The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29
Our Harrisburg Correspondence.


Brodhead.
Much remains unsung" particularly in re-
gard 20 the combinations which brought about the
elession of the Hon. Richard Brodhead to the
United States Senate, and the results which are
likely to follow his elevation to that high office.
That Mr.. Brodhead is Of the right strpe-a con-
sistent democrat and Union man, of the Cass
and Clay platform-none will deny; but how, in
the name OF ali the Wlnnebagoes and Kickapoes in
this great State, came il to pass that SO unex-
ceptionable in every respect should have carried
to make all the necessary explanations and for the
benefit of the readers of the Herald in general and
posterity IN particular. shall do 80. Let me com.
mence at the commencement =
in the office Of that gifted, eloquent, and impetuous
gentleman, BENJAMIN H Brewster, Esq, of Phila-
delphia After chatting for about one hour, in a
very listless manner, Mr. Brewster turned sudden
his knee.
my God, Ben !" exclaimed the man Of North
ampton, grinning ghastly smile.
Mr. thought hss slasi
"Something else has struck me-" was the ma
"a thought has struck me, Dick" continued
Mr.. Brewster. "You must 60 to Harrisburg, and
take your chance for the United States Senate"
I" But am not a candidate"
" So much the better"
" have no, been spoken of by the press or poll.
Better stl. Will you go?''
eyes,
Immediately"
eyes"
And 60 he did, and SO did Mr.. Brewster, and 20
did all the friends and opponents Of all the asprants
for Dr. Surgeons old shoes. When Mr.. BrOdhead
arrived at Harrisburgh, his chances for success
looked rather slim. With the exception Of twelve,
In caucus either Judge Black or Judge Woodward.
These twelve members were pledged to sustain
General Cameron, caucus or no caucus, and, AZ
Governor Johnston had promised the entire WING
vote TO the General, in case of iiareup, his re-
election seemed almost certain. Well, the night
for the caucus arrived Nine of the Cameron men
staid of the caucus, while the remaining three
use a westernism) ca particular id fuss"
The caucus meeting was soon organized, and the
ballotting commenced. 1t became evident that
neither Judge Black nor Judge Woodward could
members called upon Mr.. Brewster, and solicited
his advice.
"Mr. B i, it is impossible to nominate either
Black or Woodward, and il nominated, defeat
would,.ollow, as a matter OF course. How would
it do to take up Brodhead?''
"The very man"
'In two more ballots his nomination is certain
$50 ahead, then"
And in two more ballots Mr. Brodhead was no.
minated. Here, then, was a nix for Gen. Cameron.
His own fate was In his own hands. Under all
circumstances, he could count upon the entire
wing vote of the Legislature, and twelve demo-
cratic votes, which were quite sufficient to ensure
his election But, then, he had been lighting
against Black, and Foster, and Woodward, but not
against Brodhead. The threesformer were his enc
mics, the latter his kiend and, more than all,
Brodhead had been nominated fairly, and in ,ac-
cordance with the strict usages OF the party.
There was not the slightest excuse to get up a
fight If he persisted, and was elected, things
would be still worse for il could only be accom-.
Mi nv the self immalafiop nj his friends and
the consequent success would place him before the
democracy OF Pennsy vania in the light OF selfish,
soulless dis0rganizer.
With certain success $50 far as his reelection
was concerned-before him, Simon listened to the
Of his better nature. He sent for Mr.
Brodhead. Mr.. Brodhead was not slow in obeying
the summons
"Mr. Brodhead," exclaimed the General, on his
arrival at his (Sinons) headquarters, +" am glad
to see you. You have been fairly nominated by
the caucus. When in Congress, could always
rely upon your assistance. You are good tariff
ma n, a good democrat, Union man after my own
heart, and sound TO the the niger question
You will find, tomorrow, that all my friends will
60 in for your support"
The sequel Is already known. LYcoMiNG.
HARRIsBaReH, Jan. 20, 1851.
The Reading Ra,road-7hs Lebanon Valley Read
-Nep Corral Backing Lar, &c, &c.
The bill relative to the Reading Railroad Com
Dany, introduced by Mr. Simpson, of the county OF
in the House of Representatives, a
copy of which appeared in your columns, after
reference to the Judiciary Committee, was report
d, yesterday, with negative recommendation.
only ore gentleman OF the committee (Mr. CASH
lay, of Philadelphia county, voted in favor Of the
,ill as committed An effort was also made TO in
reduce the individualiabty principle, by lacking
he following amendment TO Mr.. Simpsons bill - |
And n the said company shall have declared any |
dividend sIce the passage OF the bill 81 the I'd Febru
Try, 1850, to which this is Q supplement, the d.
ector directors consentng thereto shall be liable,
!, ,h hona, amp na noss s5 tss r.,
January, unless the said director or directors shall
,rotest against the payment Of any such dividend
ind II sjority OF the board Of directors shall permit
my dividend to be paid they, and each Of them per
hitting the shsll b. liable for the payment OF
my Of the said over due bonds or unpaid obligations
natured
have very little hope OF the passage Of Mr. |
simpsons bill, although there appears 10 be a dis
ostion 10 handle the subject, ere the close of the
ession, without gloves.
Mr. ID. H. y. Brewer, wing member from Butler, /
ead, in his place on the 10th, bill which Strikes
1 the root Of the evil as nothing short OF the re-
eal Of the Objectionable supplement- will ever
tsy the agitation Of the subject. The bill is as
ollewsi-
An Act entitled an Act to repeal the further Supple
nsnt 10 the Act authorizing the Governor 70 incor.
orste the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repr.,en
atiyes Of the Cenmonwsslth OF Pennsylvanis. In &c
sisl Assembly met, and 10 Is hereby enacted by the
uthority Of the ,sme, that further sepplsment to
Act entitled act to authorize the Governor to
incorporate the Philsdelphis and Reading Railroad
ompany, approved the second day Of February, one /
eight hundred and ATTY, be and the same IL
lsreby repealed.
Very grea, efforts have been made by those in
he interest OF the company, to stave of any action,
s its uncons;ituuonaliiy Is not denied nor was IL l
{ Il : passage. IL was clearly &C post fsctO law L
The subject Of true banking Is attracting more
han ordinary attention. Petitions are pouring In /
rom all sections OF the State, and great struggle |
viii be made to cauy the project The scarcity OF /
mall notes and the lack OF silver s very severely
eli, more particularly in Philadelphia, where il is
ringing q 10 3 per cent premium; AMI this may |
ave a tendency 20 bring about an entire change |
n our banking system. The following ~ a copy OF /
he petition in circulation which certainly il high /
y complimentary TO New York -
o rHE sEvAIE ANp HegsE %
RsrREsgsusryEs PENSsYLvAsiA:-
The undersigned, citizens Of - county, respect
uliy for the OF a General Banking Law,