Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-22
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
,Corresnondence of the Alexandria Gazette

ed contrast to that of the last few weeks
where every thing has been in state
OF excitement, hustle and confusion
rarely ever witnessed in Richmond.
The members of the General Assembly,
with few exceptions, have gone home,
taking with them little Christmas pre-
sents and feeling of relief that for
few days at least they would get some
needed rest.
The rumor that some of the law
makers would not care to spend the
holidays at home was certainly without
foundation. 1t was said they received
letters from some of their constituents,
which, if published, would have been
mighty good reading and the report
probably started from these alleged let
tiers. The rumors, however, were evident
" as groundless as the alleged improper
means used in the senatorial nomina-
ton.
The principal topic for the politicians
now is the Adjutant Generalship. tits
generally conceded that Col. G. Percy
HAYES and Gen. Charles ]. Anderson
are really the only candidates that are
in the race, though several other names
have been presented to Governor elect
O'Ferrall.
The friends of both of these gentle
men are doing all they can for their re.
spective favorites and they all seem to
be equally confident of ultimate sue
cess. 1t can very truly be said that,re
CARELESS of which of the two Colonel
O'Ferrall appoints, the Office will GER
tainly be filled with credit.
The general opinion in Richmond is
that the investigating committee acted
not only wisely but we'll, both in the
conduct of the business and the decision
that was finally rendered. There are
people here, however, who think the
whole procedure was unwise, but every
body is at least glad the thing is over.
Philip Norman Nicholas, who was
convicted in the circuit court of Henri
co October 18th last, of the murder, by
drowning, of James Mills and Judson
Wilkinson, was to-day sentenced to be
hanged on the first day of next Feb
ruary. Counsel for defence gave notice
that they would take an appeal.
Grip is very prevalent in Richmond
Just at present, and besides great
number of other people who are down
with the disease several newspaper
reporters and correspondents are kept
from work on the same account,
The following correspondence does
not need an Introductory explanation
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 81, 1898.
Hon. j. Taylor Eilyson, Richmond, "a:
Sir-In the Richmond Dispatch of
the 10Th instant, you are reported as
having used the following language be-
fore the Senatorial Investigating Com
mittee of The General Assembly Of Vir-
ginia.
''That he (you) had no words with
which to express his (your) contempt
for any man who seeks to injure the
reputation of another from behind the
cowardly ambuscade of q nom de
plume"
These words were used in reference
to the writer of q communication sign
ed ''Civis," which appeared in the Rich
mond Times and put by you before the
committee, of which you are informed
| was the writer; and | request q full
retraction of your language ut once, so
far as the same relates to me.
This request was prepared yester-
day and would have been delivered on
that day, but for the assurances Of
friends, in the afternoon, Of your inten-
ton to transmit such retraction to me,
and your absence from your residence
later in the evening. Respectfully
BERGMAN GREEN.
Mr.. friend, Mr.. l.. c. Berkeley, of
Danville, will deliver this note to you.
B.. G..
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2lst, '95.
Hon. Bergman Green:
Dear Sir Your letter of this date
received have carefully read the
stenographer's report ofyour testimony
before the committee on yesterday,
and and whilst 1 feel that you can
never fully repair the injury done me
by the communication in last Sundays
Times, ! am satisfied that you
have made the fullest reparation
in your power, as you have pub
licly expressed yourself as now
disbelieving the rumors recited in your
letter to the Times, and your sincere re-
greet at having written the letter. In
consideration of these expressions on
your part cheerfully withdraw any Of
fensive language may have used ap
plicable to you. l may add that the
substance of this letter was prepared on
yesterday, and would have been sent
you but for the fact that l could not
get the stenographer's report until af-
ter eleven o'clock last night.
Yours truly,
J. TAYLOR ELLYsoN.
This letter will be handed you by
Col. John B. Purcell.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 81.