Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-07
LETTER FROM RICHMOND

Especial correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Dec. G.-Despite Bailey's pro- ;
posed scheme in furtherance Of the Malone
plan, to anticipate the anti-Aahoneites in
getting in such measures as promise to be
popular Gen. Wickham to-day put in a bill
that rather cleans Bailey out so far az reach
ing the coored voter is concerned. Gen.
Wickham's bill has for its object the strik-
ing out of the petit larceny" DISTINGUISHING
clause. The colored people have complained
no little Of this, for if there is a thing the
negro prizes it is his vote. Gen. Wickham,
this early in the day has shown great ac-
tivty in legislative matters. While i'll
years not young he is one of the most wide
awake and anti-fogy men in his feelings in
the Legislature 1t is safe TO say that he
will gain laurcls before this session of the
General Assembly is over. He is what
might be termed a "young old man." 1t
will not do to stir up feelings OF rivalry but
there is no harm in mentioning that heard
discussion to-day between two visitors to
the Senate chamber as to which was the
handsomest Senator. The first party began
by saying after critical survey Of the body,
General Wickham is the best looking Sen
tor" The other wanted TO bet that Senator
Taylor Berry, of Amherst, would carry off
the palm. The first said he would agree
that Senator Berry was next to Gen. Wick
ham 10 this respect, while the second agreed
that Gen. Wickham was next to Senator
Berry, but each stoutly held to bis first
choice. 1t has been matter of surprise to
some Washington people, how the demo
Gratis of this district could make such a red
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can. Were these wonderers present they
would understand very readily. Gen. Wick
ham is a Virginia gentleman first and re-
publican second. 1t is safe to say that he
was more hated and feared by Malone than
any candidate in the recent canvass and it
was the determination of the deiunct Boss TO
have him counted out at all hazards; that is at
the hazard ofevery body saveMahone himself
Had Malone possessed one majority in the
Legislature he would have mad Gen. Wick
ham counted out but he would have had q
lively time in keeping him counted out.
Another old man with young sentiments,
wide-awake spirits is DR.. Terrell, the ven
cradle ex member from Orange. 1t is con-
coded that the most vigorous speech before
the Lynchburg convention was that made
by this noble old person. lie is very popu
lar here and his presence on the floor to-day
was the signal for warm greetings. To-
night the indications seem in favor Of Henk-
els nomination for the authorship.
The Southwest seems strong for him and
one of his partiZans said tonight that every
indication now pointed to his nomination.
Messrs. Corbin Reynolds, Newberry, Ly-
brook and Massey have asked that Col.
Ruilin's services should be recognignized in
some way by the party. Mr. Reynolds had Il
paper Yesterday signed by the promncntre-
adjustcr democrats asking the democrats
to give Rutliu, Il position. 1t is considered
that Mr.. MasScy's candidacy Tor auditor will
ieopardize Mr.. Ruilins chance. The Malone
remains are yet without any leader here and
continue TO founder helpessly about They
are thoroughly dislrited and without even
a hope. They can not even brag.
The democrats will diSappoint the re.
mains of Mahoneism by being very conscr-
vative. The hope that this dominant party
will resort to exceses will be disappointed.
Senator Lybrook comes to the city with a
bruised face, which a Maboneitc assalant
near Dauville gave him. The Senator Is
not young, but he is full OF liuck, and no
Mahonel'e has ever yet made e qFa t. Know
that his heaiIn is almost restored.
The question more generally heard now
| Is Will Mr. Massey run LOT lne poSitlou vi
Second AUDITOR" 1t is said that he has
previously affirmed that he would not run,
and because of this declaration the read
ulster. democratic clement have pledged
themselves to Rullin. They are now bother
ed as to what course they shall pursue i'll
the matter. Little will be done until the
State officers are nominated. While Ma
homes minions are pretending to laugh
over Ncwberry's resolution calling upon
Malone to resign they do not likeit. They
appreciate the fact that it places him in
bad position before the country at large.
1t is no joke to be called on by a legisla-
ture to resign place Of United States Sen
ator. Such requests are very rarely made,
and when they are made they are invaria-
bly, complied with. John Tyler, when he
found that he could not obey the request Of
his States legislature, resigned at once.
But the Boss is thick skinned. His sense Of
honor is an unknown quality, and be will
keep in.
The proposed Investigation OF the Ma
hone management of the Deaf. Dumb and
Blind institution will doubtless be followed
by others. 1t is no secret that there has
been much rottcnness in these State boards,
and there is need of a thorough cleaning out.
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