The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-11-29
STATE CARRIAGES OF 1854.

Mr. &. N. shinn Says Heis Not Candi'
dale for ANY Nomination, and Dis
cusses the Site alton.
To The Editor Of he EattliOeRer.
Sir: desire to say to the Hon. NJ. L.
Henshaw, Of Berkeley county, who so gen
erously aatters me through your issue Of
yesterday, that, though undeserved, his
compliments arc duly appreciated-much
more for the patriotic sentiments preced'
ing, than Tor the words Of commentator
he was pleased TO bestow on me. II, as
suggested, my past course and present posi-
ton in STATE politics iustifes my friends
considera.e mention OF me, representing
as he doe, other gentlemen as fully in
formed as himself Of my past and present
political utilization, l accept the expression,
NOT as deserved from considerations OF per.
sonal merit, but as an index oil popular
sentiment upon subject OF more gravity
than that OF personal ends or interests.
The people OF West Virginia are striving
10 devise means whereby they may be
freed from the incompetent rule OF an In.
tolerant Bourbon party, and will gladly
endorse terms OF any honorable policy not
based upon ga dicker Tor spoils." That l
am and have been in sympathy with many
Republicans and Others who advocate a
consistent union Of the people as against
the Bourbon party, I am free 10 admit.
That euch policy, adjusted equitably and
with a view to harmonious action, and
with due regard to the object in view and
The rights OF the contributing elements,
would command an overwhelming sjority
OF The votes that shall be cast next 0cto.
Der, l respectfully maintain.
do not propose in this to air my vlews;
but 1 should suggest as prudent that in
considering this question, it is well not to
forget that in addition TO the $4,000 Re-
publicans in the State there are at least
IL 900 10 5000 OF other parties-independ.
emit citizens who persistently refuse to "bow
the knee to Baal." They are men o. in
telligence, Of literally and zeal. They
have evidenced their distrust OF Bourbon.
ism through several successive campaigns,
and are now willing to assist in its over.
throw. Their discontent equals ours, and
they are as free 10 express It. That dis
content has the same origin, and arises
from desire to see better government and
less extravaganza in It's administration /;
no reasseaments; no State debt; no con-
flict between convict labor and honest
toll; no tinkering with the Constitution |;
no complicated legislation harmonious
instead OF discordant laws. Upon all these
and other equally important questions we
and they are united; and in addition, we
and they agree that American labor shall
DO protected against foreign competition.
It remains for the wisdom OF the people to
determine by what means the common
enemy may be overcome.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, lest these re-
marks, following my friends courteous
mention Of my name in connection
with an important political posi-
ton, may mislead, permit me to add that
I am not q candidate for any office-oi
high, or low, or intermediate grade: and III
rendered III should under no circumstances
accept nomination to any position what.
ever. Respectfully, O. NJ. SnISN.
Faimoni, W. Va, NCrenber q, 1888.