Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-08
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.a.xi&a At Masonic HAll.-This Is the night an
are,I for the debut Of the new theatrical company
:, u,.onic Hall. The play arranged Tor the open
a., noht is Banims five act drama entitled 3" Damon
- p1thiasa to he followed by singing and dancing,
- ~ conclude with the usiug farce !. Loan of
~ We are not prepared to make any pledges
g.. tbe company. rs We know nothing of Their capa-
tic. aud merits but advise all who feel interest in
the matter to 30 and judge for themselves. Ihemln
,nrnt pledges itself produce mol pieces to Mt
,r,ef the diSSolute but only such rs will impart in
siraction aud ut the same time amuse.a
We are requested to state that the Hon. l.. NJ Krrr
nj South Carolina, Will address the Democratic Asso-
,iution here "Wednesday night
Fmsr ARRIVAL SAtr AND PLASTER PROM TUE
SorrnNGsr.-TWo car loads OF Salt aud one of Plas-
fer came down the va. Il Tenn Railroad Friday,
from the Works and Banks of Mr. Thns L. Preston
in Slnvthe and Washington counties-the first cargo
of these articles ever sent to eastern Virginia from that
regon The Salt is beautiful article, aud the Plas-
ter is represented to be fine any in the world.
Spccmens of both eau be seen ut this Office We are
ntifed to learn that the transpoi aton charges have
been fixed at such figures us will enable Mr. Z. to sup
ply our market at lower rates than charged
consequently he will be able to exclude the foreign
articles from the market Some of the great results
which were predicted would flow from the construction
OF the Va. 4 Tenn. Railroad beginning To I've re-
allied 1t said that the vast and varied resources
of the Southwest would be developed and transport
IS beginning to he the Copper in untold qnanti
ties has been discovered, and now pours almost
slant tide along our road, on to markets eagerly
awaiting its arrival Lead is being disemboweed
from the mountains of Virginia, and will in quail
tiles seek the demand through this channel Our fires
are fed with Coal eXhumed from the ineAhanstble
mines of the Southwest; the prolific soil Of that
gion is for the first time yielding abundant harrcsts
OF Wheat and sending it out to the worldand now Salt
and Plaster those two important and essential art
cles have commenced there the emission of current
which will flow in volume sufficient to supply what
demand may be made upon it, that too at reduced
rates previous charges. A brighter day has dawn
ed for our beloved and honored old Virginia. The
germs of untold wealth which are buried i'll her ma
cstic mountains begin to put forth, bloom and fruc
ty, and constitute an element which will prove po-
tent aud powerful in the regeneration and rejuvena
ton Of the State. Railroads the keys which
unlocking these great resources of wealth, and none
Is doing important a part in that great work, AS
the Na & Tenn. The State, the Country and the
Ave, under lasting obligations for its construc
ton.
NEW ENGyE.-T The ~. Robin Mcdaniel is the
name OF splendid new passenger locomotive which
has ust ARR, ed tor the Va Il Tenn. Railroad 1t lisa
beautiful engine and is from the works of Richard
Sorris 4 sons, Philadelphia Its first trip will be
made on the occasion of the opening Of the road to
Bristol
RAILROAD CG1GptArloN.-Wc understand that it is
designed to have grand Celebration and jubilee at
Bristol the occasion of the completion of the Va
y Tenn Railroad To that place 1t will be splendid
affair worthy oil the magnificent achievement it will
commemorate. The leading citizens of that country
have taken hold Of the matter and will spare neither
trouble nor expense in carrying it out. Lynchburg
will be there in strong representations and as for our
self we warn friend Langhorne the "Magnolia in
advance to reserve a bed and "a chair at the ta
be for that occasion.
DolSGs AT THE WHITE SuLPuuR-A correspondent
fthe Richmond Dispdtch, writing from the Green
hricr White, says - If may be excused, ignorant
rs am of fashion and dress, for referring to such
matters, would say that there seems to be more
proprety in the ball room this year than last. La
dies little more chary of the exposure of their
busts, and they do not rely much upon that unre
liable material illusion, which is light to be al
most inmatcria SO far it concerns the intercept
ton OF vision. There is remarkable dignity in the
ball room; indeed, it seemed to me that there was
gradual approach towards the manners and move
mentS that might be styled courty. Are To 90
through the fashionable cycle of former days-the
hoops-the looped and hooped dresSes-the powder
ed hair-and that stately aud beautiful concomiant
Of these the Mnuet? If SO, and the gentlemen would
put on shorts and buff vests and long tailed
coats the ball room would be greatly more brilliant
am ready for this change. Indeed have ceased
quarrel with Fashion, and hereby inform her that
if she exacts shorts for my spindle shanks and cock
ed hat for my head, turning grey, | shall sub
nit with good grace; for know her to be the real
temporal ruler Of the civilized world and will bow
obedience 10 ncf Will VIII say, however, Oh iauIeS
dresses Just now, that think they rather too
long without train bearers; for their must be
greatly annoyed 10y the dust Nevertheless, they
have such graceful and obligng way-especally at
the White Suphur--of lifting up their series ofdra-
pereS and showing very lovely and handsomely turn
ed ankles, that if it peases them, far as am
cerned they may continue it long it suits them.
THE AGRICULTURAL FAR.-We would again remind
our country friends, says the Richmond Uspdtch that
ample preparations making for their reception at
the Agricultural State Fair, which we hope will be
of the grandest exhibitions yet made OF the prog
and riumphs OF the great agricultural interest
Virginia. The State Fair has become of the chief
festivals of the State indeed the only one which col
lects large numbers of her people from various
tons The advantages of such an association to the
agriculture of Virginia obvious and undcniabe,
but if it conferred other benefit than the OPP
porunity it affords for social intercourse and inter-
change of opinions and sentiments, to the people of
all parts ofNirginia, it would be a capital institution.
THE GREAT MEETING Il STArSToN.-The Spectator
in closing its description of the recent Fillmore
ing in Staunton, says; All impartial persons who
present will bear out in the assertion, that
degree of enthusiasm was manifested on the occasion
such as has never been witnessed in this county since
the memorable campaigns Of 40 and IL
az Know NOTHING LIEn-1he best thing we have
heard in the present canvass, says the Buchanan
Ameriean occurred in an adjoining county short
time since, which is altogether too good be lost
In an olimeetng house that used also as school
house, and occasionally for political meetings. the