The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-31
THE SOUTH.
Reports Of the Special Correspond
ents Of tho Herald.
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Stagnation of Business Throughout
the Country.
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The Democrats Of Virginia Refuse to Com.
bine With Conservatives.
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AFFAIRS In SOUTH CAROLINA.
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THE POLITICAL CANVASS IN TENNESSEE.
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REGISTRATION IN LOUISIANA.
AFFAIRS In SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE POLITICAL CANVASS IN TENNESSEE.
vIR GINA.

appearance Of LyncbburR-- Wretched state of
ahe Sfreets-Tobacco the Motive Power Of
veryfhina-FayOrnbIe Political Sentiment
Of tho Peopie-RndicnI Tendencies of the
Biacks-Tournament of knights Progress
Of the observation-disclosures Interlude-The
Fun-Bnii and Coronation, &c.
LySoHBURC Va, Mny %, 1867
Tho surroundings of Lynchburg strikngly picu-
rescue Nature has done much render its situation
bold and beautiful River, wood and highland
combine with charming effect and from tho broad
rent OF the James the areaching peaks Of the Blue
Ridge the eye s presented with prospect varied and
extended complete and attractive Amid this scene
however man has been backward, and it might almost
be said blnd-sn amply borne out in tho dirty
half paved Streets the rugged and dangerous sidewalks
the tumble down. half singled shanes, and the general
air OF thriftlessness that prevails
Few places have precnsions to the rank OF
city than this mart OF the fragrant weed-tobacco
which, as some philosophers hold that it has de-
terioratlng effect the human system may possibly
produce unfavorabls action the healthy growth
and clearly habits OF communities, well as of ind-
viduals Here, however, tobacco Is the motive power
which propcls railroads. hotels consumptive looking
days and wagons lazy old boats the sragng canawl."
swarms OF darkeys and hundreds Of the
chiyalry Tobacco propes everything but sweep
ing machine amphgher, an intellisent corporation.
visible police force and builder with design In
his portfolio differing from tho traditional log cabin Of
an Arkansas wood chopper.
n tobacco had any influence on municipal improve.
menis tho tourist and stranger would gladly recognize
It's potent presence in reformation OF the glazing OBJ
strurton to pedestrian comfort which Lynchburg so
amey displays Little but what Is unfavorable be
sad OF the town: but tho inhabitants, By the present
.6smpor they exhibit the great national question OF
reconsruotion, redeem entirely the wreichedncss OF
their street accommodation. They are unit in senti-
mont as TO tho determination OF performing all that Is
demanded by Congress- and 70 secure the great boon OF
representation at the national capital they adopting
which commends itself to the attention other
communities in the Staethat of ignoring every species
OF demsgoguism OF suppressng attempts 10 resurrcct
dead party issues defunct party leaders, OF stndi
ousy avoiding to give countenancc to speakers who
attempt to reopen the closing wounds Of cvil STRIFE and
OF intending TO nominate man TO convention or to
Congress VINO fails 70 represent the renewed loyalty OF
the people. .
South exhibiting preference for those candi-
dates who their former military political leaders,
there no question but that In this rs in other respects
. great change has over the Southern mind. Dem
ocratc vewsnot In the party sense OF the expression
are rapidly extending white nsceanie Or storskespsr
will under the new state Of things with nonopoies aud
arisocrasic privileges abolished compets for tho highest
ofnces In the State equal footing with those OF
higher soclal standing In other words Virginia, pur
ned and elevated. Is about 10 bceomc as one OF her
Northern sisters. with class distinctions abolished and
merit recognized the only standard OF political pre-
ferment The blacks working ia harmony with their
white employers but at the same time preparing them
selves bv organization and training to tako Stand with
the radicals at tho future elections To say that
every black is at heart radical expresses an axiom
the truth OF which any dlsipterested observer must
admit But they sensible enough to conceal their
real feelings where IL is very essential they should From
conversation with several Intelligent colocd mon in this
town am persuaded the colored folks in Lynchburg
have but to be presented with radical candidate In
whom they trust to give an undivided support TO bis
election.
