Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-12-09

theatre u. t.lCss triunph.l is.S IN thc contest
hc'weeis Jefferson and Adams, Pennsylvania was
divided. This arose from the ar>tocrstc sen-
nen's otthe Senate othst state. and tho mode OF
luc,ing the electors. New York in lS2S is also Iii.
vded, while in 1900 il presented united front. The
division c! this year has arisen from the suicidal
| operation of our district SYSTEM. New-Jcrsey,
A, Delaware and pant os Maryland, retain the same
Political sentiments they possessed in 1900. They
went for the cider Adams, ana they have
gone Tor tiie younger. In 1900 al the then exis-
ting western states voted for Jeflrson, the demo-
cratic candidate; in lSaS they are found united ON
the same side, and voting for jackson.
These curious facts arc worthy of deem refec-
,,on ny every republican of the present day. II
the republican party is to retain the ascenaency
! ,hey nave now achieved, they must he guided by
these principles, ard that policy which w.. intro
duced under the auspices of Jefferson. Wat iii
| they IN $500: They organized themselves over
The country-tley formed democratic societies
,hcy were viSi'ant and active--they dropped the
iaiI!i!esS, the spies, and the disorg azers-they
were true 10 themselves, 90 their friends and 10
thelr country, an by these means they retained
Their proper influence for upwards OF twenty
years ne arlstocrats OF these days abused
thcm--caiied them the scum of socicty-said that
democracy was military fcver-endeavoured 10
divide and TO conquer them; but they were dsap-
pointed and liscomiitted Is il not safe for ihe de-
inoci ais oil the present day 10 follow such bril-
liant and successful example? Is il not source
oil consolation TO mark the increase of democracy
! rs compared with that OF aristocracy. The new
states in che west which have been called into
oe,ns since IoOO, have added strength to the re
pphhcan party In leeo, the aris;ocra's had 81
votes III The Onion aud the democrats IS; in 1923
tue a'is'ocra's have received So, and the demo.
Gratis I.8. The republican party have gained in
- years 100, and the aristocrats only 81 votes
Let Is secure our tTiumph IN ~ ENC
The improvements which have been made in
ard about the Capitol during the late recess Of
congress- attracted. yesterday, general notice,
anu we pchcYe, as general commentator The
cmbanhnents on the West front with their fresh
and even surface Of Creen-the beautiful ,odres
, al inc western entrancc-the approach TO The
new door IN the west front-the SCULPTURE in the
eastern ped'ncnt-and the broad t,ravelied walks
within the enclosure are all novelties wi,to,, n,
oaii"ilT; while, within, the new stone stair way
III the south wing, the enlarged semi circular lob
ny icading to the Representatives Hall, the re-
ifoVa' oil that deiormed opening in the centre of
.ue iiooF oil the totunda, and above ALL the great
improvements IN The Senate Chamber, appeared TO
give universal satisfaction These latter ronsis,
III me restoration OF the former order OF the seats
and situation Of the Presidents Chair the removal
% me upper gallery on the eastern side and the
erection OF light semi circular one over the lob
by The effect OF each OF these is decidedly good
ny taking away the upper gallery (which was ne
YER occup'ed} together with the heavy dark color
c" COLUMNS which supported IL, not only is the
S""cFy now remaining rendered more airy ami
more favorable 10 hearing The proceedings below.
but a Hood of light is admitted into the chamber
from row OF windows which were, before. near
y concealed The new semi-circular gallery over
the lobby, and which, we understand TO be proviJ
ca ohehy with view 20 The accommodation of the
lar sex, IL light tasty and convenient and is rather
an ornament than otherwise. Il rests on t,,-nlye
slender tutet pillars OF cast iron, bronzed as is
also the slight iron railing in front When tlis
gallery shall he fully occupied by its fair tenants.
our Senate Chamber will exhibit SIGHT well he
coming Tree and chivairous peopie-le gislators
occupying their appropriate place at the feet of
those whom 1t Is their pleasure and dignity 10
serve. NJ ~,