The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-05
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.
Remarks of Speaker Cardwell and Clerk
Bigger-A Candidate Talks.


Hon. II. II. Cardwell. in taking his seat
as Speaker Of the House of Delegates yes
terday. said:
"Gentlemen Of the House Of Delegates Of
Ylrginia.-The recipient of this high honor.
after a spirited contest. could but feel pro
foundly gratiied but when it comes with
out "A dissenting voice in the cOunsels Of the
party having the power 10 elect. and with
out dissent upon this floor. II makes AT
the more difficult for me 90 give expression
10 the feelings of gratitude that bear 10
vou I'm return for the distinction ii brings 10
me. il will be my aim 10 80 use the powers
of this gayel as 10 merit the continuance OF
your confidence and esteem. II VIII Dc
welded with firmncss, but at all times with
fairness and impartiality 10 all Of YOU. and
rs far as in my power in the interest Of the
pullic service. Trusting that your conf
dence i'm me may cOnceal-ina measure. ai
least-my imperiect0ns as presiding oil-
Ger. cherish the hpe that may discharge
my duties so as 10 make your service mere
pleasant to YOU and gratifying Ia the people
whom you have the honor to represent
This il how Mr.. John Bell Bigger talked
upon being reelected. "Nlr. Speaker and
gentlemen of the House Of Delegates-l The
unanimitv with which have been re-elec-
ted Is very gratifying. accept the public
trust and bow my grateful ackn0Wleds-
ments for the honor conferred. II by con-
slant attention to business, and strict alb
scrvance of decorum in the discharge OF the
same. shall merit honorable mention al your
hands. ! can already read the words OF
commentator that will be spread
upon the Journal Of this House
bv the true representatives Of a
generous people. Under the guidance Of
the efficient officer whom you have chosen
as Speaker hone 10 assist in the iacillta-
tiOn Of business. and / trust that Speaker
and Clerk and all will look back % the ses-
-iOn of ls>g-9O rs one at which much was
done for the maintenance Of good govern
ment and order Of sociefy. the foundation
rock and pinnacle capstone Of Christian
civilization"
VIEWS or \ CANDIDATE.
The ofices-eeAcrs are on the lookout with
watchful eye, especially after last nights
work. As a speciman, here is what Mr.. :.
VI. NewhOuse said when he was talked TO.
Mr. NewhOuse il candidate for the posi-
ton Of superintendent u the penitentiary.
said he: IAN ambitious candidate who
would wantsa state office feels rather like
an inflated Christmas hog bladder that has
had the breath OF whole family pounded
out Of il, and that has no more backbone
than turkey gobbler's snOut, nor any more
git up than a smashed hustle. | had con-
cluded before my arrival here that fellow
whose hair had turned gray from sitting IN
damp church. a man who had been ierked
bald-headed by many years of faith
fl service 10 his party. his
country and family, could pull
through on shape and talent. B ~ notice has
been served on me that my hair j. out Of
fiX. No bald-headed man need apply. Bui
I'm log-rolling the best | know how.
went out 10 the pententiary with friend
and was pointed out as the next supcrin-
tendent. and heard convict say IN an
undertOne: lie does not look guilty. am
other said was "a class-leader.'
bought cane and came back TO dinner.
had an appetite like Il New Jersey tramp
or a Republican kicker, and have since been
using penitentiary tOothpicks. The most
real and sOul-stirring announcement that
| received was from one Of the ladies Of the
city. Bless the ladies. | can bear defeat
supported by their smiles. There i great
deal Of weight in the present Legislature,
but hope no extra supports TO the Capitol
will be needed to keep the members out OF
basement offices. expect 20 remain here
until the caucus meets
The Clerk Of the House Of Delegates APP
pointed Yesterday the following gentlemen
ON his official staff Assistant Clerk. Thomas
Iaskins Bigger; Enrolling Clerk. III. Tate
Evans; Committee Clerks, j. y. Brennan, Of
shenandoah; j. +. Loving, Of Amherst: \.
A. Christian. of Pulaski; X. ID. Thurman,
Of Bedford: James MacdOugal. of Richmond
city; and William II. Mann, of Petersburg