The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-06
VIRGINIA.


VIRGINIA.
GREAT FIRE IN PETERsBURG.-We copy the fol-
lowing from the Southsde Democrat, of Saturday ::
About eleven o'clock last nighh store of Messrs'
Morrisons d Morable was discovered to he on fire.
The flames speedily communicated to the store of
Messrs. Kerr g. Marbury. on the north, and that of
Messrs Tu-nbuil & Stone. on the south, and each
ot the buildings was entirely consumed Messrs.
Kerr & MaIhurys loss is estimated at s20.00O.
which was fully covered by insurance. The stock
OF Messrs. Morrisons & Marable was completely
Destroyed. only about three-fourtbs insured. Abnut
S@000 deposte with this firm is now in the ruins
In one OF Herrine's bestIr Safes, and we trust,
VIII be preserved. large portion of the goods OF
Messrs Turnbull e. Stone was saved, although
somewhat damaged by removal. We are gratihed
to learn, however that their loss fully met by in
surance
Immediately after the discovery of the fire In the
store OF Messrs Morrison & Marahle, tremendous
explosion took place, oceasioned by the eniting of
several kegs and canisfers of esnpowder. The
explosion did no other harm than arouse the city.
The block of buildings consisting of four tene-
ments was the property of Col George w Boiling
They were supposed to be worth about thirty five
thousand dollars-fully insured
Ihe general impression is that the fire was the
work an incendiary.
FRozE TO DEATH.-An old man, ,familiarly known
as Jack Wilkerson left Petersburg for his home in
the country last Saturday evening, and while at.
tempting to cross Rowanty creek about 16 miles
from town, his horse got beyond bis depth and com
menced swimming. Mr.. w cut the traces, but the
horse soon sank, and he himself either fell exhaust
ed when near the bank, and was drowned, or was
so benumbed with the chilling coldness of the wa
ter that he could not help himself when he reached
the shore, and trOze TO death!
EXAMINATION OF CHRISTIAN We have hereto
fore noticed the proceedings the examining court
relative to the murder of young Blackburn; but as
it lie matter of general interest," we copy the fol-
lowing from the Lexington Star:
On Wednesday, the 25th ultimo the Court sum-
moned for the examination of c. Christian for the
murder of Black burn in the Court house in this
place. and proceeded to The examination of the wit
ne sses IN attendance on the setting of the Court
mere were number of able counsel present to
cross-9uesnon the witnesses and take down the tes
nioh7 IN ne case After tedious examination and
cfoss examination of four days. the counsel submitted
the case to the judgment of the Court without argu
Ipent, and the Coust being unanimously of opinion
that he shonld be FOR further trial he was re-
manded TO Jail there await his fl al trial before
the Crcult Court of this county, the 18th day of
April next, when he will be punished according to
MS crime or acquitted, according the facts of the
case shall develop his guilt or innocence.
Honor TO WHOM HONOR" &c-A correspou
dent OF tho Lexington STAR alluding to late casualty
i,j
pays tributes of praise to Capt E. Echofs, MIR.
Peter Smelling, and Evans, the hoatman, for their
untiring efforts to rescue the sufferers Frank, a
negro, who was drowned, also deserves honorable
mention
RAILROAD BRIDGE The work of quarrying the
rock for the masonry of the Railroad bridge across
Daniriver, at Dauville, has been commenced
posT Royrrr pa,., ,,oet ro,,@o ,,r;I1 ,oo,,
be opened from Chatham, by Bergers', in Pittsyl-
vania county, aid Union Hall, in Franklin to
Rocky Mount.
NORFOLK AND FREDERIcKsBURG.-Someo of the
enterprising citizens of Norfolk are handing around
subscription paper for the purpose OF forming
JOINT stock company to establish line of steamers
between that city and Fredericksburg.
SALUTE.-Several Russian officers visited the
Navy Yard and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and
were received with the usual honors and salute
The Beacon says the object of their visit to this
country, is to examine our ships, and to purchase
vessels for their navy.
HALIFAxAN THE DANvILLE RoAD.-We learn
from the Danville Register that the County Court
OF Halifax, at Its January term last, made al or
der, submitting to the vote of the people OF the
county, on the 4th Thursday in April next, the ques
ton OF subscription of $751; 900 on the part of the
county to the capital stock OF the Richmond and
Danville Road. The Register confidently express
es the opinion that Halifax will yet be found iden-
titled with the friendsofthis great Improvement
THEsPIs IN THE CouNrRY.--A party of young
gentlemen have organized Histrionic Association
in Danville.
STAMPEDE EXTRAORDINARY The Loudoun
Democrat furnishes the following account of cool
operation:
During the Christmas Holydays a negro man the
property OF DR.. t. H. ClagetI with his wife and child
owned by Mrs. Benedict, hired a buggy aud horse
for the ostensibie purpose OF visiting some relatives
living few miles in the country.
Hearing nothing for some days, the owner of the
horse finally received letter, postmarked New YORK
which stated that the horse ght be found at iyery
stable in Washington, and that at some future day
the charges would be forwarded.
SENT ONE Griffith who shot l.. Genzberg on
Wednesday last, was examined in Alexandra, and
committed to Jail to await his trial at the February
term of the County Court.
Several incendiary efforts have been recently
made in Leesburg In one instance the stable of
the Eagle tavern was bnrned down; and in another
DR.. Lees stable was consumed.
NEW LODGE INSTITUTED -Mou Mt ebron Lodge.
NO III l. o. o. f., was duly ins tuted at Blooulery
Mills, Hampshire county, on the, 10th.
NOT DEAD-Some OF thos persons who were
reported to have died in Du plin county. N c., of
small pox, are yet living-s .mong them Mr.. j. Nj.
Grady, and Mrs. Jarman.
-
"m. fienins was trief in Baltimore last Thurs
aay Tor assault with inte mt to kill, George W. Pea
cock. and found guilty.
Edwin Forrest conn n. snces an eugape,nent at the
National in Washing'.o tonight.
we are INDEBTED TO Mr.. John Higgins, of Adams
y 10 Express ior p1 spers in advance OF the mail
Inc florida Confer ence of the Methodist Church
was srcen'iy 10 session in Monricel o. he
anns. o Mhissers resent was larger thai on any
a.s previous occasion. Upwards Of $500 " as sub.
~. Ms sonar purposes The neat
ference 10 to be heida Jacksonville.