Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
Lattar from the Northern Neck.

Correspondence Of Mr Alcnandria Ga.cffc.
RIcuNoSD COUNTY, Feb. ., ls59.-As We
are quite apt to have some sort OF weather,
about this time of year, must begin by in
forming you that it is raining away just as it
was when wrote last to you, and, "ns the
wind is east and the ground wet" We can't
even guess when it will stop. Notwlthstand-
ing 80 much damp weather and rain, persons
are healthy, and the wheat looks promising
of course, the farmers preparations for
this year crops have been delayed, but a'
the land is generally light late blowing may
do as we'll Farmers in this section of coun-
trv have less to do than almost anywhere
else-corn and wheat being chiefly cultlva-
ted, very few oats raised, and not enough
tobacco for the residents to smoke.
The Wings have held meetings and APP
pointed delegates to the Richmond Conven-
ton, in all of the Northern Neck counties,
except Northumberland. 1t seems that this
old county is becoming cut mp and divided
into various cliqucs and factions, and a
spirit of rivalry and envy exists among the
leaders, which will soon equal that which
animated the Highland Chiefs of old. can
not account for this state of things, so re-
markable in Eastern NirSi nia, unless it may
be attributed to the "salt-breezcs" from the
Bay, combined with the malaria" from the
marshes on the East and from frequent po-
tations Of fiery common with an Ucca-
sional swig of new apple jack"
| The Oyster trade from the Rappahannock
has been tolerably brisk this season. But lit
tlehas been done in Wood and Lumber. Some
few cargoes of wood have been shipped to
Cuba from this county, and there are differ
ent reports as to what it is worth there.
Some say ST., some say 80. The freight,
without including insurance, DC, is 81 a
cord; and if it is worth ST., | am sure for,
tunes might be made in the business. The
Massachusetts Company, which has done II
large wood business in this county for seve,
raj years, is about to discontinue operations;
| suppose, of course, because there is not
money enough made at it. This Company
has its headquarters in California (as that
part of the county is called, because it is Il
sort of wilderness, and Il long ways from
anywhere.)
1t was in this vicinity that Mr.. \. p. vii,
lis circulated while in the Northern Neck;
where he made so many wonderful discove,
rieS, and for the benefit of Which he ST. kind
ly offered suggestions, in relation to gentle,
mems toilette, tea table etiquette, the tanning
Of buzzards for the especial entertainment
Of our sweet ladies, and many other thing.
not only "too numerous" but ''too small,
TO mention. In speaking Of his style in these
letters, We must not say "multum in parro,
but "pavum in multo," "a any Of IT'S have
az much right to coin words and expressions,
and to use either one or two storicd adl"c-
tiyes as Mr. \. p " ills has.
| A. understand, Mr.. ". WAS III our c"un'
~ nearly two entire days, in December and
therefore. his eight letters show that he made
full use of his eyes and ears; but whether
he had eyes to .ee and saw not, and ears Il
hear, and heard not" will be determined by
those who inhaht this ''Wmtortunate' home
of "jahen" families However. won't fret
myself because of evil doers,'' but shall TX
pect Mr.. y. p. down next August or Septem
Der, when my engagements in the swamps
and marshes will allow me to accompany
him in his forest jaunts, serenade him with
the gentle music. and supply him with the
gradual blood-lettings, (which am sure hs
badly needs. of a "MOSQUlrO"