The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-14
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oSsAr HAIL SroKn.--A great hail storm re-
eent'y took place at Madisouviils, KY. A CORES.
pondent has communicated the following par,icu-
lars TO the Hopkinsviile Mercury:
Three OF the stones were ~, 81 aud l0k iuches
Others, apparently o: greater dimensions were
broken TO pieces In falling. Upon close examipa.
tion these stones we're found TO be porous In tex
hollow. The weight of one, some time af,er the
storm, was equal TO one pound. The structure Of
tue stones clearly indicated tLat they had been
formed gradually by dffereat accsssions, or the
union OF several hail stones trczen togesher.
The descending Of these ex xtraordinarv masses of
ice is said TO have presented a spectacle truly
magnihcent--one of terrific splendor. Tin roofs
were indented, ninsty panes Of giAsa we're broken
ONT OF the windows of one of the hotels, and COW
Killed outright on the street. The cloud was from
the northwest. Thunder, lightning, aud but little
wind accompanied the first shower which lasted
nearly half au hour. 10 less than an hour this
shower was followed by another with some wind .
Clouds from the southwest. or the extent and
means Of information. 5.
VI the phenomenal character, it Ia only reces.
sary to say. that the ordinary hail stone varies In
size from that OF pea to a partridge egg. During
terrific hail storm near Lyons, in France, It is
recorded that hail stones fell az large ns lemon
or hens egg. the circumference of which varies
rom to inches. In lS47, near the town OF Nc.
Douough, In Georgia, hail stones fell Of extraordi
nary size One fs stated to have measured 10
inches IN circumference. There Is a case men
TONED OF storm that occurred at Cazsrls, in
Spain, 10 1929, 10 which masses of ice, weighing
upward OF four pounds, fell.
From these facts, 1t may be inferred that the
jacksonville bail storm truly remarkable,
ard, so far as my Information extends, without
parallel in the history of hail storm in this coun.
try.
THE NEW YoHK SrocK MARxlr-The New York
Journal Of Commerce, Of Thursday afternoon,
speaking of money matters, says
The market opened this morning n the midst of
unusual excitement, caused partly by the large
shipment OF specie yesterday by the Afrca(amount.
ing to s., GAS OOO) and partly by the "war news"
the particulars of which came by the Persia
Many Of those who had large sums loaned ont on
call we're taken with q sudden desire to recover
possession, aud when the borrower did Tot respopd
promptly, threw the securities upon the market,
thus increasing the panic. Messrs Jacob Little 4
Co were among the largest sufferers by this course
and by the decline 10 Missouri State stocks Illinois
Central, and Panama shares, and it was officially
announced at the Stock board this morning that
they had Suspended payment.
dispatch from New York to the PhiladeIphia
Bulletin Thursday afternoon, says:
The effect of the news of the London Stock panic
was made manifest here this morning and there
was general decline in all tho leading securi-
ties.
Early in the day; the suspension of Jacob Little
Co., the extensive and weli.known Z. s.ock .brok ing
house, was announced, aud produced much exs
element MIR. Little's suspension has been a reg.
ular and early feature in all New York pauics Of
recent tlafs, aud 1t causes great deal of uueasi
ness. others in the same business expected to
go by the board.
The amount of Jacob Little's liabilities is esti-
mated at about two millions. No great sympathy
ls ieit for him, as he is generally known "the
Great Bear of Wall street." and he has burnt bis
fingers in his own fire.
The excitement and advance in the bresdstn If,
market Keeps up the spirits Of business people, in
spite OF the stock troubles. Flour has gone up
from thirty to fity cents, various grades wheat
ana corn have improved in a corresponding ratio,
and provisions also are buoyaut with ysry active
movement. Cotton alone is down.
