

 Quick Work.--The Legislature of Rode Island adjourned on the sth inst. after an animated session of three days. The Boston Gazette says, the members met, saluted, enquired after others de- este concerns, liked about tic ti grow th ot cucunlbers aud asparagas-and then separated. The Providence Journal in reply, says ssit is better for the members of a Legislature to meet for the purpose of saluting and enquiring after each others health, or even 10 talk about the growth of cucumbers and asparagus. provided they adjourn when their bas;- ness Is finished, than to sit there months doing nothing but passing laws to be re- pealed at the next session, and making iong tedious speeches against time. The people have to pay for such things. It was remarked at the last session of the Massachusetts General Court that the representatives had resolved themselves into mere debating society. at the ex- pense of the people. This cannot be said in truth of Rhode Island. Long speeches, for effect out of doors, are not knownin our Legislature; our members act, they do not assemble 10 talk

 