Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-10-01
VOL. 4.---NO 48.
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
Correspondence Of the Lynchburs Daily virginianl
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25tl

PHILADELPHIA, sept. Sotu.
Thinking n word from this goodly city Of
brotherly love and right angles might be accep-
table, venture to indite it, and, If found worthy.
print il, if not,-do not
Scenes, such as nro daily transpirng in Co
than, that great Babel of commerce and trade,
are seldom to be met with here, and therefore
the photographic limner is forced to gather his
material from different spread pallet, the col
orings of which may not be as gaudy. nor strike
the eye with the same boldness but there wl,nev-
crtheless be mellowness of tnting that is
harmonious and pleasing to the eye of the con,
nossour. II true that Philadelphia is oonstactly
adding to its metropolitan appearance, and strait
coats aud broad brims rapidly becoming
among the things that were. but the quiet, unab
trusive style of its most modern buildings both
private and publiccle indicate that the spirit
of Penn is yet present with hs descendants.--
Mark you, this town, with all its quiet is not
without It's periodical features, and when they do
Occur, men, women an even children.are all agog,
Tho present one is the new Masonic Hall, and /
nm free to say,-despite my prejudces, s,--thnt a
more beautiful structure, or one more appropri-
ate for tho intended use, does not exist in this or
any other country. Since the Morgan excite
msnt," which you will remember. the Masonic
Order has been steadily increasing in numbers
and vitality until, by its accumulated surplus,
from dues and otherwise, they have been enabled
TO erect n temple worthy of its founders. and of
that spirit of beneyolenco that constitutes tho
main spring of its cohesive power.
might occupy column in describing the va
rous rooms in this mnensive pile, but as tho
y L.
and rs the daily press will be likely to contain u
moro detailed account, in connexion with the
celebration, refer you to il for the materials me-
cessnry TO enlighten your readers us to the most
imposing pageant that has over taken place in
this country.
You will SEQ by the papers that Passmore
Williamson has received his final quietus, and |
think TINT Greelyism, Scwardism, Abolitionism
aud all the other isms have, through the decis-
sion of Judge Lowry, been reboked, as TO
prevent for long time to come. the recurrence Of
scenes similar to those which led to the incarce-
ration of Williamson. This should not only fur
nish warning to the W0uid be patriots and phi
lanthropsts, but to tho Southern man and slave
holder guarantee tbat.even here, the laws must
and will be maintained, and that its arm, when
interposcd, is omnpotent
Tho press, both here and in New York. is
working itself up to fever heat on the subject Of
the late advance in the tariff of prices for telegraph
ing between the respective cities us also along
most of the main lines. How far the several
companies have contributed to their own interests
in peouniary point of view, by doing, is as
yet problematical. One thing howeveris certain
the movement is antiprogressiye in it's character.
and likely to check for time tho full develop
ment Of all the advantages that must eventually
accrue to the masses through the medium of
"pro.npt reliable accurate and cheap telegraph.
Since my visit here | have devoted n large por-
tion of my time in informing myself on the sub
cct of telegrophs and telegraphing, but with all
their bonsted extent and magnitude, find mono
better managed than the l.. & A. line, and when
the pulse which now quickens it shall be felt
through all its connecting links, to the great
Valley Of Mississippi, may its present efficient
administration continue and its increased use
fitness be commensurate with its extent.
The hotels fast filling up with strangers,
and with those seeking winter quarters on their
return from the Falls * the several watering pla-
ces. As Il northern winter resdence,I know of no
place, wherein could so well content myself as
this same city of Philadelphia. and no house
within its entire limits having much the ap-
pearance of quiet home as the Washington
House, under the able management of its present
and most agreeable propeter, Mr.. A. +. Glass,
ana know of no better service can render your
readers journying this way, than to commend it
to their favorable consideration.
Investments for investment sake, seems to be
the order of the day, and Philadelphia following
in the wake of New York is determined on hav-
ngn Opera House. regardless Of expense; and in
utter disregard of the several failures to sustain
Italian Opera in New York, the Philadelphians
are now erecting the most spacious Opera House
ON this continent, sufficiently commodous to seat
900 people, and when completed will cost $780,
000, it may be very good stock but for myself
would prefer as profitable investment V. q I.
Il. Il. at 800 or l.. IL A. Il. Co.. at par.
Speaking of Railroads, reminds me. that in all
my travels, know of no road admirably man.
nged the one alluded to above, and whatever
may be its present success, it is destined when
completed TO he one of the most important thor
oughfars in the coutry, and under its present
management, cannot fail to be remunerative to
its Stockholders.
| will write you description of the Masonic
celebration, meantime believe me yours, &c.
H.B.
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