Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-04-28

| torm OF the laws for simPnncatoii U W.
modes of legal procedure, The antiquities anu a.
li6cia formaliles OF which occasion aelay an'
cost. often amounting TO denial o. Jus.'ee, a''
nnwri,t.n laws so that individuals may readily
know the legal rules by which they must be go
yerned; NAV ascertain with more clearness an.
certainly their legal rights, that litigation be les
soned and Justice between man and man De pro
NOTED.
10. To REQUIRE the Legislature TO pass genera
laws under which business and other associa
TORS may be formed, and 10 restrain Inc confer
ring of special charters and privileges.
IA. To engrali provision ior 'he en1irs seve
rance of all connection between The BANKS ahe
the Government, and 10 PROVIDE LOT an ihuePeh
dent Treasury for the Stale.
In the prospect OF a hot summer, we are inoco''
Cd 10 The Times for the following refreshing ar
tcle. In beauty of position, no city surpasses
Richmond; and with proper industry means ana
TASTE the Capitol Square might be made 10 r'val
the charms OF the fines, public resorts in the world.
We tel, this on Saturday, when leaving me neat
and dus, OF Main street, we looked, over The new
" dressed trees OF the Capitol Square, upon me
green fields Of Chesterfield and The bright Islands
and picturesque rocks, washed by the river.
Weare pleased atlhc prospect ofimproving The
grounds held out by the Times. Al present, rnuch
of our population is tempted TO leave the city Tor
more attractive scenes abroad. Let the Square
be made an agreeable resort-and much caPhai
and good company will be kept at home LOT me
bene6, Of those who are compelled 10 remain al
The summer al their daily labors. To this END, II
has been suggested tha. one Of The Bands Oh Niu'
sic in the city might be employed, at no very eA-
travasant price, 10 perform Two evenings ~ ."s
week The sum necessary might be raised by
nriva,e contributions, if aided by small appr0-
pria,ion from the Common Hall. ureas s''eA-
lers "a we are for economical expenditures oy
States and corporations, we feel disposed 10
relax little in favor Of SO meritorious ana ciVi'iA-
ing an object The small Northern cities, Tor IN
stance in Connecticut make handsome amman
appropriation for music in their pubic grounds
and we see no reason why the metropolis OF Vir-
e;nia should not exhibit similar good taste and
liberality-especally as The social advantages as
well as The capital KEEP, at home, will outbalance
the small expense. We commend The subject 10
The Common Council; satisfied that that body con-
tains sutcen, gallantry public spirit, 10 carry
out the scheme:
"This public promenade bas ever been an OBJ
ice, Of solicitude with us. AdyantageousiY dis
posed as il is Tor improvement and ornament, il
has. from some circumstance or other, or great
many cause. together, been much neglected.
The tvo last wears Of Gov. McDowelrs admins
ra,ion, something has been done 10 stop the rapid
diapidation which was evident in every part OF
it under law which authorised tbs employment
of portion OF the Pencniary convicls upon II,
and The performance Of such work for its repairs
as could be done in the Penilentiary Under this
law. also. The Governors Mansion has been much
improved. But much yet remains 10 be done.
1--WE are glad TO learn that the means Tor The
improvement OF The Square are likely 10 De EN-
ployed with increased energy. Gov. Smith has
DISPLAYED a iiberaliiy and zeal in this respect
which does him credit. He will authorize the
construction OF the long projected fountains, and
The CITY will furnish the water for them. But
a few months. We believe, will pass By, ere the
citizen may sit near these jets, admiring their
beauty and enjoying their refreshing influence
Besides, the City Council has empowered Capt..
Dimmock with general control over the place,
and given him the funds they appropriate LOT lts
IePs he ha 81 6 ssBs aseaaR ans S Rin
We are informed that the police supervision, 80
necessary for The protection Of the grounds, VIII
be revived with some efficiency. What with the
means under the law above alluded 10, Governor
Smiths literally and Capt Dmmocks taste and
energy, we now have fair prospect OF seeing
the Square greatly improved"
Yesterdays Times makes the following slight
correction OF The above statement in Saturdays
paper:
awe said that Captain Dimmock had been
empowered by the City Council with senerai
control over the place, and that they had entrust-
ed the funds appropriated annually 10 It's repair
TO him, 10 be disposed Of as ne might deem nesl
10 promote the objects OF its appropriation. Inc
Council have not acted upon the measure YET II
has only been agreed on by the Committee ON The
Square. So Captain ID. has not yet the authority
10 act. and should not Of course be regarded as
responsible. While we make This correction, we
entertain no doubt but that the Council Will
PROMPTLY concur in the recommendations OF the
Committee on the Square. This will be IN lew
DAYS. By the way, ii is but just 10 Capt. Dim
mock, that we should say he never has had any
control over the square. 1t has been supposed
that as superintendent OF Public tdlhces, ne
had the right to exercise such control: but sucn
is not The fact. Further than 10 take care OF
Inc buildings on the SQUARE, nC HdS w
tbority there Than any one else"
We understand that the Governor has deter
mined 10 pull down and sell The materials OF The
old Museum, with a view TO The erection OF the
new State Court House, authorized by the las!
Legislature, for the use OF the Court Of Appeals
and the General Court. This improvement, with
the Capitol thoroughly repaired and made as
good as new, and the grounds put in elegant or
der, with seats, fountains, arbors, &c. &C., will
present a public square worthy of the city and
the State.
The old Museum is now occupied By The Of
fees of The Wing and the Southern Literary
Messenger, and the job Printing Office of Mr.. P
D. Bernard. In the change to be made, Mr. Mi.
nor OF the Messenger has, we learn, purchased
the 10, on Franklin street, adjoining the Museum
and will erect forthwith large and commodiou,
two-sory building for his own office-with rooms
for the use Of others. Tha, portion Of the city
will present new and pleasing appearance.
We publish with great pleasure the following
programme Of the Exhibition which will take
place at The end of May, and which, there is rea
son 10 believe will be very striking and interest
ing. The gardeners in the city and the county
have every motive for competition, and we trus
that the people will literally patronise en- occa.
sion so well calculated 10 do good to both country
and town.
HENRICO GRICULTURALAND HOR-
TICULTURAL SOClETY.-The Hortcutu
raj Exhibition Of the Society will be held in the
| CITY OF Richmond during the last week in May OIL
the first week in June next, according TO the sea-
son. Due notice Of the day will be given here
after. Dr. Warner will deliver the Address.
The toloping Premiums I'm money OF plate) rrl
be awarded:
| |. For the best specimen OF rare and beauti-
iul Plants, Shrubs or Flowers, SlC
@ For the second best specimen OF rare and
beautiful Plants, Shrubs or Flowers,
3. For the third best specimen of rare and
4 L..n,:r.I Dt.otc Ghruhs or ElOuerS