The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-22
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TINS! Certainly none OF the party on the eXcur-
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The watering Places.
OUR CID POINT CONFRONT CORRESPONDENCE.
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va, June 49, 1854.
distinguished Visiters-Arrivai Of Judge Tdney-
attending Mass.
After a good sea bath one feels somewhat enlv-
ened and inclined to "make merry" and in this
mood have caught up my pen to give you an out
line of affairs ut this emporium of pleasure and
fashion, upon my return from reve in the haunt
| of Neptune"
Visitors are daily arriving from all quarters, the
most noted among them at present being the Hon.
Roger fancy, Chief Justice of the United States.
He has been here for several days and has taken
neat little cottage on the immediate sea shore,
known as the Presidents House." and occupied by
that parsonage when visiting the Point. The army
officers of Fort Monroe waited upon his Honor the
day before yesterday, dressed in full costume, and
were received by him in courteous and unaffected
manner. His health is reasonably good, and no
doubt will be greatly strengthened by his soiourn
here, though time has evidently laid his effacing
hand upon his once stalwart frame and constitution
/ yesterday noticed him in the Catholic chapel in
side the fort, comminglng in the devotions Of the
little congregation seated among soldiers and citi.
Z
dent devotion and all, with but one or two excep-
TONS being entirely ignorant Of the presence in their
midst of so great and good a man. The priest,
Rev. Mr.. Develin, Of Portsmouth, delivered an clio
quent appeal to the conscences of all present in
behalf OF constant and fervent prayer, and invoked
the blessingsOf Heaven upon all our rulers and law
givers. 1t was, indeed, an interesting scene when
the good old man knelt before the Most High in
unison with the humble few present. thus proving
that before God all are equal, and in His presence
all pomp and title vanishes away.
This morning the venerable Judge paid comp-
menta,y visit TO the garrison, and received by
the troops, paraded under arms, while q salute from
battery Of light artillery did honor where
honor was due" The troops were reviewed, and
the Judge seemed much eated by the exercises. A
large number OF people were drawn together on the
occasion, as has been the for some weeks past
not only. TO witness the different evolutions
and discipline of the forces, but to enjoy
walk or lounge in the vicinity. cannot con-
ceve more enchanting spot than Is enclosed within
the walls of Fort Monroe at this season. Aside from
the general parade there are numerous large plots
iDtersected with fine walks and the whole amply
shaded with noble oak trees, from under which can
be seen the daily routine and outlines of soldiers
duty in garrison, and the inhalation Of healthful
breeze enjoyed. Ascend upon the ramparts, and
there lies spread ont before you the famous "Hamp-
ton Roads," bearing upon its bosom the modest
specimens of marine architecture, besides countless
site the frownng Walls Of the rip kaps The
favorite residence Of "Old Hickory" when once
visiting here, and which only requires the final COM
petion to render this point Of our coast a second
Gibraltar. In the distance lies moored near bar
an immense light ship, whose tolling bell sautes
each passing craft and tells that its keepers are on
the alert Farther south, as far as the eye dis
Germ, may be seen the light house on Cape Henry
and in an opposite direction lies the famed village
Of Hampton, surrounded by numerous plantations
and country seats But while enjoying this feast Of
vision, the precaution should be taken not to come
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balls thirty.two FOUNDERS, &C., which are rather
preJudicial to the well being of the clover extrem
ties, &c."
Another object of attention * the fine cotillon
band attached to the Messrs. Wizards HOTEL
discoursng enchanting melody throughout the day
ana evening. One feels disposed, occasionally, to
step aside and seek short respite, which may be
found in the billiard rooms, bowling saloons sea
bathing, or invegling the unsuspecting trout into
frying pan from out of his native element. And
crabs, soft or "hard SHE'LL" your city never
presented finer assortment, more disposed to be
The vertabe Frank Pierce is shortly expected to
give us call upon which event, mean to give you
an account Of his movements, and Of the various
hangers on Hoping that the sea breezes of Old
Point may occasionally puff into the windows of the
HERALD Office, carrying with them their train of
desired effects, and alleviate the usual smothered
spirits and persons OF you Gothamtes at this season
OF inc year, am yours truly, Rip RAPs.
n OUR BIG COVE CORRESPONDENCE
/ \ STEvENsBURG, Frederick county, ya)
June IL, 1854.
The Big Core Topographic and Properties of its
Spmgs-Beauty Of the Surrounding Scenery
! Facilities Of Acess, &c.
Here have been rusticating very agreeaby for
tie last eight days. As you probably are not ia
milar with the whereabouts of the spot from whence
] hail, must make you acquainted with it.
Big Cove is situated about twenty-five miles from
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