Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-19
our R1cHMoND CORRESPONDENCE,
R1cHnoND, january 16, 1868.

RICHMOND, january 10 4oOo'
During the present week there has much OF
interest transpired in the city. The Legilsa-
ture, which seemed, for some weeks alter con-
vening likely to pursue the course of its recent
predecessors, in postponing action upon the
more important questions, in order to consider
subjects of minor significance, has, for several
DAYS past exhibited creditable diligence in the
discharge of its multifarious duties. The most
important measure which has been introduced
this session. is the bill providing for the filling
of the vacancy in the Lieutenant Governor
ship This BILL after much discussion, passed
the Senate, and is now under consideration IN
tile House, where it is pending for final decision
There is strong opposition to it in the House,
and it will almost certainly be rejected: There
is no probability of its passage under the origt-
nal form in which it was passed by the Senate.
During the development of the debate on this
question, much legal acumen and forensic aoll-
ity has been elected. Mr.. Barbour, of Culpep-.
er, addressed the House yesterday in support of
the provisions of the bill Its consideration will
be resumed to-day, when, perhaps, some dispo-
sition will be made of it, as there is a decided
disposition to terminate the discussion.
The resolutions condemnatory of Commodore
Paulding, introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Old,
of Powhatan, and in the House by Mr.. Kemper,
of Madison, have not yet been definitely acted
upon. The recent visit of Gen. Walker to the
city, is said by his friends to have resulted ia
vorably, in removing the false impression con-
corning the motives and intentions of his expe-
dition, in the minds of the public, and especially
of members of the Legislature. Before his arri-
val in the city, there was a clear majority
against the resolution, bnt his visit has I'M
doubtedly wrought a change, as he now has the
sympathy of many who have been opposed to
him. The complimentary supper given to him
on Thursday night, was attended by the lead
ing members of the Legislature. Many gentle.
men made speeches. all heartily approving the
objects of the expedition, and severely consuming
Commodore Paulding, and even condemning the
Administration, for its disregard of Walkers
rights, and its supineness with regard to what
is termed ian usurpation of authority" on the
part of an official
The excitement caused by the recent letters
of Gov. Wise, has by no means ceased. 1t has
alenated many who have been the peculiar
friends of the Governor, and is pronounced on
all sides ill-tmed and unnecessary, and likely to
result with disaster to the Southern cause in
Kansas, and also lU weaken tho authority of
Southern Congressman in demanding the admis
sion of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitu-
ton. 1t is rumorcd to-day, that the Governor
contemplates addressing letter to the people of
the State, in vindication of the position assumed
by him in his letter to the Tammany Society.
There have been various inuendoes thrown
out, it is said by the friends. of the Governor,
to stave off Hon. John Letchcr, who is an aspi-
rant for the Gubernatorial succession, threaten
ing opposition to their favorite, unless they are
very cautious in their criticisms upon the course
of the Governor.
The present Legislature unquestionably en-
braces moro ability and intelligence than any
which has assembled for many years. The
Senate especially is distinguished by great dig.
nifty and dccorum in the discharge of its daily
routine of business, and by courtesy and spirit
of accommodation in debate.
The Capitol square has been thronged every
day this week, with persons anxious to, view
the noble statue of Washington, as it energies
from the wooden easement which cnvelops it.
There is no local news worth mentioning.
Yours, FRANK.