Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-13
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.)
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. II, 1893.
1t is said that some of the solons are
receiving letters from home that don't
come from wife or child, but which if
published would be what the newspa-
per fraternity call "good matter"
These letters are from the constituents
of the legislators and ask the why's and
wherefores of certain ballots cast by
the lawmakers in the caucuses. 1t is not
supposed that these letters in any way
contribute to the pious thoughts of the
recipients and it is extremely doubtful
if they will be sent to wife with the en-
dorsement, Mote how sweet" While
these little pleasantries are passing back
and forth through the mails the mem
bers at Richmond hear similar things
said of them each day they live. In
the street, ON the street corners, in the
barrooms, cafes, everywhere, people are
talking and it is clearly apparent that
the life Of legislator is not always
happy one.
There is some talk of the legislature
adiourning for the holidays next Tues
dav. To some the news is not pleasant
and no smile of gladness filters over
their faces like that on an advertising
sign of the rising sun stove polish.
The dulcet strains of "Home, Sweet
Home" ring like o hollow mockery in
their ears Chat for several days have
been dreadfully burning) and they
would fain remain here and distribute
bread crumbs to the English sparrows
upon the back porch.
Colonel H. c. Jones, Major w. E.
Simons and Major III. M. Boykin re-
turned from Washington yesterday.
They went to the national capital to
have talk with Governor-elect OFFER
rail- relative to his wishes regarding the
ceremonies incident to his Inauguration
as the chief executive of Virginia. They
found the Colonel in excellent spirits
and learned that it was his wish that
at night public reception be held so
that every one who felt disposed could
meet him. No distinction will be
drawn and the lowliest will be greeted
in the same manner as the rich.
Colonel Jones received letter to-day
from Lieutenant Colonel Granville
Gaines stating that nine companies
from the Third Regiment would attend
the ceremonies.
1t is probable that the exercises will
consist of grand military parade fol-
lowed at night by a public reception in
the Armory.
The three gentlemen who went to
Washington are known to favor Col.
G.. Percy Halves for Adjutant.. General
and while they decline to talk OIL the
subject it is but natural to suppose that
they putin some good working for their
favorite.
Speaker Cardwell announced the
standing committees with the follow
ing gentlemen rs Chairmen Privileges
and elections, Gibson. of Lynchburg
Courts of Justice, Sanders, of Franklin;
Schools and Colleges, Campbell Pro-
positions and Grievances, Mason (;
Roads and Internal Navigation, Ryan /;
Finances, Moon; Claims, Blakemore;
Militia and Police, Bendheim Assy-
lums and Prisons, Jones Labor and the
Poor, Pitcher; Public Property, An
derson; Offices and Officers at the Capt.
tol, Fahrney; Executive Expenditures,
Thomas Retrenchment and Economy,
Harris; Federal Relations and Resolu-
tons, Pattison Enrolled Bills, Boiling;
immigration, Utz; Bank Currency and
Commerce, Downing; Agriculture and
Mining, Withrow; Manufactures and
Mechanic Arts, Byrne Counties, Cities
and Towns, Fentress; Chesapeake and
its Tributaries, Cook House Expenses,
Thompson; Rules, Ryan Library, Ca
bell; Printing, Booker. MIR. Bend
helm, of Alexandria is on the commit
tee on Courts of Justice.