Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-11-16
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InProve0e1S a ApeAiteesasos
In no respect have or people receaasy <aEHsssa
more decided indiasoos q istelIgsace - esoSTrs
than in the Improvements to be perceived 10 IN d.
sections in the style and finish Of tkcr 'psbxc I'D
private buildings .- '' ...It.' 80
The new Baptist Church. in this City. d IN in
posing and effective structure. admirably adapted to
its objects. Its acoustic powers. when It's Gothic
roof is considered said to be remarkable Il b
building highly cred,ablc to the Respectable de-
nomination which erected it. and 10 the architect
Who designed it ...r .r -.'.fys..
Then We have, in the western part Of the City,
the striking and handsomely arranged villa Of our
ent,rprising fellow-citizcn, R s Tucker. Esq. and
south Of that near the line Of the Central Railroad
we see rising the handsome and imposing rrsilcns.
OF w. NJ. Boytan. Esq, In another portion Of our
suburbs north Of the old depot Of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Road, beautiful and unique building Is
going up for Carter B. Harrison. Esq
There are 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 Yanccyvlle the dc.
sign Of which was so much admired when on cxhi.
bitiOn at the State Fair last year. In the eastern
PORTION Of the State, W. S. Battle. Esq, Of Rocky
Mount. is erecting grand and massive residence
while in Tarhorough a new Episcopal Church is to
be erected. the design for which has met the I'M.
qualified appreciation Of its pastor
Mr.. Percival Of this City, is the architect Of al
these buildings. With commcndahlc neal and State
pride he is using as extensively he can and to the
best advantage, the Sandstoae Of NoriA- C.,reiisa
which is said to be equal to the best in the country
beautiful specimen Of this stone. with carved
moultings, &c, can be seen in Mr. Roylan's new
house already referred to and some Of il has bser
transported from the quarry in Orange 10 adcrn III,
grand structure Of Caswell Court House. We learn
that it is also Mr.. Pcrcivals intention to ntrouc,
it into the Marlborough Episcopal Church
We trust the authorities Of our Railroads vii
afford every facility for the prompt and cheap trans
portation Of this beautiful and valuable stone
| The architect, it must bc borne in mind, my>
possess peculiar qualifications Architecture Is
| science which comprchcnds the various branches n
mathematics. mechanics. chemistry mincralosy, an.
practical philosophy. Besides the skill Of tho prac
teal mathematician, the architect must lie convcrs
ant with the leading details Of carpentry masonry
bricklaying, plasterins. &c.,-and yet withal hav
imagination, invention, eye for harmony Of color
force and beauty Of outlinc.-in a word to be cmi
nently successful, he must possess the genius an
feelings Of true artist. The beautiful structur
which towers up before us is the CREATION Of Ri
mind, no matter what hands wrought among tn
timbers and stones Of which il is co;ppaSctl
stands out like picture in tho air. for the contcm
plation and admiration of ALL
We trust that the taste for handsome buildings
all kinds will increase among 4 hand somc bailt
ing costs but little il any more tl.an an ugly on,
While planning and constructing our buildings q
convenience and comfort. let Us not forge, propo
tion prorrie,y Of outline. and artistic finish. whic
add so much to the appearance, and al the SAN
time give greater value to property.