.... S. Smith, "Treasurer of the Virginia State Government," (of which it is not stated,) has written a letter to John Minor Botts, urging, on behalf of "Gov" Pierpont, his acceptance of the position of United States Senator from Virginia Mr. Botts has written a reply declining the proffered "honor" A Yankee letter gives a summary of the letter: He states that he is fully aware of the responsibility of a U...