Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-02-05
CRY AND STATE AFFAIRS.
To Advertisers.

CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.
To Advertisers
The Lynchburg yirginian, now half . century
old has acquired p sition second in influence to
but few. if any other iournals in the State; and
has a wider circulation than any newspaper pub
lishe South-Wcst of the Metropolis. To say
nothing Of its circulation in this city and neigh
horhood--t is penetrating every part Of that ex-
tensive region, which. lry the completion of our
great lines Of intercomnunlcation, has become
tributary to this city. As nm advertising medium
therefore. it affords nnequa!lel advantages to all
our business men who desire To increase their
trade.
The Job Office connected herewith is now one
Of the IN 'st extensive in the State. having been
provided during the last year with all the facilities
requisite to execute any manner of work, from n
large poster to the most delicate wedding card
The proprietor has no disposition to puff the es-
tnblishmcnt into notice. is it necessary, since
his work speaks for itself, and the public have
shown their appreciation by increasing their pat
ronagc full fifty per cent in the last year.
All orders will meet with prompt attention.
DrArm OF CAPT. OTEY.--We referred Yesterday
to the critical condition of this highly esteemed
gentleman, and regret now to say. that death en-
sued at abont II o'clock on Thursday night, thus
cutting short the life Of most valuable citizen,
in less than twenty four hours from the period of
his attack. How truly may it be said, that, I'm
the midst of life, We are in death" when this man
of noble mien and majestic form. passed suddenly
from high health to the embrace Of the King OF
rcrrurs; from all the activities of life to the
lreamless slumber Of the grave. In view of
transitions 80 sudden and mournful, well might
the eloquent French preacher exclaim, what
shadows are, and what shadows We pursne.'
Two examples of sudden and unexpccted death,
occurring within forty-eight hours of each ether,
almonish us of the uncertain tenure by which we
hold our earthy existence and put, palmer than
words can convey it. the solemn inquiry, "tnr
what is your life?" However high: however
use u however fraught with blessings to others
avails not, for the strong staff is broken. and the
beautiful rod"
Capt. Otey useful man. As President Of
the City Council, for long years pnst, his place
seldom vacant and his good judgment and
sound integrity, were a sufficient guarantee that
the public interest would not suffer detriment.-
AS Il Bank Officer aud fnanrier. he had the con-
fidencc Of this whole community; and in those
seasons OF pecuniary distress and embarrassment
which sometimes sweep over the country, his
opinions were sought and received rs almost orac
ular. 1t will be difficult for the corporation he
served long to fill his place Peace to his ashes
and to the few old and tried men That remain,
though they are now rapidly passing away.
MAYon's REcoMMENpAr,oS.-We would invite the
especial attention of citizens, tn the reconmen-
dation of his Honor Mayor Branch, which will be
found in our advertising columns this morning
Capt. Otey has been intimately identified with
the interests of Lynchburg from it's earliest his
tory. and it is eminently proper that our people
should pay all suitable respect to the memory Of
q citizen who has contributed 80 largely to the
prosperity Of the city
Cry CouxcIL,-An adjourned meeting of the
City Council was held at the Citizens Savings
Bank yesterday afternoon.
On motion Of Chas W. Christian, Esq, Jno. VI.
Speed was called to the chair
Mr.. Speed, on taking the chair, made II brief
speech, announcing the sudden and UNEXPECTED
demise of Capt. John NJ. Otey, late President of
the Council, in which he paid an eloquent and de-
served tribute to the memory ofthat widely known
and universally respected public spirited citizen,
and officer.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Speeds remarks, Mr.
Christian offered series of resolutions expressive
of the profound regret felt at the death of Captain
Otey, which resolution will appear in the next
issue of the city papers.
The following gentlemen appointed pail
bearers, on the part of the Council-Charles W.
Christian Robert Early, James NJ Langhorne,
and Seth Woodruff.
Messrs Samuel Garland Jr. and Henry 0.
Schoolfed were appointed Committee to confer
with the Court in regard to the necessary funeral
arrangements.
On motion Of Mr. Rucker, the Council then ad-
journed.