The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-28
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We wouid again call the attention OF the rublie
70 tie lecture, before the Young Mems christisn
Association tonight, by Rev. Dr.. Bethnne Az 2
mint and platform orator, and great lecturer,
DIR. Bethxue has . national reputation. lie is
gentleman deserving Of respect and admiration on
every account and feel sure that his noble elo-
ouence and exalted character will fnd just ar-
preeiation in q Southern community. We could
say good dealof his power as an orator, but that
will speak for itself, and would only add that,
those who know him admire, more even than his
talents, the genial nature aud high bearing by
which he has ever been distinguished.
TaEArRn.--A capital bill is announced for to-
night Mr. and Miss Seton both appear in promt
nens parts TIE variety of talent already exhibit
ed by Miss s., in music, dancing, and the various
characters she IL wont assume, has rendered her
very popular and will undoubtedly continue to al
tract full houses.
We car not forbear mentioning, 10 this eonnec-
ton. that the performance Of Robert Adcdire, on
Tuesday night, by Mr.. Edwin Adams, was as good
az auy rendition Of that character that We ever
witnessed. And it was the more meritorious, from
the fact that he never played 1t before. We con-
graduate Mr.. A. upon having achieved this ORA
matte triumph.
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Seton produced some remarkable perform ances
changing her character from one to another IA
pidly and with great facility. We commend this
young lady 10 the cordial notice of our Citizens
Her father is so we'll known that any particular
observation of his playing Is unnecessary.
CoSasEss-In addition to that which we have
already given by telegraph, il might be stated
that on Tuesday the deaths OF Messrs. Loo khart
and Breuton, members from Indiana, we're an
nounced in the Senate, and Messrs. Bright and
Fitch delivered eulogies.
When the consideration of the army bill came
up Mr.. Davis, In reply TO question, said that tue
fret section Of the bill would add thirty compa-
MES to the army, or twenty two hundred ana
twenty men, If the second section be adopted, OF
course the number Of men will depend upon the
manner in which the army is posted. If 1t is
posted as now, with the thirty companies to be
added by the first sectiop the total increase VIII
be 7G0 privates.
The discussion involved question asto the ne
cessty Of the proposed increase, and both Nj.
Toombs and Mr.. Hunter said that If the troops
were intended for Utah, they should be disbanded
after the war was over
Mr.. Davis maintained that the increase OF the
army was necessary, Independent OF the Mormon
hostilities.
The discussion continued until the Senate ad-
journed.
In the House, 1t ia proper TO mention that tine
committee to investigate the charges against the
members of the last Congress, growing out of the
disbursements of Lawrence, Stone Co, were au-
thorized to employ a stenographer. The bill for
the payment of Invalid and other pensions, was
passed in Committee of the Whole. The only
In the proceedings, other matters of Importance,
beyond what We have previously announced by
telegraph, we're tAe following:
Mr. Morris Of Illinois, asked, but did not obtain
leave, to offer joint resolution authorizing the
President to appoint three Commissloners 10 pro-
coed to Salt Lake to negotiate with the MormoDs
for their removal from the United States.
Mr.. Florence asked. but did not obtain leave. to
offer resolution providing for the adjournment
of Congress on the 18th ofJune.