Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-28

Correspondence OF the Whig
On PoiSr CoNroRr June %, 1884.
AT this season Of the year, you know very WE'LL that
Old Point Comfort Is point Of great attraction to many
Of the health seeking and pleasure loving people OF
and other States. The present season. though
whs, backward In attesng by the number OF visitors "
equality with the prosperous aud joyous of pas
years. is nevertheless now rapidly swelling Its ,hrong
visitors and adding greatly its already bright array
beauty and fashion, The bree1es never fesher the
bright rolling waters sparkled and danced mor'
gaily, sent ashore more propitious winds.
Old Point long and justly distinguished for its at
fractions persons in search Of health recreation
in my opinion locality 10 every way unsurpassed in thes
respects.
To-day company has been especially euvened by tn,
arrival of President Pierce aud suite whose contemplated
visit the Point days since announced. TIL,
President reached here this afternoon accompanied by BIZ
lady, private Secretary Secretary Dobbn, Gen. Cass ant
daughter aud probably other friends from Washington -
His reception substantially informal, though he wa
welcomed aud greeted in the large reception
| Iian by the Government officers Of this station pre-
sumo OF course that ostentaous imposing displa,
of himself intended by the President aud hence IN,
quiet aud unobrusve character OF his approach and tn,
ready in which he has claimed and alowed onl,
| the homage Of the citizen.
| Exceeding good fortune has overtaken me- in that
have been allowed TO meet his EIcelency, lace face
though word has passed between Tor IN the
contemplation Of the face and form Of General Franklin
PIERCE suggestions have crowded upon me which have
really afforded me hours Of pleasing meditation
especially in this locality, where is orcoly admon
shed o! where forts and orthcatons aud bitches
tell Of the sad catastrophe which NAV overtake the
mpudent adventurer. We have been wholly unable to
epress the vivid remembrance OF the usrious deeds
distinguished guest when, years ago upon the battle
fields of his native land he by fents aud strata gems
bitches aud circunv iacns turned the tide of war;
sustained the droopag fortunes of his beloved country
As an euquiring man. always eager for the vcfcaon o.
| what claims to be impartial history, have sought
il, perchancc, l might find, in the fife OF his eve
| the lineaments of his face, or, in the bold aud
| fearless mein of the maR, some token of the un
| daurtcd energy which inspired him TO such deeds
Of valor aud uueqaaied prowes recorded him.
but, alas my dear sirs, they where herc-and
have turned away from this train Of reflection with full
assurance that history have lied.
an you need dagucrreotype of the person OF
the man. TO give good conception of ho power and
efficiency civan for, of these you have had an uu-
errng chroncie-so plain that could not be tortured
to signify anything else than that he is very ordinary
man. i assure you that will, as readily as any man,
bow before the majesty of intellect, and accord
knowedged merit its legitimate praise; but is absurd
hope TO exact from common aud common honesty
aduaton and homage TO the pgmy Who by rounoe has
aghted upon the high place Of power aud claimed osooh
the respect of the giant And here by way of illustration
allow me TO ellyoa how sadly fel when the occasion
OF the little reception at the hotel that war-wotn
that distinguished old veteran, Gen Cas- thrown in the
back ground Though broken down greatly by the pres
sure OF years aud undoubtedly classed with things
that were he is clothed with the native majesty of
great mnd-of which he is himself conscious and which
will not fail TO impress others How, thought to nv
sef-aud doubtless he asked himself the qucs,ion-cau
man like this who has served his copntry WELL and
Who on memorable occasion in her history had avenged
the trailing of his counrys dlg 10y swapping aSsunder
his thirsty bladeY How one who has lived so long
on the just expectation Of holding this fist place in the
gift OF the people, for whom he had made SO many and
great sacrifices; stand by and compacenty witness
such PROCLAMATION? Is his proud spirit subiueds Has
hope died in his bosom? o.! does he, by his kind oil
ces, in thu' accompanying his E1cellency mean for his
own grath:aton, 10 show that though not President,
be is greater
have said c! these distinguished personages than
Intended IN the outset, my object being merely
nounce you item of the fact OF their arrival
here The period of the Presidents sojourn the Point
have not accurately learned though 1t is thought il will
not exceed three or four DAYS.
Chief Justice fancy is likewise on viSi, here for his
health which 10 be quite feeble The opening
ball of the which of here some days since
was quite brilliant aIlr 's said.
Tear have already trcsspassed upon you too heavily
but will ask to be allowed say in conclusion for the
isiIction OF the friends Of this delightful resort that il
never in better hands than those into which il has re-
Gently fallen Its under the energetic and efficient
management Of MeSsrs. Wiird x Brothers, who are not
without distinction caterers for the public accommodA
ton. In an establishment extensive this with such
variety OF tastes TO accommodate it is quite impossible
TO satisfy ali, and might say, ALMOST impossible
the reasonable expectations OF visitors. s2ourn OF
4idS site-cu Ol
establishment may advance their interests much
yond Shat they suppose by increasing their supply of
wants aud adopting means by which those
may be readily summoned TO the Of Vsitors. and
likewise by supplying what has always been regarded
the chief deficiency here, bouutiill table.
Old Point will always attract visitors matter what
the management, but its power OF attraction be
fold increased in the hands Of ts present energetic mana
gers, by little regard to the above suggestions.
The company here at this time il probably $50 persoHs
AZ Hampton there are probably 10 or 90 persons.
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