The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-28
BEAUFORT.

We were much pleased with trip to Beaufort, n. c,
week before last and feel certain that no one can go
there mingle with the intelligent and hospitabe
ation and enjoy the good eating and refreshing sea
breeze without being convinced that there is no ne
cessity to leave North Carolina for recreation or
pleasure
Beaufort is located at the mouth of Newport River
Immediately in front of one of the best Harbors south
of Norfolk and in full view of the ocean, with Fort
Macon and three lighthouses in sight The population
of the town we suppose, is about 900. In CONNER
cal sense, the has suffered and never had the
position she is entitled to in consequence of sand
shoa obstruction the wharves which prevents the
near approach of vessels heavy draft for loading and
unloading But by the energy of her citizens this Dill
fcuty it is confidently expected will soon be over
come as there is now dredge boat constantly employ
ed in removing the distractions which, if successful
lv accomplished will prove lasting benefit to the place
The facilities for recreation and pleasure at Beaufort
are abundant The Ocean House. kept by George W.
Taylor is inferior in fare to the best in the country
With fish, oysters and soup every day he finest
fish we ever tasted and sail on the Harbor whenever
desired there is nothing to prevent the lean man from
growing fat and the invalid from forgetting all his all
mcnts Mr. TayorS house is not as large as his pat
REQUIRES but what is wanting in this respect he
makes up by untring exertons to please and render
| his guests comfortable. We are not In the haot OF
compmentng landlords (for we pay our way Wherever
we 90 like other people, and therefore never feel unoer
any obligations besow praise but we must say that
TAYLOR knows how to keep Hotel" and if those who
stop with him are pleased and satisfied it will not
| be his fault.
new Hotel is being constructed at beaufort oy
Mcssrs Page Fender 1t is built piles, 80 or AZ
wards from the shore (where high tide, the water
3 or feet Deep three stories high, and will accommo-
date we were informed, three hundred guests The
cost of constructing the building will be about twenty
five thousand dollars and the furniture ten Thousand
more Judging from the specimens OF we sd"
the internal arrangements will be on the best style
We were struck with the healthy and robust appear
ance of the people of that section. In some way w
had entertained the idea that those who lived on the sea
shore were small, swarthy, sckly specimens OF man
kind; but very had this idea eradicated a1e
, seeing the citizens of Beaufort The men LOOK heaf
and the women (ladies) beautiful.
The hospitality of the citizens is without reserve
We suppose all who visited the place with the Educa
tonal excursion party week before last can appreciat
the iustness of this remark The committee OF arrange
ments, with its very intelligent and accommotatin
chairman s. D. Pool, Esq, were active IN making IN
I trip pleasant and agreeable.
If we thought pleasure-seekers would take our &C
vice we would say those in the West visit the has
: to those in the East, come Vest