Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-14
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazntte.l
RICHMOND March Is There is great r1-
cit" 10 J. 'gislative circles over the report
that a warrant ls out for member OF the
Hnuse Of Delegates, he being charged with
the seduction of young woman. The gentle
man is himself married man, and is now out
of the CITY, Wild rumors are now afoat to
the eff ct that the ~ rg woman has He'd
with him, and that the angry father is Looking
r them. but al the lat" hour at which write
| cannot say whether there is any truth 10 this
part of the story. But it is certain that war
rant is out for the arrest Of the young man 90
the charge alluded to, and that be has obtained
leave of absence from the House. The affair
was talked about in the House to-day more
than the tax bill or anything else. The present
LEGISLATURE has been lucky In creating cXclte-
meut aud newspaper articles if it has done
uothing else during the session. There is yet
time for Beecher to turn up in their midst
or for TWO or three duels, or for cauiug affairs.
in fact, they have still som, time for all such
diversions
Gov. Latcher continues to improve. and 10
few days will be able to return to Rockbrdge
where it is expected the fresh country air
will tend greatly to his rapid recovery.
The tax bill was discussed in the House this
morning, but nothing of any moment was DONE
Indeed as the bill now stands it differs little
from that OF last year.
The complete success of the last eopement
in Richmond has encouraged young men, and
it is safe to predict that the next affair will be
of some enterprisng lover running over to
Manchester, Getting the father know before
hand, J ADD the old gentleman will follow in bot
haste, will each the daughter, ralent, and the
fond couple will BE- married the next day. That
is how the last affair was managed, only the
lover did not let the young lady's father
kuow.
The marriage market here is decidedly dull
The members of the Legislature cannot prevent
the depression, although must do some Of
them the justice to say that they have done
their best 1t is rather melancholy sight to
see some OF the old-say half a centennial
bachelors standing 10 front OF the Churches
Sunday afternoon, along with the young bucks.
watching the young ladies when they come out,
and every once 10 a while the old ours will pop
out of the crowd and walk By the side of
pretty girl, who has been looking at the chap
with the budding mustache under the lamp
post. % such OCCASIONS euch remarks as 'One
of these dashed members OF the Legislature,
are 10 order.
Mr.. L. Spicer Curlett, yesterday, obtained
ten days Leave of absence. He will come back
in time to see the l, glsllature break up.
Capt Richard f. Frayser, who has been
withdrawn from that paper, aod established
collecting agency here. | hope he will do
we'll
The l. :gislature has night sessions, commeno-
lug to nlght. at which time they will consider
private bills.
The Seuate Committee on Courts Of Justice
to-day reported that it is iuexpedient at this
late day TO legislate upon the Question of sub
mittiug the proposed Constitutional amend
nents to the people separately tor their adop
ton. The report was adopted by vote of 10
to III.
1t is rather singular that while the Northern
regiments and companies are changing their
uniforms from blu to gray those OF the
South should 10 back TO blue. The Senate bill
allowing the Rlchuoud Blues to wear q blue
uniform passed in the House today. The
Richmond City Guard is now having blue uni
forms made for its members, ADD will 60 to
the Centennial 10 that uniform. IF any attempt
is made to distinguish between the Northern
aDd S,u:hern regiments by the color of uni
forms, It will not b. successful.
Zachary Taylor aud George Washington
have bceu received at the penitentisry to day.
George has relations there OF the same name,
bur * ry-or Z lchsry-thou art the first of
the uame. STRoNGBOW.