The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19
A Lady's observations I'm the Coun.
WEsr PoIsr, KING WILLIAM Co, Va


WRsr PoIsr, KING WILLIAM Co, yA.)
June IA, 1858.
My last letter was dated at I. .Highgate," In Gou.
eester county. After taking leave of our hospita-
bic entertainers there We proceeded In the direc-
ton of York river. The drive was delightfnl; and
ride of eighteen miles took US to Cottage Grove"
the residence of Capt VIM. Andrews, one of the
most charming places in the lower country, where
the woodbine, the multiiora aud the boneysuc kie,
with numbers of the rarer flowers, fill the air with
fragrance. Here, among the luxuries Of the season.
we found Strawberries in abundance, and plenty of
rich cream, to tempt the willing appetite. Bushels
OF these luscious berries were gathered every day
aud you may be assured that your correspondent
aided industriously in disposing of them.
The prospects Of the wheat crop In Gloucester
are generally favorable, although the rust is making
ns appearance in many places. The corn looks
hneiy, and bids fair to yield an abundant harvest
Ii You want to enjoy the luxuries of life, Mr.
Dispatch. let me advise you to visit the rural spot
TO which my got fortune carried me where
caicsens and ducks, turkeys and geese, count
ed Dy hundreds; where milk, butter and eggs are
iresher and sweeter than any where else: where
nsn, oysters and crabs, fresh from the water. NAV
be had for every meal; and where we have the
nnest drives and the pleasantest fishing excursions
that can be imagined. Indeed, profound pity ex.
1sfs there for the up-country people, who are uu.
of this world
Last week, party of ladies (your CORE spo ondeut
among tnem,) accepted an invitation from Mr. g
p, the gallant owner of the yacht "Cireyhonnd.
a.
10 make an excursion on York river: and a yery
pleasant affair it was, although we encountered a
sudden squail which soon deepeued into a Storm
The spray dashed over the deck of the vessel piv
ing Us shower bath gratis aud most of the ladies'
gave specimens of vocal performances more bois
terous.tha musical The writer, however. being
an old traveller, and accustomed to perilous times
on the York, laughed at their fears The beautifuI
yacht carried safely through and we afterwards
had the music OF the flute and wi guitar, as a
pieasant contrast TO the whistling nds and roar.
ing waves.
Cappahosic, on York river, ia ouite village
containing astore, hotel, an academy, one or two
shops and several private residences Lots are
selling at high prices. few enterprising men,
10 addition to those now living there might make
oappanosic thriving place. The academy is 10 a
houtisning condit1on; and once month tho ladies
are invited to hear the youthful orators of the
Debating Society hurl learned arguments at each
others heads, and many grave and i'm portaue oues
tons OF state and nation are settled down in that
quiet neighborbood.
After passing some time delightfully."- in old
gloucester, we bid kind friends adieu and took
the steamer Sea-Brd for West Point The stea-
mer was heavily loaded with freight and passep-
gefs;and perhaps the rather loose manner in
which the business of the line is c)nducted 0rows
out of the fact that the captain has too much 10 at
tend to. He is, however, a kind and obliging gen.
tleman, and quite popular.
arriving at our destination, we were met by the
polite host of the West Point Hotel Mr. 7 + New
and were s1on installed in most comforta bic
quarters. This is one of the Ioveliest spots we
ever visited and If any of your city readers have
delicate children we advise them to bring them
here Situated at the confluence of the Mattapoui
and Pamunkey rivers, which uniting, form the
fork,lt mas the advantage of beautiful scenery
and refreshing breeze; and while sitting in the
airy halls OF the old mansion. one can see the
white sails f'he vessel constantly .assng rich con-
yeyIhg to market the proiuctiors of this conn
try. The luxury of salt water bathing Llore
than repays the trouble and expense of q jour
ney FROM Richmond.
The work On the York River Railroad is adyanc
ing Rapidly. have seen tive of the engineers
Messrs. Douglass and Walton, who seem we'll
qualified for their positions. This place is the
terminus OF the road and must eventually become
very popular resort.
Siuce the election, matters ia this county seem
very quiet The ladies of Centreville over In
King aud Queen, have been holding Fair for the
benefit of the Baptist church, and in one day their
receipts were 800. The ladies of the Baptist de-
nomination also held Fair at King William
Court House last week, and succeeded very we'll