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81 1.-THE moment Of closing our n.n,r r..
the press, the following letter came TO hand.
its interest Is but little impaired by the forero-
ing extracts from the Richmond papers. We
therefore present the whole to our reader.;
RICHMOND, Dec. I'D, 1886.
GENTLEMEN -
send you brief account of the
weeks business in the Legislature.
On Monday. both Houses were or
gained ut the usual hour. In the Sc
nate, STAFFORD II. PARKER, ESQ. of
caroline, was reelected Speaker. with.
out opposition, and ADDIsoN HANS
FORD Clerk. In the House. LINN
BANKS, Esq. of Madison was reelected
Speaker. after a slight indication Of op.
position. there being FIVE scattering
votes. GEORGE w. MuNroRp was
unanimously elected Clerk.
A disposition was evinced nv a few
OF the leaders Of the party in power. to
throw the late Speaker overheard
Col. Watkins not having had time 10
drill the new members. moved TO most.
pone the election until the next dav
and IN this move was supported by
Messrs. Wilson and Garland men whom
Inc Speakers Partiality had made
somewhat more prominent than their
talents ever made them. But the
house was not exactly in the mood 10
sustain such proceeding, and after a
handsome exposure ofthe ingratitude of
the measure, by Mr.. Pendleton. a GEN.
9lne wing, the plan was defeated
inns 1t is-when any one in the Speak
ers situation, exhibits little indepen-
dence, the self-elected leaders attemp,
Q sacrifice. Even those who voted a.
gainst Col. Banks formerly, were reused
to sympathy, and the plot was signally
defeated.
On Tuesday, vacancies were filed
IN the Electoral College, and a pithy
little debate took place between Messrs.
Ball. Watkins and Witcher. In this the
inconsistency ofthe dominant party was
handsomely exposed by Mr.. Witcher.
Select committees have been appoint
ed on the subject Of an increase ofbank-
ing capital, and ofthe surplus revenue.
Favorable reports in each case have
been already made.
Thomas Richie was reelected Pub
lie Printer this day, without any reeu.
lar opposition, but most OF the Wings
voted for Samuel Shepherd.
Monday next is fixed for the cleo
ton OF Senator. to gil MIR. Leigh's
vacancy-that gentleman having re.
signed on Tuesday. Col. Watkins
feeling the dignity of the Expunger,
somewhat offended by the bold tone OF
Mr.. Leigh's letter, had that document
referred to a select committee, and will
no doubt produce something 70 create
a debate oftwo or three weeks dura-
ton. Judge Richard +. Parker is de-
signated by caucus 20 Gil the place
Judge Tucker having declined the
honor. II is not certain that Judge P.
will accept.
On Wednesday a councillor Of state
will be elected, to I'LL Mr.. Daniels I'M
expired term. II is generally believed
John Rutherford, Esq. will Gil this va
eancy--an appointment which will be
entirely acceptable to all.
1t Is yet uncertain who will be Co
vernon, or whether any attempt will be
made to disturb the Acting Governor
lRobertson) before the end Of Mr.
Ta1ewell's ierm-3lst March. By the
way, the message Of Gsv. II. 3 an
able and satisfactory document
The opinion prevails that an increase
OF Banking Capital will be granted this
session.
here gill probably be some lively
debate upon The surplus question. and
uPon the report Of the committee on
MT Leigh's letter. So far, I have had
bot little opportunity TO nudge Of the
talents Of the body. There are msnv
new members, bat few nf whom have
yet made their DEBUT. You shall hes,
from mo on ell important occas;oos
and your readers may rest satisfied /
shall not forget them.
Yours fruiv