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miling their approval. But yesterday evening was the grand climax; large numbers of citizens turned out to meet the Richmond delegation, which arrived between 8 and 9 o'clock at night. The booming of cannon, the firing of rockets, the glare of torches, with the inspiring strains of the band, these all united to give grand effect to the living tableau. The geat jubilee was held at Jarratt's Hotel; there the crowd was el oquently addressed by Messrs. Douglass of the Senate, Roger A. Pryor, Gordon of Albemarle, Crenshaw of Richmond, Wallace, and others. My space does not allow me to give even an outline of these graceful and appropriate speeches; suffice it to say, they were warmly received, and gave the highest satisfaction. So much for politics. Bishop Johns is expected here the latter part of this week to administer the rite of confirmation at the two Episcopal churches.--I learn that the number to be confirmed is quite large. He will also administer the rite of "ordination