The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-10

delrha gentleman admirably adapted for the position
All the Characters aed by Philadephsns. learn
bat there is n be another performance 10 morrow even
Ing, when Box and Cox" and G nod TO- Nothing are
To- doue No doubt the evening will pass away charm
Our Old Point Correspondence.
On POW COMFORT, Va, August ., 1887.
Visxsw at Old Point Growing Popularity Of the HIM A.
Dudley kann's GeamShip Scheme 1ns Kdasos War N
Viryt,;a-fAe UEraa 10 be AnnihGatedRr+ Monroe and
ui Attractions Appointmeva y SItl1 for the Garrison
The Wsdthr. dc.
Old Point continues 10 be the scene Of unrvaed gaety
psofsion and variety Of the pleasures and means Of
heeh'ul engagements afforded there, 1t surpass's pro-
bably any other watering place in the Union How l
would enjoy week two more here Bat this would not
suit the BxRALD and Is have but sufficient time left 10
reach Knoxville Tennessee day in advance or the open
ing Of the Southern Com nerca Convention must set out
in the morning The lades here, understand regret my
departure being spprehensve that amer my departure
there wouli be to applse the HERALD OF their
noeuvres Pleasing reflection to leave with. shall deny
my identity when get into such society, to the fullest
extern, in my power But viii exc out fear, in spite OF
ali my caution
The celebrated Washington publisher, O. Bohn. has
The HERALD for sale here aud Is really amusing to wit
mess the rush for every morning Mr. has informed
me that II s sought after than any other commodity
in his store He the very embodiment OF kindness and
courtesy and, as consequence, has made himself par
ocular favortc here.
They have had magnificent display OF fireworks at the
Tort night and for the first time since my arrival here
the ball room is quite de,er.ed am avsilny myself Of
the short respie from hustle which the absence OF the
ladies' affords to write this letter, at sacrifice OF the
pleasure which might enjoy at the fireworks exhibition.
The great Atlantic nshp enterprise Of Tie Hon
A. Dudley Mann has grown prodgiousy In pablo favor
90 far as ca be ascertaned with the comprehensive
pose OF his views and plans which he made ut the
here few day ago. That the line OF steamers which
proposes got up will be beyond the range or compe
tton by New York from The want OF sufficient depth OF
water 10 accommodate steamships OF the class conten
plated to give the fullest ,nndencs in the success
Of the scheme And greater speed being acquired and
consequently greater economy Of time, is presumed that
this line will command larger proportion Of patronage
than any hno that be gotten up. SO long
superior advantages could not be presented over
New York, oil competition with her would be
any scheme regarded which capital would enable her
but in this matter nature interposes,
copers :.d that 10 the construction Of the Persa
and Vanderbilt she has come up to the capacity OF her
water accommodation and that she can therefore, 60 no
farther
seems to be established from the increased rate OF
speed which The ne. and larger class steam nlps hold 70
the d Or smaller s site a ar % Ss
suns with the Great EASTERN II 10 thi, fact which dives
much encouragement to the friends Of this new sche
In competition with the great moneyed power OF Now
York. And 10 this, too which promises 70 supply the
great desdeatum that viii enable cotton planters dts
Tn uuSes the
OF slow rsnsh!pmenu and consequent delays In the
cep OF the proceeds OF sales These advances. are obtain
cd at dscounts oil OF which will be saved by
the promptness In pmens and returns 10 be acquired
Ger lie operation OF this scheme full dcve ope
Of the railroad connec Ions With points farther south
kaA for Unea n
cbeapne In the transmission OF goods 10 the point of
bNkon 30 that an advantage In the mere matter OF ex
perd!ture will be Afforded over water transit su5h - has
now 20 be roeored by platters In the transmission OF
their products New York and other northern ports pre-
paraiory 70 trsnshipment These increased facilities may
be regarded Of the conditions upon which the sue
ces. OF this enterprise must be based and should offer
booes OF success there every reason TO teneve sha,
lbese facilHies viii be AFFORDED.
