Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-12-17
POLITICAL.
: SENATORIAL NOMINATIONS.

The election for United States Senator will take place
Tomorrow Harrisburg and the Hon James buchanan,
the present able incumbent will doubtless be re elected
by large majority 10 The post which ne now Nils, win
honor to himself and credit to the State.
Ii appears that Friday !;sl, in the House of Repre-
sentativcs the Hon. Henry A. Muhlenbeg was nominal
ed for the Office by gentleman whose politics are OPP
posed to those entertained by MIR Muhenberg and the
Democratic party. This movement was doubtless made
to distract the Democratic party as 1t was without the
authority, knowledge consent of MIR. Muhienbeig, as
shown by the following letter from him to Col Miller OF
the Senate, which we extract from the Keystone
The letter which is inroduced with the following words
by the keystone is one in every way honorable to its
patriotic author" Had been in the hands OF mem.
Der OF the House. il would have been Immediately pro.
sdnccd and the name of Mr.. Muhlenberg Withdrawn.
Though it was not designed for publication yet, under
the circumstances, Col. Miller by the advice Of num-
Der of democratic members Of the legislature has thought
it not improper send it abroad to counteract any
lust impressions that might arise from the peculiar ma
ture Of the nomination."
"READING, Dec. J, 1886.
"Col. JONI MILLER,
"My dear Sir: | find from the public papers, that my
name has been placed before the people a candidate
for seat in the United States Senate. This was done
without my appreciation consent. l have not, howe
ver deemed it necessary to Interfere in the matter before
now as The people have undoubed right TO bring in
10 view the name Of any they may deem proper,
for any situation a, their disposal leaving to the person
thus brought into view the privilege of asking to be
cused at such Time as he may think most expedient As
the period is at hand when the legislature must
lect some one to I'LL the vacancy which will occur the
4lh of March next il may not be improper at The pre-
sent time, give you my views on the subject
We have been taught the fatal effects OF disunion by
exueripnce, and should learn wisdom from the past
Union and harmony are, this peculiar crisis all npor
lan and great should be taken TO avoid every thing
which might distract the party or foment discussions
among its members. This is, with me- the first cons!
deration. Anxious 10 interfere with friends to
move every cause Of dssenson to cement if possible
firm, Dn1nn nj tbQ nhprS pf
the patty desire that my may not be- placed in
nomination 10y any Of my friends even if they should
believe successful issue certain. would only approve
of a nomination in ma otity of The Democratic
members Of The Legislature should deem it necessary 10
insure the choice Of Democratic Senator Under other
circumstances, do not wish TO be considered
didate and if placed in nomination contrary 10 my wish
es, request that of my friends may withdraw
my uaue.
"ro those who have thought worthy TO fill so dislin-
gushed and important situation, be pleased to make
my sincere Acknowledgements. Their unmered paru-
lily and kindness deeply felt, and will be
membered with profound gratitude. The best proof Of
this, that give will be my unremed exertions to
promote the general good and the real interests of the
democratic party, (uppn whose ascendancy the public
interest is believed depeud) and cheerful sacrifice
of every thing that may be selfish and personal. 10
this pledge myself. Very truly, your friend.
HENRY A: MUHLENBERG."
We learn from the Keystone that the editors of that
paper on Friday received the entire democratic vote of
the House OF Representatives for Printers OF the Bills,
aud the editors Of the Reporter elected Printers Of
the Journal by the same vote. The keystone says:
San amcuble arrangement between the editor Of The
Reporter and ourselves, led 10 this satisfactory result"
Jacob Baab elected Printer of the German Journal;
James E. Mitchell elected Sergeant-at.Arms and
D. w. Hyde Duor.keeper.
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
We have received the following letter from friend
al Columbus. 1t shows the of parties in the &c.
neral Assemble and proves that the people, while vot
ing for Gen. Harrison from local considerations did
deem il necessary TO change their political creed, and
elect representatives IT, make upon the which
they have hitherto supported. Senator Ewing having
repeatedly, during his term, repudlaed the inslruc
lions Of his constituents and violated the known will Of
the ma'riy Of the people of Ohio, really threat
eed with that S0iitudc which arose. possiby by
sort IF prescnInenl in ug mary horrors to disturb his
reason and deStrny his rnjnyments
COLUMBUS, (Oho,) 18th Dec, 1886.
Conference.-The two Houses of The General Assem-
bly, OF this Slate met this day. In The Senate 50 mem
bers took their seats; three Van Buren, men and one
Wing absent On Gallottng tor Speaker, Vance ivan
Buren, and former Speaker had II votes; Opposition Isl
Brough CORNER clerk elected clerk by similar vote
In the lower House Il (of the 7 members appeared and
took their seats. On ballolng for Speaker pro
the vote first baoD was as follows:
McDl, (Van BurenD 81
McNu,l, (Whig) "a