Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-02
LETTER FROM RICHMOND
The Legislature - The Senatorial
QuesLiOn-An Incident Of the Day,
and what Extra Billy had 10 Say
Sticking to a Friend, &c.

correspondence of the Alexandria Gazotte.
RICHMOND, Dec. l.-Nothing was done in
the Legislature to-day beyond receiving the
Governors message A little speech fell from
the lips of Extra Billy" Smith on that occasion
which has caused some talk. A motion was
made by some one that the message be re-
ceived and fifteen hundred extra copies printed.
This brought Extra Billy to his feet He was,
he said, opposed to expcuding money for
nothing. He came here with the determine
ton toiusist on economy, and thought they had
as well begin to practice it in small matters.
Certain thick-headed parties want to know
what he meant by small matters. am certain
| cannot tell.
The question as to who will be our next Sen
ator continues to agtate the legislative and
public MUD, aud the excitement is on the in
crease. A prominent member of the Senate
from the Southwest told me to-day that the
West and Southwest would 60 as unit for
Johnston. 1t is very evide.t that the Contest
will be between Goode aud JunnstrD, but a. |
have said in previous letter, it will be so close
that both may be defeated Major John
Daniel, of Lynchburg, is looming up 10 this
connection, and there are many who would be
glad to see him fill the position. a gentleman
OF rare ability, real integrity, and every inch
statesman, with war record such as few can
| boast OF, aud W,thall a dcmcanor characterized
| by mcdcsty a1d kulghty courtesy, he could
not tail to command the attention Of any body
of men, and win his way into their affections.
| Some of Ex-Governor Walker friends say that
he will not even be a candidate for the positou
but L cannot reconcile M self to their state
meuts when | learn that Ex-Governor Walker,
who has been 10 California for some months
past to-day pounced down upon Richmond
without giving any one Doticc Of his coming
But there seems to be 20 chance Of his success
even should be allow his name to be used for
the position.
The contest 10 the House to-day for Ser.
geant ot-Arms was very close and excilpg
While the debate was going on as to the merits
OF the two candidates-Gcn. j. &. Hill aud
Col. u. /. Critteuden- Colonel Armstrong, the
venerable deli gate from Rockingham. was
seized with sudden illness from au attack of
neuralgia about tine heart, and his friends were
very uneasy about him. Two doctors were
called iD and they told him that his life was ia
danger If he stayed in the hall minute longer,
and urged him to permit his treuIs to carry
him out. This he pcrcmptorily r2futcd to do,
and said he would stay in and vote for his
trleod (dilD if it was the last act Of his life
And it was even so. When his name was
called out, he responded, "HilI," in a voice
not above whisper, and was so faint that he
had 10 be held up IN his scat By friend. He
is now very i'll.
Tonight brilliant wedding took place at
St. james (Epsc0paU church. the occa sion
being the marriage Of Mr. Charles Schater to
Miss Rosalie, the youngest daughter of Hon.
A, r. Holiday. The church was packed With
congregation composed of the beauty aud
fashion Of the city. The happy pair left for
the North on Il bridal tour.
The recommendation OF a short session by
the Governor III his message does not take with
the Legislature. They fail to see the adysa-
! hilitY OF Snch mnasurn SrRnNnnnM