sergeant, al-Arms,
obtaining majority Of twenty-five over Mr.
Crittcndcu, the former Incumbent.
The friends Of Mr.. Crittenden succeeded IN
having the nomination for door-kcepers post
poned till tonight, when it is probable q selec'
ton will be made, with the chances in favor OF
Crittendeu for the position Of first door-keeper.
a large number of gentlemen called upon
Gov Walker last pight to pay their respects,
and most happy evening was spent at the
Gubernatorial mansion. A number Of speeches
were made by members Of the. Legislature
from different scctious of the State, cndors-
ing the administration of the Governor and
rendering their support to him for the position
Of u. s. Senator The Governor replied to
the many compliments in his usual happy
style
Gen Kcmper has declined the offer Of Col.
Stone to call out the First reg imeut to serenade
him to-day upon his Inauguration. The regl-
men, will however, scrcnade ex Gov. Walker
at the Exchange tonight, at which time a
grand demonstration will be made by his
friends.
I The contest for q. S. Senator to succeed j.
f. Lewis is becoming more and more exciting,
and the freods of the various gentlemen named
are arriving here to urge the claims OF their re-
spective favoritcs. Gov Walkers friends are
especially active, and it is thought his chances
are improving and that the demonstration TO-
night will have a favorable effect.
The most prominent names are Goode, Bar
bour, Withers, and Walker, while Messrs.
Bocock and Hunter and Judge Christian come
next IN order. There arc those who think that
Compromise mau' will yet be brought out;
one upon whom all can ceutre. BY Tomorrow
or the next day it will be easier to ascertain
the sentiment Of the members and then many
Of the names now prominently mentioned In
connection with the position will be dropped.
Among the names that will be presented is
that of w. W. Walker, of Wcstmoreland, who,
if nominated, will doubtless receive hAttering
vote.
| \ personal rencountre took place in the hall
at the Exchange Hotel, yesterday evening, be-
tween MesSrs. Crittenden and Smith, Of Mel
son, in which the former was struck on account
Of language used by Crittenden After the blow
was struck friends intererred and prevented
further difficulty on the spot, but whether the
affair is settled is not known yet.
The scramble for Office is unprecedented
and it is said by those conversant with such
matters chat the crowd Of Office seekers 10 Rich
mond never was so great. Every Office has
from one to a dozen aspirants, but most of the
old officials will retain their places.
SECOND DISPATCH.
RICHMOND, Jan. 1-3 p. m.-The Legisa-
ture met at noon to-day, quorum being pre-
sent iu each House. At II O'Clock the SEN
ate Wa, called to order by Lieutenant Govern
or Marye, when the body organized by the
election of Shelton i. Davis Clerk, Writ Har-
rison Sergcat-atA and John W. Minor
Doorkeeper. All the old officers.
| 4 jpint committee then appointed to
joint rules for the government Of both Houses,
the Senate proceeded to the Chamber of the
House of Delegates and went into joint session
to count the vote for Governor, Lieutenant
/ Governor and Attorney General.
The House Of Delegates Was called to order
by Mr.. Bigger, the clerk and the proceedings
| opened with prayer by Dr. Hoge, of the Pres
byterian Church.
Marshall Hanger, Of Augusta, was then elect
ed Speaker, j. Bell Bigger, Clerk, and w. +.
Wall, Scrgeant-at- Arms. The Radicals voted
for VanAuken for Speaker Edwards for Clerk,
and Miles Conor for Scrgcant-at Arms.
o. motion of Mr. Riddebager a j,int co m
mittce was appointed to wait upon Gov. Walk
or and inform him Of the organization of the
Legislature and that they were ready to receive
any communication he might have to make.
The Governor, in reply, sent 10 list otthose
persons who have been parioncd by him since
the adjournment Of the last Legislature.
A motion to 60 int, joint session having pre-
vailed and the members of the Senate having
entered the chamber a ,int meeting was held
and the count of the vote for Governor, &C.,
was proceeded with.
THIRD DISPATCH.
RICHMOND. Jan. l.-At twenty minutes to
two the Joint Convention assembled and pro-
ceeded to count the votes for Governor, Mcssrs.
Moffett, of the Senate, and Bagwell, Of the
Housn heinp annointed to canvass the votes
which were opened and counted and the result
announced at ten minutes of three.
The Convention then adjourned.
A joint committee was appointed to wait on
Gov kemper and Lieut. Gov. Withers and
inform them Of their election.
The committee having performed their duty
Gov Kempcr proceeded to the Office of the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, where the
q, RI nj ot6on u.s al ninstrrad m him an