The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-29
VOL. LII.

the washing away Oh tHe HSHrhouSS' W.
Mr.. Cox, who lives near Dutch Gap, wit
messed the demolition OF several houses,
and gives an interesting description OF the
| manner in which they were destroyed. He
saws he saw several houses come floating
| down the river apparently intact. They
would 60 through the gap in much
less time than it takes to write
it, and on the other side were plunged into
the whirlpool that was made by the swift
running waters, disappearing for an instant,
and when they came up again were totally
demolished, and only fragments OF what
had been substantial structures could be
seen as they Hoatcd about the eddy for q
| time and then driftcd on down the current
seaward.
| ONE OF MANY LOSSES.
We have not yet heard Of one half of the
losses occasioned by the late fresh, and pro-
badly will not for some days. Mr.. Bennett,
who owns "Ncwstead," the farm formerly
belonging to Mr.. Edward Cox, on James
river, about ten miles below this city, lost
200 barrels Of corn in the field, and all Of
his hogs. This is but one Of many who
have lost in 4 similar way.
Mr.. Franklin Stearns, at Tree Hill, and
Mr.. W iiiiiiiiam 0. Mosby, at Chatsworth, are
also losers.
| REPAIRS III 1Hf.. SaSAi.
Now that the water has subsidized sufii-
ciently the work OF repairing the breaks in
the canal will be commenced and pushed
forward as rapidly rs possible. On the first
level force Of hanGs is already busily at
work repairing the breaks and reestablish~
ing the tow-path. This morSing a large
fourth level, under Captain J. \. Hop
l.; &c
the first level will be restored, but
it will be done Us soon as possible. The
Gallego mills, Richmond Paper Manufac-
turing Company, Tredegar Iron-W orks, j..
J. Montaguc's sash and blind manufactory,
the saw-lnll in rear OF the Gallego mills,
Smiths corn mill, and perhaps other es-
Establishments, receive their supply OF water
from the first level, which is fed from the
river at the Three-mile locks. 1t is therefore
very important that the breaks between this
city and the first locks should be repaired
rs speedily rs possible.
The following report OF breaks in the
canal, made by the mate OF the packet Madi-
son, is furnished by Colonel NJ. G. Harman
From New Canton TO Columbia the canal
is in toerable condition, with the exception
Of one or two inconsiderablc washes in the
tow-path.
At Columbia there is break in the canal
OF about twenty feet broad and fifteen deep.
From Columbia to Elk Hill the canal is in
tolerabIe condition, but the tow-path is
washed in several places.
From Elk Hill to Cartersyille the canal il
washed good deal, and has two small
breaks.
From Gainesville to West View the canal
is filled up for nearly 200 yards.
From West View to Lock Lomon there is
a break in the canal bank OF about twenty.
four feet.
From Lock Lomon to North Side the
canal-bank is washed considerably.
Above New Canton, on the next level
near General Cookies place, there is ar
earth break.
MR.. HETH SAFE.
In our special telegram from Lynchbure
yesterday morning fears were expressed
when his store at Indian Rock was washed
away. The following dispatch from Lynch
burg states that he is "al right:
LYNCHBuRG, VA, II NJ, November %.
II. Z. Blankenship, Richmond:
Robert Heth is all right. Lost his store
and contents. l.. Il. LrCCADO.
TRAVEL SOUTH BY THE WELDON CoAsT-LIHE
The following telegram was received lasI
night from Mr. \. Shaw, superintendent OF
the Richmond and Petersburg railroad:
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l
JARRATT's, November 2S.-We are now
transferring passengers ria Weldon Coast
Line. \. SHAW, Superintendent.
LIGHT AT LAST.
Last evening Mr.. Knowles, Superintcnd.
ent OF the City Gas-Works, sent the follow
ing to our office, but as our citizens received
the welcome news last night when they
lighted the gas, it will be rather stale i'll
formation:
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE CITY GAs-WoRKs, 7
RICHMOND, VA, November rs. 1917. }
| To the Editors Of the Dispatch:
Gentlemen,-Afte four days and nights
of indomitable perseverance OF the officers
and employees, we are enabled to give prI-
vate consumers gas tonight. I will notify
the Chief OF Police when we can furnish an
ample supply tor the street-lamps.
Very respectfully,
JOHN II. KNOWLES, Superintendent.
The gas was turned on at 1880 O'Clock.
Superintendent Knowles says that the delay
in turning it on was caused by an uneX'
pected sinking of the pipe by the pressure
OF the water, the righting up OF which oc'
cupied more time than he had anticipated
MANCHESTER.
There is but little to be added to our re-
port OF yesterday in reference 10 the condi.
ton of affairs in Manchester.
On the water-lise great activity prevails.
All of the lessees are at work repairing the
damage done by the food and preparin & for
a resumption Of operations.
In the lately inundated districts east oil
Hull street the late residents were yesterday
busily engaged in cleaning up their prem
ises. 1t will be some days, and probably
longer. before these houses will be ready fol
occupancy.
Captain Lipscombe has good force mend
ing the breaks in the canal ut the head-gates
DC. The canal will be in working order by
the time the mills are ready for it, il not be
fore. There is nothing of interest to relate
around the Danyille yards or shops, or a
Belle Island.
The canal bridge, which floatcd off Sun
day evening. lies high and dry Just below
the city. There seems to be some contro
versy as to who caught it; but the matter
will probably be settled without resort tt
litigation.
Nothing has been heard of the remains o.
Andrew S. overly. The notice OF the aD
pointment Of Masonic committee TO lool
after the remains viii lie found in our loca
column.
The people of the lower part of the city
are rejoiced to learn that Mr.. Mayo intends
to replace the lost portion Of his bridge i'm
mediately.
A number OF persons who were flooded
out in the First Ward have rented houses
in other sections OF the city. They coulC
not shake the First-Ward mud from theil
feet, however.