Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-02
Rnchal I'm HAVANA


i, the Courier deS Efafs Unis; and deem 1t. OF
sufl;eep, interest TO translate for ouI readers
Subsequent information has shown that the as
,iuenished actress failed TO derive that beneh'
from the balmy atmosphere of Cuba which she
anticipated and there is too much reason to APP
prebend that the Charleston public witnessed the
setting Of that star which for 50 long period
sbone with unrivalled briancy in the theatri-
cal armament.
II remained some time in Charleston, to avoid
too sudden transition of temperature. Nine
teen DAYS of rest and sedulous care in that city
were nevertheless, not sufficient TO restore me,
for cough still.
Il wished to try my strength by performing
the second day before my departure, Mt the so
citaion Of number of charming ladies'. IhIs
soiree Of Adricnne ftwas Adrienne | was re-
quested to play did not increase my iilness'out
it prov ed to me that still longer rest was neces-
sary before could, with regularity and without
danger, renew my courageous course through
America.
.Uere am in Havana. well directed re-
eard. the care of my health My house is COM
Portable, the climate excellent, ana the heat
constantly tempered by breeze, both refreshing
and soft which appears at the same time to re-
pose and noursh me. ! his Is the climate, | be-
ieye, that require. The day of my debut is,
however, far from being fixed upon. Can even
know whether several months Of rest will not be
necessary in my easel BE it as it may. resign
myself, for still cling to life even though
should. for want Of strength, give up tragedy"
A TOUCHING SCENE.-A correspondent of the
Elmira Republican seys that in recent trip
over the New York and Eric road. an incident
occurred that touched every beholder's heart
with pity. A comparatively young lady dress
ed in deep mourning her husband having recent
" ded-was travelling Southwark, having in her
care and keeping young daugnhter of some six
yenrs. The little girl mild eyed as au au-
tlmnal sky and as delicate the hyacinh-her
emacated fingers as delicate and transparent rs
the pearls of Ceyion. Touchingly beautiful
WAS the affection of her heart for the mother,
whose solitude for the daughters comfort was
INCREASINGLY manifested. Looking ever and
anon from the car window she turned to her moth
er saying; Mother, | am weary-when shall
get homel" After time she fell into a gem
tie slumber and awaking suddenly radiant
smile overspreading her features-she exclaimed
pointing upward Mother there's papai-home
n, last and expired 1t yet many weary
nile TO the mothers home. but the angels pity
ing the little sufferer gathered her to the Para
disc Of Innocence.
FIGS, ETC.-It was stated. during the fever.tha
vegetation was affected by the impure state of the
a'mos phere,and that the figs in the gardens about
town were rottng on the trees. 1t is fact that
not more than about twenty five per cent, of this
fruit came to maturity. A large portion of every
kind, except small variety called the celestial
fig" exhibited signs of decay before they were full
ly ripe. small soft spot was first observed,g gen
orally on the spot towards and nearest the ground.
This increased rapidly, until the whole fig was
mass of very offensive and Disgusting putrd mat
ter. 1t may be worthy of note, too. that portions
Of the leaves some Of the shade trees changed
to Il dark color, aud withered early as the mid
die of September. This was certainly the case
with the species of willow, of which there are sew
eral in the city But whether the fever poison
any way concerned in the matter we do not
ailirm.-Not folk Argus.
The prevailing fashion among the ladies which
;ransposes an angel into model artist, is uni
yersaly detestested by every gentleman whose
,od opinion lady should desire 1t blunts the
finer feelings of both sexes, and is disadvan-
taSe to the one by destroying all room for i'm
agisation in the other. A round plump, white
arm is beautiful and nay be admired with all
proprety; but an arm shaped like three cor
nered file with red elbows, is not beautiful and
III competition with n Spanish gdrr0,e. would
stand no chance of being elected to ones neck.
white round neck. with an alnbaster base half
concealed by coqucttish collar, is the most be-
wichng sight in the world but large expanse
of bony shoulders, painted like patent ham.
with its contiguous unprotected territory has a
bout as many attractions newt painted
Windsor chair
TIE DoORA CoRN,-A correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury at Beaufort, S. c. certilies
to the eat value of this grain, now much cult
yate in India, Egypt, and the interior of African
and recently introduced in this country. lie
speaks of it as exceedingly productive and nu
trtious, and says it will produce probably twice
thrice as mnch grain Us Indian corn, on lands
of the same fertility:
For Drop of early provisions for ourselves,
our negroes. our stock OF every kind, [ know
of no grain that can be compared with it; and for
the combination of quantity and quality of pro.
duet | know of no equal among all provision
crops. As it has been cultivated in the South
erh States f'r many years, there Is little doubt
that sutliciency of seed can be procured in
almost every eishborbood. Yours respectfully"
ID.
"Wall, stranger" said back voodsman to a
man whom the landlord of the hotel both were
stopping at had detailed to sleep with him
"Wall stranger, I've no objections to your sleep
ing with me. none in the least, but it seems to me
the bed, rather narrow for you to sleep comfpr-
table considering how dream You see | am
an old trarper. and generally dream of shootin'
and scalpin' Injuns. Where | stopped night
atore last they charged me five d,llars extra
cause happened to white up the head board
III the night. But you can come. stranger; if you
LIKE feel kinder peacably now"
We understand that the present unexampled
feeeze threatens to put the good people of Rich
mond in a bad fix. gentleman, just arrived
from that city, says that the supply of fuel is
barely sufficient for two'weeks and that of bacon,
sugar. &c, for one, week Moasses was selling for
dollar gallon.
NEW SUPPLY an WlSEG.-.Just received n
~ large addition already varied stock of Music