The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-09-13
rocAL MATTERS.

nsde rapid strides in the way Of improvements
AZ the lower end Il has been extended two three
sauares by cutting through the formidable embank-
ments of clay which have, from time immemorial,
limited its termination at 23rd street Il now e.
tends down to 9Th street, Opposite the turn Of
Main street, in the direction of Rockets and In lie
western termination, up to.the Plank Road, beyond
Foushee street, opposite the residence of Mrs.
distance, in very direct
line, of 30 SQUARES. At this end, new curbing has
Just been set and the street handsomely graded
from Adams street to the plank road. About a
dozen large and handsome brick dwellings have
lately been erected between that point and 5h street
"a new ware house is in course OF erection, sy Mr.
L. D. Crenshaw, between 10Th and 18th streets
several large wholesale houses, either newly erected
or having new fronts and other improvements, are
to be seen between 18th and 18th streets, at which
point there are large and fine new buildings on eacn
of the four corners-farther down, large, new,
iron machinery manufacturing establishment, late
erected by Mr.. P. Rahn-and sill lower down, on
the corner of 18th street, we come to very large
and handsome brick building just erected by Capt
Samuel Freeman, for Mr.. William o. George, and
designed for wholesale stores. Tais building, In
our view of airy street. attracted our particular at
tention. 1t is Of the handsomest and most SUBJ
stantia on the whole street; ana we learn from Mr.
George ,bathe is indebted to the good taste judg.
ment, skill and energy Of Capt +. for so admirable
structure. He speaks in the highest terms OF the
capacities and enterprise Of Capt. F. as an archi'
tect In ali the various branches thereof, and bears
testimony to his worth as a gentleman, and to the
strong claims long life of industry and benevolent
acts, have given him to the liberal support OF the
people of Richmond. But, We proceed with our
review: Lower down is the new gas buildings;
and still lower own several very large brick houses
recently erected by the late enterprising John En-
ders, for commission stores, tobacco manufacturing
establishments &C., there being at this time one o.
mammoth proportions in course OF erection by the
representatives of Mr.. z.
We have OILY alluded to the most prominent
buildings and improvements recently introduced
on Cary street; but enough to show very rapid
and gratifying improvement in that section of our
rapidly growing city.
new pavement has been recently laid down in
the centre of the most business portion OF the
street, and if the SIDE walks to undergo addi-
tionsl paving further and very desirable improve
ment would be made. Nothing, in our opinion,
tends more to the business of Streets than good and
pleasant pavements. 1t invites hundreds along,
who otherwise would take other and more inviting
walks.
The admirable adaptation of Cary street, to the
purpose of private esldences, in the hgh and dry
western portion thereof, and its great adv antages
for business and trade in all the lowerporton,
always render it one Of the principal streets of
city. Its proximity to tie river, the canal. the
Basin, to the Dock Gf ever fnished0 to the milling
and other manufacturing establishments, &C., give
it great advantages for the heavy trade and impor
tant business OF the city, and its constant
increase in trade, value, and prosperity long as
our city stands.
MAIN STREET IMPRoyEMENTs.-Amongs the
fine buildings now in course of erection OH Main
street, four large brick dwellings the corner
below the 2nd Baptist Church. They are five sto-
ries in height, including two basement stories be
low the level of the street, and have front of 2A4
feet each, with lots extending the 160 feet.
They occupy the lot on which the large and famous
elm stood for ages and which had at length to
be sacrificed to give way to the spirit of improve.
ment. We regretted the loss of that noble tree and
laid low by the fell destroyer. It was an old and IA
miar acquaintance Of ours, it was of the people
OF cur city generally, many Of Oldest citizens
having known it from early childhood. Its friends
were numerous and it spread out its ample wings
apparently to embrace and give protection to ALL
These fine houses, however, will be more useful,
if not more ornamental, than the tree They occu-
py one of the moset desirable locations for dwell.
ings in the city, and fill out and give finish to that
square Of fine residences. From the rear, where
perticos will be erected. they command charm.
ing view of the river, Manchester, ans the south.
side country. They will be airy and handsomely
finished with all the modern improvements, at
cost of about $1,000 each including the cost of the
ground. The corner building (on eth and Main
streets and the adjoir ing one the property of
Mr.. Fleming James 1; the other two belong to Mr.
Evan II. Ragland, who executes the carpenters
work, and superintends the construction of all
Tae brick work was done by Mr.. Jesse Williams
Tne plastering is in charge of Mr.. Warner Goddn.
THE THEATRE.-Passing by this well-known ed.
ifce on Saturday, and merging the noise of saws
planes and hammers, we entered and discovered
that the interior of the building was undergoing
thorough repair with many improving additions
The pit is being transformed into tasteful par
quette, and a new flooring 10 the stage. The new
and gsntemanly lsssees of this establishment: are
Messrs. Taylor and ark who will doubtless fur
nish the theatre going citizens Of Richmond, this
season, with series Of entertainments of the mott
unexceptonab!e and finished character. The names
of the managers-the former of whom has long &C
cupied an exalted position on the Thespian boafd-
are undoubted guarantees of successful season
this winter. Strong pieces choice casts, fine mu.
sic, and good order, never failed to draw full
houses.
We are much grati6ed at the change made in the
pit. By its exchange into a parquette, an evil
which hes greatly affected the treasury of this the
atre heretofore. will be obviated The ladies' occu
plying the first circle will no logger be compelled to
listen to the obscene language Of disorderly youths
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