Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
THE vJRGLNL9 LEGEsL.4TURE,


The session is rapidly drawing towards its close
Both Houses sitting long, and doing much. The
Journal of The House of Delegates on Tuesday last
one Of the most voluminous ever put on record On
Wednesday, they had two sessions" before and after
meat The chances are, that the Legislature will ad
ourn about this day fortnight.
The Revenue bills passed the House on Thursday
the lakes have been increased to the amount of about
S64 ,000 The augmentation falls lands, slaves,
horses, &c.
The great South western Railroad wus on the apis
yesterday. motion for the indefinite post ponement of
the whole subject failed by decisive majority We
understand, that Mr. Mcdowell of Roakbridge came
forth with his thrilling appeals to the spirit and pa.
,riotsm of Virgina.-7he bill and amendments were
laid upon The tube, TO give opportunity of printing
them. Ne ,ciu not despair Of its success!
Mr.. seucnson.-We hail with great satisfaction the
high honor which has been paid in London 10 our Min.
lister, townsman and friend BY the slips which we re.
ceved yesterday morning from n York, and which we
lay before readers learn thai he has been pre-
sented with the freedom of the Cty-and the manner in
which it offered, and the dignity and grace with
which it has been declined constitutes OF the
refreshing specsces Of the present day We happy
10 this feather in the plume Of The man, whom We
have long esteemed. We proud 10 this conpli-
mcnt paid 10 the Adminstraton-and to the country
which he represents. We delighted to such
manifestations of good feeling between the two nations,
in the very midst Of the excitemens of the Canada af
fair. We hail both the spirit Of The Address Of the Com
mon Council Of London, and the reply of Minister
MS the harbnger of peace between the Countries
Mr.. Stevenson has indeed felt it his duty, under the
Constitution Of The U. s., TO decline the honor which
has been presented 10 himbut the graceful in
which he has done it, and the which he assigns
for it. serve only to off his own character and the
Institutions Of his Country.
The Winchester virginan, whose former Editor was
favorable 10 the SubTreasury measure, says, awe
pretend not to decide how far the arguments in its sup
port have been conclusive or the objections OF it fully
met. We satisfied, however, that under existing
circumstances, and the amount OF opposition TO the bill
indicated from various cannot Lcsustaned by
friends, or sanctioned by The people"
We have the melancholy Office of announcing the
death of Mrs RIcHA MARX the consort Of Joseph Marx
Esq, of this CITY, She died suddenly on Wednesday
night, the 2st inst. This event has given the deepest
concern to our city. Mrs M. at the head ola large
family and all her domestic, all her social relations
were discharged with such admirable fidelity that the
profound sympathy for her loss has extended from the
bosom of her family. 10 her numerous friends and &C.
auaintances Her loss to that family-who paint
We understand, that MIR. George Jones has closed
negotiation with the proprietors of the Richmond The
atre He has taken it at long ease-and it is 10 be
organized under the name of The Marshall THEATRE
modelled and embeshed, at considerable expense
Mr. j. has every motive, and means, for bringing goot
and respectable Company among US, and giving US al
the attractions Of refined Drama-lt is expected tina
! the Theatre will reopen in October.
learn, proposes to make attempt to light with gas
Mr.. Cadwell's energy conferred such benefit upor
N. Oreans-and Mr. Jones may initiate his example,
The Legislature of Va granted two sessions ago char
ter for the establishment Of Gas Company; but from
some particular circumstances, il has not been carried
into execution We understand that Mr. Jones propose
TO carry it out.
O Mr.. G. JONES will repeat his defence Of the Drama
this evening in the Hall Of the House of Delegates.
delivered it on Tuesday and on Thursday evenings, l.
very large audiences. This evening, he proposes t
make gratuitous collection for the benefit Of The Fe
male Humane Association of this City.
! We must again beseech the patience Of our Cores
pondents. The quantity of NATTER which calls for pub
LEGATION, is always great bore to every press Next t
the of cash. the want Of space the greatest mser
which bese.s the Editor.-Let see. Here are thu
speeches Of the most distinguished members of the Sc
nateHere also, the able speeches of Hous
Of Delegates the great question of Internal Improve
ment-Then, the current proceedings Of Congress an