The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-12-05
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 3, Is

You cannot imagine how intense the ex-
citement is on the subject of the Message,
and what efforts are being made to get an
inkling of its contents. There are dozens of
editors, news agents and their strikers here
from other cities all standing on the tiptoe of
expectation; and hundreds of dollars could
tonight be readily obtained for a certainly
accurate synopsis, if but one hundred lines
in length. But this Juror does not proceed
from any well grounded belief that the Mes
sage possesses intrinsically any great inter
est It proceeds solely from the influence of
a custom, from traditional idea that the
Message must be important in its effects upon
many important interests. In jackson and
Van Buren's time this interest culrninated.-
The influence of the opinions of these Presi.
dents upon the legislation of Congress was
very great and a vast revolution was pro
NOTED by means of that influence Execu.
| tive opposition to works of internal improve
ment proved detrimental to those works. If
not fatal, and to the mOneyed interests depen-
dent upon or connected with their progress.
Executive opposition to the protective tariff
| was even wider in its adverse Influences
Executive opposition to the United States
Bank produced change in the value of its
stocks, in thousands of hands, to the tune of
millions. Then indeed was it desirable to
know, to have fore knowledge of the Pre-.
| sident's recommendation and then were spies
| and tenpterS with their brides constant in
their attention at the Departments and print
| ing offices. But of late years the White
| House has not possessed this influence. and
there have been no public works, protective
tariffs or national banks to demolish. It is
said by some that these things are to be re-
built but, be that as it may, it will not be
done In consequence OF any recommendation
from President Pierce. He may discuss i'm.
nOrtanf Affairs and avon aduica tho. :,n~oo.a
of the army and navy, and speak encourag-
lngly of all practicable and some Impractical.
BILE annexations; but nothing will be regard
ed as thus decided. Therefore maintain that
the excited anxiety to see the Message has
Outlived the cause that begat it, and ought to
subside; and yet, if people will be Hurried
on the occasion presume no harm will come
of it. The world will know who is the
80 smartest' editor, for he will be very ant to
proclaim it himself!
am every where told that quorum in
each house may be relied on, but | cannot
figure it out myself. think the attendance
on the first day will be very slender. But
then there is no preliminary work to be done.
and the main business will be promptly en-.
tered upon, on the appearance of a quo
rum?
Among the meritorious enterprises of the
'day desire to invite your attention to the
great exhibition of the Metropolitan Mocha.
mes Institute in this city. It will be com
menced on the 9Th of February next. It will
De successful and magnificent affair." and
trust the city of Richmond and its surround.
ing country may be well represented in it. /
am requested to say that all persons interest.
cd should apply for circulars to Mr.. Thomas
y. Connolly, the superintendent, who will
promptly forward them, and respond to anv
Inquiries in relation to the matter. The MANY
halls and apartments of the beautiful Smith
sonsan Institution are being put in order for
this praiseworthy purpose.
Inc failure of the Banking House OF Sel.
den, Withers q Co. is fruitful theme of con.
versafion among us. As far as I can leorn
the belief is general that they are able To nav
dollar for dollar; but the betrayal or revel:.
ton OF the fact that the partners do not agree
among themselves, and Mr.. Selden's manifest
desire to avoid all responsibility not legally
imposed, have produced much dissatisfaction
and some apprehension.
! have seen none of your delegation yet
except Mr.. Faulkner, who appears to be in
good health and full of hope and energy
MI. milison Is now prominent man in the
pubic notice His retired manners his gloo-
my ieoR' and his sepulchrl manner, have
stood much in the way of his success but
his slow progress has been sure, and / believe
there Is no man in Congress whose mot;nes
are more earnestly respected. or whose inde-
pendence Of thought, patience In research.
and ingenuity In reasoning, command such
general admiration. When he spoke md
voted against the Nebraska bill, he did,
will not say good, but certainly courage
Gus and conscientious act.
Let me here take occasion to say that
shall make very free with IL yonr public ser.
wants u Congress. ! have no motive to Of
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