The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-03
RsADJUsTEEs' CAUCUS.
DELEGATE.

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8: DELEGATE.
The represeatatiye OF the Wing was fur
nished with this pa>sport-at least he was
the Dispatch men were
cruelty forced to remain on the outside; to
listen ut kcv-ho'es, buttonhole. men IS they
came out-for water-and resort to other
devices more becoming to their diligence
than their dignity. .-.....-.s.. r..
TUE CoLoRED TROOPS.
After about seventy.two or seventy-three
members had come into the hall, proceed
ings were inuugurated by the election Of
Senator Abram Fulkerson. OF Washington
county, as chairman. That dyed-in-the-
wool Readiuster was brief in his remarks
upon taking the chair. It seemed that he
was not in for much talk. but was unani-
mously in favor OF quick, clean sweep.
He talked in that easy, confident swing OF
his which has become so familiar TO iegisla-
tive people. j. i. Pope, Of Southampton,
was chosen secretary.
Rev. John z. Massey. not having been
returned TO the Senate by the voters OF Al
bemarle, was given q seat near the chair
mans. as sort of honorary or consulting
member. He looked very wise and very
treated him with great consideration.
THE FIRST STEP.
To make q good start, Mr.. Riddleberger
offered resolution the effect OF which, rs
understood by the Dispatch reporters, was
TO bind each and every individual partlcl-
pating in this caucus to support the nomi-
nees and decisions Of the body. That was
adopted. 1t is the usual thing, OF course,
but in the past it has not prevented men
from quitting when they considered that
their principles and feelings were outraged.
While this resolution was under discussion,
Mr.. Niche. of Albemarle, took occasion to
refer to the Rev. Mr.. Massey as the Auditor
OF Public Accounts-that is to be. There
upon were cheers, and Mr.. Massey blandiy
smiled and then settled into his usual state
OF contented martyrdom.
THE NEW BROOM THAT is TO SWEEP CLEAN.
Senator Paul offered resolution that the
two houses Immediately after organization
shall pass q resolution providing that on
FRIDAY the 9Th Instant they will proceed
with the election OF Secretary OF the Com
monwealth, Auditor OF Public Accounts,
Second Auditor, Treasurer, Superintendent
OF the PerltentIarv, Storekeeper OF the
Pcnitentiarv, and Railroad Commissioners.
Something was said about the Commissioner
OF Agriculture, but Mr. Paul expressed the
opinion that it might he prudent to change
the statute with regard to that officer before
having an election. This resolution as
adoptcd mukes the election OF these officers
Il special and continuing order until finally
disposed OF.
THE SCALPISG-KNIFE.
To bring the brethren right up to the
sticking Doint-to make them see the neces-
si,v of prompt and decisive action-Mr.
Paul made a rousing speech. His voice IS
s,entorian. No pent-up caucus walls can
confine his vocal power. 1t rings OUT u pom
the landscape far and wide. II all our Re-
adius.er brethren were similarly gifted no
reporter would care 10 gain ADMISSION 10
the couference-room. Mr.. Paul was heard
in the lobby pretty distinctly urging the
members to suffer no delays. lie plcturcd'
and with no little OF vigor and ability, the
wreck and ruin brought upon their party
two wears ago by delay. That delay, he SAID,
worked their disintegration. He patted
tue coloredi brethren softly on the shoulders
with rhetorical figures and f1ourishes, anu
declared that he had too high an opinion
oF them TO suppose they could be pur-
chased. Oh, no! That wasn't the reason
for haste. But be did fear frauds and COM
binations by which the voice OF the honest
people might be crushed. Thank COD,
these men seated around him had been tried
in the fires OF persecution. But the days OF
buylne are over; and the opposition could
now forget that they were dealing with
freemen. IGreat applause from The eolored
brethren, twelve or thirteen In number
For these and many other weighty reasons
they must use their power now wisely ana
promptly.
A coLoRED SOP.
Mr.. Paul claimed that this is the first
marty organized in Virginia since the war
which has broken the color line. Ihey
would not deceive any man. He spoke the
honest truth, borne out by his record, when
he said that he wished to see the rights OF
ALI guaranteed and secured By proper legls'
.l,tion. They meant to keep faith with the
colored people, and he repeated more than
once that the color line in politics must De
broken. 80,
resolution for the election OF the Capltol
officers, and it was adopted.
SPEAKER. -
+, II was next resolved to proceed with the
nomination OF officers OF the House. MI.
Frazier. of Rockbridge. as valley man
land an enthusiastic oneL placed before the
cancus the name OF Judge B; W: ,,L Lacy, ysoSd Gd
New Kent. One or two delegates maze
hria, seconding speeches. Then DR.. Moi
sett Sa1ss got up and said some handsome things
about his good friend Lacy. That was 10
allow all to understand that the Doctor was ,;
NOT candidate. The Doctor patrloelcally
Welded his claims. [Cbeers.l The noml'
nation OF Judge Lacy was made unanimous.
A committee was sent out for The Judge,
and he was brought into the room anilo
BE made a speech in accord With the pre-
waiting sentiment; spoke OF the .keaa3usa, ST.
ers' glorious victory, how it should oe
utilized, &C., and pledged his best enofts 10
the cause. [Cbeers.]
NOMINATION OF CLERK. ~
For Clerk OF the House-the position now
held and ably Tiled by John Bell Bigger,
Eso.-Mr. spessard nominated Patrick d:
Mctaull, Of Pulaski, a member oi Inc s' ias'
ssasar kSa Rogers ShustuesSsmRHager OF