Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-06-23
FARTHER ACCOUNT OF THE INTERESTING CERE-
MONIES IN DANvlLLE.-LAYING THE CORNER
STONE OF THE TUNSTALL MoNUMENT-GENE-
RAJ OBSERVATIONS on MEN AND THINGS.
Correspondence ofthe Wig.

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RAJ OBSERv ATOMS ON MEN AND THINGS.
Correspondence ofhe Wig.
DANvILLE June 20.
The ceremony Of laying the corner stone Of mouu
ment to the memory of whme p. Tunstal, protector
the Richmond and Danvie Railroad enterprise, &c
have been performed yesterday Afternoon Immediately
after the Barbecue Thompson Grove; but it deem
ed eIpeden in consequence oil the ateness of the hour
to postpone il until this morning majority OF the vis
tors accordingly remained and crowd assem-
bed early hour in the vicinity OF the railroad depot
At halt past O'Clock the Masonic procession composed al
the members Roman Eagle Lodge and visiting Brethren
formed the hall aud took the line OF march fot the
monument grounds. The Armory Band performed their
duty this occasion in admirable they did
indeed whenever their services required during their
soourn in Danvlle. The Mason in their handsome rega-
la attracted much sttention the procession moved
through the streets.
eligible and appropriate site for the erection of
monument Tunsals memory could not have been selec
ted IL adjacent TO the depot high elevation that
approaching Danye by railroad il must be the first OBJ
eet which the VISION Thus though the protector and
ardent friend of the road has passed from earth this
silent sentinel will keep perpetual watch the OF
spring OF hrs genius, devotion and untirng energy;
''-reIio o. departed worth.
immortal thOegh morc though fallen, great"
On arriving the enclosure, the Masons formed in
circle around the corner stone and great number OF
spectators FASTENED Eligible positions for obser
vn the ceremony The ladies' properly cared for
assigned places where they might both and hear
all that going Ii vas now about 10 o'clock, and
tie rave the exceedingly oppressive that
could eaTe the shade OF umbrella without danger.
IL necessary therefore, TO commence the ceremony
~ithoUt delay The stone lifted toits place,
and marble slab removed, exposing 10 the view box in
the interior OF the list OF the articles deposited
ia the box Wa then announced, as follows.
Holy Bible.
Book OF Common Prayer.
S-We5steE's Spelling Book.
+-Riehardsous Virginia aud North Carolina Almanac,
1856
Masonic Text Book.
6-PrOceedngs of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia, at the
laying Of the of the Washington Monument
in the CITY OF Richmond, Feb. 2lst, 1850.
7-PrOceedngs Of the Grand Annual Communication OF
the Grand Lodge of Virginia tor the year 1855.
s-Memoria Of citizens Of Halifax county Va, to the
Legislature praying for the establishment OF free schools
in the State
and Dinvile Railroad Company.
lO-Copy OF the Danvile Register of the cath OF Fes.
1854 containing obituary notice OF the late Whitme
T. Tunstan
lI-Ambrotype likeness of W. p. Tunstall, BY ]. G.
Potter. artist.
l2-United States cOin-god dollar piece, half dollar
quarter dollar dime, hall dime three cent piece, cop
per cent
lS-Danvile Register aud Republican OF the 18th June
1856.
lI-Psper containing record OF the year and day on
which this laid with of the donor
Of said stone, of the day officers the NJ W Grand
Lodge Of Virginia. officers OF Roman Eagle Lodge No l2s
Euclid Chapter. No Is, and Dove Encampment, No Ia
of the town OF Danylc officers of etherda Lodge No 81
l. .. o. F. officers OF Danville Division Sons OF Tempe
rance No SO, President oil the United States the Cover
nor OF Virginia, names OF the Tuns,all Monument Com
mittee Mayor and Couneimen of DAnvile Clerk OF Illus
ngs Court and other officers OF said town, President D
aud Officers OF the Richmond and Danville Rail
road Company President Drectors &c OF Branch Bank
and other Banks in Danvile.
l5-Lst OF schools aud wspapers in Danvile.
The marble slab bears the following inscription "Thi
corner the Tunsta Monument laid by Roman
Eagle Lodge, No l22, Thursday, June 18th, $780,"
The Masonic ceremonies which are familiar TO most rea
ders, conducted by Rev. G. w. Dame, Worshpfl
Master, aud Rev. g. 5. Bryant Chaplain OF Roman Eag
Lodge DIR. John Dove, Grand Secretary OF the GfauC
Lodge Of Virginia also assisted upon the occasion -
veral appropriate pieces OF music performed by tn
/ band among them that sublime composition, '0d Hun
dred" investing the scene with impressive soemnits
The ceremonies having been Concluded the processiOi
returned TO the hail. and the multitude dispersed
however until after free indulgence in iced lemonade
which the fore thought If worthy gentlemen hAC
| caused TO be provided for the occasion.
Thus terminated the interesting events oftwo days il
Danve and it is gratifying TO remark that nothing Of
unpleasant disagreeabe occurred TO a shad
upon the memory in retrospective glance incident
past The citizens Of the town have done all in the
power entertain their visitors and positive that
one who e'oy the festival, 10 viii
other feelings than those Of pleasure In this con
nection, cannot refrain from particular mention O
Messrs THoMAs ID. NEAL ani WILLIAM T. SuIHERLiN Il
whom indebted Tor the most pected acts OF kind
ness There many other whole souled men in Danyill
whose Inequalities have been enjoyed this and othe
occasions, by strangers from every quarter Nor s
quality OF their generosity strained. 1T droppeth t
gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. 81
blesseth him that gives, and him that takes"
Within the last two year, Danville has been improve
by the construction OF several buildings some ,
which really ornamental 70 the town The Legislator
having during the last session established tobacco IL
spectiOn here, a fine warehouse has been erected
and is occupied for the purpose. Mr.. William
has put up handsome hotel OH the site Of the OF
destroyed by fire some time Ggo; aud another hotel
called the "Bairoad House. has been built near the d,
pot. The bank building. Masonic Hail. s ar
other prominent structure recently erected. The Tairoa
bridge is object Of general admiration and the depo
when finished, will materially improve the appearance
that portion Of the town. We have observed number
new private residences IN the construction Of which III
owners have displayed good taste.
The business Of sObaccO manufacturing l. carried o
here, a. you aware quite extensively; and il
aso well knOwn among tobacco chewers that many Of ti
Danvile brands equal to any in the market. IT,
limited period Of my stay here depryes Of the pleasur
Of visiting Than two 0f the factories The 81
adjustment Of WIN. 7. suthefn, Esq, IL believe III
most extensive n the place IL is large aud substan
brick building, fitted up 10 style which does that gentle
nan much credit. The quantity Of tobacco annual
manufactured by Mr. < u enormous, and 20 popular ~
hs brands that the demand is quite equal 70 all he
supply II was purpose to append statement show
ing the otten Of his business but il has uuiortunate
been mislaid
The about leaviog for Richmond and avn con
PEELED 70 bid Danyile adeu. IL will be long before IN
pleasant incidents q this brief sOjourn will be- eaoe
i-OiD the memory Of those who hithcr p1rtcpat
in the railroad jubilee.
THE FLORIDA INDIANS