The daily gazette., 1882-12-30
THE EVEOF THE SESSION
WHO WILL GET THE LEGisLA-
TIVE OFFICES.
UNCERTAINTIES OF THE RESULT.
Absence of the Usual States and Combi-
nations-Treasurer Reynolds shrewd
Move General Notes.
Especial correspondence OF The Gazette. J


usual quiet aspect, and there is not the
slightest indication of the hustle, confusion,
pulling, hauling and button-holing that
will prevail on Midday next, the day pre-
ceding the biennial meeting of the Legisla-
ture. The State politician .s,,aye not com
menced to gather at this MOa OF Della
wares political pilgrims, and beyond the
active exertions OF mine host Millington, of
the Capital Hotel, who is busy preparing
for the reception Of the Legislative business,
there are no surface evidences OF the pollti-
cal struggle that In few hours will agitate
the entire State.
As TO coming Talitical events, strange TO
say, the Dover pr ph,sts profess to be Utterly
uniformed, and the most loquacious of the
towns numerous wiseacres re rain from
venturing predietion as TO the probable
officers of the incoming Legislature. Even
the qnid nancs arc silent, and for the first
time In years Dover Is entirely withou;
Legislative slate, cut and dried for the occa-
sion.
One reason for this lack Of positive infor-
nation is the unaceountable absence of the
usual rush and struggle and sly intrigue for
the various positions. As a consequence
any result is possible, particularly as to the
clerkships, and the least sanguine OF the
applicants may reasonably entertain as high
hopes of success as those who are supposed
to be backed by political prestige and per-
sonal influence OF the strongest kind. Out
of this perplexing chaos the only strong
Senate will resolve itself into a contest be-
tween two OF the holding over Senator'S
Cooper of Kent AMI Horsey of Sussex--with
the chances strongly in favor of the former.
During the past few days rumor has pre-
vailed to the effect that Dr. Chandler, Of
New Castle, had entered the lists, but this
is not considered probable, as an almost
uniform custom restricts the Speakership
to the holding-oyer Senators, and
the Doctors golden opportunity
will come two years hence Apparent ere
dence was given to this rumor by report
that Attorney General Gray brother in-law,
VIII Black OF New Castle, had withdrawn
from the clerkship contest in order to
facilitate the Doctors chances, but this
rumor cannot be traced TO any reliable
source. 1t would be very unwise act on
his part, as with the Speakership in Kent or
sussex, New Castle would be allowed the
CIerkship and Black is considered the lead
ing candidate for this position. think II
can be put down as reasonable certainty
that Cooper will be Speaker of the Senate,
with the chances strongly favoring Black
for Clerk and almost anybody for Sergeant
alarms.
THE HOUSE OFFICERS.
When the Speakership of the House is
mentioned the inTariable query is, "Who
docs New Castle waata'' as this Office Ia
generally conceded to the upper county.
But doubt If any well-informed politician
in the county knows "who New Castle
wants" Mr.. Bates name ~ always in
stinctively mentioned, but this Is instantly
Az l. ,,il Ia
valuable working member upon the floor
to bury In the Speakers chair. Mr.. Justis
is mentioned, so are DIR. Crawford and Mr..
Cooch but until the delegation makes a
choice everything is at ssa, though 1t will
require sudden and powerful change OF
sentiment to throw the Speakership into
either of the other counties.
For the clerkship, Harry McIntire and II.
R. Pennington, Of Wilmington, and Clint
L. Williamson of Dover, are the leading
contestants, and well-informed people in
this neighborhood regard MeIntire's pros
poets as very bright. They consider his ex-
cellent qualifications and his high reputation
as an able politician as strong points In his
favor, and without any knowledge of the
details of the situation look upon him ae
the strongest candidatee Beyond this there
is nothing like positive conjecture, and
nothing definite is known.
The caucuses Will, as usual, be held on
Monday esening, and despite the uncer-
tainty that now prevails am of the opinion
that all the selections will be easily and
quickly made.
STATE TREASURER REYNOLDS
was in town, to-day, attending TO some
official business preparatory to visiting
Philadelphia, on Monday, for the purpose
of redeeming 100000 OF State bonds. The
sight of his CHEEKY, beaming countenance
reminded me of little financial transac-
ton he made on his own hook, at the Time
the State debt was refunded, by which he
saved between five and six thousand dollars
in interest, and which has never yet been
publicly mentioned. The refunding ACT
authorized him to issue the new loan on tho
first OF July and, after one months notice
redeem the old bonds with the proceeds oi
the new loan. But instead OF strictly fol.
lowing the letter of the law Treasurer key.
nolds called all the old bonds in on the first
of July, and exchanged them for the new
issue, thus saving % the State one month
interest on all the outstanding bonds.
Mr.. Reynolds term is now drawing to q
close, and as he has served the regulation
four years he is not likely to be reelected
The State will thereby lose an unusually
efficient officer by adhering to an insariatt
but utterly useless custom, and 1t would MOI
be bad idea for the Legislature to take &
new departure and give Mr.. Reynolds
another term.
By the way, can any one tell when New
Castle county man held the position of Stat'
Treasurer 1t is an Office that for 40 years
| at least, has been regarded as the common
property of Kent and Sussex.
NOTES.
The State House, with its fresh painting
outside and in, and general refitting
looks first-class. Librarian Kenney dc
serves credit for the success of his reno
waiting efforts.
In regard to the United States Senator
ship 1t Is too early for any intelligent infer
ences, but venture to throw out this Tha
Eli Salisbury will either be reelected with
out struggle or not at all.
The people are fortunate In the hote
accommodations of this session. The Bayart
is an excellent resort, and Millingtol
| will run tho Capital in his usual first elias
m nner, while the Hotel Richardson is on
of the loveliest hostelries In the country
Under these circumstances a visit TO tn
Capital will be a pleasure and comfort.
As Dover now has an excellent water sys
tenn the pipes ought to be run into the Stat
House without delay.
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