The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-09-13
Correspondence Of the Dispatch.
AN EXCURSION ON THE RICHMOND
AND iDANvILLE RAILROAD.


PRIscE EDWARD. Sept. 10, 1852.
Mr.. DrsPATcH-Yons know we ladies are
very generous creatures. and as we have had
such delightful ride on the above road, Civ
en- TO us by the gallant Captain Sims and his
fellow officers of the splendid cars OF the Elvi-
ra. that we wish TO communicate our trip to
your readers and let them share, at least, lit
lie of our chit chat aboutit.
According to previous notice, we, the la
dies of the Liberty Church neighborhood, as
sembled ut the appointed hour, on Wednesday
the 9Th inst, to take "that" delightful ride.
Were you ever at a country place, MIR. Editor,
where the cars stop Ifnot, yon have missed
a great deal. We have moi yet learned to dis
semble, but express our feelings of wonder and
delight in the freedom and simplicity Of our
hearts, which would not be exactly according
to the rules Of etiquette in a city. On the above
occasion, especially, you might have enjoyed
the feast. Many OF US had never seen car,
and others had seen but never rode on them !;
and TO one who is accustomed to the daily oc :
currence, the scene would have been an inter-
esting one, indeed. to witness the anxious
countenances and strained eyes as they watch
for the noble train. On the above occasion 1t
was rtIcularly interesting. So many OF the
young, with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes,
and children, with their innocent looks. and lit.
tie hands up, often exclaiming, it is coming !!
Even the more settled of our company seemed
to partake ofthe enthusiasm of the occasion.
We prepared, while waiting for the cars,
three bouquets, to present TO the officers OF the
Lady ElvIra, with our thanks for the pleasure
trip they were about TO confer on US, and
placed them in the hands of young DIR. iE
our company, who, as soon as the train arrived,
proved that We had selected representative
worthy Of the occasion. The cars at last made
their appearance, and, MIR. Editor, although we
live in the country, we had learned TO be quiet,
and to wait patiently, until the word of COM
mand was given, and then moved in with as
much dignity as if it had been an every day
occurrence. We felt as one large family, none
desiring to outstrip. but oil anxious that each
should have an equal chance. We were no
sooner pleasantly seated than, with gallant
speed, we were borne to MOore's Ordinary,
where, we were informed, another company
was waiting. We found, on our arrival, not a
company. but crowd, Of between eight hum
dred and a thousand. Many were disappoint.
ed, although Capt. s. made every effort 10 &C.
commodate all, especially the ladies'. He took
on about five hundred. Then we returned to
the Junction, thence back again to the Ordina
ry, where we took leave of many friends, with
whom we had spent pleasant hour, and re-
turned to Liberty Church again, where we
partook of some refreshments.
Thus, Mr.. Editor, have given your readers
a short history of abou, three hours, which we
shall not forget soon, nor the kindness Of our
noble looking Captain and his fellow officers.
Ii was with mingled emotions of pain and
pleasure, we waved the hand TO Capt. s., as he
stood in the cars which soon bore him from our
sight. l close by wishing that all our sisters
may enjoy similar ride, on as good road
and in as good car,and commanded by as gall
liant a Captain.
HOOD LADIES.