Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-23

| Dean SIR: arrived in Richmond, on
Thursday last, TO find the Senate Of Va.
rejoicing in a recess. and the House ad-
ljourning for want Of quorum.
Those bodies have, as yet, done little Of
a visible or tangible character, though a
member informed me. that there " as much
before them. end that the commiHofs were
busily engaged.
The House Of Delegates are mednating
a scheme of taxation, most extensive and
alarming in its character. 1t may be ne
cessary TO meet the numerous and heavy
appropriations, which have been made by
previous Legislatures, and to preserve the
credit and the honor Of the State: but
if all the subjects now contemplated are
taxed, the rich man win be made poor,
and from the poor man will be taken even
that which he hath.
Immediate steps will be taken, by the
Legislature, to have the State properly
districted, and the popular elections, under
the amended Constitution, will take place
at early day.
The members have wisely determined
to bring on the elections, before the ad
tournament of the Legislature; thereby, a
voiding the necessity oftaking sides in the
various contests at hand, and speedily
freeing the people from the countless
horde Of ofice-seekers. who have besicged
every door, and who are wasting their
own substances, in riotous living. and for
aging largely upon their neighbors.
During my stay in Richmond, Md'lle
Teresa Parodi gave "Grand Concert"
assisted by several artists Of reputation
and merit.
Parodi sang several English. Italian
and French songs, with marked effect
She possesses voice Of great power and
considerable sweetness; and sang With
all the spirit and enthusiasm, of one who
has breathed the baImy air, and, felt the
genial suns Of Italy.
| am now in Washington City, and yes
tcrday strolled to the Capital, to ascertain
what measures the "wise men" of the ma
ton were devising. which should benefit
and bless our people. The savans were
all assembled; but the "noise and confn-
sion," were such.'hat one could only ascer-
tain that they were doing little. save con
suming time, in taking the yeas and nays,
and making buncombe speeches, for their
constituents. BY some lalitudnous con-
struction of the rules, W hen the House is in
Committee of the whole on the State Of
the Union, ii is in order to make speeches
on the subject before the Committee, or
on any other earthly subject, whether ger
main or not. You, therefore. have posi-
lions defined, abolition and pro slavery
speeches. personal explanations, &c, at all
times, and in endless variety.
There are few matters of general inter-
est, before either House of Congress, and
the appropriation bills might be passed in
a month, and Congress adjourn with bcne-
fit to the nation.
The prevailing opinion is, that per dicms
will be drawn, until August.
On Monday next, the question Of inter-
vention will be the order of the day ID the
Senate. The Kossuth fever is rapidly
subsiding. and calm views are prevailing.
The policy ofour government, as declared
by the representatives, will doubt not
be "peace With all. and entangling alliances
Mr.. CT y has earnestly desired to ex
press his fiews, publicly in his place in the
Senate amber, on this important ques-
ton. contamination, now, scarcely
TO be I'D ed for: his a,tenuated form and
failing ice give token that the"feld days"
of his Noquence are over, and bear 10 the
mind fhc melancholy cavctlqn, that he is
passf g away-passing aways
Who will be the next President is here
a 9Sestion of no ordinary interest, both to
Outs and ms" The caucuses and clques
of both parties are busily engaged; the
result of their laLors time alone can de |
veope.
Fillmore and Scot. are conspicuous
mong the Wings; while Cass, Butler.
Houston. Douglas, Buchanan and host
Of Democrats strive for the mastery. The
Old Hunkers say that Cass is the man;
while the young Democracy demand the
laurels for Douglas, the gian, ofthe West.
Amid the multitude Of aspirants, | should
no, be surprised, if both parties pandered
to popular taste and selected military
Chicftains, as their leaders; say Scott for
the Wings and Houston for the Demo
Gratis.
The distinguished artistic, Lola Monies,
has been giving series Of entertainments,
at the National Theatre. l saw her with |
all the adventurous aids of gas lights,
splendid attire, inspiring music and an ap |
proving audience. She appeared surpass
ingly beautiful and danced With bewitch-
ing grace. She is said to be % wears Of
age; though you would hardly suppose
her to be more than II, SO fragile her
form, so childlike her face.
Her life has been one Of romantic |
incidents; and she represents herself as be-
ing an innocent and injured woman and |
better abused than any one in existence
If half which is said of her be true, she af |
iords another proofof the old adage. that
"all which glit'ers is not gold" Wash