Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-10-15
LyNcupURG, Va, Oct. IL, 1858.


Dear Editor The Fair ia near at hand, aud as
I am quite in the dark about several things in re-
lation thereto, address myself to you for intor-
nation because an editor is presumed to know
everything.
Can it be possibly true that none but members
of the association will be admitted on the fair
grounds Tuesday, the first day? This is current
" reported on the street. and it is further asserted
that such is the custom in Big Richmond Such
a custom would be best honored in the breach
than in the observance A policy OF this KIND
would be suicidal to the best interests of the asso-
ciation it would look exclusive, and what is worse,
it would be construed into a virtual appeal to
force in order to increase the number Of members.
Such O step savOrs too much of arrogance and
narrow mindedness to be seriously contemplated
by the good people Of this city. But if such lie
really the intention of the Committee, then de-
cent regard to the rights Of other people should
urge the Committee to make public this fact, that
ali NAV know that Tuesday is non dies
Now as to the Tournament. Is any and every one
entitled to enter the lists IF so, under what con-
ditions? 1t is rumored that only twenty cham
pions will be allowed to contest for the prize IT
60 in what manner will those chosen few be &C.
lected? And then, should an Unknown Knight
appear. during the contest, is he to be denied
bearing lance to win the smile of "Ld Royne de
la BeaHti ct des AmoursP' Would the chivalry Of
Lynchburg refuse to answer the clarion's call of
the Unknown, for fear, as it might be said Of en-
countering in him C0eur de Li0nf For the
honor of Lynchburg, trust not. How then can
there be safe limit to the number of riders
Will you now please tell me in what manner
and at what time is the Queen Of Honor and of
Love to be- chosen by the fortunate victor? Is
the selection to be made at the ball. following the
days sports, or, will the successful champion,
like Iyanhoe at Ashby-de-la-Zouch after receiv-
ing the prize of the days tourney, pace arounr
the lists, examining the numerous fair faces fod
his lady-love, and having found her, deposit the
coronet at her feet? 1t is to be hoped that the
last mode will be the selected, for it would be
more in conformity with old usages and would al
ford wider range for display of judgment and
taste in the choice of the fair Queen. oh, what a
futter among the gentle bevies then, as the victor
rides leisurely along the lists, now pausing and
then turning his head from side to side as if I'M
decided whom to choose. As Scott said on sim
liar occasion: Some blushed, some assumed an
air of pride and dignity. come looked straight for
ward and essayed to seem utterly unconscious OF
what was going on, some drew back in alarm,
which was PERHAPS affected, some endeavored to
torbear smiling. and there were some few who
laughed outright. There were also some who
dropped their wells over their charms, hut these
were fair ones of ten years standing, that having
had their full share of such vaniies, were willing
to withdraw their claim in order to give fair
chance to the rising beauties Of the age" Surely
the spectators are not to he cheated OF that
sight.
In conclusion, are we to have no other sports
Will not Castor aud Pallux both be represented
no foot race as well as horse race? And the dis
ciples of Tell and Hood, will they not be invited
"the twanging bow to bend ?" will not num-
Der of Hawkeyes stand forth to display the won
,ders of the American rifle in driving the nail and
splitting the potatoes? And lastly will not the
wresters be called 10 the level sandsT Me
thinks all these feats would afford a variety of in
nocent amusements, as also the opportunity tol
distinction to those who are not renowned fol
horse" As to the Coe.tus and the sounding Disc
we will not say word, because in the language
of old Dad Homer:
Mot two strong tn enormous weight cond raise,
Such men as live In these degenerate days"
Yours truly, COMET.