The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-03
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Nicaragua, with Capt Fay soux, formsr;n1 Of
Nicarasuan Navy, arrived 10 this ctv vs..o =. the
| afternoon, on their way 10 New Orissns snS
| up at the Exchange Hotel The RENOWNED af,1..
buster" was the object Of much curiosity.
Serious Railroad Accident-On Wednesday o;eb,
serious accident occurred on the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad In consequences Of the
washing away of portion of the track by the
rain The passenger train. which left Ricbmond
| at II o'clock, p NJ arrived ~ Fredericksburg about
midnight. violent storm had prevailed for sew.
ersl hours, and the night was quite dark. The
train proceeded on some three niles when IL and
denly came upon an open cuivert which had been
undermined by the force of the water. and the
engine, tender and baggage car plunged into the
c1Asm out fortunately the passenger cars remain
ed safe upon the track. Mr. David Crowder. the
engineer, Mr. Edward Southard local BAGGAGE
agent, and Fields Finney, q free negro) fireman.
were taken from the wreck badly hurt though
we nave been unable to learn the precise
tender and baggage car were considerable broken
up The passengers were much alarmed and for
orief time the CONSERVATION was general They
naa, however ample cause forthankfulness in their
own safety, and their fears were soon auieted
MS road hes been sir gularly exempt from &C.
c'uents, ever since its construction. Probably
notning nat yet occurred of such o serious nature
as the catastrophe above recorded.
Inc oown train from Aqua Creek was com
pehed 10 stop at Brooks Station, the same njabt
Tue ROAD having been washed away at that place
also. LII Is supposed that the damages will be re.
pared so as to slow the trains to resume regular
aips To-Day. The storm in that neighborhood was
terrific Halstones, of immense size covered ,be
inches. P'A VI 'oar of i've
s7P. 8. We learned last evening. bv taIasr.nb
.ua' tne injuries OF Messrs Crowder and South ard
were not so serious as at first sunnosod Tba c.
ner was somewhat bruised and &c lded bv s,osm
tter sne iAtter was hurt on the head; but both were
oetter on yesterday. The negro fireman had an
arm oroken' and was slightly scalded.
Fourth Of Jply-Our military comnan;ss oro mr.
oerad 10 parade at an early hour to,morrow morn
lns, anu those who desire to witness the onv de-
opsiaten p;u 10 honor of the fourth to be made in
IN Gsn;.oi @ wlii nave to get up by sunrise and go
| III ~ Hpisoi square where, we suppose the saute
W. wii De nreo, in conformity with ancient custom -
| ououid the weather be favorable the morn;no
phis WIN De pleasant recreation for ladies and
| - so .,par'icniariy -, the latter, who are bound
| soo;ee 'ue soioiers After the usual military ex
srcises' the several companies will take nm their
.ue Vi natch TOR the localities selected for festive
| purposes, namely:
ST The Grays go to Clarks Spring, delightful re-
Sos', "here they will have picnic. with their
i:dy friends. II is to be a strictly nr;vata F";n
| gwen 10 the company by some of it's officers and
no 0thers admitted except invited euests anu
| w. ,Uuns Iuard go to pleasant island. no ar
| .aoAuAh s' win The intention of having a plo
| rious time, In which we trust thav vviue e "
| disappointed. e' VIII not oe
| The Blues to Buchanans Spring. a Mace
soounolng In happy "reminiscences, where, under
me peasant shade of the trees they W i'll pass tbe
time jovislly; in furtherance of which Iaudahe
| object, the famous "blue bowl" will be on hand
| as in days of yore. and the Armory Band will
play gay andliVely music, suitable for "Indepen-
| dence day"
! The National Guard will hold their festival q,
| koOinsons Grove, west of the city Target
practice. good dinner, and other pleasant things
| are marked down in their programme aud a fine
time iney VIII have undoubtedly.
c.;e;a,s ~e ,siontgomery Guard will spend the day at
Ttli'n Spring, where the most ample prepara.
mons VIII be made for social enjoy mept
| me virginia Rites will celebrate tho day IT
| Lennlkants Garden. on Navy Hil The Decla-
@ ration OF Independence will be read, aud amuse.
| nien's Cf various kinds resorted to, for passing
| time happily. We are not fully advised of The
intention OF the Continental Guard
ihe Fayette Artillery will spend the dav in
vile 80 O"i 'o''eS"
Several of the Sunday Schools are making ar,
rangements for pic MICS, in the various peasa1t ra
sorts with which the environs of the citv abonnd
| The romantic beauties of Ashland will attract
many VISITORS, while those who desire to 90 still
farther from the dull city, will take passage down
| the river in the Glen Cove or ths Schultz OH.
| ers, doubtless, will make up fishing parties and
well provided with creature comforts. 60 tn some
well known place to indulge in their favorite snort
We hope the day may be pleasant and that eli
| may enjoy it in manner tha. they will have No
cause to regret Those of US who stay at home
either from inclination necessity, must TAX q
| things as we find them We don't expect to be
MUCK crowded, at all events.
| Cost Of Soda Wdter.-We have been Furnished
| with the following statement of the cost of -
| gallons of Soda Water, which shows that this
popular beverage can be sold at 81 cents a glass.
and yield handsome profit 1t is assumed that
| 12 gallons are equal to 200 glasses.
Water, purified I2 gallons. ns............ ID
Whiting " ......I -
Ice, for cooling. Observation-Disclosures. 25
| Sugar, 123 lbs. at Is cents tan ounce for
| each glass-at high estin ats) .....l.87
For flavoring syrups. ..................... 25
| Cost of 300 glasses 40