Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-24
CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.
To Advertisers.

The LynchDufg fhyinian, now nail century
old, has acquired position second in influence tn
but few. it any other journals in the State; and
ha. q wider circulation than any newspaper pub
lishel Southwest of the Metropolis To say
nothing of it's circulation in this city and neigh
borhood--it is penetrating every part of that ex-
tensive region. which, by. the completion Of our
great lines of intercorltnunication has become
tributary to this city As an advertising medium
therefore it affords unclualled advantages to all
our business men who desire 10 increase their
trade.
Tho job Office connected Herewith il now one
Of tho most extensive in the State, having been
provided during the last YEAR with all the facilities
requisite to execute any manner OF work from a
large poster to the most delicate wedding card
The proprietor has no disposition to pull the rs.
Enlistment into notice nor is il necessary, since
his work speaks for itself, and the public have
shown their appreciation by increasing their pat
ronage full fifty per cent in the last year.
All orders will meet with prompt attention.
CHRtsTaAs GIrrs.--On Yesterday We alluded Mt
some length to the time honorcd custom of bcstow-
ing appropriate gifts during the festive season
now ut hand, and at the same time directed the
attention OF purchasers to several houses whose
advertisements are found in these columns. To-
dav, it is our intention to notice such establish
mcnts n we're necessarily omitted in the article
referred TO- and if the claims of any of our adver-
Using friends are overlooked in this connection.
we hone they will feel 10 delicacy in reminding
US Of the omission
good many heads of families will see the pro-
priety of bestowing Christmas gifts of II more en-
during nature than some others would consider
advisable. Paterfamilias will undoubtedly be
looking around for articles of housekeeping val
ne, and will thank US for calling his attention 10
the excellent stock of carpetings for sale by
Me.srs Geo. NJ. luckcr Jno. 7. Davis & Co.. j.
A. Stigler & Co.. n. Guggenheimcr, and John
H., -. n.l,,,
t. he derived from an investment in the different
articles of elegant parlor furniture which can he
found Mt the establishments of f. j. Folkos, Win
ston, Loose and Diuguid. The claims Of the sew
ing machines. such are offered by Engledoyc and
Page. cannot possibly escape his notice; and it
would be ieprehcnsiblc departure from the line
of oar duty did neglect to point significantly to
the announcements Of Puryis.
Should there be disciple of good old Izaak
Walton. who desires to present his friend with an
elegant fishing tackle, lover Of field sports
who would testify his appreciation of the ability
of his country neighbor as good shot, the most
delicate and appropriate method by which such
appreciation could he shown. would be the presen-
taton of n fowling piece, such as eanbe found in
endless varieties Mt the establishments OF Simpson
and Colhouns Wills.
Pertumeries and the thousand etcete,as pertain
ing to the toilet, be had in the most boundess
profusion at the tasty establishments IF j. ii.
and ]. Fl. Seay
To all, the Christmas dinner is event Of pc
culiar importance. Many would deem it imperfect
without the inspiring influences of gentle imbibi-
ton. To such we may gently hint the fact that
at the establishments Of Irby & Saunders. D. r. &
J. W. Holt, Mckinney & Co. w. 7. Anderson,
Loo, johnson & Co, Novlin 4 Alexander Adams
Anderson, Wilson & Booth and Jno. H. Solo
mon the best champagne, and bcwiderng va
riety of wines, brande- whiskey. &c, are pur-
claseabe. Messrs. a. i. Ruckcr. McCorklc u Co.,
A. G. Lewis, Geo. d. Davis and Valentine u Hen
ming do not deal in the ardent, but like the firms
last mentioned, keep an abundant supply of the
solids" which add So largely to tho happiness,
comfort, and well-beng of man. The list is sufii
GENTLY long for to-day. More, perhaps hereafter.
Mr. jenkins OF JENK1NsvILIE, UNDER NEW
HAr.-We had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. Jen-
kns of Jenkinsville yesterday, in new hat of the
latest style and newest fashion. which we predict
is destined to become the rage in the fashionable
precincts of Jenkinsvillc. The style is decidedly
unique, being lofty in stature. and containing
room enough inside not only for the head Of the
wearer, but, If necessary his dinner, clean shirt,
two collars and dckey Its exterior is of the
true beaver style, with fur standing out in every
direction in rich protusnn, except broad zone
round the middle. by which the wcarcr enjoys the
luxury Of appearing in mourning. without the ex-
pense of funeral, the pain of losing n near and
ueor 1r;enH we 20 III ZOE iiie otI'hiiio Hat
COL EDWARD J. STEpToE.-The friends of this
distinguished soldier will be gratifed to learn That
he is expected to spend the Christmas holidays
with his relatives in adjoining county If Bed
ford We extend him hearty welcome to the
home and friends of his boyhood.
The AGRICufTrRAL SoClETY.-"The journal Of
the Transactions of the Lynchburg Agricultural
and Mechanical Society. to the close of the First
Annual Meeting in October, 1852 has just been
printed at the Job Office Of this establishment and
is now being mailed to the distant members of
the Society. The journal makes handsome
pamphlet Of ifty-six pages, and contains the re-
port of the preliminary meetings and organization
of the Society. as well as Of the first annual meet
ing held at Martins Warehouse; the annual ad
dress by Hon. VIM. l.. Goggin: the essays for
which premiums were awarded: the list of premi-
ums, &C. The pamphlet will doubtless possess great
interest for the class for which it is intended. Any
life member who may fail to receive copy by mail,
will please make the fact known to Mes>rs. il. Al
exandcr or John i. Slaughter, and copy will at
once be sent.
WIrE-WnIrpING.-A white man, who is repre-
scented as being a very peaceable and well-bchaved
person when sober. was arrested w edneSday night
on the complaint of his wife, who alleged he had
whipped her the afternoon Of that day. Mr..
- claims to be most exemplary husband,