Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-02

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sion TO that point, Of the FarmviIle and Buckingham
Plank Road. After an address from Col. nubard. Il was
deemed best 10 adjourn the meeting uutil court day, in
order that a iull expression OF the sentiments Of the peo-
pie touching the matter. may be heard, which was accord.
lnsly done. We trust Farmyil.e will be well represented
a. that meeting, aud indeed, that all who feel an interest
IN the success Of the enterprise will attend. The work
a. far ~ il goes promises well, aud every advance Il will
mike towards the interior Of Buckinghiu will conduce
greatly to its advantage and that OF our town.
Farmvile journal, August 81.
DE'rRucTrvE STORM The storm of Sunday evening
was very severe in some parts Of the State. IT, the 40
per end OF Dins ddie, the rain fell in torrents accomps-
med by very large hail, which did much damage to the
corn and tobacco. At Hat Creek Church, Campbell, il was
4 perfec; tornado, tearing up large trees, and almost TO-.
tally destroying the crops. The thunder and Lightning
were terrific, killing two negroes and doing other damage.
ID.
Tux CAPITOL EErESsrox.-Therc are two hundred and
ten brick layefs, carpenters, and blacksmiths employed on
this work, which Is progressing finely. The walls OF In.
principle stairs are at spring height. and the aisles are b..
ing turned. The arches 10 the corridors are 10 be of the
mos mag iiicent description, consisting Of a series of
panel frames groned and band arches. The contractor,
Tor marble, Mcssrs Provost, Winter, 4 Co., have abou,
Que hundred aud twenty stone cutters aud twenty laborer,
employed, which added TO the number engaged uuarr,iup
marble, will make a total Of about three hundred men en-.
gagged on their contract. A number e pilaster capitals
are M hbnd, more good caryers are wanted, aud the beau.
tiiul carved window Jims are In the EOfkmau's hands
The m'diler is engaged %maddliug the principle door
way OF the east front Of the building, and when HnishCd
II will be a gem in its line. Large quantities OF materi,l
Zach ~ marble, brick. lime, cement, sand, ADD other Or.
tlcles used IN tue structure, nre on hand, and more Il
daily being received. a. Capt. TAFT, Inspector of late.
RAJ, remtsed "The work is going Oh 70 completion
almost a. quietly aud soemnly as did the Temple oI
solomon In ancient timcs, according to It's history
Warrington Star.
Curious ETTEcT on THg Stock NiREEr.-The journal
Commerce tells the following snecdote to illustrate the
ievefisbness of the New York Money Market on satur,
DAY -
Just at the first call Ii was announced that Commodore
Vanderbilt had been thrown from a carriage in Broldwsy
aud severely Injured. Erie At cnce declined, and Why
Was not the Commodore to lend slOO, 900 to Erie, aud If
he did die migrt not the loan iahS But lOl last NJ tho
second call, Is WAS sscertained that IL was not the Com
moiore, but Captain j. Vanderbilt who was injured. Erie
at once recovered and sold to 80 2. These changes
would DO simplsy ridiculous II upon such tribes did no.
hang the peeuniary fortunes Of the operators"
Dt'sotvzD.-The pastoral relation which has existed Tor
the last eight years between the Rev. b ~. Smith, D. D,
and the presbyteriau Congregation Of this place, vas dis
solved by the P~resbytery Of Lexington at its recent ses.
sion. The Congregation to which he has 30 long and 70
satisfactorily ministered give up their pastor with great
reluctance.
DIR. Smith will preach his farewell discourse on Sabbath
neIt.-SAupton Spectator, Aug. 30.
ASoTHER PfRE.-A stable belonging To Mr.. A. w. Pit
man, Of Buffalo Gap, was destroyed by FIRE on Saturday A.
ternoon last, and ten horses persisted 10 the flames. Two
OF The horses belonged TO VIZ. Pitman, pir 10 the stage
company OF Messrs Parish x Co, one to an engineer, and
and one to a mail carrier. Two negro men are suspected
Of applying the Ere, and one oftbem has been arrested
This is the second stable belonging TO Mr.. P. that has been
' burnt within q few Woeks,-Ib.