The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-07-13

business which mad DO connection witt. il. yet
he always felt that he was out of his elemenf
His longing for the blue water never failed 10
carry him back in the end. Hs had been
most extensive voyager, so much 80, n
deed, that there was hardly spot of cele.
brity, within reach of the tide, that he had NOT
visited in person. He was extremely fond Of
reading, especially books connected with his
profession; and as his intelligence was o,her-
wise superior TO that OF his craft generally, ie
rendered his conversation uncommonly inte-
resting. He could not only describe the To-
caiities OF most spots within reach of blue va
ter but ne was familiar with their history from
the most remote periods. We have heard
ludges say that he was an excellent seaman. 4
.act OF which we are well convinced, from the
'aciiity with which he always obtained empIov-
"ent as mate whenever he desired il. Few
men made such signal use of their oppor-
'un't'es to see the world for the improvsmshe
o' ''heIr minds. II is singular, that having gone
on hsning excursion with one of his friends q
snort ume before he left this city, and the sight
Oh tue water having given occasion to a CON.
VersatIon upon the subject of drowning. he az.
pressed himself, of all others, most averse IN
that kind of death. His untimelv fa,e b..
created deep sensation among his numerous
friends in this city.
oALr WATER BATHING PLACEs.-Our ci- II
.izens nave favorable opportunities for sea
oathing and sea air at several very agreeable
and healthy places Of resort in summer.
Oe1 Point Comfort is the most famous for
lis Location and the attractions of it's massive
fortress and garrison. The water, of course, ia
as salt as the sea, and the breezes are the veri.
.aoie Atlantic winds. One exception TO Old
Font made by invalids, is it's liability to sud
den 'ncursions of large companies from Balti.
more and Norfolk. This, however, TO those
VINO 60 tor sight seeing and excitement ia an
advantage.
Hampton affords delightful retreat for the
summer. ltis exceedingly healthy, and fine
sea breeze adds to its comforts. IL has all the
'oAuiies o. the sea, while productive back
country Keeps it abundanty supplied with
the best fruits of the earth. Two establ;sh.
ments at Hampton deserve especial praise for
their comforts, and the neatness and order oh
served in them. They are the +" Chesoneak-
h0"," Kept by DIR. r. G. Banks, and the !" At.
to" House," kept by Mr.. John Tabb. They
are supplied bountifuly, and any body who
wants to enjoy the luxaries of old Virginia liv-
lng' can' at either place, find them to hearts
content. The bathing at Hampton is very fine,
fsney Point Partition, on the Potomac. ia
one OF our favorite places. 1t is now kent bv
our friend VIM. w. Dix, a most can,ble man
for the position. Piney Point is one of the most
delightful OF salt water retreats-for its salt
water table iuxuries, its bathing, it's pleasant
temperature, aud the excellent sport at angling
The surrounding waters afford. One of fhe
editors OF the Times, just returned from this
place, speaks in the highest terms of il. The
seeker OF pleasure and relaxation from labo,
cannot go amiss by going thither.
SPAIN AND THE UNITED SrArEs.-The
New Orleans Picayune translates from RI.
Havana D'arao de la Marina an article on tho
relations between Spain and the United States
which lays down the proposition that one Of
the Indispensable conditions of treaty of
solid friendship between those nations is in the
respect to be borne towards the national
rights OF Merico. The editor, in strain Of
traly Castilian sentimentalism and national
vanity, goes on to speak of Spanish attach.
ments for the Hispano.A merican nations.-
The brightest glory of Spain," he says,.is
TO be found in those regions, and with il our
renown is irrevocaby entwned :" "For tha
Spanish people," he continues, ''to abandon
the fruits of exploits, the nation must be.
come bare OF its dignity and forgeiful ofmsmo-
ry, and, as Heaven exists, he kno Ss US i'll who
supposes US capable of such things." Finally.
ne declares, "as the price Of our friendship, we
must stipulate for the salvation of Mexico.,,-
II would have been well for Spain and for
Mexico if this fine sentiment had been main-
tanned by some practical measures for tho
prosperity and permanent good of Mexico,
when she belonged to Spain. Ii is q baubls
now OF but little advantage to Mexico, ard on.
| ly serves TO show the superabundance of pro-
fession and the poverty of good deeds-the ex.
cess ofnational vanity, and the paucity of ma
tional wisdom-the abundance OF words and
banenness Of useful energetic acts of the
| Spanish race of these times.
| MALPRACTICE AMONG PHYsIcIANs.-It has
become quite fashionable, Of late, to bring &C.
tons against the members Of the medical pro-
fession for malpractice. DR.. Dizzy Crosby, Of
| Hanover, N. H.. was recently mulcted to tho
amount of $500 BY Vermont jury, in a case
that be did not attend, bui was simply called
| once in consultation, and then his advice was
not followed. DR.. Kitredge of ADdover, q
short time since, was fined $4,000, and young
physician in Snafford county, N. H., $3.50,
! 10 like cases. These were cases Of fractured
limbs. We once reported case in Orleans
county, Vermont which occupied ::sas dsys