Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-08-30

FLOYD CouRr HOUSE,. VA..}
AnnnSf d NJ 1910

FLOYD CouRr HOUSE. VA,}
August 2lsf, 1919.
I, was my intention to give you letter from Wyhe-
viIe but having pass through Wythe county ra
pidy than desired prevented it. Though it would
be pretended, that any information. which could give,
would add the least to the interest already felt for the de-
veopment of the Of the SoulhN est, yet the
immense value and the future prospects, Of that por
,ion of Virginia. render the subec. Of much consdera
ton throughout the cauntry.
On the Court day for Wythe county. there was eff
fort made increase the subscriptions the Stuck of the
Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road. and attended with
some But OF this expect YOU have heard. and
you se. perhaps. batter acquainted with the facts than
can be- have heard some Of the friends Of The improve
ment, in Montgomery cmnty, say within the last few
days. that the amount Of subscriptions to stock, in that
county, would be considerably increased. All through
the counties, in which have travelled, the Importance OF
the work is Acknowledged and seems 10 be properly ap
preciate One would suppose, that the ardiness mani
Tested 10 taking the stock, not characteristic of peo
pie, who, knowing their interests would embrace every
opp ,rtunily TO advance them.
The Valley Of Virginia is famous for the beautiful vii
lagos which scattered along lis whole length. None
that have seen, except Lexington, is pleasantly
situated than Wyhevlle The spacousness of the Streets
together with the wide ard elegantly paved side walks,
renders it peculiarly attractive to the eye Of the Stranger
and envens c,mfor able feeling produced when he par
takes Of the cool waters that gush up the centre
Of the town. Altogether it is place which seems to
be governed by enlightened and moral sentiment
All, who may, perchance, larry at Whyhevlle. will
long recoec the comforts and luxuries be found at
the "Wy,heville Hotel" under the management OF Col.
L. j. Boyd, public spirited gentleman.
The Fincaste Democrat is aboring under erroneous in
formation when it says that Mr.. Slim son, poor but
industrious mechanic of this place, removed from
the office Of postmaster, to make for Dr. Hayden,
wing leader in this county. 1t is wrong in regard to both
assertions Mr.. Smson resigned the office of posmas
ter not from any dread ofbeng turned out, but to
cep, the office of constable Of Floyd county. Mr. j. b.
Hayden has been appointed postmaster and no, Dr. Hay
den. It is proper 10 remark, that MIR. Hayden was re-
commended by large majority of those interested to the
Department. The conclusion Of the Democrats article,
which announces the appointment of Mr. H. assails the
Hon. VIM. B. Preston but that gentleman needs no de-
fence within The range Of lis circulation
There is disposition, on the part of some Of the farm
Of this county, enter fully upon the culture of
hemp So we'll the lands adapted to the growth Of
that article. that disposition manifested To make per
manen market Tor it in the direc lionof LIZ nchburg would
Immediately stimulate those, who produce it extern
sively. to engage in its production at think this
matter well worthy of the consideration Of business
men. and affords opportunity for stable and well di
Ieced speculation.