The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-23
THE DAILY DISPATCH

The DAILY DISPATCH
.--s1y Messay Meraias, June a3, 1865.
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The laying of the Corner Stone AZ n. ,rn,...,,
Monument took place on the morning on IN. ao,h
and not on the 18th, a. the printer made n. ..v IN
our last report from DanviIls.
At 9l o'clock Roman Eagle I,odoa ~ w.....
accompanied by visiting members OF the frstern;
ty, and attended by the Armory Band moved Sro,,
Masonic temple toward Monument hill Th.-
were followed by large concourse Of persons On
Monument Hill is . commanding elevation
few hundred yards south OF the terminus of the
Railroad, of which and OF the town and surround.
ing country, 1t affords fine view. The selection
of this spot for the Monument was most fslicito,,s
The land was given by Mr.. VIM. Tunstall, brother
Of Mr.. w. p. Tunstal.
Arrived At the top Of the hill. the Masons formed
circle around the vault in which the stone was
to be deposted. A number of ladies and gentle
meu she overp0wering heat Of the
sun, crowded around the circle. Immediate rela-
tives of the deceased were admitted to position
near the ceremonies. The Stone bore the follow.
iSg inscription:
"This Corner Stone of the Tunstal Monument
wss laid by Roman Eagle Lodge, No 122, Jan 49,
1856" II also bore the name OF Mr. J. w. Davies
of Richmond, by whomit was presented.
Prayer was read by Rev. Mr.. Bryant. The top
was then removed from the stone, aud box con-
tanning the following articles were deposited with
/. Holy Bible
2. Prayer Book.
Webster's Spelling Book.
4. Richardson's Virginia and North Carolina Alma.
s. Masonic Text Book.
1tru oF1 AxL 80 o,,ta &yo
laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monu-
ment in the city of Richmond, 21st February, $780,
2. Proceedings of the Grand Annual Communics-
iiSs 1855 u '"' VI >'' N'' '' virgins ''' INC ''a'
g. Memorial of the citizens of Halifax county. Va.
to the Legislature praying for the establishment of
8. ProceediLgs of all the annual meetings of the
Richmond and Danvills Railroad Company.
10 Copy Of tho DsnvilIe Register of the Path of
February, 1851, containing obituary notice Of
Whitmell P. Tunstall.
II. Ambrotype likeness Of w. P. Tunstall, by j. g.
IL United States coin-dollar piece In gold, half
dollar, quarter dollar, dime half dime, three cent
piece. one copper cent.
1856.
a. Paper containing record of year and day on
which this cornerstone is laid with the names of the
donor of said orator of the day. officers of the
NJ. w. Grand Ledge of Virginia. officers Of Roman
Lodge No, 122, Euclid Chapter No. I5 and Dove En-
campment No. II, of the town of Danville officers of
Bethesda Lodge, l. o. o. f., No 81; officers Of the
Danvie Division Sons of Temperance, No 36; names
of President IF the United States of Americs Cover
nor of Va; names of the Tun.tall Monument Com
mttee, Mayor and Councilmen of DanviIle, Clerk of
the Hustnss Court and other officers of said town;
names of the Rev Ministers of the different churches
in said town. and of the President Directors and Off
of the Richmond and Dsnvlle Railroad Com
psny and of the branch Banks and Savings Banks in
Dsnvie; list of school,. and newspapers in Danvills:
The stone was then by means of q derrick and
ropes lowered into the vault. The W. Master G..
w. Dame of Danville poured upon it 'the Corn of
Nourishment the Wine of Refreshment and the
OH of joy, and pronounced the words appropriate
to the occasion. The response, $50 mote 1t be-,
was uttered around the circle, and after certain
gestures incomprehensble but not uninteresting to
the uninitiated, the work was commended to the
architect and these ceremonies closed. Refresh
ments were then handed around. An hour or two
more among the kind people of Danville, and we
were seated upon the to travel again their
cherished road on our return home, At 12 O'Clock
precisely, under the heat of burning SUM- two
trains started from the Depot Amid the cheers
of the citizens and doubtless filed with pleasant
memories of the brief sojourn in their midst, as
well as best wishes for the prosperity and happi-
ness of the people of Danville, our company soon
passed from their view.
was at some pains to collect several facts IL
Illustrative of the present condition and prospects
of Danville-these with an account of the scenes
and arrangements preliminary to the Celebration,
were embodied in letter which was mailed on
morning of the 10Th, but unaeeountably never
reached you.
A brief recital of these facts may perhaps, not
inappropriately close this communication
First as to the Railroad Bridge, the completion
of which brought the cars across the river on
the 5th of May. 1t is q noble looking structure
and is said byjCdges to be of most substantial and
enduring eharater. 1t is built upon the plan
known as Howes Patent, by Mr.. W. Birnie,
through his agent, Mr.. Marsh and is the best OF
several excellent bridges, which these gentlemen
leave as their memorial with the Road. The Dan
at this point is considerable q stream ~ to re-
quire quite along bridge. ,tzs5 tSs
The impetus given to trade and travel, creates
demand for new stores and new hotels already
The Tunstall House. old and popular establish.
ment, is largely patronsed. The Railroad House,
kept by MIR. Gerst, and the Exchange, by Captain
Williams, an old hotel keeper, who was burned out
At the great fire, not long SINCE are new and at.
tractive houses, just opened: The Tunstali House
is now kept by Mr.. Pace, who will soon, however,
retire. He has sold to Mr.. Sims
Of new stores there are several, and others are
to be started the first of next year. Messrs. W. x
Mebane and G. II. Sublett, of Richmond, who
opened, twelve months ago, the first store in the
town devoted exclusively to the sale OF hardware,
have been iberally patronised. They are also en-
gagged in the manufacture of wagons.
OF foundries, there are two. One has been In
existence for some time 1t is carried on by Mr..
Barrett. new one has been recently established
by Messrs Pace, of Danyille, and McCnrdy and
Bragg, of Richmond, under the firm of Pace, Nc.
Curdy & &c. With an engine of 20 horse power,
they are already busly engaged in the manafac-
ture of fixtures for tobacco factories steam engines
for saw mills, &c, &c. They also grind corn at
their foundry, and get plenty to do in this line.
OF tobacco factories, there are near twenty, in
and around the town.
The most prominent new public buildings, are
the Virginia Bank and the Masonic Temple, both
of which ornaments TO the place. The Baptisfs,
Methodists, Presby byterians and Epscopalians have
each house of worship All of them occupy eli
gible sites, and present . neat and pleasant ap-
pearance.
The ancient and rugged bricks along the side
walks oa Main street, are undergoing removal for
the substitution of something better and other
signs of Improvement by the city authorities are
visible.
The private residences scattered over the bills
are very attractive in their appearance, well
shaded and surrounded with green yards and pret.
ty gardens. Indeed the extent OF ground under
cultivation gives 10 the whole place rustic ap-
pearance; corn and potatoe patches approach the
very msrts of trade.
From the appearance of the market house, how
ever one would suppose that every thing is raised
for home consumption only. A hotel keeper com.
planned of the scarcity Of all sorts of supplies ex
cent rneafs in the vicinity He had been cOmpeil-