Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-08-26

iany IN hnnor # thu arrival in cur midst of the
south Ward Mechanics Fire Company Of Pc
tersburg, i the first bation that has been pour
ed out in nti,ipation of that friendly eommun on
aud profitable intercourse which. we trust and be-
iieve, are about TO spring up between two neigh
boring cities, that lave hitherto remained com
paratsely a. strangers u each other, solely for
the lack Of the means of INSTRUMENTATION
We predict HI Is It the prelude 10 many 9TH
or such festivals and interohanees of sosd ieel-
ing between the enterprisng and thriving sisters:
for the order, courtesy and good feeling, WITCH
prevailed throughout the evening could but make
an imp ession tat win deepen into friendship and
prove M tlally agreeable aud beneficial to
both cities.
The members of Tho City Council and of the
Hastings Court, VIC understand, were invited; but
none of he lst.e5 and few Il tbs former were
present. This re think, i IN he regretted, "a
by Their presence n such occasions they give
oountenance 10 those efforts To establish I'd
will and brotherlv love between communities
whica might remain forever stranger. E
Editorisl Corpse If our city were also invited.
and we understand that our brethren f the Rep
ubiiean graocA the occasion. For ourselves, W
were unavoidr ) absent.which must account for
the barreraess Of th. ioe-having to rely upon
information derived from others.
Our space vii 81 allow us 10 speak of this
feast - reason & flow of soul" and-chompagne
a. We desire nor Of the admirable arrangement
and bountiful supplies of those generous caterers,
lAo Mes.r~ Loftwich Of the Nashii z n House.
Whore all are p!easol and lavish of praise, We
Il
lient.
The following, among many impromptu senti-
mcntz of similar character, will give our readers
ne dea OF the feelings that prevailed aud the
spirit which rrla1:
nY g4nuEs ". CumsTiAN.--Ihe cities of
Petersburg and Lynchbufg Iron bands
already fotg ii that art 10 O.nd them III IL
bonds ot AN indlsso.ublc union. Ma the silken
cord be- speedily spun that Ii to unite their sons
a d daughters in ties more sacred and nd'arng.
BY oGEsl-LF Abuig and latersDurg-
= the natural affinity existing between them
never he weakened.
BY Col. JAMES NJ. LANdnoRNE.-1he Pres-
dent of tie South Nnrd hiecharlcs Fee Compa-
ny May their engine never want men aud always
have IA supply of wat"r
BY A GUEST -petersburg and Lynehhurg
MAY their interests and friendship be rs lasting
as the Iron bands which will soon unit them.
By u. ". NANsrY.--1h he south side of james
Rver-Posse-singn rich soil AM an entcrpr. -
ing people, it destined yet TO become the gar
den spot of Virginia.
BY DfArEE s'rEy.-Capt. VIM PannilI. the
presid, nj OF the South Side Railroad His cncfs
81 in pushing ON his work entities him to the
lasting gratitude OF Lyuchburg.
Bi j. :. Crrwps fo'ersburg and Lynch.
burg-Nla this be hut the dawn o. better lay.
BY CHARLES w. CuRrIAN.-1hc sister cities
of ~ nohburg aud Petersburg Ma, the friendly
snlutations So cordially interchanged between
them TIM evening prove the precursor OF bet
ter acquaintance aud the hnrbinger of lasting
friendships.
BY WM. CooK.-'The F'remru Of I.ynchbnrg
and Petersburg May the Iron bands which now
srrn,ale them s3on link them together rs IA hand
of brothers.
by DrNTrH OTfY The members Of the inna
who hive DISCOURSE 10 Us such sweet music L.
n'gDf Though almost forgotten, yet ALWAYS heard
til delight
81 HE PRESIDENT. Our departed mcmhers
They have obeyed their last II, um aud now
rest fram there labores. Pence Ia THEN nshe3
and an evergreen sroathto their memory.
BY Tn IREsIpENr.-Onr Host. Ills enter
tainment Ia night doe CT iii to hims,lt and l. s.
Guests.