The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-04-17
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and others, which compose this valley
or more properly speaking this basin.
Just below, and connected withit by
a narrow valley, is the famous Rapidan
district. In entering it, the attention
is attracted first, by the valuable farm
of Mr.. Beverly-lately the property of
II. Willis Esq, to whom it is indebted
for its present high concition-next by
those of Messrs. F. Jones, 2. SpOtswood
and 2. b. Jones, all most desirable es-
tates. But that of the latter, is a prince
ly domain, and excelled by none in
Piedmont Virginia. 1t has always had
superior advantages in being the pro-
perty of superior managers, including
its present worthy owner. For more
than three quarters OF century, it has
been under an amelorating system, and
conducted by proprictors imbued with
the spirit and possessing the means of
improvement. Its present proprietor
finds amusement in maintaining its
high condition, and tending it's no
BILE flocks and herds,-but is doubtless
oppressed with sense OF the gratitude he
owes to the wisdom and industry of his
predecessors, in leaving him so lille to
do. Rosehill, the elegant country resi-
dence of L. d. Crenshaw ESQ.,, of Rich
mond, with its improved grounds, neat
enclosures and verdant fields, is an or
nament to the country and merits the
admiration often expressed by obser-
want travellers. Woodpark, the beauti-
full seat of the late George Willis, and at
present of his estimable family, enjoys
an enviable reputation. From its ele-
waited position, it commands an exten-
sive and picturesque view of the river,
and the rich and highly cultivated farms
bordering it on either side. Happily
located in this productive region, is the
manufacturing mill of Il. 7. Holiday
ESQ.,, whose superb brands are justly
admired and merit general patronage.
Adjoining Woodpark isSylvan Lodge,
formerly the hospitable abode of an es-
teemed citizen, Gen. L. 7. Dade. AT a
short distance from the present mansion,
in quiet, romantic nook. is a slight
mound, the remains of an humble house
which is recognised as the birth place OF
Gen. q. Taylor, late President of the
United States.
When the lands of Orange become
better known, it cannot be doubted,
that desirable emigrants seeking con-
genial home, will duly appreciate and
properly estimate their value.
With this number my review of the
lands of Orange will close. My ac-
quaintance with the Orange Springs
section and the lower part, or mining
district, is too imperfect to justify an
attempt at faithful description. doubt
not, Mr.. Perrin Graves would cheerful
ly render the desired service.
AGRICOLA.
We will be much pleased to have the
"attractions of Orange completed by
Mr.. Graves. Ed. N. V.
tLP An editor thus does up the biog-
raphy of recent accession to his
household
We have so many kind friends ask
ing about the baby, that we thought it
necessary to biograph the chap briefly,
and somewhat after the current style
of the day.
It's boy. He's buster.
Weighs nine pounds and quarter,
and old women tells lis he will grow
heavier as his weight increases.
He is the first boy of which we've
ever been proprietor of, and of course
he is the only baby in town.
The old women before mentioned de-
clare him the very Imlge of his pa
pa:
"a little copy of his faithful sire
In face and gesture :"
But in justice to the youth we must
say we thipS him an improvement on
the original world of progress, you
know.
This young American is as old as
could be expected, considering the time
he was born, and will doubtless be too
old for his father in a few years he
has good luck.
He is quite retcent on politics, and
only wants to be left alone.
We haven't named him yet; we want
to give him distinguished cognomen
but the fame of our great men is so pre-
carious at present that we don't like
| the risk.