Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-21
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
of the Alexandria Gazette.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazctte.)
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 20, 1898.
The people here are generally well
pleased with the findings of the COM
mittee appointed to investigate the ru-
mors of alleged improper means having
been resorted to in the nomination of
Mr.. Martin as U. S. Senator for the full
term.
With only few was there ever q
doubt as to the perfect honesty of the
election and these are now satisfied
that there was no fraud.
The investigation has accomplished
virtually nothing further than to make
few personal wounds and establish
fact that has really never been general
ly doubted-the fairness of the cam
paign. 1t is very true that it has been
shown that the railroads contributed
literally to the cause Of democracy and
the question now arises, Will they do so
again ?
There has been clamor from a few
people that the Anderson Mccormick
law should be repealed but are these
fault finders really and truly demo-
Gratis ? The democrats carry the State
successfully under the present law and
the question is asked why should it be
changed
There seems to be general feeling
of satisfaction here over the result OF
the investigation. The full report as
submitted by the committee was unan-
imously adopted by both branches Of
the General Assembly.
Neither branch OF the General Assem-
bly, was in session long to-day and
when they adjourned they did so to
meet January 1st next. The solons
will now have chance to get acquaint-
ed with the city and make few pur-
chases for Christmas presents.
In the House the Jirginia Sun was
the butt of several expressions by no
means complimentary.
Mr.. Thompson rising to q point Of
personal privilege read from the Iir-
ginia Suu as follows:
Mr.. Thompson, of Patrick, testified
as follows Miles Martin told me DR..
Priddy approached Mr.. Thompson be,
fore the election and told him he would
give him $25C-S200 for his canvass and
so for his own pocket, if he would
vote for Martini"
Mr.. Thompson said this report Of his
evidence before the investigating com
mittee was black-footed lie.
Mr.. Gibson, also, rose to question
of personal privilege. He said the Sun
had stated that he had done q mean
thing and threatened him with his con-
stituents. All he cared to say in reply
was that the SIN was sun of darkness,
and not of light, and it was now in the
eclipse.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Ryan
and adopted, appointing committee
of five to inform Mr.. Hunton of his
election and like number to inform
Mr.. Martin.
The committees were named as fol-
lows To inform Mr.. Hunton, Senators
Fairfax and Mushbach; Delegates
Ryan, Gibson and Willard. To inform
Mr.. Martin Senators Morris and Flood;
Delegates Moon, Cabell and Cooke.
During the session of the Senate to-
day an amusing incident occurred and
everybody present enjoyed a hearty
laugh. Mr.. Tyler excused himself for
few moments and called Senator May
nard, of Portsmouth, to the presidents
chair.
Senator Maynard is young gentle
man known to be ola bashful nature
and Senator's Little, Mushbach and sew
eral others who are ever ready for a
joke thought they would endeavor to
confuse the new chairman. Mr. Little
arose and moved that the body 60 into
executive session. This was seconded,
when Mr.. Mushbach arose to a point of
order. Several others got up on mat
ter of personal privilege. Mr.. May
nard's face was by this time assuming
quite an auburn hue, and he was set
ting in his chair rather restlessly.
He finally put the question and an
nounced that it was carried when
Senator arose to q point of order, claim
ing that as the motion was put when
the president was seated it was not le-
gal. This quickly brought Mr.. May
nard to his feet, and in stammering
voice he again put the question ana an
nounced that it was carried.
Another Senator made objection on
the ground that not quorum voted.
Mr.. Little was then recognized by the
chair and he asked in stentorian tones
"What is before this body anyway"
"Nothing" replied the president, and
the laugh was on Mr.. Little.
81 rise to point of order" said Mr..
Mushbach. II claim that the Senator
is a Little"
Just then Mr.. Tyler came to the rescue
of Mr.. Maynard, and in few moments
the Senators were bidding each other
farewell and merry Christmas.
Frederick Ward the actor. Was al