Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-06-10
An Excursion 10 the Capes.

At the invitation Of Mr. Dudley, the enterprisne
and popular President Of the Ri ,hmond and York
River Railroad Company made excursion To
the Capes Of Virgins during the past week, in
pany with the Board Of Trade and number Of other
gentlemen from this city. The party, numbering
some twenty-five thirty, lef Richmond on Tues
day morning in hacks and omnibusses provided for
the occasion; and after travelling five six
hours, under pretty hot sun, amid Of dust,
Anl through toleraby desolate looking country,
reached the White House, in New Kent on the Pa
munkcy river, where steamboat in waiting for
to take to West Point the terminus of the York
River Railroad After getting on the boat the plea
Of the trip commenced in earnest There was
then neither dust nor heat to annoy us, but sat
ut deck, enjoying the delightful breezcs and
the beautiful scenery land and water which met the
eye at every turn. We have rarely more de-
lighted more astonished party than was ours,
while gliding gently down the river. Few of us had
ever laid eyes on the Pamunkey, and we, for one,
frankly confess our surprise at finding it a OF
so much capacity. And of the Mattaponi, which
unites with the Pamunkey at West Point, and forms
the York, one of the noblest rivers the continent
il we may call that a river which more like al
arm of the Bay We reached West Point Just be-
fore night aud had ample time to survey the site of
for Richmond, md to look out upon the vast cx-
panse of water which lay about it in stiffness and
beauty, soon, we trust, to be ploughed by many a
vessel and to be all vocal with the hum of prospe-
rous and ever-ncreaSng commerce We profess not
TO be competent judges in the premises; but TO an
Impractical eve like ours, West Point appeared To
possess superior advantages shipping place. IT,
deed we could hardly conceive Of a situation more
eligible for that purpose At any rate, clearly
Of the opinion thatt will fully all the demands
which trade will ever make upon it; and that, we
suppose should practically suffice to satisfy even
those who were originally opposed to its selection
the terminus Of the York River Railroad.
We may remark just here, that, according to our
poor Judgment, the city of Richmond is deeply inter
ested in the completion of this Road Nearly all the
country drained by the Pamunkey and Mattaponi
and York now trades with Baltimore; whereas with
the needul facilities for reaching Richmond
city would reap the advantages and the benefits Of
the whole of that trade During our trip We had
the evidences Of our to the fact state On
the Gladiator, which runs once week between King
d Queen courthouse and Baltimore, met with
many passengers and saw any number of packages
Of merchandise, all direct from Baltimore. With the
completion Of the York river road, these citizens of
New Kent of King Queen, Of King William, of
Gloucester, and other counties, who com
PEELED to do their trading in Baltimore, will their
footsteps in the direction of Richmond. We consi-
der this fixed fact, and glad TO have
our opn ms this subject fortified by the in.
telgent judgments of many of the gentlemen of the
Board of Trade. This being so, we submit that il
behooves Richmond and her citizens to manifest their
appreciation of the importance OF tins road TO the in
terests of the city, by such appropriations and sub.
scriptonS it may be in their power to make.
Leaving West Point, we wendell our way down the
York. reaching Yorktown in the night, and remain
ing there until seven eight o'clock Wednesday
morning. The party had ample opportunity to 90
ashore, examine the venerable old town, survey a
portion of the battle-ground, and upon spot 81
cred recall "reminiscences of the interesting event
ofrevoutonary times. How many relics were picked
up by various enterprsing gentlemen Of the party,
we are not precisely advised. We heard talk of in
Vulnerable bayonets cannon balls swords epauletteS
buttons and other like sstng things being found
but we confess with extreme modification, that oui
eyes were villanously inadequate either the fnd-
Ing of relic, or TO the seeing Of any after BEN
found We sink our own misfortune, however, in D.,
pleasurable recollection Of the good fortune Of Other
Taking our leave Of York Town, not without re-
greet, made for the Clpes, which we reached ia
broad ocean before US, sensation Of sadness cam,
over US at the thought that were obliged to r.
turn without going far, far out upon its deep blu,
bosom. To most Of US, however even a glimpse IT,.
the ocean grand and precious sight, a new and
interesting event in lives-an event likely to b..
cherished with iondnes5 for many long year u
come And we are sure that all bands Of US will
hold in grateful remembrance the kindness which
aHo al ug for. al
ment.
Having finished our survey Of the capes and the
ocean, noble steamer turned about, and, with
gratifed hearts, made our way back And then
commenced that feasting fresh oysters and fish,
which maketh the soul glad and which will long be
remembered by all, as of those fcasts which
even the gods might envy Eyes, hands, and jaw,
were all busy, and everybody as a matter Of course
was suPremely happy. In fact we never saw a
company Of gentlemen, who seemed TO enter upon
the work before them with a more determined will
or who possessed in higher degree the blessed gift OF
continuance. Each and a appeared To be acting f,r
once in their lives upon thescrptural motto-W Weary
not in well doing
Having enjoyed the entire trip immensely most OF
the party returned to Richmond on THURSDAY
Some few Of us fingered behind, partaking Of
the private Inequalities Of new, yet pleasant and
agreeable friends Our only regret is that we could
not lingcr for awcekor fortnight, or a month But
the richest erjoyments Of garth must have an end
and so had ours on this occasion except r as the
memory Of them is concerned IN conclusion. there
was nothing from the time we started till we g,t
back TO mar the pleasure Of the occasion So nt
especially a. those having control Of the excursion
are concerned, they did everything in their power Il
contribute To the ease. comfort aud complete enjoy
mcnt Of u, all Tnat they were entirely successful d
the spontaneous verdict Of the whole party.
Ny che last arrival ~ Enop,, Folli seem tta, Mr
Marcy has paved t, Wv Tor another complication viii
bngaad England hal refused 70 interfere with soYu
American shur.--ind 10 W.. induced 10 that course l
the assurance OF Nc Marcy 70 Mr. Crimpton tina, bee al
together d.approvci Of Walker. Government and von,
not recognize &C. by this time the news has rc.si,e
Englaud that Nancy e. have changed their g u.d -
This si be- regarded proof OF bad faith a ~ II to,
sill more TO ndame bad feeling between the tao coun
tries.