Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-06-13
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condition of First Alley Thank you neghbor it is
not often get on the same platform, but now
are shoulder to shoulder in common struggle for
common object. lIereare our allys sentiments the
odor question-whleh VIII be found TO be perfectly
sound
ave see our neighbor is complaining of the sweet
olors they enjoy first alley. VI had the plea sure
fthose sweet smells for three years. aud can bear
witness that they TOO ntolerabe TO be patiently
borne. We hope city Fathers IN their great kind
ness will speedily harken to neghbors call and
while they in the improving humor we would
most respectfully call their attention to the alley
leading from Church Street to the Court House We
really think something should be done there. No
alley in the city is used and none is in SO bad
condition. The Court the Bar, the Doctors the citi-
zens generally, and we all very much feel the need of
some improvement
THE MOUNT VERNON ASSOCIATION of this city have
invited DR.. j. L. Burrows of Richmond to deliver
address in Lynchburg the 4th of July They could
not well have selected attractive and fascina-
ting orator, and we hope he will accept the invita-
ton.
Cannot the Association get upa Concert in connec-
ton with the address, and turn the occasion pro-
ftabe account? An address and Concert on the
night Of the fourth would not fail to draw large au
dience, and realize a handsome sum. We throw out
the suggestion for the consideration of the ladies'
POLICE CouRT.-A man named Benner was tried
before the Mayor yesterday the charge of receiving
stolen goods and acquitted-Messrs Tribe l. Rudd
appearing in his defence.
LyNcHBuRG CoLLEGE.-The Rev. Alexander Doni-
phan, agent for Lynchburg College, is succeeding
very well in procuring subscriptions in behalf of that
institution Of learning He is now visiting the tide
water counties.
SOUTHERN RAILROAD AssocIATIoN.-lt is stated that
a meeting of the officers of the Southern Railroads is
to be held at Slash Cottage the sth ofJuy
for mn nil ta If Son
thern Railroad interests The object is important
one and the meeting should be numerously attended
DESPERATE PRIsoNERs.-A Mr. Logan of Hamp-
shire county recently suspected three ofhis negro
men of intending to escape, and had them put in Jail
After they imprisoned, each Of them cut off eve
ry finger on his left hand
THE Wool CRop.-The Culpeper Observer, learns
from experienced wool grower that the clip of the
present year. in consequence of the wet weather last
summer the watery condition of the grasses which
kept the sheep thin, will be short of last years
age; but fine wool is considerably advanced in price
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The Stockholders of the
South-Side Railroad, met at the city Hail. yesterday
for purposes heretofore made known through the
Express The principle business transacted, was the
authorization of the Board of Directors to issue bonds
to the amount of S250,000, at per cent-Feersburg
Express.
AoouITTED--We had an important trial of a crimi
nal nature at the Court House, on Thursday and Fri
day, last week Mrs Branham and here two
arrested .on a warrant issued on the complaint
of Joseph Sheifet, ST., charged with being accesso
ries, before the fact in the killing of Joseph Shfet ST.
Numerous witnesses examined on both sides,
and after full Investigation of the affair." the parties
all fully acquitted of the charge preferred against
them.--LeVisJurg Era.
THE WEATHER AND THE CRops.-The rain which
began last Thursday evening has continued at inter-
walls up to the present time falling gently and genial
ly refreshing everything and making all realize the
mercifu providence of 'the former the latter rain
Earth seems to have q awakened like giant refresh
ed and to have put forth new all its benefcient
energies, after long torpor of cold and drought If
these rains have been pervasiye. many hundreds OF
thousands of dollars will be realized, which thereto
fore had most doubtful prospective as to reaza-
ton In this region Tobacco planters have been busy
setting out" every plant that was set-omable and
should the "season" continue, many plants not now
fit to be set will attain size which will furnish
'the weed" up to average step. But per contrd-
alas ! that there should be always per contra
in this word--a continuance for some time ofthis
weather, particularly if attended by intervals of hot
sunshine will rust the Wheat.-But let enjoy the
good we have and be thankful and not take on I'M
profitable trust the ellis we know not of-Peersbwg
Htelligencer.
OSA SrRIKE-We understand that the aborers on
Railroads. are all a strike for higher wages.
CRYING TO THE PA Hbernian fresh from
the Green Isle, having sufficient means to provide
himself with horse and cart went to work on
street
Being directed by the overseer to a pile of
stones near by and deposit them in gully, he forth
with loaded his cart drove up to the place. and had
nearly finished throwing out his load "by hand"
when the "boss' told him that that not the way
but he must tilt or dump his load all at once.
Paddy replied that he would know ''betther" next
time
After loading again, he drove to the side of the
chasm,put his shoulder under the hub of the wheel&
upset cart horse and all into the gully Scratching
his head and looking doubtfuy his struggling horse
below him, he observed that it was mighty expedi-
tous way, but, 'begorra" it must be very trying to
the haste.
To BE PUT UNDER THE HAMNER.--The Hastings
Court of Richmond is to hire out at public auctions all
free negroes in the city who have not paid their tax
bills for 1855.
JAIL BIRDS TO BE MADE TO WoRK.-Mr Saunders, of
the Richmond City Council, has presented an ordi-
nance regulating the employment ofthe prisoners at
the city Jail, upon the public works of the city.
decreased VALUE.-A track of land in Chester
field county about miles from Petersburg, Va.
owned by Mrs. Oliver sold Saturday last
for $4,000. 1t purchased 20 years ago for 49,,
600.
ARRIVALS AT THE
Wnshing tOn IHOmse-Snead a. Clark. props.
JTNE l2.-R II Waugh, II Loving F C OFT, G
Ott Amherst Porter Arnoldton; p + Price,
Cock, d G Morgan, a Austin, Capt Anthony
Dabnev, Campbell; Young, d Brcky w Kyle
j II Vineyard, Betetourt W Potter, II Fetter, W
Walton O Only G S Brown, Brown. Bedford;