Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-08

pr II the occasion efsundrs paragraphs In the distress
qrth of which persa,es this nncvcntfui
,,b ercumste Zee "a GREAT Sow must of course he
Tho theme Of profasc reflection and eoneiu-
hsa to be, here left off Saturday evening; At
,inR the snow had fallen the depth of II inches and
Irued "J descend without any signs of cessation This
Ian, M about o'clock when the great above
,r enped all its frigd contents heads and houses
lam, desired cessation took place; and there the soft
40 beautiful lay sparkling in gaslight and moonlight
dopth OF foarieea inches-and cxaggcratlon. The
=, abiaus' do remember bat deeper snow in
,aity which occurred about thirty years ago. Some
consequences of this visitation pleasant-sone
at We will enumerate al few. Under the first head we
,ion the fine opportunity II has afforded for
SLhIGHISG.
gbt and early morning Sunday as it was the
ing of whips the tinkng of bells and shouts OF delight
,d the ear every street, and almost every square,
lchs dashed 40 speed In all directions Every body
could raise sleigh II 1t goods box placed
,oles and something pull it, If it mule,
o the sport Fine booded stock swept along past
bunury Rosenants and swift Northern rotters made
stupid donkeys to travel byn the distance; and the
vas spent Yesterday the amusement ed bnt
E,hcr interest given by the participation Of the Ia
init Fair bellies muled in furs and wrappngs seated by
sur TO the sport, and made all 'merry marriage
II" This will long be remembered for the glorious
ching It has furnished, rs it will also for
STOPPING CARS
= MAG brfp
ochburg they been stopped by the But has
&cuay been this time. Up the hour writing
the Eastern cars, here o'clock saturday
last accounts by telegraph the train which left
re saturday morning. at o'clock had not reached Farm
Ito The Western due here ut o'clock Saturday
did not The engine attached to the train made its
down. dnt Of great perseverance, with the mail
3np about ocock-leavng the at Forest Depot
morning the train left at its usual hour, but found
no CO. returned after making or miles to
zine to the train and brake the track No South
n train left yesterday mornng-there oeng here
va These Interruptions Of transit
fortuuate aud disasreeabe, fact which none
roughy convinced of than editors Another dsagreesbl
Fleet of this snow was Its
PREVENTING CHURCH GOING.
Our usually well filled Churches very thniy attended
presentcda "bcggary account OF empty benches But
could undertake Navigate the of everyw here
be Sunday morning with the purpose of reaching
sweet the Christian mariner the Church The
suit abridged services in basement rooms to extremely
au congregaons-one disagreeable enough to habitua
urch goers One amentabe consequence of that mia
eyous snow aud the which space will allow
\ to mention, was that 1t
Cur OFF SHAnpIEY's BENEFIT
S,nley is without doubt the unfortunate al the
rid Faes against him ard Through the ceiRents
IN determined to crush bhu HI prepares attractive bills
III rs extra inducements for certain night. aud straight
as rsosa miniature Hood He up e,ft entertainment
costly presents tAa prepares lP' gf"
@ again, lie repeats The same sndhe same re
ted volunteers play at The benea Of concinpera
the night is b ght and beautiful and There is crowded
bus Ia benefit is given hlln, splendid bill is
hundreds xions To both on account az the
it's Of the eaertain and crhee their regard for the
et,iary-when 10 it ocean, rcatning the ship
eck OF all who dare venture outi Was ever man so be
But courage, Mr.. sharilcy; possess thy soul "a
q ence" and triumph the elements will yet be you'
It proPss cd to give you benefit to night at the
NoRAMA aud be your many rcnds aud admirers Ree
h see to that amends nsde for past misfortHncs
how reader W have discussed the and its oonse
I enccs' and we are done.
SHARpLEYs BEkrrIrAs will be from the sukioined
urcspopdence "a benefit been tosdered Mr. sharpey
his friends in this city Griffith the proprietor Of the
xnorama of babylon has generously offered Masonic Han
4 his exhibition for the The Hall will doubt b.,
wlei as very attractive aud SaarPes il
u popular
Mn s " SHARPGEY-Dear Sir Having among others of
u czcns witnessed your efforts during the past two weeks
atf,rd series chaste and popular entertainments
u & iro~gh the inclemcncy Of the season hsTe failed to
commemorative to you we take this ncdnm OF rendering
tiy Benefit such evening during the present week, as
u mi, be pleased to designate.
With considerations of respect
remain very truly yours
w. w LEfrWIcK
W. S. HANNAH,
MN. HAMILTON MosBy,
y MT nibor Of others
WASHINGTON HOUSE Monday Evening Jan. !, lo'o-
FENTLEMEs: Your very KIND ana hatterng hoie mas ns
en pcrused and hasten to assure you OF the deep snf
uts gratitude yhjch your offer in behalf has
akened accept your proposal, an beg leave
av ycning s tfe tjue and Masonic Hall as the place.
Griffith the proprietor Oh me panorama, or aoNl'h 10
Babylon NOW Gu exhibition teieJ na'ii nv 80,
cred his beautiful painting and ms lnNaeao services IL" e'
atenng. With sentiments 81 lasuue esteem
allow me to subscribe Iayscif
n SAINT NJ. sHARPAET.
10 MAJOR w " left''ch, MI Va . h'i'>i' "io ""'fh'
5REcklYHD BY TIRE VA &lhAs i.A4L"oA"' ~ 'he ISnNn
Depot the week ending Saturday, 9th January lsat
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