Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-30
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
WASHINGTON. D. c., September 80, 1882
The gist of the political Intelligence from all
quarters ofthe country received here to-day
is to the effect that the result of the cleo
tons next November will indicate pretty
clearly the percentage of the voters, who
can be bought with money. The Arthur
republicans are running their campaign
solely upon the idea that American citizens
enjoying the privilege Of suffrage will sell
that privilege TO the highest bidder and
that rs they have the money requisite for
that purpose and are willing to spend it, they
will be successful The danger of cam
palgn run upon such an idea is two fold, the
men for sale may wait for offers, and not
receiving them or receiving only such as
they consider inadequate may out of spite
go the other way; and on the other hand,
the honest men who are disposed to vote the
republican ticket, may be deferred from do
ing so by such dishonest means.
From Tennessee il is learned to-day that
the regular democratic ticket, headed by
General Bate for Governor, and supported
by Senator Harris, is now considered out OF
danger, and that the hightax wing of the
party, who are playing into the republican
hand. has but little following now and will
have none to speak of by the day of election
The Nashville American which was the
ahlcst advocate the wing referred to, has
recently come back to the regular organiza-
ton, and it is generally believed now that
the straight ticket will be elected by dcci-
sive majority.
Col. Bright, one Of the directors of the
Potomac Manufacturing Company, of Alex
andria, in an interview with the GAZETTE's
correspondent to-day, said that Mr. Goss,
the new President had gone ON short trip
to California. but that by the time he re-
turned, about 4 month, the necessary
changes and arrangements incident to the
recent reorganization of the company
would be completed, and that then, un-
der his general supervision, the opera
tons Of the company would be vigorously
prosecuted. Mr.. Goss, he said, would
reside in Alexandria most of bis time.
Mr.. Emerson, the Treasurer Of the company,
who, with his family, will move to Alex
andria Immediately, he said, would be a
valuable acquisition to any community.
The works Of the company are to be various,
and over each there will be an efficient
superintendent, who, of course, will also
have to reside in Alexandria, The recent
change in the organization of the company,
Col. Bright says, was made ut the instance
OF Mr. Archer, who found that the business
Of the Napor Fuel Company, in which he is
also largely interested, occupied so much of
his attention that he could not spare the
time that the Importance Of the Alexandria
plant required.
The GAzErrE's correspondent met Mr.. Jor-
hAp tnl nx, IL -...i
him was informed that Hooper, the Malone
candidate in his district. would be elected
by about twelve thousand majority, as the
negro and white republican majority was
eight thousand and the white Mahoncites i'm
that district numbered about five thous.
and. He said that Dawson would get
even small vote in his district.
With regard to the Norfolk district, he said
the election Of Dezendorf depended alto
gether upon the action Of the democrats ; if
they make, = nomination, Libby, the Ma
hone candidate, will be elected, :r .ho,,
make no nomination, DcZcndorf will carry
the district.
The Ohio republican committee here is
actively engaged in forwarding eectineer-
ing documents to Interstate for distribution,
but unless all the people of all parties who
come here from that State are mistaken,
their labors will be vain. for the intelligence
brought by the latter is to the effect that
even the Ohio republicans when at home
concede that both the Cincinnati districts
will elect democratic Congressman, and that
in the country districts the democrats will
gain certainly three and probably four other
congressman.
Gen Malone continues on as intimate
terms with Mr.. Gorham, the editor of his
and the star-routcrs morning organ here rs
he was when George" called him out of
the Senate in the Spring of 1881 and made
him change his vote. 1t is said that he pays
George" frequent visits ut his private
house. and that he inspires him with all the
inaccuracies he publishes respecting the
Virginia b2b.
Letters received here to-day from the 9th
Virginia District say that Mr. Massey has
about concluded his campaign in that dis
trict with the most gratifying success; that
he made votes by the hundreds whereverhe
went, and that though that district gave six
thousand majority for Cameron at the last
election there isnow no doubt that the Par
son" will carry il next November