Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-05
LYNCHBURG.
A pRoAD.euAaE ROAD DECIDED
UPON.
ne People satishsd- Pages withdrawal
The Schools Colonel wither's
Condition.
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ICoyrespcndence oftbe Richmond Dispatchl
OCTOBER 4, 1856.
The decision Of the question Of the
gauge OF the proposed Lynchburg, Hall
lax and North Carolina railroad by the
Beard Of Directors at meeting held sat
urday settles what promised 20 become a
troublesome issue between the respective
friends Of broad aud narrow gauge. In
futneed doubtless 10 great extent by the
fate that has befalIen our present broad
gauge roads, whereby this city has been
made a mere way-station, our newspapers
aud majority OF the businessmen OF the
city preferred narrow gauge, conceiying
that with a necessary break OF bulk at
least some Of the produce which came
b,tber over it would be uuloaded
AZ this point 10 remain. The action
of tic Board Of Directors settles the
question IN favor OF a broad guage, and
with one accord--at least so far n have
been allie 10 ltarn-cyeTybody accepts the
decision as best under the circumstances,
and will work rs heartily for the success OF
the enterprise IS though their own views
bad been adopted. A chief engineer VIII
he appointed at the next meeting, and The
work pushed without unnecessary delay.
A meeting for conference with the officials
Of the Durham and Roxboro' road viii be
held in this city on the 2lst.
Two old bachelors here, one oil them the
editor oi a leading newspaper, bave Of
frrcd a premium ~ $40 for the best
hand or maehine-made calico dress ex'
hlbittd at the Fair. II is the generally
conceived opinion that they are taercby
exhibiting a higher appreciation OF the
shadow rather than the substance; in other
words, for the dress rsther than What pro-
ptrly belongs inside Of II.
Our public schools, which are deserV-
edly chr pride Of Lynchburgcr<, are III an
exceedingly flourishing condition. The
enrolment for The month OF SCI TENDER was
2,5C9. with an average attendinoc OF Oh
per ccui.
The dccIinaiion Of Mr.. Joseph u. Page
ms A candidate for Congress from this dis
trict, brief notice Of which was furnished
by telegraph 10 the readers Of Sundays
JiSpofch, Is Just what might have been eX-
pecied by those who best know this gentle
man. He assigned To city reporter on
Saturday as lis reasons for this action,
after having already accepted the nominl-
ton. that he "tbought TIE movement pre-.
mature, " end for "otlcr and private rea-
sons" without positive authority for such
a abatement, YOUR correspondent, in com.
mon with MANY others. Is very strongly i'm.
messed with the conviction that "J0e "
had discovered the "cat in the meaI-tub,"
as ouihnedi in this correspondence in sun
DAYS Dispatch, and that this revelation
constituted the "othor and private rea.
sons (which were potential in influencing
his withdrawal. Whatever The motive, hi
best friends commend his judgment IN the
step last taken. The " committee" are IN
hot pursuit OF another candidate in the
person OF a wealthy gentleman OF this city,
who hss for years been possessed OF in
dependent procliviiles in politics. II i,
generally believed this morning that he
viii fail 10 bite at the giided hook.
40, what tangled web we weave,
When rirst we practice to deceive
The condition Of Hon. Robert L. Withers
:. somewhat improved this morning. He
rested well yesterday and last night, and is
believed 10 have gained some strength. He
partook OF some hight nourishmcnt ycster-
Ciay with evident relish. Being TO a great
extent under the influence Of opiates, it Is
NJ vet Impossible TO determine whit hi, con-
dition will be when they are Withdrawn.
Certain il is he Is very sick man, and. In
his affliction, the sympathy OF this entire
community 20 out to him as q mn greatly
beloved, and to his family, who are now IN
China, REX.