Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-01-16
CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.


Darn OF A PeIxrER.-Mr. Charles II. French,
n Printer, engaged in the Offices Of this city. for
several years past, died at his residence ON Dia-
mond Ill., on Saturday last. Mr.. French was.
xre believe q native of Ohio, and came to this city
several years since, being Mt that time member
ot McKenzies Theatrical Troupe. Soon alter his
arrival he m arried here, dropped the theatrical
nrnfessiun. and resumed his old trade at which he
continued to work till the week preceding his de-
mise Mr. French was Young man OF 'ohSidc.
lille talent was honest and honorable in his dea-
lnrs tn others and leaves many friends and
few enemies behind him. Peace to his ashes.
DEATH OF AN ExCELLENr CITlzEN.--Mr. George
II Thurman, one Of our most widely known and
highly esteemed citizens we regret to learn. died
Mt the Western Lunatic Asylum at Staunt n
Saturday last. at 2 Gel OK Z. NJ. Mr.. L. wis for
many Years, one of our most energetic mechanics,
and conducted quite an extensive trade in the sad
alsry and harness business. About n year since he
gave Indications Of slight insanity, which coutn
ned to increase rapidly AZ tnay to induce lis
friends to send him to Staunton in hopes that
undcr the efficient treatment Of DIR. Striblns his
reason mget he restored. After his arrival ut
S,auntnn his general health gave way. and
liz sneedy death ensued. Mr.. Thurman WAS, We
bclievc, universally regarded a scrupulousv
honest and correct man. anil the sa.i addiction
which evcntuated in his death deeply DEF dor
oil by IL large circle OF friends and relatives.
this city for interment
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAiLRoAp.-F0a
7hyough Tain The trstthrough passenger train
on this road reached the present terminus on the
Amherst side of the river. opposite this city, Sat
nrJay last, ut ! O'clock, p. The number of pas
sensers and excursionists the train were between
700 I'd so. We regret to learn that they exper-
enced considerable difficulty in procuring convey
nnccs from the terminus Of the road tn this city,
in consequence OF the rrow track on the bridge
II allowing the passage Of the "mnibuses dc> IN
ed to convey them from That point. We hope the
difficulty will soon be remedied.
THE CASE OF FRAZlHR-Mr. Robert NJ Dick
enson. of Prince Edward c. H. the gentleman
from whom the man Frazier now confined in the
Jail of this city, procured the horse, which lac at
forwards disposed of to Mr.. Pool. Of this city,
was examined before tho Mayor on Saturday last.
From his testimony we learn that Frazier had been
engaged in t'nrhing school at Charlotte &. ii, for
several months when his health giving way he
relnquished that profession and came tn Prince
Edward c. H., where he remained some time, but
was not engaged in any business. He conducted
himself very well, ana was received in the best
society. The day on which he obtained the horse
from Mr.. D., he met that gentlemen on the road
between Prince Edward e. Ii. and liamlden sid.
ney College. MIR. d. WAS on horseback Frazier
on foot. The latter remarked to the former, that
as he (D.) had only one mile to g, Will b" tF)
was compelled to be ut Farmyille eight miles dis
tant, that day, he thought he ought to do the rid
ing, and Dickinson take it a foot. The logic of
Fraser proved irresistible, and Dickinson ot once
dismounted and told Frazier ID take the animal,
which he did-promisng, however to return with
him the day. The next news received from
the man and horse to tie effect that Fra
zier had been on big frolic at Farmv;lle; had
lett there without paying his bin at the hotel
was next heard Of ut Appomattox Cour; house,
where he made Intellectual efforts to diSp of the
horse at a very low figure. From Appomattox he
came to this city passed under an assumed name
and sold the horse to Mr.. Pool, MS before men
toned.
MIR. Dickinson thinks it was not the mans in
tenion ut first to swindle him out Of his ROY erty.
hut having got drunk and lost his money. supposes
his necessities drove him to commit the indiscrc-
ton.
Frazier is n very youthful and rather proposes
sing Choking person; is q man of education, and
has heretofore conducted himself very we'll with
The exception Of INDUCING in occasional frolic.
lie for some time in the United States Army,
and was engaged in several skirmishes with the
Indians i'll Oregon Territory, in one Of which he
received shot through the lungs had his right
shoulder badly shattered and thumb shot away.
lie belonged to the regiment commanded by Colo
mel Stcptne, from whom he received m honorable
discharge. and is now in recep. Of annual
pension of ninety eight dollars from the Govern
ment. lie will have further examination before
the Mayor this morning
LADIES FAIR.--We are requested to say to the
Ladies of the two Divisions of the Sons of Tenn
perance. and all others friendly to the of
Temperance. who contemplate assisting at The
Fair, to lie held on the ODD Of February, that they
will please assemble at the Old Third Street Meth
edist Church, this (Monday) evening AT 50
o'clock.
We invite attention to the advertisement of
Messrs. Lanicr Bros & CO., Baltimore, and trust
that our merchants will give them call.
LEXINGTON ITENs.-At the Annual meeting IT
the Stockh lders Of the Bank of Kockbridge, held
on the 4th Of Jan, the following gentlemen
elected Directors for the ensuing wear: Pax
ton. President; Col McD Reid. Hugh Barclay,
u Hopkins, J w Mnssic. $ Med Moore. Nm.
Mclaughlin. A l. Nelson, and Grecnlce Davidson,
DrectnIs .Inhn Ii Nrrrs CnsIlirr. aud CLnrie.