Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-08-09

f-afiy = III. lhYIpf, we leafn spent se'erai
years in China and acquired such knowledge of
the language ia preach TO the Chinese in their
native tongue His accounts of his visit TO the
Rebel Camp said to he very interesting.
DASCISG.-As viii be seen from the adver-
.sement of Mr. McEvoy those who may wish to
learn 10 trip the Fantastic toe. will have an OPP
poriunity To receive his valuable instructions in II
few days.
X ow Thy SELF.-All who wish to acquire
exact knowledge of themselves have but TO un-
dergo examination by DR.. Crane and the
whole mystery of their physical, moral and men
tai structures will be unfoded with the clear
ness and accuracy Of mathematical demonstra-
ton, accompanied with such advice as each
dition may require. Half an hour in the Dr's
room will be very pleasantly and proftaby
spent
lANDsoME.-The new sign over the store of
Burroughs, shafer q Co., is the handsomest in
town, and an ornament to the street.
Speaking of signs-that is good idea of
Messrs. stabler Il Co., of lettering the side of
their house with words SO large that they may
be seen before the customer gets in sight Of
town to use slight figure Of speech.
ALMANAcs.-We have received both War
rocks and Richardson's Virginia aud North Car
DINA Amanacs for 1856, from their respective
publishers, Jno. Warrock and j. W. Randolph
Richmond.
WANTED TO Know. Somebody wants to
know; Whit is the depth of the deepest anxiety?
When man looks well can he see any better!
And what is the distance of an object when it is
farthest from ones thoughts?
FALSE REPORT.- lhe report that the yellow
fever has made its appearance in Petersburg is
contradicted by the papers Of that city.
THE SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REvIEw.-We
are indebted to the publisher for the July num-
Der of this valuable work. The following is its
table of contents
Elements of International Law The Jesuits
Russia; Lamartine; Opinion of Chief Justice
Tanney on Usury Peter the Great; Countess
Of Bliosington; Copper in The United States;
Massachusetts past and present positions
Critical Notices.
To Posi- Observation-Disclosures generally
letter received by the Postmaster at Charleston
kanawhl county, from the First Assistant Post
master General: The Legislature of Virginia,
having made provision for the payment of the pos
inge of the officers of the State Governments
you are authorized TO forward official packages
to snch withom prepayment.
BRONZE SrATUARY FOR THE VIRGINIA WASH
INGroN MoNUMnNr-Th Enqairer of Tues
day says: " 70 day or to morrow the schoon-
FL "llaxall" will probably leave New York for
Richmond, having on. board three large boxes
containing Crowford's bronze statues of Jeffer-
son and Henry and the Virginia Coat of Arms.
The "llaxalP' may be expected to arrive in few
days with her precious freight which will be
promptly conveyed to the Capitol Square. In
consequence of the enormous weight of the
bronze statues, great difficulty and delay were
experienced in shipping them from Bremen to
New York. Mr.. Crawford and his agents have
done their duty faithfully in securing a safe
transportation to America cannot doubt that
the remaining journey will be successful as no
pains have been spared
CHOLERA 1T TIE TuSNEL.-The cholera has
appeared among the Irish laborers at the Yves
tern terminus of the Blue Ridge Tunnel. The
Charlottesville Advocate reports two cases ON
Thursday ast-a mother and her child
p. S.--Snce the above was in type, we OBJ
serve ,hat il is denied that there is Cholera at
the Tunnel.
NRG1SIA AUrHoREss.-A book entitled Light
and Darkness, or Shadows Of Fate" has lust been
issued in New York. 1t is the work of young
! lady of Charlottesville.
PRoGRESsING.--The Central railroad is OPEN
ed as far us the depot at Buffalo Gap. Augusta
county, twelve miles beyond Stanton.
DIscoNTiNtEp.--The post office at Good Spur
IN Carroll county has been discontinued.
IIuNrs MERCHANTS MAGAZINE for August
! has been received
Mississippi, relating to this gentleman, was yes
terday inserted in this paper, without having been
seen by the Editors, or even read by the Clerks.
OF course, it would not have been inserted, if its
character had been known-for more unjust as.
PERSONS were never cast upon any gentleman;
and no. the slightest credit will be attached to
them by any human being within the limits of
this Commonwealth--R Richmond Whig.
HOTEL ARRIVALS August 8.