Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-15

SUDDEN DEATn.-We are panied to learn OF the death
Of Mr. 4. Fensbe, Jailor OF Augusta co He died nm
Tuesday evening last OF cholera bus after an illness
OF four or five days. in Montgomery COUNTY whher he
gonc in company Sth his ui0ce to visit some friends
lie Lett his home in this place 10 fine health and spirits IN
enjoy the pleasure of short sojpurn with relatives I'M,
scarcely had he reached his destination befor. he was Ia
ken with the diseas, which 40 suddenly termn,,sd b
earthly existence. His wife did not reach him In time m
him die although she left here ntnediatelv nm
ing OF his Illness. Mr. V. was an esteemed citizen a
kind husband and warm friend lie leaves vile and
friends TO mourn their oa-Saun,on Yindica
tor, Aug. Is.
IscREAsE OF TRAyEL--The travel by the @. Railroad
through this place. during the past week has been
heavy. On Wednesday, five Passenger cara coma In ali
filed. number Of distinguished men have reo;s,c,eJ
the different Hotels among them Judge Blyly Of Ac
comac Hons. Vim. Smith, j. I.etcher and q f. I,sks
OF Va, aud numerous Senators and Congressman from
other States en- route for the Springs Among the dsn.
gushed visitors, noticed Capt Ben McCullo.b Of Tar
Ranger notoEietS.-llbl
RspREsuISo RArxs-DuriDg the past week We have had
several very refreshing rains On Thursday night yery
heavy rain fell About twelve o'clock a, night we were
startled by clap Of thunder accompanied by vivid aa.b
Of lghtning which apparently struck in the Immediate vi
cnity OF the residence Of the junior editor On examin
ing in the morning, we found that large locus: tree
standing In the enclosure Of the Catholic church. had
been struck about 10 feet from the ground and rven IN
twain the whole tree being torn to the ground.-GIbl
Destructive FlRE.-We learn that the barn OF Mr. q
briel IIte jennings Gap in this county was fred
on the 10th inst by lghtnng and entirely consumed -
Several wagons aud portion Of this years crops were In
the barn tho tm' and loy the loss falls on one OF
the most industrious aud worthy citizens Of Augusta
ty.-tIb.
SicELYWeare sorry to learn that Diarrboea prevaes 10
quite All alarming extent in thst portion Of our County
known as the bean Settlement
friend inormes us that almost every family is afflicted
In some ofs MEMBERS though but few ca
have resulted fatally
Great caution under snch circumstances, should be OBJ
served in the matter OF deL-Hdrdy Wig.
MURpER or AN ANERrcAs rs CHISA.-The Chinese
mail bring account Of the murder In China Of Mr..
George Perkins, Bostonao formerly Of the house OF
Thwing Perkins. Lately he retired from the house oi
Russell Co., Canton. lie left the batquo Copcordia
from San Francisco at the entrance OF Tong Kong ha-
Dor, the 18th Of Nay, Ia Chinese boat for Macoa
Not appearing that place, search ids by the
Consul Mr. Spoone when Il appeared that the crew Of
the Chinese boat had murdered him In his Sleep 10 order
TO obtain his effects Several Of the murderes have been
arrested aud have confessed the crime. Mr. Perkins
though young man, had amassed large fortune with
which he wss about 70 return home.
Tho Richmond Va, Christian Advocate, says there ere
In Virginia SO. sos BiptiSts o2,6I6 Methodist Episcopal
ians; l2,7O0 Methodist Proestants b44T Rpscopaans
1884 Old School Presbyter,ns; $50 New School Pes
byioiins, making total Of 1925 OF the Baptist.
there are 10 Eastern Virgins 1900 colored member
Hon. Robert Toombs together with his family, arrived
at his residence IN this place Monday last The
rOus friends OF Mr. T. will be pleased to learn that not
whsanding the long and arduous session through which
he has just passed. be IL looking WE'LL aud In the enjoy
ment OF bis usual vigorous health Georgia Republican
THE CEoPs-fn place OF rain so generally desired, We
have been visited by days Of unusually cool weather
for the present season While we hear the most ALTERING
accounts Of the growing crops from many parts
OF the State, wo regret TO cay that they arc sny
thing but promising IN our immediate county. Iudesd The
drought has been fatal 10 large portion Of the crop
while cotton, In many places especially 10 the npghbor
hood OF town. looks parched aud unpromsipg Our gar
deni are total wreck, and living tlght.--D,