Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-25
LITTER FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND Va, January 24.-Ihe pro-
posed railroad bill pending for the appoint
ment of railroad commissioners is the most
interesting matter pending IN the Legisia'
ture. It is made so from the fact that there
are dozen or more prominent gentlemen
making still hunt for the Offices in the
event of the passage of the law. This mat
ter has been discussed more than any other
measure that has yet engaged the attention
of the General Assembly. The discussion
of the matter has not been coQGaed solely
to the Road Committees Of the HOUSE and
Senate but every member OF the Legislature
has talked about it and they have pretty
we'll made up their minds as to how they
will vote, the recommendations of the com
mittees to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The gentlemen residing in this vicinity who
are prominently mentioned as being partic
ularly well suited for the offices are J. Ran.
Tucker, jr., of Richmond, and W. w. Baker,
ex.member of the House from The county of
Chesterfield.
The general impression is that the Legis-
lature will decide to pass bill elec!ing
three commissioners, and this opinion IS so
popular that many counties III the State are
recommending candidates for the offices.
Hon. James n. Dunlop, Of Richmond,
made big speech in the contested election
case of Finch against Jones, from the couE-
ty Of Mecklenburg. He spoke nearly Two
hours and the strictest attention was paid
to him. Occasionally he was interrupted by
republicans and the Interruptions mada the
debate assume somewhat OF partisan ma
ture. The impression Is that the House
will adopt The committees report. which Is
in favor of Jones, the republican,, but some
of the most prominent democrats will vote
for the minority report which ar Dunop
80 ably and eloquently supported. Among
these will be Speaker Stuart. Hon. Abram
Fulkerson, of Washington county, mndo the
| report Of the committee, and he will very
likely have few words to say to morrow
when the matter comes up again. jones,
| the sitting member, bas not had d word TO
say thus far. He has been paying strict at
| tention to the argument hut looks IS scaroy
| as q march hare. He is 4 big buck negro
and his complexion altcrnates from ginger
cake to burnt bread color II he was elected
| fairly and honestly, which is Il matter OF
| very grave doubt, the House, it is said,
| would be ju,tihabIe 10 turning hiGl out on
account of his general expression and his
variegated opaqueuess.
Mr.. Waddill. republican, Of Henrico,
will try to. morrow to advance upon The cal.
eudar his resolution returning thanks on
| the part of the House of Delegates to United
States Senator Blair, of New Hampshire,
| for presenting petition in the United States
Senate in relation to The establishment by
| the Federal government Of homes for
| manned and disabled confederate soldiers.
| The introduction of this resolution by Mr..
Waddill is looked upon as all attempted
| boom for Senator Blair Mr. Waddll would
| like to have the democrats put themselves
on record as being opposed to his resolution,
go that the republicans, III 1855. could have
some material to use 20 eaten the eX-cou-
| federate vote.
The committee appointed to investigate
the affairs OF the Williamsburg Asylum will
probably go down to Williamsburg Tuesday
| to make an examination Of the premises.
| They will then fix q day to hear he testimo-
ny, at Williamsburg. Some fthe testimony
| will be taken in Richmond. Senator kerZel,
of Rockingham, vii! act rs chairman of the
Senate Committee and Mr. o 'Bannon, of Rap
pahannock, will be chairman Of the House
| Committee The examination will be chiefly
conducted by Senator Williams, sarewd
| lawyer, who will let nothing escape his
notice. 3. 2. 0.