The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-26
Corre.pondenoe Of the Dispatch.

DAHvuLE, May 2S, 1854.
have just arrived here and win briefly give you
such items and facts as have picked up en- route
And frat, allow me TO thank Captain SrMs of the
Danvlle road, for his numerous kind attentions,
and for the readiness with which he gave me all the
information in his power, relative to the progress
of the work. etc. Il but justice to him to say.
that on the occurrence of the accident heretofore
described to you on Monday, ! he displayed all the
| coolness and patience that it was possible for
man to display under such trying circumstances
The bridge across Staunton river the present
minus OF the road, is rapidly approaching compile
| ton, and with many miles of graded work is now
awaiting the iron. The loss OF the cargo the shin
Harriet Augusta Is source of great regret in this
section; although President Witcher, il is hoped
Will be enabled to secure more In short time He
proceededt TO New YORK, fort the purpose. immedi.
ately on hearing Of the disaster
1t ia not necessary for me to describe any of the
beautiful scenery on the stage route We got along
very WELL considering all things. Stages are ne
cessary evil just now which it is to be hoped VIII
soon be done away with. The horses and coaches
of Flaeg & Co are very good, until, arrivn. at
Milton, N. c., miserable apology for hack is
placed on the line and if there happens to be a
crowd of passengers the ride from thence to Dan.
vile is terrible. l advise all passengers coming
from Richmond to avoid this Milton route which
the stage takes on alternate days.
The Halifax County Court was in session yester-
day The only case of much interest was one of
bastardy-on the decision of which an unfortunate
man found himself declared a father against his
will The Court refused licenses to sell liquor the
present year to allexcept keepers oftaverns
dinaries.
A large brick tobacco factory, owned by P G. W.
NJ. Howerton, about l2 mile this side of Halifax
Court House, was entirely destroyed by fire last
Tuesday night. There was small insurance on
the property but the loss is considerable. 1t was
undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. This is
the third tobacco factory that has been burnt near
| the same spot within the past two years
We reached Milton about two o'clock this morn
ing. Observing glimmeripg light short distance
| from the stage Office went towards it, and what
my surprise to find that it proceeded from the
printing office OF the Milton Chronicle The editor
Mr.. EVANS, was busiy mailing his papers, but dur.
ing my brief(and early) call found time to show me
much attention.
About six o'clock, the notes of the drivers horn
gave us the joyful Information that Danve was in
| sight The perious journey was safely overcome,
and stageload of anxious souls debarked, thank
ful that their necks were not broken. he morning
is beautiful, and we have every prospect of plea
cant morrow for the dedicatory ceremonies OF the
| Masonic Temple On all hands the preimnaries
are progressing. description of the beautiful
building will be found below. The ladies have so
decorated the interior that looks like palace of
encbantmeDt.
The Masonic Fraternity of Roman Eagle Lodge,
although neither numerous wealthy, have in an
tcipation OF the importance Danvile is likely in a
few years to assume among the cities of Virginia,
gone ahead" and erected magnificent Masonic
Temple, Sc by 66 feet; the lower floor having three
| large stores the middle floor public saloon for
| musical and theatrical performances, town meet
inss, &c, and will ultimately be used tor Town
| Hall and Court House. The Masonic Hall with its
antiroons occupies the third story and is the most
| spacious Hall in the Old Dominion.
John w. Cosby late of Raleigh, was the Archi-
| tect, and George w. Dame and VIM. T. Sutherlin
| were the building committee "Honor to whom
| honor is due"
The building is to be dedicated to morrow; and
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| friends or greatfully acknowledging good work,
have determined to contribute Fair mite towards
paying the expense incurred by the Fraternity in
Wedoubt not that every friend of Danville and
every good and true Mason in general, and those
belonging to this District in particular, will even if
| not enjoying the privilege of contributing some
material aid, at least bless laudable an object
w,