"But are there not conservative black mens"
inquired Of an intelligent mnatto man None At ALL
SIR" the reply. sSelf-interes makes some Of our
people proclaim themselves conservative but you viii
nnd II thcy discover you are radical. that they are
more radical than you II manifest tho blacks havo
pOt
Il 10 open 10 dispute their so-cailed friends at the
North can "a the present instance aIec. snslr most
Business here has been very brisk for short time
past Dry goods 10 great demand and tobacco keeps
the warehouses and factories busy from till dewy
To-day a, noon a tournament was held beautiful
grassy plateau surrounded By trees few miles from
che city. The Knights who we're all mounted on sleek
aud spirited horses, assembled 10 the number OF about
twenty and for half al hour kept up an exciting racing
practice 10 test the mettle OF their horses for the APP
preaching contest
number Of carriages arrived on the ground.
and fell into line the OF tho devoted TO
the tournament several United States officers werc
among the equestrian ta,ors From the centre Of
wire stretched from one upright pole to another red
ring suspended TO carry OF which the point OF
long, slender, wooden lance each gallant knight tn full
essayed to accomplish At the sound OF trumpet
the Knights IN red shirts and souched hats, ranged
Themselves order while iuttef rassed along tho DC
OF aides and she OF love and beaaiv seated IN an
express wagon, threw back her clustering curls and
smiled her sweetest oppression. Tie knight OF the
Golden Cross wheeled his FESTIVE s'esd around
the yielding air, AID the red ring hung steady and un-
touched in mockery OF his attempt The knight Of the
yellow Rose followed with the stride OF fearless
trooper and handling his with the skill o! Cos
sack moment more the red ring disappeared from iss
pendant position, and was borne aoit 70 INC uesh. y
impetus OF his charger Yellow Rose returned DOTTED his
black icli heme, to the Lady Of Love and Beauty,
and received in return smile that must have pierced
ns cvalrous bosom deeper than the lance could posi-
bly, have done In tournaments Of old read OF the
Jester his cap and bells, naspensabe feature
in tho eS
strung excitement and spice the tragedy with touch oil
town, the thing had not been meiiaied; but for.
tune kindly sent what answered just "a well
Two Troublesome bot most unkempt and sadly
neglected donkeys made thcir appearance on the
ground, staring with stupid astonishmeui al the
equine prancers and the red shirtcd knghts; but
Gel Of boys who. With q traditional instinct saw q
chance for fun The ass nine visitors were soon ID
quaintance Tho donkcys, however, saw ~ much fun
In the Joke Ne the boys, and most uncercmonoasiy
kicked OF every two and three in endless succession.
her victorious knight horseback to gaze a. the srug
giles OF another class OF aspirants for knighhood.
Finally the donksys trumphed. aud the most amusing
episode OF the day was at end. The knight Of
Evelyn won triumph, and other knights with titles
less romantic having done Their last race IA me tournA
ment, the assombage went joyously hcmewards
This evening the coronation bail given In the
Forveii Houss, at which knights and ladies mingled In
nounced after which the Lady OF Love and Beauty
Miss Bertha Ferguson was ercwned with Coral wreath
the Knight or the Via cieuge, trooper OF
Hosbv . command The festivities were continued, aud
eli went merry a. . marriage bell
wsshinssen College Under General Lees
Administrat ion-Number Of Pupils and
where They arc From-Poliards Lecture a
Failure-IHs Fnils 10 Obtain an Audience
pxoa.. of People from Richmond ard
Times and No Business Doing. sc.
RicHsosp, May a. 1851.
The number OF students for the present year 10 attend
anco al Washington College, Lexington, Virgins, .
which General Lee IL President, 10 500, divided amon
the several states n folows:--
Virginia. ..1se Tennessee .s'"...''.'' =
Kentucky ............ Iexss.....''.'''' $500 4
IoasianA ............ 20 Alabama. ...s..s.ss