Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-08-30

| FuR THE ESQCiRER.
THE Wheat crop Of Augusta Staunton, Norft FeI IA
gusta. Dr. Dr.. {. Il. Hurts, Democratic Ssnn!0r
| Elect ,Ir.
Called IL Stluni"n business | f"rcbly impressed
on nv way with the krd indications I" improvements
in agriculture along The line Of The Virginia Central Rail
Road from Wuyncsbor" The farmers in advance nl the
cnnpcti"u 4" thai grand Improvement seem 10 feel liz quick
ening Influences. The grade OF The road from Naynshoo
10 Snunun from the Vest side al the Blue Ridge, Is
of the Virginia, aud the contractors rapidly pla
cling down rail- aud it is hoped by The first :" October
next the iron horse will be and hrar'. III the tnwn
Stanton which is rapidly improving and destined rIn
rs very fortunate nnd central location for business its al
yantuues schools aud grand bcncicent institution OF the
Stale all conbnc 10 hec"me an inland town OF increasing
notOrlety.
in the county owing the Jont and fly, which,
believe, nlsu very destructive in Rockingham.
Leaving S'annon, travelled through Tue North West
portion ui The county, pat Of which had en- and
surprised not only find IL one OF the beat portions
Augusta bat of the Valley Of Virginia. The lands from
Middle River miles North West 0i Stauntun 10 Mount
Solon are us line in the Valley of Virginia. Mount So
lon situated nj The head Of Messy Greek is thriving vii
lape The head spring Of this remarkable stream which is
six miles only in length bcure its into the North
River is &:lnd curiosity. IL comes out ut tr brow If
hill and bois up like cauIdron. This affords The
finest wafer power in the State for OF its size 1t
cauaco,s enough it, head drive large merchant
with three Of burs with plaster mil, chipping mill and
corn crus,r and owned by the gallant Democratic Senator
elect Dr. C.. L. tnrs This remarkable stream increases
in lis size below Mount Scion, was told by the addition
of numerous springs of smaller The lands along its
whole length tn finest have s"cn in the lower
end The county being Of muIao limestone soil excel
len, Tor wheat, rye and oats Near the village oi
Mount Solo in sight The tasteful maninn and farm Of
The Representatives in tie House al Delegates Cn
NJ " CUE The mill oi pr. Harrts is Improvement
upon the site Of its former owner, and was toll upon the
plan in which is re. built that viii quadrupr year
The quantity ground by the old mill The DAM about $50
yards from the head spring forms beautiful lake 4"
As the eye reach you observe mills, saw mills
furges c. Near Mount Scion s splendid paper MILL manu-
sung $50 600 worth Ui printing paper per annun
The machinery Informed is Of the improves!
STYLE From the lofty emilcnce upon which reared the
kp1u ;hl 1tnf
elect yOn have most commanding view OF The South
| Mountain Blue Ridge and on ,he Nnrth and West you
can see The North Shanadrrr mountains lor miles
base of which is Ave miles from Mount SoIn and with ru
mantle surrounding country, alorling Of the most
beautiful and pleasing landscapes in r VALLEY of virginia
Almost sight the enterprise and Intelligence q. the neigh
bornud rearing splendid Academy ihc banks of the
nnbe Moss Greek II is said that The buiing Occupying
lnfry AMI .,blr Site will bn III the III
Slnle II will certainly have many advantages. regard
health and The influence Of The oni ola cuunryoIlon
away thieves aud temptations OF villages and
so great dr1w back I" ihr youths Of our State.
told that Professors !carrei gen encu of them
distinguished student Of the University at Virginia. 1t i.
designed preparatory schnn 10 noble Stat" inSl"
ton aud also send well qualified teachers for primary
schools The Natural Chmn y described ~ Howe in lis
history Of Virginia also ihn village of NJ Sonn
The Augusta Coal Mines (Arltracr) within five miles
cst iron aud power lhcn Augusta truly
great county in her mineral resource her water pnw,
aud fertility uf soil. She has within her hnrders wealth
enough developed properly, for little State, must
er. long the Influences Of internal Improvements
terprisc OF people sorry find all the from
this portion of the country seeking Baltimore via Winclts
ter for II maj kct hope, when te Central Rail Road fla
.sd 10 Siuntun that this valuable trade ui North
srn Augusta will go Ia Richmond, and add wealth
the old Dominion instead Of building up her formidable
rival Baltimore Mount Scion is the The ds,rirr
which gave Dr. Harris llO manrtty his opponent Mr.
Shelley told nv hs friends that hr Mr..
or any oIiur Willy from rs 10 20n votes all
al the polls strange but that This precinct gave
Gen Jack son but eight in 1892 and was the Whn
precinct in Sil, giving The largest r General
Harrison given in The county. Ii il the Democratic
banner district Dr. Harris is dcsetprty popular here as
he is throughout the county, and has done great deal for
hs party heard but his election from Wings
and Democrats and that his loss to his nrghbohood
and lis, rct py scun and medical adviser tie one
successful practitioners in the State und hrarIi
~ fond Of his profession. Augusta will be welt
Dr. Harris is man of great suaviiy at Manners with great
energy of character, intelligent aud ardent friend of in
terna Improvement and very partial 10 The Interests Rich
mond, hn terms her, The Manchester OF the South,
Messrs koner and Skinner young lawyers pro
mise fine talents and great energy and will make e
cent members Mr.. Christian, The Wing dreeae is also
| learn, gentleman Of fine abilities, and will tuubr
make faithful representative. aLBEMARLE
August "a, 1853