Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-03-04
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The nomination Of Mr.. Fillmore is the opening OF
the first act Of the political drama of 1917. Two
characters nr presented, and other more important
characters will in due time be presented on the staSe;
The first scene exhibits 10 little discord il me granh
chorus, by which they have been ushered III. IL ID
a curious compound OF opposite elem:uts:
Black, white and silrer grey,
Mingle. mingle, may.
And before the end, it will be
Bubble, bubble,
Toll and trouble.
Tho nomination excited little surprise here, as 1t
has long been anticipated by the knowing ones. But
# will have the effect to unite the Democratic party,
and finally lead to u glorious triumph OF the old line
Democrats. g,
Our relations With England have lately produced
much excitement on both sides OF the water. But /
do not apprehend any warlike result. John Bull is
in the habit Of clustering, but there is nothing very
clamorous in it. They take it for granted that we are
a divided people, and they reckon without their host;
When they see the debate in the Senate, in which all
parties are united on Central American affairs, they
will! be APT to alter their tone. Not all inch OF do
minion will be allowed them on the isthmus, and they
will have to make al inglorious retreat. Our foreign
relations in the Senate are in safe hands. AS TO
Crampton's fllibustering, it will all be terminated by
his departure. nolens volen,, and no harm will come
of il. Ii they refuse to send another Envoy, so be
il.
They will raise the Devil about them, if they get
into a war with this country. Cousos will fall much
faster than under the Russian war. Mark that! The
new war steamers recommended by the Secretary Of
the Navy, and the 3 5000, 600 asked for by the Secro.
tary of War for the improvement of small arms, il a
good sign of peace.
Nothing of Importance to-day, down to this hour
Of writing, in either House of Congress.
1t being the season Of Lent, there is not much stir
ring in the way of grand parties, although there are
frequent social gatherings without the music OF the
dance.
On Monday night, Dempster, the vocalist, gave an
elegant concert, which was attended by o crowded
audience OF fashion. lie is one of the most accom-.
plishcd ballad singers in the country. | understand
he is travelling Southwark, and will probably be in
Richmond in the course Of this week. lie is full Of
sweet music, and deserving Of attention.
IIeatricas here arc at q low cbb. The house is
one of the most uncomfortable in the country-cold
and dreary. II is difficult TO hear any thing, except
from a few front seats. A single star, surrounded
by a parcel of third rate performers, is q poor exhi.
bitiou for the capital Of this intelligent nation. We
want n new Theatre, with a permanent supply OF good
stock actors.
The Presidents receptions, on Friday nights, have
been very fully attended, and very agreeable, as have
also been those of the Secretaries. One of the latter,
md the lust ofths season, takes place Tonight at Mr..
Guthrie's. y. !. L.