Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-09

citp ana State affairs.
Rlss ~ VALUE or RKAL EsrAre WAN LyScnnuRG.-
We learn that Mr. Seth ldsey sold a few days since
nj. farm of 600 acres to Mr.. Bark lae of Halifax
orSil per acre He purchased it several years ago
of ;. NJ. Scott for 81 per acre.
THE Rev DIR. Cox's lecture Advertised for last Sab
bath will be delivered to-m morrow afternoon nt "a o
clock
SunnEN DEArH.-on Sunday night last abont 10
o'clock. Col. \. y. Oliver breathc his last at his
residence near the Big Lick. in this county lie had
not complained of any thing being the matter with,
aud retired NJ the usual hour. His servant who was
in the roo II, discovering that something was the mat
ter with him, gave the alarm hut by the time they
got there he dead. lie was n man Of about 50
wears of age and much respected by all who knew
him.=-SdldR hfg.
HIsrRloxIc SoUIEry--This talented company ap-
pearei ON Thursday night of last week, ut the Bed
crl House in Bulwefs beautiful play of The Lady of
Lyons. The characters well sustained, aud the
performance passed off with considerable eclat. The
evenings entertainments concluded with the
comical farce of tue Rough Diamond which was re-
reived by crowded audience with ott-rcpeatel
bursts of applause. In both pieces the Young gen.
temen acquitted themselves in highly creiittble
ana trust lnelf iItlIe presentations VIII
receive they justly merit the liberal patronage Of
an appreciativc public.--Bed Sentinel
WE learn from the Religious Herald that Grace
Street Bapts. Church 4 DR.. Jeters,) in Richmond has
resolved to make improvements in its house OF whor-
ship at nm estimated cost OF $500. Subscriptions
amounting to 50 0I5 have been already secured and
the whole sum it is thought, can be Obtained without
difficulty. The work will be done during the APP
preaching summer.
BrRGLAnlors OrERArIoNs--Norfok seems to be
hcset burglars aud incendiaries. On Friday night
last he saddle and harness store of Mr.. John form
lev was broken into and robbed Of saddles to the
value of Sl0o. On Saturday Mr.. j. +. Jenkins
tablishmeut entered but nothing of value oh
taied. On Saturday evening daring attempt was
made to burn DR.. L. Bcour's stable. 1t WAS distov-
cred and put out, however, before ii bad made much
Roadway. On Sunday morning between ) and i o.
clock fe broke out in a brick stable Reds lane
at the of the National Hotel, and the flames ex-
tended with such rapiliy to render it impossi-
bic get out all the horses, six of which persisted in
the fire.
This is the fourth day of May says the Wheeling
Tmes) and vegetation is but little further advanced
Than 1t WAS "A month ago. The rains of the pnst few
days will no doubt start the sprouts from the ground
and produce an immediate change for the better 1t
is certainly fine growing weather-norc advantage
To the crops THAI any we have had this Spring.
\ RARE TEsTMoNIAL.--We learn fsays the Peters
burg ExpresS that 1.-THE employees of the South Side
Rairoad iutend shortly presenting their late popular
President, VIM Pannill Esq, with rare and costly
service Of silver plate, consisting of two splendid gob
lets, beautiful pitcher, and AN ntly-wrought
waiter. The Inscriptions upon each side will be
grayed in appropriate style, accompanied with
rect sketch Of the High Bridge aud portions OF the
contiguous scenery. This testimonial OF regard,
deem most deserving and commemorate. Tie admin
israon Of President Pannill was marked through
out with superior system and prudent policy which
We would commend rs an example to many others
in their infancy, and laboring under the disad-
yautages of iaeyperlence."
Blue RIDGE TCNSEL.--A CORE ponient of the Pc
tersburg Express, giving interesting account of
geological exploration, undertaken by Prof Smith, of
the University, and his class in geology says Of the
Tunnel: "Wtbout waiting for dinner, immediate
y proceeded to the west end of the Tunnel, and hay
ing there procured some geological specimens, COM
menced to explore the Tunnel, Professor Smith
tiacents
Arranged in Indian file, we took up our line of
march. Col. Crozet, 10 whose distinguished ability
the projection and successful execution OF this
pendous undertaking due acted guide
through the tunnel. We ascertaned that his work
commenced in March, 1890, under the admins
traton Of Gov. Floyd that the tunnel is seren-eighbs
OF mile in length; that the west end is about
~ feet higher than the east end and that the top Of
the mountain is seven hundred feet above The Tunnel
And here will say that gross mistake made
When il was said that daylight nov shines through
the Blue Ridge for with the assistance ola do
lamps, we found it extremely difficult to recognize
each other in the Tunnel. BY the aid of giant sy-
phon, and several chain pumps the water in the
tern part, which at first threatened to be serious
impeachment to the progress of the work, has been
successfully removed from the Tunnel. We noticed
that gutta percha cords had been substituted for
chains in these pumps; and are informed that Que
lntt percha cord is worth three Chains for this pur
pose. This is the first place which the gutta per-
cha cords have been introduced, and they have
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