The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-24
Winchester, Va.

Correspondence Of the Herald
WINCHESTER. Va. Feb. Is, 1872.
The Course cfthe Hrrad-As Estimation in Trgi-
MID Lectures, &c.
Mn JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
DEAR SiR,-
am a constant reader Of your valuable and truly
independent paper, which, for variety Of matter,
able, highminded, and spirited, far surpasses any
in the Union. The moral and political influence
which it wieds over the people Of this great nation
is destined to herald your memory to "gene{a tons
yet unbon," whose cities are to stud ~ ~ e
he wide rolling Pacific and cause your life, cha
racter and course to be held up, in your own day,
as one who has done more towards the reformation
Of public morals, religion, politics and the press,
than thousand other men who have spoken from
"high places" invoke you to persevere in your
straight forward course, and name awaits you, and
chaplet, which even Charles Dickens may envy.
Although yeur correspondents are numerous, and
hail from oil parts of the country, have never
known one to write from this most highly favored
place, and it has occurred to me that it would not
be amss 10 let you know, that in this part of
the Old Dominion, your merits are appreciated, and
the Herald sought after and read with avidity.
Winchester is like most other inland towns of the
same population [viz or 5000 We have our
banks, fnanciers, lawyers, doctors, politicians, d.
vines, phrenoogiss, lecturers, and great men Of all
sorts, with plenty Of pretty women !; besides an as
sortment Of literary and tee-total societies and the
usual quantity Of gossip, ISLANDERS, dandies and
firts-both wing, democratic, and conservative. In
fine, we have all the necessary material of town
in the state of abstractonists.
Allow me, this time, TO say few words in rela-
ton regular course OF lectures now being deli
vered here, at the rate Of one per fortnight. Some
H.. ..- -
here, bya gentleman Of your city. the agent for the
National and Parent Society, under the name and
title of the Winchester Lyceum. The society does
not At present, boast OF many members but is in
aeing, supported as it is, by nearly all the litera-
ii Of the place. The first lecture, called the "nro-
ductory" one, came off in January last, and was de-
livsred by the President, the Rev: Mr.. a. 1t gave
as far as my capability will allow me to Judge was
an able. correct, and interesting document giving
entire satisfaction to the Rev gentleman's audience.
The second lecturer was Mr. T., ayoung lawyer of
no mean talent, who promises, at some future day,
Abuses and Coruptions Of Learning" which ne
handled beautifully, displaying depth Of research
and refinement oil taste, that capvated his hearers,
and won praises for himself. The only objection
have heard to this lecture was Its breviy, most OBJ
ectionable objection to lecturers IN general, and
should think, to certain ones in particular
The next one in order was P. w. W., Jun.
Esq a lawyer, too, and one Of note, with large
and lucrative practice. Hi subject was "The lie
and times of OliverCromwel" It was quite an inter-
esting thread of incideLts or very pretty compi.
ation Of events, just, may be, little too long for
those who were not fond Of history; But lastnisht
we had zone grand" lecture, and the fourth one.
The subject was "Poetry. Painting and Music. !"
The lecturer, Dr. T. is principal Of female semi
nary and in come ction with his beautiful and &C
complished lady, is celebrated for "teaching the
Young idea how 10 shoot" But in the capacity Of
lecturer, fear the Doctor has something 10 learn
knew not how you conduct such things in New
York, but il appears to me that we have one thing
connected with our lectures here, that is not fash.
ionable elsewhere. It 10 this they are always pre-
faced with hymn BY the choir, and prayer by
the minister and concluded with an anthem and
benediction. There is something very solemn in
all this, and have q curiosity to know If such is
the fashion with the present society in your city
Mrs. T, wife Of the Governor Of M, and
parents, passed through here a few days since, on
her way home. Now the honey moon in these
d,ggings does not wane so quickly, and won
der, and surmise, and conjecture, have been puff
fing for week TO find cause for such movements.
Your Baltimore CORES pondent Of the Sih throws
the latest, and new light, on the mystery. Have
you nothing more Of il lam, sir, yours truly.
THO.