Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-08-04

TrIP TO HAMpToN-We THAT is our, Semi orr
ra><el 4 very pleasant day at Hampton, Saturday,
.wl,ich the trip in the J. E. Coffee, Qeaving Nor
fax at the carly hour of 81 ocl'k,) most re-
tr,s,inr introduction. Notwithstanding the intense
heat of the weather there was a cool and captivat-
IN, breeze from the water OF the delights of which
t visitors to the several hotels the happy
c iel;s: and it is worthy of remark that those who
lave nothing to 90 but to keep themselvs coo (Which
We presume is their CASEY can have just cause to
c.ar!an of hot weather in Hampton. If a position
i; cool passage or room, within doors, should tire
with its monotony, there the shade trees in the
O., n air and the bathing house to vary the enjoy
,.a7t-w;th beautiful landscape and water view for
tic eve to rest upon while the senses lulled into
a safe of dreamy beatitu1e 1t is thus that even
VIII the thermometer at 50 in our large cities, day
NV be spent at either of the excellent hotels now
crta at Hampton for the present season.
There is /" Burcher's' old establishment, with its
sunn.er memories clustering about it, of sweet breez
e. generous fare and obliging and attentive land
lorl and landlady and of many social and delight
fl! reunions \ little beyond this and on much
larger SCALE Chesapeake Hail. looms up in grand
eur and gives apromise Of the best style of accm-
mqlaton-a promise which its worthy and estima-
Die proprietor and host DR.. R. G. Banks, takes very
Particular care realize to the entire satisfaction of
his pleasure and notwithstanding Observation-Disclosures of
a iav or for a season. AS good table is the one
thing requisite in the estimation of visitors. either
for health or pleasure, to this marine reglon-where
fish, oysters and crabs can alone be obtained in per-
fiction and the various other luXurleS prlZed by the
e2icure are super-abundant-we undertake to say
that this consideration has its due weight at Chesa
peake Hail." where for variety and excellence, the
fare is unsurpassed.
We know not what others may think, but for our
selves oysters arge, fat and well relishe fresh from
beneath the brny wave, scolloped and stewed, fried
ho4fsh and soft crabs, splendid mutton (boiled and
roasted,) chickens fried and boiled beside many 9TH
er kickshaws," good enough bill of fare for
uS-and such were the components of the dinner
which sat down to at Chesapeake Hall on Satur-
day
We noticed several improvements and additions
which DR.. Banks has made about his premises, since
last summer; nor did his beautiful new omnibus, in
city style, escape our observation. 1t was ordered
by DR.. K. from manufacturing firm in Troy, On W
and has recently arrived. This splendid vehicle
watts at Old Point for the arrival of the different
steamers which touch there and conveys the pas
seEgers and baggage destined for Chesapeake Hall.
The 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 Hall, isanother
very desirable place of summer sojourn as its re-
tired position, ample buildings with their extended
9rcos, and clunps of shade trees, will suggest to
the stranger. Mr.. Tabb the gentlemanly proprietor,
Is indeatigable in his attentions to his guests and
his accommodations are of the best descr ption.
Norfolk Herald.