Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-11-16
improvement in Architecture.

In no respect have our people recently exhibited
more decided indications of intelligence and progress,
than in the improvement to be perceived in all d.
rectons in the style and finish of their public and
private buildings.
The new Baptist Church, in this City, is an i'm
posing and effective structure admirably adapted to
its Objects Its acoustic powers, when its Gothic
roof is considered are said to be remarkable 1t is
building highly credtable to the respectable de-
nomination which erected it. and to the architect
who designed it.
Then we have, in the western part of the City,
the striking and handsomely arranged villa of our
ent>rprisng fellow citizen, R. S. Tucker, ESQ., and
south Of that the line of the Central Railroad
we see rising the handsome and imposing residence
of W. M. Boylan, Esq. In another portion of our
suburbs, north of the old depot Of the Raleigh and
going up for Carter B. Harrison, Esq.
There other buildings in contemplation, to
adorn our "City of Oaks among them the Peace
Institute the Baptist College, and the new Bank.
West of this, among other buildings in course of
erection is the Court House in Yanceyvllle the de-
sign of which was much admired when on eXhi-
bition at the State Fair last year. In the eastern
Mount, is erecting grand and massive residence;
while in Marlborough new Episcopal Church is to
be erected the design for which has met the un-
qualified appreciation of its pastor.
Mr.. Percival of this City, is the architect of all
these buildings With commendable zeal and State
pride he is using extensively as he cam and to the
best advantage, the Sandstone Of North Carolina,
which is said to be equal to the best in the country
beautiful specimen of this stone, with carved
mouldings, &C., can be seen in Mr. Boylan's new
house already referred to; and some of it has been
transported from the quarry in Orange to adorn the
grand structure of Caswell Court House. We learn
that it is also Mr.. Pcrcivars intention to introduce
it into the Marlborough Episcopal Church.
We trust the authorities of our. Railroads will
afford every facility for the prompt and cheap trans
portation of this beautiful and valuable stone:
The architect it must be borne in mind, must
| possess peculiar qualifications. Architecture is a
science which comprehends the various branches of
mathematics, mechanics, chemistry, mineralogy, and
practical philosophy. Besides the skill Of the prac-
teal mathematician the architect must be convers-
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ant with the leading details of carpentry, masonry,
bricklaying, pastering, &c.,-and yet withal have
imagination, invention, eye for harmony of color
force and beauty of outline,-in word, to be emf
nently successful, he must possess the genius and
feelings of a true artist. The beautiful structure
which towers up before is the creation of his
mind no matter what hands wrought among the
| timbers and stones of which it is composed 1t
stands out like picture in the air. for the contem-
plation and admiration Of all.
We trust that the taste for handsome buildings Of
all kinds will increase among us. handsome build
ing costs but little if any more than an ugly one
| While planning and constructing our buildings FOL
convenience and comfort, let Us not forget proper
ton, proprety of outline, and artistic finish which
add so much to the appearance and at the same
time give greater value to property.