Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-11
For the Enquirer.
A TRIP IN THE nBELV1DERE"

I For the Enquirer.
A TRIP IN THE "BELv1DERE,"
Although this steamer Is pas.engc. boat, persona
shipping goods in her and DESTROYS o remaining win them
sometimes INDUCED with passage. II was u
these occasions hud tho enjoyment Of trip from Bal
more Richmond.
AS the iron hand of time struck four on Saturday the
usls Bevidere loosed and the vapory power
moved her in the stream, on her destined voyage. AS
passed buoy which presented 10 view in every
rectlon could avoid contrasting the picture with tina
of Richmond The question naturally orises why is it tina
Richmond with all her natural advantages, WIN her i'm
mense internal resources should lie outsirpPcd in ndusa
enterprise by Baltimore contiguous as inc alie place Ia
the great commercial Philadelphia and New
York? would appear that lis chance OF successful trade
with the West would be diminished if entirely lost
This. however Ia not the fact; every obstacle Is s'muus
for increased exeon overcome the difficulty WISH
through the city will present scene OF activity, industry
and Improvement which evidences the determined spirit oil
the people 10 build their city by their own energy IN &C.
spite of every apparent obstacle which may present sc
Tho propeing power arc heard al parts
of the cly ship building in oil its varied torni from the
cock vessels OF The nrgcst class. The north and
northwest portion Of the city, which few years past
with forest trees and commons IS now occupied
by many squares oil splendid buildings; indeed all pat Is
NJ the town the rapid progress Improvement arising
from the enterprise Of its inhabitants Among the reasons
assigned for this stat Of things is the liberal views OF their
Legislature in furnishing srtlciency OF means 10 complete
rh public works in the shortest possible tlme thereby Gre
ipr sinking fund to redeem the debt and preventing an
sed and continuous taxation. There you strife
about local advantage but generous eeng perVades every
norton of the State emulation 10 elevate The CONNER.
N The locality Of their railways satisfied as they are, that
,hn improvements contribute the general Hare und
prosperity OF tho entire State Their enterprise Is lulher
BY their unreasiDg efforts 10 pass their steam pow
r through other States 10 gain portion OF western wealth
RhJ the contrast Tho contracted pulley OF our Virginia
LEGISLATURE will allow her internal Improvements ~ pro-
orrss bey ond suas pace, contributing IN 90 united DC.
toward those improvements from year 10 year. that their
conuclion proaced 10 IN indefinite period oil time
This arises from the selfish views OF various oil inc
Sa and ignorance of what constitutes national prosperity
and the means OF attaining IT, Their REASONS, II they may
ne 81 called for Directing internal improvements are be-
cause the rail road will not pass through their section; De-
cause This section that section, will be benefited more
than their own; because OF the heavy taxes incurred
These taxes prolonged and increased by The limited be-
sowmenls OF the Legislature Instance The James River
and Kanawha Canal was completed AZ miles, in about
thirty five years. costing The Stale nearly eight millions Of
dollars The New York and Erie Canal 3b4 miles in length
was COMPLETED in eight years cost OF eight millions Of
dollars may suid that last Legislature made large
appropriations for internal improvements but THIS concession
did not Use from liberal policy but from The same
sUrdd mve by which they have ever been achled on The
subject o. internal improvements by system OF logrolng
The system s give plank turnpike road and VIII
for rail road although am opposed TO on p'in
cirle. Tbs inquous of legislation is most pcrn
ciOus n interests OF The commonwealth dsgaceiu TO
the Legislature body, aud 10 individuals guilty of such
pcfniciuus ractiCes.
But wader from my intent to note my trip. After pass
ing The bus OF that enlcprising city, reviewing the
scenes whe The American valur checked and punished
the nsoenc OF Wanting and cruel ioe Sol closed the
curtain OF dy pinned il with star, usherng of those
rcspendant ighls usual In Southern cline in early
fall full ,oon displaying all its cffugence, travesing
boundIess spec tracing the placid stream with its svey
rays the miness and beauty Of the night stole nsensby
on lime, unt the hour OF midnight warned US 10 reIte-
The mornlng;un presented view OF Cape Henry Light
and The Rip Rps We wcnded our way up our beautiful
james, whchesentcd euch side OF the most splendid
views of vagaed foliage beheld at this period oil the
year Our mole boat left City Point at 2 O'clock at night
arriving Rnmond before the dawn of day; thus ended one
of The most plsant trips have ever taken.
The BeIvide is freight boat. commanded by Captain
Ghord. isue this noble officer, 10 say, that his man.
agemen, chef officer, merits not only The pardits OF
owners bu the shippers and c0nsgnees The ORDER ana
cleanliness Of Ge boat kindness 10 The officers and crew,
an. his pOlite attention those who may have the good
foune be privileged passengers. give evidence OF his
wolh and cupaily have charge OF rs class steamer,
in addition to which, his nautical experience tbring
Though bred sllo) erninenlly qualify him for any COM
moI the brhy deep. To omit notice OF the officers
unrr his command would he melting TO them their due
Alike attentive their respective duties, ihtir houSthod
up;lrs as uni. There is vOCitcrulOr Tie quetuue
win which the roa is managed impas The idea OF steam
er moving Ter winding course by instinct; each !ai
knws his dur and performs il with ulcrty As further
gu1anee to shippers The above named splendid steamer
her qualifications Her length Is ZZV ieet
"a rel beam ant IL feet depth in hold built Of the very best
malS; tnbcrs doubled braced and strongly planRcd
llsdes filled III coarse salt preserve the TIMBER the
hu The Of large ball roon WIN ui
fo cleanliness observable in all parts Of The vessel!
Neaseuciare the name of freight boat with that OF
btn doun steamer built in coarse manner mere
IL the carriage Of rCgh but the owners Oh Inc
Be idee are entitled 10 The credit Of placing boat or the
Hammond and Baltimore lne which, Tor strength OF male
ritz and workman sip and finish Ol machinery, VIII we
VIII any passenger boat on james tllVer. one Is ,c "s
rad boat plying from Richmond 10 my Of the Northern
pea, having every qualification necessary tor lie SarE
transportation u freight, and OF buiiellnG hh ~ Ing
ihmeh the sevcrrst gale. ih!i' '''