Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-23
IRON RICHMOND.
rRcgular Correspondence Of the InteiItsencer.I
RIcHNoND, Feb. 10th, 1858.

rRcgular Correspondence Of the IntelliSencerl
RIcunoND, Feb. 10Th, 1858.
Very little of interest or importance has been
before either branch of the legislature since
last wrote. The interesting incidents OF the
earlier portion of the week, was delighted to
regard as indicative of an abundance of episto-
larry material for many days TO come. But
alas how fallncious IRE the anticipations ofman,
and especially Of letter writers The legiSla-
turc, displaying most creditable disposition to
relieve itself of the important questions which
have occupied its attention for some time past,
and evidently striving to meet the appreciation
of the people has proven itself utterly, and
cruelty unmindful of the interests, (aye,) the
most precious and inalienabe rights of cores
pondentS, by the rcckleSSnesS of its members
in the discharge of their duties, with compara-
lively little wrangling and debate, and with no
little indulgence in the other modes OF consum-
ing time unnecessarily, which some legislators
understand so well.
Among the more interesting incidents of
the week, is the charge of Senator Cald-
we'll against Lieutenant Governor jackson,
the circumstances OF which have given you,
which was investigated by committee,
and proven utterly groundlcSs. The report
of the committee, after stating that an exami-
nation had been made of the witnesses i'll the
case, which had concusively proven to the
minds of the members of the committee the
utter gratuitonSneSS of the charge, concludes
with resolution highly complimentary to Mr..
jackson; who during the period of his short
stay here has obtained universal esteem by his
private worth and propriety, and his dignity,
mpartiality, and exemplary conduct rs parli-
amentarian. The course of Mr.. Caldwell, into
which he was betrayed by his undue excite
mcnt was truly unfortunate, and is perhaps
source of the deepest regret with himself. our
Senator certainly deserves tue thanks of his
constituency for his abiding zeal in the protec-
tipO of their interests Is nothing moro less
than his apprchenSionS that an outrage was per-
petratcd upon the city of Wheeling, induced
him to make charges so injurious to the reputa-
ton of another, aud even placing his own in
jeopardy.
The bill for an appropriation to the Covng-
ton and Ohio Railroad taken up again on
"Wednesday and elected some discussion, which
was finally terminated by the adoption of an
amendment providing annual appropriation
of 81 600 UGO until the road shall be completed.
Previous to the adoption of the amendment,
ryder had heen proposed making the annual
appropriation So, 600, 900, which was rejected.
The bill for the better organization of the
Militia and defence Of the Commonwealth, after
an able speech in its favor, from Mr. Ramper of
Madison, adopted Thursday. MeSSrS.
Porter and Sweeney, of your section, participa-
ted in the discussion of this measure.
A bill prohibiting the issuing of Bank notes
Of a less denomination than $50 after August,
1859. is at present before the Senate, and will
probably be passed, although excessively ob.
noxiouS to the sense Of justice and sound policy
of many Senators.
Visitors from the nrighboring counties and
States are rapidly arriving, and most of the Ho-
tells are already full. The celebration on the 22d
will doubtless be comparable with any that has
ever occurred in the country certainly un-
psrallsled in Virginia. General Winfield Scott
and Wm. L. Yancy, of Ala, are at the
Exchange. and attract much attention. 1t is
doubtful whether Mr. Buchanan will be pres
ent-he is, however, expected. Hon. Edward
Everett will deliver his noble address upon
the character of Washington, in the Theatre,
which has been rendered for the occuSion.
An adjourned meeting of the Southern Com
mcrcial Convention, which assembled at Bristol,
the Tennessee linz, last year. was held in this
city on Wednesday night, and addressed by
the Hon. VIM. Ballard Preston, whom the Con-
vcntion appointed Commissioner to Europe
Mr.. Preston's mission is said to have been emf
nently successful in making the preliminary ar
rangcmentS for a direct trade between Tn, wa.
tiers OF the Chesapeake and the Old World.
Yours, FRANK.