Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-01-29
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Correspondence 81 ne Daily DsspntsA.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jan 81, 1859.
The published correspondence between
Captain Long and NJ kossuth, attracts
considerable attention. If Capt. Long &C
ted hastily, his subsequent conduct To-
ward that great Magyar, should cxoner.
ate him from all censurc. The renou ned
"attache." whose letter (calumniating Kos.
suth) went the rounds Of the press in this
countr, and who is shrewdiy suspected
to he John L. Hodge, U. 5. Consul. at
Marscilles-is placed in this correspond.
ence. in no very enviable attitude before
the American people. Should he prove
to be the author, his recall is demanded by
every principle ofjusrice and honor, which
should characterize the private. as well as
official acts, Of the appointed agents of this
government.
Extensive preparations are in progress,
to give ecla TO the birthday Of Washing
ton. The 23d of February, (the 22J oc-
curing on Sunday will be a gal-a-day in
the metropolis this is. as it should he. af-
ter the unusual demonstrations complimen
tary to kossuth. it is propitious sign to
witness the assembled representatives. OF
the nation, doing honor TO the memory of
him, "who wss first IN war, first in peace,
and rs get first in the hearts of his coun
trymcn."
Lola Montcz will be in our midst in the
co1rse Of couple Of weeks; so say The
Nortle rn papers. The bucks and mus
tached exquisitcs of our city can scarcely
contain themselves; suchis the eytacy Gre
a,ed by the announcement. The more
staid and sober portion of the community
look with much disiavor upon her appear
ancc on our boards. Now, whatever may
be her sins Of omission or commission,
cannot discover why Lola should not meet
with a welcome. equally enthusiastic as
that with which Madame Celeste was
greeted two weeks ago. A record of the
past history of Lola will certainly compare
favorably with that. which rumor assigns
to Madame c.; and. why so invideous a
distinction should he drawn between the
two, prejudicialy affecting the former, pas
ses my comprehension; especially when
neither of them are altogether as ''pure as
the icicle that hangs on DAMS temple"
An Irishman on his return to the land
of the Sod" being questioned as to the
"thrue state Of things in swate Amcriky."
replied very laconically, that at was a
paradise for women. workshop for men.
but hell for horses;' such is literally the
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Pennsylvania avenue during The whole
Of the present week has exhibited scene
of animation and joyous excitement. rare
y witnessed upon any other thoroughfarc
in this country. The sleighing never was
better; and hence ,evcry description Of vehi-
Gle has been brought into rcquisition and
put upon runners.
The merry jingle of the bells, especial
ly during the evenings, and until "ihe
witching time of night" attest the fact. that
horscfesh suffers some while contribu
ting to the enjoyment Of the women.
The brain is taxed to produce some
thing unique and orr ginnl. Yesterday, a
large jol y-boat, well packed with the
b'hoys. containing three tall masis with
colors flying and drawn by four horses.
passed up and down the Avenue on rux-
ncrs to the great wonJerment ofthe natives
A sleigh drawn by SIX horses, and contain
ing wild party, followed jus; in the rca r,
accompanied by an organ grinder; the
vocal aud instrumental music oflhs party
combined, was anything in the world but
concord Of sweet sounds"
The elements often battle all human ef-
forts to combat them. The steamer Pow
hatan, AFTER performing prodigies Of wonder
at last yields to a stern necessity. and is
laid up for the season. The ice on the
Po:oma@is unprcccdenfedly thick and solid.
The Postmaster General has affected an
arrangement with Mr.. Reside to run a
a daily mail from Washington by land, to
connect with the Richmond and Potomac
Railroad. The mails went of on yestcr-
day. by this new route. No news of spe-
cial interest. HENRIco.