The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-08-27
CASH TERMS OF ADvKRTIsIN0
Correspondence Of the pi.pa.eh.


Passengers leaving Richmond al 6 f.sA M xes.
terday the Central railroad cars reached staun-
ton at 1.2 last night. Theceremony oftransport-
ing back to the mountains on one day, the t1sty ac-
cumulafions of the preceding day, seems to be, on
1ie part OF our friends of the Central railroad conn.,
pany, needless ceremony; but we are in too good
hunor with the pleasant journey Of yesterday, 10
dwell upon its few annoyances.
Grateful to the sight rise the green robed moun-
tains and as we run by Gordonsville and wind
among the rich farms of Aibemarle the true inter.
est OF the trip begins 1t is to be hoped that men.
oy and by, viii be tired of this new and delightful
sport OF seeing how fast they can 60, and yielding
70 the force of reason, learn to consider that not
alone setting along, but stiing alcsx sceu Il tha
ng 70 be desired. Then we shall not Be comneIled
~ swallow COED dinner at Charlottesville or else-
wnere In utter disregard of all correct Views of
anon, and jump into the cars thinking wa
haste. - - .aS " 'A.AAs 4satln %
but, whether digestion has gone on or rok. WA
have, and are at Mechum,s river seven coscbas
take us thence. An hour is spent in deuosifiny ur
selves, and our baggage within and about them and
.ne Sooa na,uIed "a, agent has as much he can do
TO please all tnese children Of larger growth -
But as at 9 IA p NJ the stages uhesl .,ssi az s,er
toward the Blue Ridge, smiling faces are seen IN
every coach, and the unpopular contrast Of tl;s
mode OF conveyance is for the time, forgotten, in
that elevation OF spirits which is experepced when
the whip cracks and the -four in hand" Strike IN,
earth with their sixteen hoofs rocking us on leather
springs to and fro. And still more as we look inf
the faces of our fellow passengers, and the feun-
tans of social feeling under the genial influence Of
close contact and common interest begin to omen
and give out their treasures in kind looks and kind
words.
Stage travelling is now one of the departing elo-
ries of Virginia; but what substitute on railroads
ship and extending knowledge-the good look at
cornfelds-the agreeable episode of stopping to
change horses and leave mail bags at wayside inns
and villages-the fresh substantial meals obtained
at such places, &c, &c. A
At Cocks's tavern, between Mechum's river and
the Ridge, were about fifty boarders from the East
The track of the railroad winding along the foot
OF the mountain, and occasionally running into
spur thereof, is frequently seen from the stage
road. - =
The slow but steady ascent of the mountain, walk
ing or riding we felt disposed, with its fine view
OF Rock Fish Valley TO the South, and Albemarle ON
the East, was pleasant. How much will people
know OF this ennobling enjoyment, when the way
into the Valley will be through dampness and
smoke and darkness visible"
We saw no more of the Tunnel as we passed up,
than the spot where it begins some outside work
men and little village of cabins surrounding It
is pleasant to the ruddy faces of the Irish chill;
dren hereabout; the mountain air gives them a
bloom, unseen upon the faces of their young coun-
trymen in the eastern part of Richmond. We met
some OF them on the mountain, and were glad to
learn from the copy books in their hands and their
ready answers TO our queries, that they were re-
turning from school. Y -
How cool the breeze as we sur1nount the sum-
init of the mountain, and how refreshing. Well.
the railroad will enable US poor people ofener to
enjoy it.
At the Mountain House, afew rods below the top,
we paused for while, chiefly, suppose, for the
purpose of preparing for the run down the noun
tain, for the stage drivers busy chopping
blocks to strengthen the apparatus for holding
back. t zrt
| AT this house, as an ostler informed me- slots Of
people,, consisting of engineers families, &C.,
staying. Sixty horses, he said, had been into his
stable that day. Travellers arriving and the
| stir considerable.
| Down, down the fine road, we 60, in one contin-
ued and most exhilarating trot-the western end of
the Tunnel is passed, and the village around it, but
there is no time for getting information except that
| the long line of substantial embankment, made of
| rock brought from the bowels of the mountain, al.
fords gratifying evidence of progress within. We
| dash through stream, by rich cornield, and q
| mill, and draw up about sunset at Tavern down
| in the centre of Waynesboro'. From this town to
Staunton, is 12 miles. The road was dusty, and it
too dark for much observation; but it was plea
SAINT to know and feel that were in the Valley of
| Virginia. and to reflect that the onward march of
events is bringing this fine country near to our
eastern plains for the great advantage, physically
| and morally, OF both sections. May God speed all
| Virginias good enterprises, until her children,
bound together by every tie that can quicken them
to laudable deeds shall have one mind and one pur-
pose steadily fixed on her true elevation and endu-
| ring glory. - p