Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-02
FROM RICHMoND.


at Richmond The Members Of the General
assembly es,lrised Jy their Speaker to behGre
hemSsLces-Hoto the Speaker got his poeket
Dickel-Sunday in RiebmOnd- Cor. Wtse
md Senator Hunter-IreGsOndbLe abuse ~
that extra $4,000 4ppropriation-7E Fire
Eaters gsaeTaiy-LegislGtfre Summary.
REcHXoSp, Va, Feb. 26, 1858.
Nessrs E5itors-rhe great day has gone; and
now that all is quiet once more, let US recount
the incidents of the occasion. The Inauguration
of the statue of Washington, brought together
not only the sons of our own State,
"From mountain gorge aud from Atlantic Shore"
but many from the other and distant States of
the Union.
During the latter part of last week, the city
began to be thronged with strangers, and the
presiding officer la one of the Houses of the
General Assembly addressed the members in
view of the approaching increase in the number
that would visit the capital, advising them to
maintain an orderly and dignified appearance,
such as became their position.
Immediately disciple of Chesterfield rose
and expressed the hope that no one would be
seen leaning back in his chair, with his feet rest
ing ON his desk, presenting that ridiculous spec
tacle that so often produced the cry of "60ots"
at the the theatre.
On Saturday Gen. Scott received the honor of
public reception from both branches of the
Legislature and speeches were made OF an aftec-
ting character. The brave old man looks war
worn He was introduced to all of the legisa-
tors, who seemed glad of the opportunity of
taking by the hand 1.-The greatest captain of the
age Lieut. Governor jackson and Speaker
Crutchtiel6, both made handsome addresses to
the General As the Speaker of the House con-
Quoted him INTO the Senate Chamber, some en-
terprising individual deprived him (Mr CT of
his pocket-book, containing about $50.
On the Sabbath the churches were filled to
OVERLOOKING, for 1t was beautiful day, and SER
mons of more than ordinary ability were expcc-
ted Some of the churches were nearly occu-
pied by ladies' alone, and the anticipations Of
excellent discourses were not disappointed. A
sermon preached by Rev. DIR. Hoge, on the sub
ect of Dueling, received high commentator,
and the many able in the other pulpits OF
the city were said to have displayed more power
than in any of their former efforts. Richmond
never saw such Sabbath before. Her side.
walks were thrOnged with ladies in gorgeous
array" and now and then company of soldiers,
recently arrived, marched through the streets
to the quarters provided for them
Monday came, and a feeling of chagrin and
modification came with it, to those who had
hoped for day of warmth and sunshine. I'm
agine the thousands who were gathered here,
taking look from their windows as day was
breaking, when they felt the air cold and chill,
and saw the snow falling and melting as it fell.
1t was cwt-thrOGt weather, and whisper went
round in the morning that there would be no
speaking done in the open air But when 10
o'clock arrived, it was known that determine
ton had been formed to make the best of it, and
soon the "Pomp and pageantry" began
Governor Wise welcomed all who had assem-
blcd i'll brief address, which was received with
immense applause. His clear voice was heard
distinctly by the ladies' who looked out upon the
scene from the windows of the Capitol, and he
displayed more of real genuine oratorv, than
any who proceeded OF followed him. Compared
with his brief effort, that OF Mr. Hunter was
pronounced to be tame, and that of Mr.. Robt.
9. Scott decided bore. Whether Henry A.
Wise deserves the reputation the world gives
him, do not pretend to say-but many, not
his political admirers, pronounce him, in his in
tuence upon the masses, to be the first living
orator. Jno. r. Thompson, then delivered a
poem, which was handsomely recited and well
received. Then came the orator Of the day. Mr..
Hunter is evidently great man, but dsting.
uishcd more for his tirmness and solidity, than
for any brilliant qualities. He vas chcered sey-
| cral times in his Grafton, and gave entire salts
faction to his friends. The terminal ode by j..
Barron Hope was production much admired,
| and will be repeated this evening, and on Mon
day next i'll this city, and hereafter throughout
the state. The canvas then removed from
the statue and the enthusiasm became uncou-
trOlled. After it had subsidized the asSemblage
dispersed, for it was then four o'clock but
crowds fingered around the monument till a
! late hour.
On the evening of the 22nd the inauguration
dinner came off, and was an affair worthy of no.
tice. The new custom house was used for the
/ purpose, and the company was composed of the
distinguished guests Of the state the members
of the Legislature, and other dignitarcs. SEN
ntor Hunter, Governor, Wise, and General Scott
were unfortunately absent Senator Mason
3lr. Everett, VIM. c. Rives, the Governors of
Connecticut, New Jersey and Michigan, ard
many other distinguished persons were present
and those have named made eloquent respon-