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The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
Statuary. --The noble statue of Jefferson, by Alexander Galt is still in this city. We also saw, at the room of J. W. Davies, yesterday, Barbee's beautiful statue of the Coquette, which has excited unqualified admiration wherever it has been exhibited. These works of art bear ample testimony to the great talent and skill of Virginia sculptors, and they should not lack encouragement among our own people.
The Daily Dispatch: August 13, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Texas. (search)
om old Abe, and now proclaims strict neutrality, and claims the protection of the British flag. The grave of the patriot sage is situated in the midst of a large field of luxuriant corn, is imperfectly shaded by five tall locusts, and is surrounded by a low brick wall, which also encloses several other tombs. The stone which covers Madison's tomb is a simple granite shaft, bearing only this inscription: "Madison. Born March 16, 1751: Died June 28, 1836." In letters almost as large, just below, is found the name of the artificer, "J. W. Davies, Richmond," which, under the circumstances, does not strike us as in good taste. Immediately in the rear is a smaller shaft of white marble, containing these words: "In memory of Dolley Payne, wife of James Madison. Born May 20, 1768: Died July 8, 1849." How little did the great statesman dream that in a quarter of a century after his death Northern and Southern armies would be confronting each other near his grave. Massanutten.
The Daily Dispatch: April 8, 1864., [Electronic resource], The "Rebellion" not to be Crushed by "Mere Weight." (search)
Mayor's Court. --This court was crowded with prisoners yesterday. Wm. Purroe, Patrick Kallahan, and Wm. Appleyard, were charged with stealing a ream of paper from Mr. James Woodhouse. Mr. Woodhouse identified the paper as some stolen from him. The accused had sold it to Mr. J. W. Davies, and were arrested by officer Granger when they called to collect the money. They were committed. Charles J. Miller was charged with entering the premises of George Hirsh and forcibly carrying off a lot of bricks. The case was continued. Grandison, slave of Thomas Bass, was charged with having a large lot of pens, paper and books, stolen from the different departments of Government; and Bob Sprigg was charged with stealing a thousand dollars worth of paper from the Engineer Bureau. In the absence of witnesses these two cases, which are intimately connected, were continued. A white boy, named Francis Lewis, who said he worked in the Laboratory, was charged with having a well
The Daily Dispatch: November 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], We have (search)
We have from the publishing house of J. W. Davies & Sons, No. 183 Main street, just published, and dedicated to the army and navy of the Confederate States, "Farewell to the Star- Spangled Banner." The song is a most attractive one, and already a great favorite in the army. its publication will be generally welotted.
The Daily Dispatch: November 25, 1864., [Electronic resource], Exchange of prisoners. (search)
New music. --We have received from Messrs. J. W. Davies & Sons a copy of the beautiful and popular duet of "Hear Me, Norma." It is very much to the credit of these publishers that they have not only given us, in this piece of music, one of the most admired of standard opera selections; but that they have presented it in a style of printing which, for clearness and elegance, is not excelled anywhere. We hope they may continue the publication of this style of music, and that they may be amply rewarded for their enterprise. They will in this way do much for the improvement of musical taste.
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1865., [Electronic resource], One thousand Dollars reward. (search)
New Music. --J. W. Davies & Sons, booksellers and publishers, send us two excellent republication: "The Evergreen Waltz" and "Rainbow Schottische." Also, a very sweet and favorite song: "There's Music in the Air."--They publish, too, the excellent camp and fireside song: "You Can Never Win Us Back" --already well known and much called for.
The Daily Dispatch: March 3, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
Beautiful paintings. --Three of the most beautiful paintings we have ever seen, averaging each three feet by four and a half, representing the "Bombardment of Fort Sumter," "Interior View of its Ruins," and the "Port of Charleston," in which Sumter stands off in bold relief receiving the combined assaults of the whole Yankee iron-clad fleet, are now on exhibition at the book and music store of J. W. Davies & Sons, on Main street, above Tenth. They are the production of Lieutenant John Key, a member of General Gilmour's staff, who was on the spot, and personally observed everything which he has portrayed. The paintings are not for sale, but simply on exhibition for the gratification of the public.
The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1865., [Electronic resource], New Music. (search)
New Music. --Messrs. J. W. Davies & Sons are publishing a series of songs, and displaying excellent taste in their selections. The last three--Schubert's Serenade, When the Swallows Homeward Fly, and Den Lieben Lang Tag (The Long, Long Weary Day)--are most tastefully gotten out.
The Daily Dispatch: December 9, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
e, as illustrating more fully the enterprise of our people. Mr. Lewis D. Crenshaw is putting up a very fine four-story brick building on the south side of main street, between Ninth and Tenth. Opposite, on the north side of Main, Mr. S. C. Robinson has commenced the construction of a five-story double brick tenement, with iron front all the way up, which, it is said, will be among the finest buildings in the city. Lowes down, on the same square, stands the elegant music establishment of J. W. Davies & Sons. On the south side of Main, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, the foundation for a four-story brick house has been laid for Mr. Benjamin Hart, of New York. Adjoining this, and immediately on the site of the old Farmers' Bank of Virginia, Mr. Franklin Stearns is commencing the construction of a splendid four-story building, iron front, to contain four tenements. On part of the spot formerly occupied by the American Hotel, the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company are about
The Daily Dispatch: December 22, 1865., [Electronic resource], Christmas and Christmas presents. (search)
n view, they have laid in a stock of dressed fowls, butter, eggs, apples, &c., to which we invite the attention of our readers. Mr. Briggs lost a leg in the Confederate service, and Mr. Sizer has been for a long time connected with the Central railroad. E. P. Townsend, at No. 102 Main street, has a large and well-selected assortment of chessboards and men handsome bibles and prayer books, photographic albums, writing desks and work boxes, suitable for both ladies and gentlemen. J. W. Davies & Sons are the proprietors of the Musical Exchange, on Main, near Tenth street. They have, beyond a doubt, the finest stock of printed music in the South, with a large number of fine-toned places and cabinet and parlor organs. Their store is decorated with paintings by the most distinguished artists, and we recommend a call upon them by every person of literary, musical or artistic taste. This notice will be continued to-morrow morning of such advertisements as are brought in to-day
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