Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-07-21

vile" passed through the city Yesterday having on
his person new invention called the "Shr: B'-
sum Expander," which he informs us is used in
the neck OF woods from which hc halls not only
as a matter OF fashion, but one Of necessity. The
article is manufactured Of nicely covered watch
spring steel, and is intended to keep the shirt
front in an expanded position, thereby securing
neatness, as the front does not touch the body Or
become saturated with porspiration. 1t affords an
easy md graceful support to the chest and effects
a through circulation of air. thereby impartng
GOODNESS tn the system. Being simple of ADJUST
ment, less than one ounce in weight, we have no
doubt were they introduced by our merchants in
this city rrady sale would be met with, aud a
desirable end accomplished, as they secure pro-
lection. pleasure and utility.
LYNcnDuRGERs ABRoAD.-A correspondent,
writing from Rio de Japeiro, June 9th, gives an
interesting account Of visit of inspection recent
lv made by the Emperor of Brazil. along the line
Of tho Don Pedro Railway. Of which Major An
drew Ellison. formerly of this city, is Chief En-
gnear. We quote from the letter:
But once more to return to the Emperor visit.
The whole of the fri day was consumed by an
inspection of the first eight divisions, when tie
Imperial corfcge arrived at the bazenda of Senior
Commendor Furia, which had been arranged as
the stopping place for the night The Emperor
dned and sopt here. and started the following
morning &C ybreak to resume his inspection.
tent was erected. and breakfast served, which was
partaken of hy tho Imperial party. On arriving
at the mouth st the grand tunnel the Emperor
dismounted and accompanied by Maj or Ellison
Messrs. Harrah and Sampson, went in and re-
manned some time highly interested in the min
ing work. On their reaching the grand shaft,
which has already been sunk three hundred and
sixty feet, the Emperor signifed his intention to
descend, and requested Ma or Ellison tbeing n
man about his own size and weight in the most
afahle manner, to 60 down with him. The Major
having seated himself on the other side of the tub
the order to lower was given, and his Imperial
Majesty was lost to vi ght in the darkness be-
low They remained below unusual length Of
time His Majesty being so mucn interested IN the
nature of the work, and on his re-appearance in
safety at the mouth, he was spontaneously greeted
with the riras of all present. Alter descending
the other shafts and entering the completed por
tions Of the tunnel, be proceeded to Brandon, the
residence of Mr. Jacob lIumbird, who ia the ror6,
ing man of the line. Here the Emperor desired
Mr. Humbrd tn be presented, and oomplimented
him on the advancement of the work. Lunch
was then served, and after passing over the re-
mander of the line, the Imperial party retraced
their steps t Macacos, the residence OF Major FL
lison. where the EMPEROR had arranged to pass
the night, Ills Majesty dined and slept here:
Mrs. Eli on an accomplished Virginia lady
being permitted to honor his NJ .iesty by faen g
him at the d,aner table The Emperor here in
spected all the PLANS and drawings of the road,
and the next morning, after rendering his thanks
to Maj or and Mrs. Ellison. and officially express
ing to Mr.. Ottoni. the President of the road his
satisfaction at the progress of the work. and bis
interest in its conn eliun, be lett by special
train for the palace, arriving safely at A. NJ,
where lie was received by the Empress and the
Princesses