Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-27
Letter from Richmond.
ICorrcspondepce of the Alexandra Gazette'
.. RICHMOND February 26. 1878

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RICHMOND, February 26. 1878
To-day has been dull one in Legislative CIR
oles. The House passed a very large pie OF
bills, Indeed, 10 this respect they did the largest
days work of the ses,ipn. After ALL TINS Is Tue
way for them to work.
Mr.. r. Spiccr Curlett, the young republican
member from lancaster, offered the following
resolution, which, 10 its way, is a curiosity ID
legislation here
"Whereas the finances Of this Commonwealth
arc 10 such condition That we are unable 90
meet our lust obligations and whereas The
honor OF Vlrpuia prevents our holding properly
for which we have not paid, and whereas the
Monument Of Washington in the CaCltol
eouare was paid for out of money borrowed on
our bonds, and whereas this monument Will De
an unpleasant reminder ct our unpaid debts
and State dishoner. J.,
=" Be it resolved, That said monument be sold
at public auction, and the proceeds OF SAID sale
be applied to payment of some portion or 'ne
debt of Virginia" ..
The resolution was Dismissed.
Another most extraordinary proposition rs
now nnder discussion 10 the House. IL lsa ball
| iu relation to distribution OF school iunds anu
provides that all teachers and school ofncers
SHALL be debarrcd from taking part 10 any DO
| Iical meetings whatever; in TACT DISTINGUISHES
them almost. This startling proposition allows
them only to vote. Both Mcssrs. MushDacn
and Hunter. Of Alexandra, spoke earnestly
against the passage Of this outrageous law. Inc
bill was under discussion when tho House al
| iouroed. Mr.. .Farr was its principal champion.
The sentiment of the House is against its pas
sage.
MIR. Mushbach occupied tho Speakers chair
| for time tonight. and be made very good
presidine officer. lie was at first slightly over
come with little stage fright, but, as the war
| of tongues grew warmer, and the debaters
hotter he brought down the gavel- with hDc
effect and cut off forever macy a long Wlnded
| etfusiou.
Asamatter of society gossip it may be stated
| that both Messrs. Mushbach ADD Hunter arc
considered great ladies' men. They belong to
that body of gentlemen 10 the House composed
of Mcssrs Hanger, Of Augusta. Wallace OF
| Orange, Lacy, of New Kent, Puiliam. of
| Richmond, EdmondS, OF Halifax, and Kyle.
! i the Great Southwest ladies meu, as
,1o,i az legislators of ability. Whenever bevy
~ hcan.;es enter the House Of Delegates these
osntlemep, leaving law books and codes behind,
advance with military precision and delightful
alac,;ty 10 tho direction of the Washington
Monument.
A meeting of coorcd people was held here
TO piyht at the African Church 10 the interest
Of promoting cmmcratitou of the colored people
Leru to Kansas. Speeches were made tor and
axalnst the scheme. ,,,,. >.
h,,nf az fine a specimen Of the old Virginia
o,.i, man ss can be seen is MIR. Lewis Il. liar
s ~ t1e venerable member OF the House from
H' ua 'i.' lie il very forciblo speaker apd
a nv"' ann, ~suds Tho attention OF the BODY
s uhs1 he eoD ae vas the unanimous choice
of D sbe 80 nspn1s 4, Ills county irrespective OF
p psr tSe Or Ss9 ooor The finest specimen Of
young Virginia the Ho vs. eau nog pa and 81 spaakina
its pages, whose beaminh S y;on Of eyerv one,
faces have attracted the atteL ssve endeared
and whose amiabo qualities ,to,, willie
them to all the members-Ma .'iS hand
Winston and Henry Csbell, two of t. 'e a' ~.
soonest boysu Virginia. Master Wins on ".
to-day appointed State cadet to the vi. gina
Military Institute. He was endorsed by every
member OF the General Assembly.
Both Houses will now have night sessions
until the close OF the eventful gathering.