Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-10
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Especial correspondence of the Alexandria GAZErrEl
RICHMOND, Dec. S.-All quiet in Legis-
lative circles now So far as can be learned
Henkel will be Auditor, Col. Frank Rullin,
Second Auditor; A. w. Harmon, Of Rock
bridge, Treasurer, and H. Shepherd, Secre-
Offices are still doubtful, but indications to-
night point to the filling Of the above as
have indicated. The contest for Supern-
tendent of Public Printing will be animated:
The chances seem in favor of Mr. S. Wad
dell, of Charlottesville, formerly of the
Chronicle but all the candidates have warm
friends who are working heartily in their
behalf. The struggle, while in many in
stances animated, is conducted with re-
markable good humor. have yet TO learn
of harsh language being used by any Of the
contestants, although some have been keenly
disappointed.
Col. Rutlins nomination will Unacceptable
to the read usler-democratic element of the
party. JUDGED the leaders of that wing,
without dissenting voice, settled upon
him as their candidate and asked for his
nomination, which, by the way, was especi
ally acceptable to the old democrats of this
city and section, where is he so well.known.
Few men did more than he to expose Ma
honeism. IL may be stated that it was
through him that the Danvillc circular was
sent broadcast through the land, and his
showing up OF Malone and Riddlebcrger's
black records was one Of the hest specimens
of incisve pamphlet writing Of this or any
other campaign. Col Rullin was never
what was known as II neutral man." He
was on one side or the other.
1t is well right here to say something
about the parties who are now springns
up claiming that they were neutral"
There are several such who did nothing or
worked in quiet way for the Mahoneites
in the recent campaign, and who are now
cody applying for clerkships under the new
administration. There is one man who
furnished Malone with much campaign
material. The man who did not speak
boldly his sentiments during the last cam
paign, vital as its issues were to all true
| Virginians, is not the man to apply TO the
democrats for place. There are too many
true fellows who risked everything i'll this
fight. The men who come to the great re-
form l,arty for Office must be like that
party's platform, Outspoken and manly
| This is not the time for neutral men.
1t is thought that the position of super.
intcndcnt of the Peritentiary Will not fall
to this or fuckers district. The two can
lidates for this place are Captain Louis
Bossieux, of this city, and Cen William Il
Terry. Both are very strong men, but it Is
not probable that if Harmon is made Treas
urer either one will get the place. Some
new candidates may spring up from one o
the other districts.
Our party cannot be too careful in filling
subordinate positions with good men. II
must not be forgotten that spying is an i'm
portant part Of the Malone system of work
While, Of course, the democrats have no Sc
crets to hide from the world, it will be read
lily understood that it will not do to have
enemies in the camp for they could dc
harm.
No man whose record is not beyond doubt
should have any Of these places. As Tho
law at present stands, the Governor has thu
appointment of guards at the penitentiarS
and the Capitol police force. Members 0
the Legislature have been receiving appl
cations from their constituents for these
places. The democrats will do well Il
change the law aud take those appoint
ments from the Governor who is inimical Il
the best Interests of Virginia.
STRONGHOW