There good grounds for belief tina, the Southern Com
mercal Conve non, to assemble At Knoxville, tennessee,
the 10th instant will take some practical action in THIS
here They will be duly apprised Of It's results Ard tney
upon precedent They cannot In the face OF
the practical example here, content themselves with
the mere passase Of resolutions ia approval OF the
scheme. BY such course they would be confirming he
truth OF The several charges OF ndecson and want OF ,rcc
In ner sclion Ju,y applied 10 the proceedings OF all
preylous conventions The question will be put before
them In practical shape, and soc no alternative for
them but 10 act upon Il In the game spirit
land that Colonel Mann plates taking the
Initiative 10 the construction Of bis eamshps ,o1i March
april next aud st some favorable point 10 this region
making tour through the southern aes with Wow 10
procure subscribers the plan of action 10 be the same ~
deve opsd In the proceedings heTe
The Kansas war RACES in Virginia with fury which
bids fair 10 eclipse oil other pslltca contests II would
seem though The scene Of battle upon this gres, issue
was transferred the Old Dominion Ulrasm 10 the
tent that Cxsts-And that limited, ndced-ts running
rampant; bui mistake the popu fcel very mach n,
II doe, Dot receive rebuke hands OF the
tive people OF Virginia tina, vii render utterly harmless
for ali tine 70 come No, asnele individual here With whom
I H.. ana hal araon ffa
vshu ct this place persons from all parts OF the com
mon wealth. bot condemns the OF the ante aimnls
ralon CLIQUE: and Il Ia alleged tia, this policy will be
found 70 operate With suic. al elect upon those who
pursue II. Believe me that heavy retribuhon VIII
come Of an early dsy upon tho heads OF those who arc
Instrumental In creating tivsous among the democracy
In Virginia general feeling OF resent nent prevails
against the ssene In this matter and needs but the pro
per occasion to develope H. Marx this prediction speak
There ls a pretty animated little war nov going in
this region In referencc 10 tue appointment OF sue for
Fort Monroe, 10 succeed re pre.eui Incumbent shose
removal been ordered by the War Department There
are nine candidates In the Geld, via r. q. Banks,
James Barrow Hope and Nathaniel gsmmel, Of
Hampton; G. Mellon. the presen, incumo bent: a. G
Mellon and John b. ksher, Jr, OF Old Point
Comfort, = B hy,n, walter J. Doyle and a 4, B
garrison, composed Of Capt Gibson, Second artillery,
Capt A. 3. Hove, Fourth syaery, and Eaipr J. y. Rey
nods third artillery, have had the subject OF his appoint
ment undsr consideration for some days; but what the
result H. has not yet Tsuspred Their action, however,
viii have 70 receive TOE sS q the Secretary o. war and
nnctors this regard have lite force than that Of
recommendation, since u IL ,een for the Secretary
override thef action and appoint whom he chooses II
10 e presumed therefore that ell the puence exercised
this behalf has been directed 70 the fountsn head but
that the appointment will be made with due reference 70
ntne@ and efficiency Despite tie forcs OF eli influence,
there the fullest guarantee In the real FOR the efficient
working Of the department which has characterized the
administration OF the Secretary Of War thus FAR noticed
In little democratic sheet few weeks ago, some favor
able al usons the Secretary and obnoxious
mai eushed ucionay vas 10 the editor Of that pa
per not many months before, really al loss 10
dcnue the OF this sudden change In his scpt.
ments. ! have nov, however, the proper cue
10 this strange revulsion, and I with some
certainty predict the utter failure Of this sibue
This praise tho s.roosy tncured with selhsbness and
lis object toj transparent 10 escape the penetration or Tie
shreus secretary, and lac will no doubt estimate ~,
profer merit Disinierested trsie s pretty s,a rce
commodity nov s-diys.
This efice though compersiively humble one never.
theess is profitable. or this you have the fullest pro
n the number Of csndIdatn applying for tall, 80
underssnd In pretty good Giro instances Bot this
" beeets desire for larger acquisitions, and would gn
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