Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-02-06

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Mr. Carter $40; Rev. Mr.. Mitchell $40 The rest
has been distributed according to the purpose of the
concert The above account handed us by Mr.
Ebert
THE EXTRACT OF MARKET Houss is the name of
-emedial agent which has long been in use in this
CITY 1t combines all the more active and dc.estable
nroperties Of ipecac aSsairtidn, strvchnine croop
I'll nitric acid and pure Cuttings is the deadlies,
oison known to man; an anlidoe TO comfort aud
,ery NJ er respectable sensation with which the bn
man fame is prosecuted and Is in Il word an nIalli
HE remedy for life. and sure specific against exis-
tenee 1t is having great run of late in the shops
prpi1c lBulRY.-We had something to say in 10.
terdtys issue regarding this project, which has star
rod so fvoraby that speedy zalion of the scheme
may with confidence be expected. They have n
nubc library in Petersburg. aud the following item
rom the Express, will show how the Cockade lads
paronize and ENJOY 1t
A PLEASING EvIpEScg.-We observe with gratif-
cation that many young men and lads employ their
evening hours in porting the instructive tones
of the Library. 1t is amusing, too to what pro-
foundly interesting poStures some Of them do take,
while absorbed in the solid pleasing or picturesque
,easts of intellectual delights which they select
been interest seems have care for hloused heads
nerpendicunr legs, exposed patches, the fbus-
,erino disposition Of the body over misplaced chairs
Nevertheless it is an G., idenee of good sense and the
wholesome lack of mischief which We should be
nleased to see evinced by II large number of our
young friends
Two PAYS of Sprng-ke weather have made Lynch
bnrq the slippirsf, sloppest sluSest muddest place
in Creation Snow is rapidly disappearing from the
hills and ovcrcoats from human backs.
OWING TO a SLIDE, the Sonthside train did not
reach this city last evening until O'clock
TYR Srpprn-The Lynchburg Hose and fire Com
many celebrated their 22d Anniversary on Wedncs-
aay night at the Washington House The supper
aid annie credit to Messrs. Sncad aud Clark WAS
well attended and heartily en- Dyed 1t one of
the most pleasant convival meetings that has
red in Lynchburg for many years unmarried by a SIN
ole disagreeable incident. We had hoped to receive
an extended account of the toasts to lay before
readers but failing in that shall have the pleasure,
tomorrow, OF publishing short and quite happy
poem read on the occasion.
PoRrRAIT PAIYTiNG.-Those who desire TO have
good portrait either of themselves or their friends
have now excellent opportunity of gratifying that
desire. Mr.. FISHER, Virgnian artist has located
in this city with the view ot pursuing his profession
For some year mote past he has been living in
Knoxville, Tennessee and brings with him many and
high concentrations from that section. Mr.. +. is
particularly noted for the accuracy Of his portraits
He has taken rooms Just below the Norveli House.
where he will be pleased to see all who desire like
in oil or in crayon.
LOVE oMSrrorESr.-A correspondent of the Abing-
don 'rg"'d", writing from Marion, Hmytne county,
Va relates n singular OF marriage. He says:
I'VE have within half mile of this place, an indi-
vidual who has remained in one position THAT on his
back for 10 years His Joints are as stiff rs
though he had never had any he can move his head
slightly, move his hands little is unable to cat
single monthful. unless put into his mouth by ano-
tier person; is fat very hearty and cheerful; aud
within the last years has married good looking
and hearty giri, aud is ai5inr family OF chidyn.-
The clergyman who morfiel this man. said he had
scru les about it, until he had long eonver-
or beine, married. The Young lady stood hy the he'd
OF the groom (she could not take his hand for he
could not reach it ont j aud they were made oae'
The only thing apnroacfiing this is q case We saw
in the Poor Uousc of king and Queen COUNTY \
man about forty years of age lives there, both OF
whose legs have bc,n #.cbaWed' off IN to the knees
by clnpc,. bo,h of whose arms are stiff to the wrists
With rheumatism: and whose phvsiGgnomy resembles
rat-eaten hcc. The only ding he can do IS 10
knit sud feed chicken.-anl by chickens aud socks
he lives Yet this man has inspired two of the pau
per Yenuscs living in the same Institution with him.
with love so intense and furious tina, every few weeks
they fight for him as only women can figh,. The VIC
tress is rewarded with the attentions of the no-leg
ged man unit! the other party to 'ie scratch
md 81 thc bgomytiral round runs through the roll
ling year
Dfr,; C,vcrp Yours is good But we are rather |
afraid to 90 it,
We have received two specimens OF Rocky Mount |
literature They are very fine
DrArH OF THE REV. ". \. ScorT-Ihe llardy |
Uhg announce the death, at his residence IN Hardy
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