The New York herald., 1867-02-09
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A Hlsesrieal Resainisccncs % the Old De-
mlaion--The Ancestral Manslsn Of Wisaela
0coss-Seenes ~ His Boyhood- -BnrIai Place
ef tho scott Ramlly-Beaasiful Appearance
Of shc Place-Impesing Scenes-Baftle sf
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. I, 1867.
During the pending dsarsh Of news Of political chaf-
acser and feeling called upon to MAINTAIN the requisite
equilibrium Of . correspondent IL occurs 70 me that
"reminiscences Of rambles among the homes Of shs
lts OF the Old Dominion, Of national character may
be interesting your readers propose giving brief
description Of the time-honored family seats Of OF
those noble virginans who graced the nation when
the OF Virginia the synonym OF loyalty to the
Union and OF unquestionable national love. and who
by that Union his State had hosted the
banners OF tcasons
To the summer residence OF that noble hero
Geuera Winfield Scott has my attention recently
called desired interest enkindled become
familiar with its history. The OF the studies,
sports rambles and memories Of bis boysh days. the
stage upon which hs early manhood gained impetus,
bazoned his name, the American hero the
whole civilized world. The mansion built originally
qnated style of English architecture which almost
being nearly remodelled by modern
ss as Az ~
riage and inermarriage with the Scotts and IL u sup
posed the mansion was originally built by them, and
afterwards Inherited by the SCOTS through the marriage
OF members OF the family, being used coDointiy
convenient by both families a summer residence.
About 1888 The whole Scott property was purchased oy
Mr. J. Hill Smith. OF Richmond, but tho portion to
which now aude being the residence Of the Gen.
era Is sti in Of a OF that gentleman,
who from motives OF patriotism its historic interest," kc
could never bc induced TO part with It.
This farm adjons and In full Wow Of Dinwiddis
Court House-hence les name, .vilags view'and pre-.
sents most charming appearance. The mansion q
commodous antique building with verandsh in front
the length OF the hoo house. surrounded by des
cripon OF farm building ornamented by groves springs
and orchards cultivated garden and grapery, stu
ufnA 81 eka k.srAG. .rfut. slxn
county eDvronod by many the famous city on
the iber The whole leading country road which
passes in front making most delightful and pleasing
Impression. Immedaisy in the rear OF the residence
but In full view OF The road, n the family buryng
on and securely walled in wh granite IN the manner Of
old English tombs In this deposited the remains OF
number Of ancestors OF tho General and his reatves
bat the Of whom could exactly ascertain.
The beautiful farm, in common with all oshcrs shows
the descasing vssss Of war 70 great extent the soil
the cultivation cotton tobacco grapes and all the
Granite OF the best quality underss the
frma and crops 10 mammoth boulders in great
many places TIE languishing condition country
particularly the farming population In this locality calls
here mpera2yeiy or she energy enssrprse ana indus,
The famous Diamond spring. beautiful srovo in
the diamond neld this farm, the grand In
the odeD times and during the late Of seces
sion mania Of imposing political gatherings barbecues
the gentry Of this and tns negbboring counties.
Many relatives am told Of the Dnwddan still
I'VE n ts section, nut IKE toe remander poverty
stricken. have often wondered that OF the old
Generals Northern irionds admirers do appro
prate las hts would have done had he gons with u
when the flag oi secession uniuied che breczel
this sacred spot pleasant retreat by depicting
Of tnsir consrs in bcautying and adornng this attract
i've and now national place. TINS would with the
sympatles aud best wishes OF whole North. and
would once make 10 the desert Of dssruc
ton created In this region by the late horrd
The battle OF Five Forks the last decisive one Of the
war, was fought on portion Of this farm General
shsrdans headquarters IN sight Of the mansion,
both armies alternately occupying Ny imagination
dwells wth pleasure on lhs yeneratsd place