Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-03-15
THE LEGISLATURE


The GChefsi Assembly adjourned nm the O,
ihs'. after protrac'ed session of 80 DAYS. They
passed, during this period, 1879 acts; and ADOPT ed
various resolutions, the most Interesting of which
related TO the acts OF the General Government &,
10 contemplated survey of the James and Jack
SON. Rles
Yet the Importance of their proceedings did not.
upon 'he whoie, correspond either to The time
winch they consumed, or the abilities which thew
employed. Few sessions of the y,rsinja T.ss;s,
lature can boast of greater mass of talent. than
the last Independently of such gentlemen. ns
nave reaped the fruits ola long experience in nub
nc or private life, there was ao unusual number of
liberal q promising younger men, who came TO de-
vote 'nei' islents 10 The cause of their country
ms multiplication of educated young mer. is in
deed Que OF the most fatierins signs OF the times
',o. . mere any 'ihcuity IN tracing tito very
Dubious moral CAUSES. The distinguished men who
were pushed forward by The impulse of the Rev
o'ation, have almost left the stage and sons
years had eispssd before the Improvement OF on,
SCHOOLS was calculated in any considerable degree
10 supply their places. But, for several wears
past, The system Of education has advanced - and
greater number OF youag men of talents arc
stepping upon the theatre Of public life. If
the University shall fulfil the favorable proenos.
''cs which nave been formed of it,, this advance
ment VIII bee ONE more remarkable every dav
attributed TO the consumption of time hy ,bs
speskers who figured on the floor The pro,rac-
ZION OF session Is as much owing TO this cause
az TO the Importance OF the topics which n de-
ciies. The more speaking talent there, the more
Tine Is spent in It's exhibition This il in one
sense sore evil; but it is attended al the same
line With. this advantage. The legislature be
comes a sort OF School for rearing political I,
ie",s' wen mere qualify themselves fof acting the
higher parts on the theatre of public life.
Among the best transactions II the late session
we Number The resolutions which were sJon,.d
against the encroachmenis Of The general govern.
ment. we cite also, the resolutions for new
survey oi the james and Jackson's Rivers with
an eye TO the dam and lock system, intersoersed
perhaps with small canals. The truth il. that the
dIspToPoruon between the benefits and the expen-
ces oil a Continued canal, has begun to stsuIe the
nos' adventurous among US "a pause is made
IN TINS branch OF Internal improvement, until q
new survey can De made, and better scheme can
De soop'ed AT the Dext session vi shall have ney,
lights before US; sod " the counties interested in
MS great improvement will turn out aud DELEGATE
Their abiesi men 10 The consideration Of the sbiec,
the next Legislature will re-commence the work
unoeI me safest and happiesi auspices - Blu, the
lste session has not been altogether inactive, In
o'nsf respects, IN relation to this matter II "a.
au horised The Gsuley Bridge 10 be rebuilt; re- sed
TIE tarIf OF tolls on The lower canal, as wei -
ne Blue Ridge Canal. aud Appropriated $2s 900
Tor completing he unfinished work of the comma.
ny. and complying with the existing contracts
u has also extended its surerin,e ndsnce to other
portions OF he State: su'horising $50 900 20 be
raised by lottery for connecting the S,aunion aud
Jsme@ River Turnpike with he KsnSwhs road.
~ near us Eastern ierminstion; auherising $50
OOO o be raised In the same way Tor the beae Il
OF 'ne Richmond dock IL has also authorised q
subscription on account OF the Stare of 100 share.
70 the stock OF the Lower Appopaltox Compan3
!, has incorporated one company with cspiisl al