ARRIVAL OF Paul MoRPHY.-The celebrated chess
player, Paul Morphy, arrived at New York on
Wednesday by the steamer Persia, from his Euro
peOn tour. He was welcomed by the presidents
of the New York and Union chess clubs 1t is the
intention of MIR. Morphy to remain few weeks
in New York, and then return to New Orleans -
The Journal of Commerce, of Thursday afternoon.
says:
Mr. Morphy last evening spent couple of hours
at the rooms Of the New York Chess Club and
played four or five games at the odds of kuight
with Mr.. Perrin, one of the strongest PLAYERS
in this country, and easily won all the games but
ore. kilograms have been received from all parts
Of the country to know what rcute Mr.. Morphy
will take on tis way home to New Orleans, 80 that
arrangements can be made for his>proper recep.
ton.
Before leaving for home he will visit Boston,
where pubic dinner has been rendered him.
Hou Edward Everett, Jared Sparks, Oliver Wen,
dell Holmes aud other distinguished citizens of
the Modern Athens will make addresses on the
occasion. MIR horphy is somewhat prostrated
from the effects OF his voyage. aud the testimonial
from his friends here will be presented to him in
about two weeks. The chess5oard made by Tiffa-
ny Co, to accompany their superb set of gold
and silver chess men is nearly fnished, aud is one
of the finest specimens Of workmanship ever pro.
duced.
DESTRUCTIVE FiRR.-A fire broke out in Brennaus'
warehouse at Marietta, Ohio, Thursday which
proved very destructive before it could be sub
dued. A dispatch from there says:
Upwards of 20 buildings in the business part Of
the city in ashes, but the fire is now under
control The following is a list of the principal
sufferers aud estimated losses: Nye Huntington,
loss $5 ,000.; insurance $4,000 Bosworth, Wells Il
Co, loss $l2 900; insurance $4,000. S. r. Lurner
loss $4,000, insurance 81 500. s Slocomb Co.,
loss SIC, 600; insurance $4,000. o. Beunan, loss
S 200: insurance $3.50. j. R. Waters building,
loss $3 600; insurance $500. G. S. Shippman s
Co, loss 100000 insurance $4,000. ii. Breenan,
loss $4,000, no insurance. A. Aleu- loss 900;
insurance large portion of the goods were
saved in damaged condition. Several men were
injured by the falling building, but none fatally.
HEAVY DECLINE IN SECURITIES Altogether, the
depreciation in the funded and share securities
held by British investors within the three dsys end.
ing the % h ult may be estimated (says the Lon
don correspondent of the New York Commercial
Advertiser) at least equal to $500 600 600 Amer.
ican securities have ofcourse shared in the general
downfall, although their eventual prospects must
be improved by all that is Dow threatening. Hi.
nois Central are quoted at As discount.
An OLD FRENCH yErERAN.-General paraguay De
Killers IL to command one of the French divisions
in the war with Sardinia. He served under the
frs. Napoleon ia Italy In 1895 and 1897 He was
in Egypt under Napoleon. He has been in the
French army over sixty years, andis over ninety
years OF age.
BAcHELoR's HoMEsrEADs NOT ExEAprED.-The Le.
gislaiure Of California has rejected the Bachelors
Homestead bill, which proposed to give to men
who prefer life of single biessedness the same
immunity from seizure of their homesteads for
debt now enjoyed by those who have the good
good sense to get married.
Fourth OF JULY 0aAToR-Mr. George Sumner.
brother of Senator Sumner, has been selected by
the city aatortes Of Boston to deliver the oratoo
Ut the forthcoming OF the declaration Of
American Independence.
MRs PARTiNGroN on THE WAR.-Mrs. Partington
says that just before the last war with England
were seen around the moon hight.
iy, shooting stars perambulated the earth, the
desk of the suH was covered with black spots of
ink, aud comments swept the horizon with their
operic tails. Everybody said it profiigst war,
aud sure enough it did come. Its cosriveness was
felt throughout the land, but the bravery OF Gea
jackson expia:ed the American citizens and for-
eigu dominees soon became bye-word."
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AMERICANS IN THE WAR Capt Jerome Bonapar!e'
who lately returned TO France from visit to his
parents 10 Baltimore, is to command troop of
d'Afrigue, every man of which is mount.
I'd on au American station of pure blood. Maj
of New York, who fought 30 brsvefy ID
the Mexican war, 10 stated to have joined the
staff Of one OF the French Generals Of Division.