Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-14
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

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RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 13.-The Malone
lite policy is by f]libustering to stave of
action on important measures until alter the
election of the two delegates from Norfolk.
They delayed business today several hours
in this way when the resolution for the in
stitution Of legal proceedings against ;.
Brown Allen, late auditor, came up. 1t was
passed. 1t would seem that if Auditor AL
len, and his friends felt that his skirts were
clear they would not object to test of the
matter in the courts Therefore their fill
clustering on this special measure appears
strange, and adds to the already abundant
supply of capital made for the democrats by
the Malone members of the Legislature.
Malone is expected at the gathering
called to meet at the Wig Office Saturday.
There will be very slim attendance, in.
deed it will be the most meagre assembly
held in this gathering place for long time.
Not only the old and staunch straightout
republicans who have all along stood out
against Malone but those who acted with
him in the last canvass are tired OF him ana
want republican party with no Malone in
it now. They refuse to have any more in
tercourse with him as they regard him as
heavy load to carry. He is dead and they
do not wish to have anything dead in their
party, already so full Of corruption. In 9th
er words they have enough to carry with
out carrying Malone.
Mr.. Henry Hudnall, q lawyer Of this city,
and member Of the City School Board APP
pointed by Malone, is doing much of the
editorial work on Mahones Richmond or
gan.
1t is thought that the democratic caucus
will probably take some further action in
| reference to the revision of the Code.
Col. Thomas Smith has received a hand
some letter from one Of the prominent ctl-
zens of Warrenton. A friend nibbed for
Inc brief extract, knowing the Colonel'a
modesty. The letter says: Il watch the
proceedings Of the Legislature closely and
have been much pleased TO observe that you
are making as much reputation as pru-
dent and fearless representative as any
member of the body. Your constituents
| are proud of you aud next time we'll put
you up higher. In my humble judgement
the Legislature is dealing with that unique
and monstrous evil called Mahoneism in
the only way at all commensurate with It's
terrible nature. 1t was hidden cancer
| that was eating into the very vitals of the
roots Such disease in either the natural or
political body can only be cured by heroic
treatment, and no one need fear that the
people will not approve the remedy. In
fact, anything short Of this would disappoint
the hopes and wishes of the people of intel
ligence and worth in the State and out OF
it, too"
The writer Of this letter is a cool headed
man. Col. Smith by the way is decidedly
aggressive aud unyelding opponent Of Ma
hone He is one of that class who believe
that half way measures of our Legislature
will not do. We can not afford to fool with
these important matters brought to our at
tention and then drop them. There must
be general sweeping out Of Mahoneites.
The sooner this is understood the better for
the State. 1t is not the time for talk but
action.
There are unfortunately members Of our
party in the Legislature who are timid in
dealing with the evil which investigation
has brought out. This will not do. This does
not represent the people. Life, boldness,
push and au ever recurring remembrance
of the horrors of the last Malone debauch
is what is needed in Virginia legislator
| now. SToNGBOw.