The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-04-09
Adjournment Of the Legislature.

| ia either house during the morning, and only a
few bills of q local nature, and not requiring con
| stitutional msjorities, were passed. record oil
the bills passed during the session, by both
Houses, has been kept in our columns, and moth.
| ing remains of which the public may be informed.
Very handsome yaIedictory addresses were deliver
| ed by Messrs CRUTCHFIELD, of the House. and JACK
| son of the Sc nate.
NorE.-In noticing the bill for the annexation
ola part of Giles county to Craig, it should have
been stated that it was opposed by Mr.. FRENCH.
CONTINUED SUCCESS OF ALADDIN The thronged
houses at the theatre, night after night and the
repeated manifestations of popular approval, furn-
ish ample evidence of the scenic beauties and dra
matte attractions of ALADDIN, of the liberalty of
the management and the good taste and judgment
Of Mr.. PHLLIps, who has the direction of the per
Torrance. We never looked upon a scene equal
to that of the cavern of jewels, where Aladdin
Mrs. Phillips) seeks and finds the wonderful
lamp" and where Kazrac Mons. Henri tumsles
headlong down precipIce and displays a reck-
lessness OF danger that would intimiaats man of
ordinary activity and courage. The appearance
OF the Genii in this scene 10 of the most beau
tiful points In the piece. There are many Others
however, that compare favorably with it, and we
look upon the entire exhibition as superior to any
thing ever produced In Richmond The costumes
In every respect, are perfect, and this is very i'm
portsnt consideration; for it too often happens
that dilapidated or coarse apparel is used ia the
preparation of spectacles Of this description thus
impairing If not destroying the effect. With re-
gard to the performance, We can say with sinceri-
ty that the members of the company have thus far
sustained their parts admirably. Mrs. Tayleurs
who always plays WELL Is really charming as Zoe.
a character which gives her opportunity to dis
Play her vocal powers to advantage Mr.. Adams
maintains his usual good position, In the Part of
Alexis; Mile Christine is dansetse of extraordlna
ry grace, and contributes much to tho interest of
entertainment, and we may say the same of Mrs
Adams and Miss Jennie Hight. Some very sweet
songs, by Miss Parker and Mrs. Mardou, are intro.
duced with fine effect. In fact, the entire corps
6rnmattfe, have thus far been completely success
frl In their efforts 70 render the piece attractive.
nnd erc entitled TO complimentary notice.
Aladdin will be re produced tonight, with all
tho beautiful scenes and costumes, marvellous
fcats, pretty songs and dances, and the grand
march Of the female guard 1t was witnessed on
Wednesday afternoon by great number of de-
lighted Juveniles, and to give them all an opPor.
tnnity OF seeing It, the management announce
day performance for Saturday.
OvERFLow or TIE MISSISSIPPI RVER-A dispatch
from New Orleans advise of the overflow of the
Mississippi at Napoleon. Other dispatches report
similar overhows of Red and Arkansas rivers. 1t
Is not supposed, however, that these disasters
wpl interfere materially with cotton planting
NEwfPAPER CHASGE.-Dr. r. w. Gibbes has with.
drawn from bis editorial connection with the Co
iumbia South Carolinian and Is succeeded by
Franklin Gaillard, Esq.
THH SHIP SARAH JUpKINs, which was DESTROYED
by FIRE at Apalschicola On the 9th uIt, had on
board between 900 and 1000 bales of cotton, all of
which was burnt. The cotton was all insured
principally in New York.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILRoAp.--The Marshall Flag,
OF late date, reports the cars on the Southern Pa
cinc Railroad TO be running regularly and making
two trips day, carrying of quantities OF the cot
ton which has been and 10 still accommodating along
the line.
INTERESTING CEREMoNY.-The rite of confirmation
was administered by the Right Rev. Bishop At
kiDson to sixteen young ladies ut st. Mays Chapel
Raleigh, N. O., on Monday evening last.
FIRE At ST.. LoBrs--rhe extensive buildings In |
process Of erection at 81. Louis for starch facto
~, for Messrs. Beech Co.. were destroyed by ire |
Tuesday morning. Loss CSC, 900, with an insurance
for $50 900.
Daily prayer meetings are being held ut AZ pauI /