Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-21
TO THE EDITORS OF TIE ENQUIRER.

NEW II DIRK, 1910
Snow, hail and wind storms have followed each other
in beautiful confusion since my last; efecually de
stroyng the hopes Of that continued mildness of wea
ther with which we had confidently hatteted our
selves. The effect of this very uneven temperature
in climate is most trying to any constitutions how
ever vigorous-not only predisposing TO consump
lion, but it considered By many the great cause
the early decay of female beauty, for which ctr Ame
rcan ladies remarkable. series OF snow storms
for i fortnight, might be expected brought
many sleigh from lis dusty hiding place. and gladden.
ed the heart Of many poor stable keeper al The pros
pect Of replenishing his hitherto exhausted pocket
However much we may g:owl at The storm, we have
no objection TO the snow, which, like dose Of med
cine dsagreeabe, while its passage down. the
bad taste of the is lost in the good il does US
whilst the unpleasantness OF the other forgotten amid
The gnclnu of bells and dashDg Of ponies Among the
incidents connected with this reign of beiS cold,
disocated Joint, and the most csagreeabe of oil, a
heavy stable bill, are probably the most prom;ncn,
The law Courts seem 10 monapol,se, at present, what
ever there NAV be OF interest In the one, forecaste
mutiuY, and yard-arm execution are under nveslira
ton IS called upon 20 decide, whether lady,
who 'plys tea" with besr, and crrands for the
family coachman, IS qualified TO make willard il a
third, suit is brought 10 prevent man from running
away with his own wiie. The hrst involving in
is decision the important question, how far in cases OF
emergency commander may act his individual
responsible -the second, jeopardzing the possession
of several hundred thousand dollars worth Of property
whilst the last, at once a novelty and an anomaly,
will hardly extend lis influence beyond the parties
concerned.
The vi,uperative and malignant abuse poured forth
of late by the Wing Press, against Mr. Fanderpoel,
in relation 10 his appointment TO the bench Of the Su
pcror Court hut increased evidence (were such
iag) of his peculiar fitness for the station When de-
traction and calumny are raised, either against one
man, any set of men, by the disciples OF Whggery
is coordination strong as holy writ OF Their capa-
city and integrity The of local politics is for the
present deadly cam-although each is silently and
steadily preparing for the Spring season
Of newspaper slang party abuse, and editorial gascon-
ade may very likely be delayed some or $ weeks.
The strife will no doubt be fierce on both sides. The
Wings bringing all The patronage OF the Common Coun
c' TO contend against u.s. while we must rely the
strength of numbers and the justice OF our cause The
noble stand taken by Democratic Legislature in re-
aton to fugitive slaves and their trial by jury,
but be gratifying to you, inians-whch, while it
renders but justice due to sister State, will tend to
ment closely the bonds Of friendship between us,
and increase confidence in both The news from Eng.
land by The Acadia il is thought will not help the spring
business much-;he fall in co:ton-the likelihood Of
ne subjects of controversy between The two Govern
men,s, with The dissatisfaction evinced by BOTH IN rea
ton to the articles of the late Treay-together with
the unsettled state of our financial pocy-sre not
likely TO produce any very favorable reaction IN the
mercantile world. However, we must hope for the
best We cannot always remain prostrate-ourresou
are too abundant-our energies too great-nnd IT
to be hoped, principles too pure, to suffer any but
A temporary pressure. Yours, DC,
TIMOTHY NEWS. CATCHER, B'oaarsy.