Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-03
COngressional Nomenclature,

As the Congressional recess will terminate in a
few days and the proceedings Of the National Leg
islature again occupy large portion of space it
may be of interest to the readers of the Commercial
to have at hand statement of the States and poti
cal afiuities of those members whose names are du-
plicated and who, in consequence. apt to be
fusingly confounded:
pear upon the roll Delos H., from the State of
Nevada and James NJ for six years a representative
from Ohio. Both of these gentlemen are radical Re-
Then como the Clarkes Reader W., of Ohio, and
Sidney, Of Kansas. Both of the same political faith
Aaron Harding, of Kentucky, is one of the few
representatives. at Washington, Of the unteTrifed"
Democracy, but his namesaEe. Abner c., Of Illinois,
The Hubbard family presents an imposing appear
ance, four of its members, all good Republicans ap-
pearing upon the list. These are Asahel w. of Iowa.
Chester D., OF West Virginia; Demas, of New York
and John H., Connecticut. Often eonfounded with
them is Calvin 1. Hulburd, of New York.
Edwin n. Hubbell, of that State, is staunch Dem
ocrat; but James R., of Ohio, conscientious oppo-
nent oi all the principles OF that political organiza
James Humphrey, of New York, is a Republican; :;
but james NJ, of the same State, is an unwavering
Democrat.
The family of Lawrence gives to the national coun-
cils George ", Of Pennsylvania and William of
Ohio, and if anything anti-Republican is done by
this Congress, it will be against the votes of these
Samuel j. Randall a PHILADELPHIA Democrat. and
William H Randall, a better Republican than en-
lucky could reasonably have been expected to pro-
duce, next appear
Then follow Alexander II. Rice, of Massachusetts.
and his brother John H.. of Maine. both honest
thorough-going radicals.
Next are Francis and John L. Thomas Jr both
loyal though conservative Marylanders.
In conclusion we have Burt Van Horn of New
burne. of Illinois, and William b. of Massachusetts
and James +. Wilson. of Iowa. with Stephen f.. of
Pennsylvania. all six staunch Republicans
In the Senate, the only family doubly represented
is that of Lane, which his Henry ST. OF Indiana and
James H., of Kansas, both members of the dominant
party in Congress. Both Houses reassemblein Wash
nton on Friday, the 5th of January, 1866.
A LETTER TO GEN. WHEELER.-The following is
copy of letter sent yesterday by Col Labold to the
rebel General Wheeler, dated
ST. LOUIS. December %, 1868.
Joseph Wheeler, late Major General c. s. A:
SIR-Having this day learned that you are fairly
reconstructed and in private business take this op-
porunty to send you my regards for the fair treat
ment had from your hands when We EXCHANGED
compliments at Charleston, East Tennessee two years
ago this day. You undoubtedly convinced that
it not my fault that five of your officers and some
hundred and thirty of your men preferred stay
ing With me- just little as it was my fault that on
the subsequent l4th of August, at Dallas, Ga,
politely refused your offer to be taken care
of by you As am at present following pursuit of
civil life just as well you, would extend by this
invitation to you to visit this city, and assure you
that you will be welcome visitor TO me- and some
commissary provided for the occasion, on which we
shall indulge in old memories B. LA1BoLp
Late Colonel I'd Mo. Vol. Infantry
st. Louie Democrat, Dec. 29