Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-08

LYNCHBURG VA, AND LYSCHBuRG ToBAc-
co.-Whatevermay he said OF the backward
ness of Virginia, the charge of old-fogy-
ism cannot be brought against Lynchburg
A more stirring and energetic people do not
live than are to be found in this mountain
city. Shrewd, active, cnterprising, indus
trious, uutiring, bold, fond Of making money,
but not worshIppers Of it for its own sake
the inhabitants Of Lynchburg will compare
| favorably with the best business men in the
world. In proportion to population, Lynch.
burg is the wealthlest city in the Union,
with the single exception of New Bedford.
1t numbers among its residents many who
own colossal fortunes, and there are scores
of men within its corporate limits who are
worth q cool ''IIundred Thousand" or more.
But no man is idle. The love Of work and
the habit of industry prevails equally among
all classes, with the rich not less than the
poor What is called retiring from bus
mess" is unknown to these hardy, long-lved
and indomitable people. Extreme old age, de-
crepitude, and physical disab!lity-in word,
absolute ncapacity--alonc takes q Lynch
burger from his business. As Il school for
merchants, the world cannot show place
equal to Lynchburg. There is not city Of
magnitude in the Republic which does not
number among its great merchants men who
learnt their first lessons behind the counters
Of Lynchburg. Knowing these facts, what
wonder is it that Lynchburg, of all the Nir-
glnia cities, has manifested just apprcci-
alton of the opportunity for extending its
business, afforded by the visit Of the Japan
csc ambassadors? Richmond, Petersburg,
Norfolk, Fredericksburg, and Alexandria
have taken 10 notice whatever OF the nations
tawny guests, but Lynchburg is early in the
field with overtures for trade. \ few days
ago, Mr.. Bocock, the distinguished represen-
tative from the Lynchburg district, prcsen-
ted the Ambassadors with three packages of
tobacco--the gift of Messrs. Whitehead and
Cabell, citlzeXs of Lynchburg. Mr.. Bocock.
we are told, avaied himself of the occasion
to express in chaste and eloquent terms the
ardent desire of the people Of Lynchburg 10
do business with Japan.
Thus the wise and timely donation Of
Messrs. Cabell L Whitehead, was appropri-
ately and gracefully rendered. We doubt
not the result will rebound to the credit of
the donors, and the prosperity of l.ynchbnrg.
If the Ambassadors were grateful and high
v
will be much more SO when they come 10
open them--for it is we'll known fact that
the Lynchburg tobacco, whether for smok-
ing or chewing, is without a rival in the
markets. We predict that the ultimate issue
of this presentation will be the discardal OF
the present style of Japan pipe-a little
brass affair, holding about half a thimble.tnh
and the adoption OF some of the various
kinds of Virginia clay pipes, the dimen,.
sions of which will enable the Tycoon and
his subjects to enjoy the Lynchburg tobacco
as it ought to be enjoyed. a fear has been
expressed that the Lynchburg tobacco might
not agree with the Tycoon, in which even:
it would be incumbent upon the Ambassadors
to perform the Happy Despatch and di''
embowel themselves after the latest MODE
Common courtesy would then demand Of tn
authorities in lynchbIrg to place tlcssrs. b1'
cock, Cabel and Whitehead under Il tobacco
press and send their flattened remains, done
up in pound plugs, to Japan, as u snitablee--
piation of the unfortunate effects Of Lynch'
burg tobacco upon the sacred nerves OF his Na,
.jesty, the Spiritual Emperor OF that polished
Island. But of this there is not the Least
danger. Lynchburg tobacco never disagree
with any body accustomed to smoking an"
Messrs. Cabell and Whitehead, instead Of
the sad fate predicted for them, may conn.
IDENTIFY look forward to the time when they
will be pressed to death, not under toDat'
co press, but with orders from Japan. We
shall not be surprised to hear Of their open
ing a large factory in Jeddo. At all even,:,
we commend the sensible course pursucaW
the enterprising l.ynchbnrgers, and rus: =
may e7entrate most happily for all p&Fl'''
concerned. -Balttm0re american.
on REWARD Destroyed or stolen from me %
SlU Sunday night, the 9th instant, a Sohhl"