Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-07
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZErrE
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 6.-Mr TONNES
was badly mixed to-day in bis resolution
intended to be sarcastic. The noise made
about the matter shows that two Malone
tie Senators nj least were willing TO offer a
resolution before that body without taking
the trouble to inform themselves rs to its
contents. 1t was thought that Townes had
been badly imposed on. His surprise when
he learned the contents of the paper was
so genuine that it begot a sympathy for the
verdant member TowneS was finally so
much confused that he said, 81 will accept
an apology" The question now is who
wrote the offensive paper? When the reso-
luton was withdrawn it was torn up, but
parties have gotten it together and are
endeavoring to trace up the author. 1t was
said that it was the work of Mr.. John S.
Wise, but a gentleman familiar with his
writing said tonight that it was not in Mr.
Wise's hand writing. 1t was also imputed
TO Attorney General Blair, but is emphati-
cally disclaimed by his friends. It is be-
lieved that the name of the author will leak
out. The resolution is a clumsy piece of
work, and its author may we'll afford to be
ashamed of it. A member of the Malone
remnant said to-day that the man who
wrote that resolution was not in the city to-
day. Can it be possible that the outcast
himself has devoted his dying days to litera
ture? Several prominent West Virginians
are here engaged in small.sized war over
the question of the recognition by this State
of West Virginia's share Of the public debt.
The sentiment among members seems to be
in favor of letting this subject alone for the
present so far as Virginia is concerned
Then the settlement of our own debt is a
matter which is occupying as much atten-
ton as can well be bestowed.
The Maryland delegation left tonight
we'll pleased with their visit, but dissatisfied
with its results. One thing is certain, in.
teligence continue to pour in of the terrible
devastation still going on among oyster beds
in Virginia. In this city there has been for
some years past great rivalry between the
81 ecial dealers as to which could keep the
best oysters. Last winter they had every
day big and fat oysters. This year the
contrast is noticeable. At no time have the
bivalves compared with those of former
years. And this despite the utmost efforts
of those rival dealers who have spared no
expense to beat each other on oysters.
Slowly, but surely, the great product is dis
appearing.
How long will it take the Legislature to
dispose of the apportionment bill 2" was
asked a well informed member of the House
to-day. Eat least two weeks" was the
sorrowful reply. ''Then there will be an
extra session ?" at look that way now"
was the reply.
The Marylanders seemed especial
1y anxious to see Gen. NeWberry,
of the Big Four They asked about him
first, last and all the time and were not
satisfied until each had met MIN. He was
warmly congratulated upon his fight with
Malone.
Although strong calls are being made by
citizens of Richmond for an investigation of
Judge Holiday, of this city, our representa-
tives do not seem disposed to pay attention
to them. Holiday is certainly fit subject
for investigation. Other judges have been
investigated and surely Richmond has
equal rights in the matter. STRoNGBow.