Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-17
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Especial correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZi-rrE.i
RICHMOND, Dec. 15.-There is general re-
joicing over the settlement of the debt ques-
ton. 1t is in keeping with the course ofthe
Mahoneites that at the very time the demo
Gratis are doing all in their power to carry
out the provisions Of the Riddeberger bill,
they are sneering at this course and
affirming that the debt is unsettled. The
very men whom they charged in the cam
paign with being about to unscttle the Rid
dleberger bill, are standing by it, while those
men. who were so anxious as to its fate are
insisting that it is not worth the paper upon
which it is written. Riddleberger was
in the city last night, and attended the eau
Gus at the Wing office. His presence did
not infuse any life into the lone gathering.
The Mahoneites are yet in a quandary as to
what they shall do.
1t is understood that Il move is 10 be made
against printing so many bills and resoiu'
lions. The item is big one. Exactly
which are to be printed and are not, has yet
to be decided. The average legislator loves
to see his name in print at the head OF q bill
and the Public Printer has to be very alert
to crafty him. The Committee on Priv
leges and Elections of the House have
agreed to report in favor of continuing Haws-
ford Anderson, Mahoneite of King William,
and of ousting the two Mahoneite members
from Rockingham county. The Commit
tees on Privileges and Elections Of both
branches of the Legislature have their bands
amendments to the Constitution, and now
that the debt question is in a fair way of set
Element, the Constitution will come up for
consideration.
The Mahoneite caucus was in session
about an hour. RiddeberSer did not come
in until the meeting was nearly over.
Senator Bliss, Mahoneite, Of Farmville is
the oldest member of the present Legisla-
ture. He has been in the Senate ever since
1870. One Of the colored members of the
House is the youngest member. The Leg
| islature has more young men in 1t than any
| time since the war.
Senator Mccormick, of Clarke, is consid-
cred to be one Of the most laxative mem
bers Senator Barnes and Delegate Rich
ardson, from Louisa, are helargest men. so
| far there has been comparatively little talk
ing, but this is something that is generally
developed after the holidays. The Legisa-
ture is composed Of such new material that
the members have not yet been able to know
each other. This is necessary before the
speech making reaches its heighth. Mr.
Tom Cross, was formerly the Mahoneitc
leader in the House. He seems to be il
deep disgrace with Malone, because he lei
his county go against him in the spring
election.
This shows Mahonc's ingratitude. If there
ever was Il man who served him faithfully
and worked hard for him it was Thomas
Cross. He made every move towards carry.
ing out the Malone programme and devoted
his time and talents to this object, and yet
because he could not force the sentiments Of
his county to sustain Malone, that petty
tyrant could not forgive him. Gross name
is now never mentioned in these circles. lie
was really one of the best men in the crowd
and more disposed to iairness.
Mr.. George Poindexter, of this city, it is
said, has been appointed State Librarian oy
Secretary of State Flouruoy. Of course he
does not enter upon the discharge Of his
duties until the lst Of January.
STRoNGBoW.