Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-04
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial dispatches TO the Gszctte

IL
ginla delegation is in caucus cow and at this
time are tie on both Clerk and Postmaster.
WASHINGTON, Dec LIP m.-The Vir-
glnla delegation are solid for Steuart for Post
master. They will strike specially for no other
Office.
WASHINGTON, Dec. a .. m.-The Vir-
GINA delegation held a caucus to-day at the
National Hotel, when, after an animated con-
test, II was determined that united support
should be given Hon. Thomas Whitehead for
Clerk. Parker for Doorkeeper, and Capt. j.
NJ. Stcuart for Postmaster.
The question as to the Speakership was not
formally considered, the delegation being d.
vded, and no disposition manifested to obtain
united vote.
The General Caucus.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4-3 p. m.-The eau
Gus Of the Democratic Conservative members
of the House convened in the House of Rep
resentatlves at p. M, this afternoon, Mr.. L.
q. e. Lamar, Of Mississippi, being chosen
Chairman.
All are excluded but members.
Odds are offered on Kerr's selection for
Speaker.
Steuart's chances for Postmaster are very
encouraging.
The Speakership-Post
The General Caucus.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "A bottle of cham
paguc was held in reserve by Senator to give
to the first Virglnian 10 Washington who was
not after office. 1t was won by ----, of the
Piedmont Frginian, so Orange county ought
to feel honorcd
1t IL said that Kerr has certain eighty votes,
and that unless Randall is elected on the first
ballot, he will fail
John Aorrisey has been very active in can.
Vassing Tor Randall, and his backing has had a
Very prejudcial effect.
The Virginia delegation commenced their
private caucus at the National Hotel at 10
clock this morning They had an exciting
meeting, and their views were found widely
dlsSlmllar, and it was found that harmony must
exist among themselves if they desired to effect
| any measures whatever
On the subject Of the Speaker they were
| hopcessly divided, and it was decided to let
| that question rest.
At 1880 the question of the Postmaster
ship was taken up, and it was found that
there was tie, tour being for Fisher
| OF Richmond, and four for Steuart, of Alex
andrla.
After an half hours discussion one of Fish
ers adherents went over to Steuart, and the
choice was made unanimous and Virginia will
cast her vote for Stcuari.
Just at this time news came that made
stcuart's friends jubilant The California DEL
egatlon went for him; SO did the Maryland,
and behind came the Louisiana phalanx all in
a single column.
On this bets were offered on Stcuart against
any one candidate, and no takers found.
Then came the subject of Clerk, and White
bead was chosen over Wedderburn.
At = y. N. the Democratic members went
into caucus.
LATEST.
WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-In the caucus of
the Virginia delegation to-day the vote on
Clerk was tie, each side being inexorable
Mr.. Weddcrburn finally threw up his chances
for the sake Of harmony.
Mr.. Harris, Of the Valley, says Virginia will
be satisfied with either Doorkeepcr or Post
| master.
The caucus is sitting with closed doors.
motion to vote viva vocc, was voted down,
and the members will therefore vote by ballot
The caucus will probably last until far into
the night.
Ballot for Speaker.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A p m.-The ballot
ing for Speaker has commenced, aud the first
ballot resulted-Kerr II, Randall SO, Cox 81.
Second Ballot.
Kerr seventy-seveD, Randall sixty-three, Cox
twenty. one.
Nomination Of MIR. Kerr.
On the third ballot Mr.. Kerr received the
nomination.
For Postmaster Stcuart is decidedly ahead.
BOltin. republicans.
Boston, Dee. AT the meeting of the
Republican Committee, held here last night,
to take action on the Mayoralty question, forty
OF the strongest members, with President
Shepard at their head, bolted and held an in
dependent convention, nominating Mayor Cobb.
The Democrats also held meeting, but made
no nomination.
Burned to Death.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee. AT ILLS this q.
10. fire broke out at No. 439 Lynn street. The
flames were extinguished 10 about fifteen mi.
nutes, when the body of Mary Newton, color