The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-08-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

sash, door and blind manufact0ry, and A. Glaze
brook % steam planning mill on the south side Of
the Dock. nearly opposite the Dock Office. The
locality is well known to citizens by the planning
machine which was part of the establishment.
The whole building burned down with inconce iv-
able rspidity. An. immense quantity of lumber be
ing within and around it, took FIRE and was ais o
consumed The condagrstion was most bril-
liant but a; the same time, most rapid one Inc
loss was great and we learn was covered by no In
eurance of any consequence. We understand tnere
was on the premises a very good steam engine
used to drive the works.
We understand Mr.. MERGERS loss Is between
$1,000 and $500, upon which there was no insu'
rance The entire loss is believed TO be very great
hut no correct estimate could be made OF 1t last
night.
pRorRAcrEp MEKTIHGs-This is the period OF
the wear selected by Methodist congregations loca-
ted in the different circuits of Virginia. for holding
protracted meetings. These meetings usually com.
menee on Sunday-aud are held in neat and retired
country ediices, where peace, quietness and sim
plicty are the chief characteristics More pleasant
seasons of enjoyment cannot be imagined. When
a meetingi is appointed to commence at particular
place. at an early hour of the day selected, the peo
ole for miles around gather to the consecraed edi
fee. They bring with them large hampers OF
choicey prepared Refreshments wherewith to sup
ply the cravings of hunger between the morning
and evening service. The discussion of these
homemade, old fashioned and delicious country
dinners, affords full opportunity for free inter.
change of neighboriy enquiries and social courte-
clio thrpe
The difference between them and camp meetings,
consists in the fact that the visitors go home every
evening and do not camp Quit tents The objects
of both are alike, viz: the conversion OF souls
Sunday last we paid visit to a meeting that had
just commenced under the auspices OF the Rev. Mr.
McMuen, at North Cut Church, situated about
miles from Richmond, in Henrico county. The
church is plain and substantial one and delight
fully located amongst groves OF trees. we found
but few on the ground at 10 O'Clock, but by Ii the
people commenced pouring in from every dlrec-
ton. The road, for brief season, was literally
covered with vehicles Here would come stately,
old.fashioned formed coach, containing dIgnif ed
gentleman of the old school and his graceful fami.
ly. Then the more democratic wagon filled with
high backed chairs that were ladel with trim and
smiling Methodist guns, "ouiu uIa'e Nudt
scrambling the arrival Of these democratic coaches
occasioned among the boys The race of galantry
was short but vigorous. rustling OF dresses and
subdued laughte is heard, AMI merry bound pla.
ces the comely persons of the damsels on mother
earth. Tlen comes vigorous crooking ofelbows,
and cloud of waving umbrellas shades the pass age
of beauty and maniiness to the church. Arrl.
we'd there the triumphant gallants leave their ladies
and take seats the opposite side of the road as
Outsiders" until the minister arrives. cloud OF
dust announces the arrival of several buggy loads
OF the boys from Richmond who gladly exchange
the heat and hustle of the city for the calm and
refreshing rural loneliness of the country. But
now the minister is seen entering the church, and
general movement takes place for seats insi Re by
the outsiders" The church ia speedily flied and
those excluded from seats c2rtent themselves with
standing by the windows, where they can whisper
"satt talk with some mschievous and tenderheaIt.
ed Miss. But now the assembly rise, and their
united voice watts to the upper sphere holy song
of praise. Soon the solemn silence proclaims the
period of prayer and in reverential tones the need
of intercession with Divine Being il offered. We
have not time to enlarge upon the eloquent and
touching sermon which followed from one OF the
''od style preachers. 1t was repete with practi-
cal advice, beautiful imagery, and touching sllu.
soas We think, however, if Mr.. Med. had cut
off from both ends, and given only the middle If
tae discourse, there would have been a decided
Improvement upon its effect Short and pointed
remarks of advice are easily understood and more
generally followed. In these days we have too
much sermonising and too little practice We have
a decided aversion to a 80 minute sermon of hot
Angus, day. The scene that followed the breaking
up Of the morning service was joyous one
Groups were speedily formed around tables; and
as many hands make light work in a trice chick
ems, ducks hams, beef pies cakes and fruit of all
varieties were spread out and the eating set in
There certainly no stint Of the larder and the
proverbia hospitality of Vrginians was fully exhi.
bited in the ardor with which propretors of the
respective tables pressed upon friends and visitors
their home-brewed Injuries Judging from the
profusion, there certainly must have been twelve
baskets fun CT the fragments gathered up alter all
had partaken few moments rest was then pro.
fitably spent by the old folks in talking about
"crops" "times," politics religion, end the pe
neral health; and Dy the young ones in ch at;ing
and walking and socially talking. There is Ger.
tainly simple confidence of manner in our coun
try ladies that is absolutely bewitching. Like ma
they guileess and free from the restraints
and fashions Of the city. We trust our lady read
ers will pardon in saying that If they would graft
some of he simple uns,udied graces of our humble
country nlaidens upon their free hearted ma
lures, th-y would make perfection perfect Blu,
we have been led to extend this notice to an un
due length, and must conclude by saying that we
left the afternoon meeting at the church still in
progress and returned to city invgorated, and
we trust instructed by our trip,
A meeting will commence at Shady Grove on
the Mechancsville road, miles from Richmond. |
mex: Sunday; and on the Sunday following q, Brook
Church.
AssAULT.--On Saturday last, an alteration took |
place in Watson Hughes 0iiice on Governor |
street, between Samuel Laird and John A. Temole |
seine business affairs, which resulted n
Laird's striking Temple severe blow
On yesterday Mr.. Laird Was examined before