Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-06-09
VOLUME XXXII.---No. 10.

feet that the building was begun AT deptb of thirty
seven feet below the surface OF the water Notwith
standing which, successful had been the aons
Tor resisting the vast external pressure of water that
the rocky bottom was laid bare the whole extent the
area enclosed, and even swept clean and dry with
oroon's before the cement applied, in which, few
DAYS ago, the first course of stone laid The length
Vi he pier now building is ut the base, sixy-sx feet
running in its length with the current and the tide it's
precise breadth do RENE maer. but IL must be
something over fifteen feet The mason work of the
pier Is going on rapidly and successfully Ii had yes
erday reached above ten feet in height from the bottom
he whole number of these piers (somc of them even
larger than this to be eight besides the end piers
abutinents; and upon them the Canal is be carried
Mt an elevation Of thirty feet above the level of the river
We have given this sketch of very remarkable work
IN our immediate vicinity FIRST because remarkable
secondly to express admiration of the spirit of the
OF alexandria in Perseverng in this undertaking of
her in defiance of all Obstacles and thirdly that we
may give the credit due to the accom- plished Engineer
who has labored untiringy carrying on this
cess lie is ably assisted in this duty at present by
Lieutenant Ewing, of the Artillery now on Topo.
graphical da'y.-Nationa Inteuigeneer.
Paenomsnon-By gentleman recently from Prince
"hnsm county, Virgina, we have been informed says
the Georgetown Metropolitan of remarkable occur
renee which took place the Ncabsco tract about four
miles from DunAtries, Monday night during that
heavy thunder storm, which, il will be neoouected over
s'ead The whole heavens and apparently visited every
quarter OF our country The earth for several acres which
was previously hrm and good suddenly (rom present
aPpearance) sunk to the depth of about four feet and
cracked open in innumerabe places throughout the
whole mass MS If 1t had been blown by gunpovder The
thandeS and lightning which here WIS comparatively
slight there awiully heavy and severe accomnS-
MED by abundant shower of hail which wa.
notse injurious TO the grim the window glass
Humorous persons have visited the spot but are totally
unable TO account for the remarkable phenomenon
some suppose 1T to have been produced by shock of
an earthquake although the people residing in the neph
horhood experienced rather obserred no sensation u
rg the s,onna TO Justify such conciasio vet it is nos.
shle such might have been the fact from the coTsti-
nua glare OF lightning and the heavy peals of thunder
with combination OF apprehension for their personal
SAFETY they might have had the shock of an earthouake
winch they attributed TO the effects of raging Storm
CARscATrRE.--A new . aricature has appeared in
New ork, OF which the Eyering Star of Monday saws
we satch the manners living they rise, about
as quickly aS any nation, particularly if two shisings
TO be gained. The WalLs,reet pera4nbulapors vers
uckled this morning with carisatare Cen back
son is represented standing perfectly stiff and erect
holding in hand bag money labelled - 900 900
and IN the other toerably thick shillelah with the
H'e'' It's well that you paid it, or by the Eternal
----.---------------. Opposite to him. stands louis
Philippe, replying thus Not another word my dear
General your apology is ali sufficient 1t is a little
aees ot pleasantly toltrabl wedone as near
feelings"
EsrERPRIsE.The Cincinnati Wing states that James
II Caldwell Esq, Manager of the American Theatre in
New Orleans, has obtained from the Legislature of
Louisiana, charter ola Bank with capital OF $500 0CO
Oh WHICH he s to be President; that he has sold his
extensive enc works. and his gas charter for 81 100 OGO
and hive hundred shares OF the stock worth hundred
dollars per share; and that nc is about building new
and magnificent Theatre in New Orleans ne c-,.
IN the course o The ensuing winter. He is also owner
OF new Theatre in Cincinnati, and of Theatre in
Nashville Tennessee Rather driving business
Wah g. RIvES,, Esq
Mr. Rives eft'tlis place onNEontay last for his resi-
dence in Albemarlc Daring his stay he in yited 10
partake of Pob5c dinner, which, however declined
se suRJon the correspondence on the occasonLyncL-
burg Pirginian.
LynchJurg, 2;3rd May 1895
Dear ST-The undersigncd in behalf of many of your
personal and political friends of this place and its vicinity
awaiting themselves of your attendance the Episcopai
Convention in, session here and as testimony OF
respect for your personal and political WORTH hereby in
vte You to public dinner with them this place at
such time may best suit your convenience after the
adjournment of the Convention and beg your acceptance
thereof With sentiments of high regard, your very obt
servants,
ID. G.. MURRELL WILLIAM MonGAs
Hit McCRAw, Gs w MoRcAy
A. RoBERrsoS,, CONS BGcsSER
Gro. BAGRs,- M H. GARLAND
EHos. RUDDj w. Cook,
I. DABNEY, WILLIAM BAILEY
To WV. c. RVS Esq -