Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-08-08

TRIP TO HAMPToN-We (that is our, Semi orr
passed very pleasant day at Hampton, on Saturday,
(which the trip in the j. E. Coffee, Qeaving Nor
folk at the early hour of 81 o'clk,) was most re-
keshing introduction. Notwithstanding the intense
heat of the weather there cool and captlvat
NO breeze from the water of the delights of which
se visitors to the several hctels the happy re-
clients and it is worthy of remark that those who
haze nothing TO do but to keep themselvs cool (Which
wepreolme is their case) can have just cause to
complain Of hot weather in Hampton. If position
iia cool pssage room, within doors, should tire
VIII Its mo'otony, there are the shade trees in the
open air ana the bathing house to vary tne enjoy
ment-w'th aSeaudful landscape and water view for
the eye to rest Oon while the are lued into
a state OF dreamy beatitude. 1t is thus that even
with the thermomel~ at 95 /. our large cities dav
open at Hampton for tR preseneseason. '
There is " Burchers" on establishment. with its
summer memories clusteringsbo ilof sweet breez.
s generous fare, and an oblisag and ttentive land
for oTa and andaay ana OF maay social and delight
larger scale, Chesapeake Halp' noms up h, Grand
eur, and gives apromise of the best style C accm-
modation-a promise which it's worthy and e.i,na
BILE proprietor and host Dr. R. G. Banks, takes ery
particular to realize to the entire satisfaction Of
his pleasure and heathseeking visitors-whether IF
day or for a season. AS good table is the one
thing requisite in the estimation Of visitors. either
for health pleasure, to this marine region-where
fish, oysters and crabs alone be obtained in per-
fecton and the various other luxures priced Iy the
epicure super-abundant-we undertake to say
that this consideration has it's due weight at Chesa-
peake Hall" where for variety and excellence, the
iare is unsurpassed.
We know not what others may thinI, but for our
Selves oysters Qarge, fat and we'll reished fresh from
beneath the briny wave, scooped and stewed, fried
hogtsh and soft crabs, splendid mutton (boi'ed and
Toased) chickens fried and boiled, beside mai.y 9TH
er "kickshaws," was good enough bill of fare for
us-and such were the components of the dinner
which we sat down to at Chesapeake Hall on Satur-
day
We noticed several improvements and additions
which DIR. Banks has made about his premises since
last summer did his beautiful new omnibus, in
city style, escape observation. 1t was ordered
by DR.. R. from manufacturing firm in Troy, On. W
and has recently arrived. This splendid vehicle
waits at Old Point for the arrival of the different
steamers which touch there, and conveys the pas
Sengers and baggage destined for Chesapeake Hall.
The access of visitors to his establishment is thus al
most much facilitated as if they were landed at
Hampton direct.
"The Alton House." on the other side of the river,
very nearly opposite the Chesapeake Hail. is another
very desirable place of summer sojourn as it's re-
tired position, ample buildings with their extended
portcos, and clumps of shade trees, will suggest to
the stranger. Mr.. Tabb, the gentlemanly proprietor
is indefatigable in his attentions to his guests and
his accommodations are of the best description.
Norfolk Herald.