The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-08-02

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CORRESPONDENCE of the Richmond Di.pa'T IT,.
LETTER from VIC de L'Eaf.-anc -
loWn tI.e Rivcr--CrOsss II Prosf'c'''
ON the Riycrsidcs.
VIE DE LEAU HoTEL,l
SEwElL's PoiNT, VA, July "o, io'S
Leaving Richmond at % O'Clock ~. ~ y.
the fast and beautiful steamer 'ohh osrr'cSs
fer .be Messenger for this place soon lina'
himself in clearly saloons, III good hands
and with every necessary attention, floating
aovr nror the "boosom" of yc noble
,Jeeus. This, at least, is my testimony. ano
/ do not see how any n else can disagree
with me. That sturdy veteran OF oui
waters Cop,ain Clifford manages the "hei
ermD with ever steady and uniuitcr'
ing hand. while Captain Post sees TO inc
comfort of the "landmen a-lving down be,
low. dow below" Captain i. is a gallant
Jerseyman Of kind heart and sterling quail
fics. He Is an old-linc Democrat, but Is So
delighted at the admission Of New jersey
into the Union under the Liberal movement
that he is perfectly willing to vote Tor cree
lev. and bets high that hc will be elected.
Nav he long live to run his Staunch craft III
orr waters. Onthc morning Of my departure
7 had as fcllow-trayelicrs q lodge OF c"iored
Odd-Fellows, composed of many OF our
most respectable young colored men. IihS
were accompanied by 4 band, which
kindly entertained lis until they reached
their destination. The performances were
of the ubiquitous second tenor, and the spas
nodicaIIy vigorous blasts Of the AMBITIOUS
bass were wonderful, while the big drum
mer let loose at his instrument with mas
criminatc force, bringing out its fullest tone.
The performance was well calculated 10 re-
mind one of the Boston mriStrom.
AS / travelled down the river | conversed
with several riverside farmers, and was
much pleased TO learn that the crops III their
sections were better this year than they ilad
been for several years past. The wheat
crops have been good, and the corn promises
excellently well. The attention of many OF
the farmers has been attracted to the expert
ment of hay-making. This has proved
highly successful, so much so that many OF
the farmers will direct their efforts towards
the cultivation Of grass instead OF grain IN
the future.
At about 8 O'Clock in the day we come to
Old Point Comfort, where we lind Il Soodiy
number of visitors, who seem well contentco
with their condition at that very popular re-
sort. Just opposite we view SewelrS Polnt:
upon which stands "Vue de L,Eau," q very
beautiful hotel villa, which though apparently
spacious gives no idea of its dimensions il
consequence of an extensive wing running
to the rear, and not visible until you rracl
the place.
In q few minutes we are mt IN excellent
wharf, built and presented by the Baltimore
Steamboat Company, and after n short wall
along the beach are ut the hotel door in thu
noble presence of Captain John II. Freeman
whose name rouses vivid rccollections OF pas
Inequalities, and brings simultaneously will
kind feelings to the heart Il curious ant
pleasant longing to the organ of taste. HI
greets us as old Zete would: "Good-a
graccooy, l hope you yer 'Onwell," and con
ducts us to Mr.. Jennings, formerly OF th'
Ballard, who courteously consignS Us to
most delightful room overlooking Hampton
Roads. Before we repair we look about u
to see what mannerof place it is. The house
is one of the ARREST and clcunest we were
ever in. 1t is built on the site of the ole
Sewell's Point battery, slgnso OF which. are yc
plainly distiuguishable. The improvement
already completed ncceSsitatcd al outlay o
over $4,000, and the place was opened he
fore the company had contemplated it, sim
ply as u test. This has proved highly size
ceSsful, as the place has been and is now
well filled, and $4,000 more of in
provelnents will be made between Till
and next summer The view from hert
is simply grand; there is III a6un
dance OF fishing and bathing, and IL
to the table, shades of EpicuruS But don'l
talk Think of shccpliead barbecued. boiled,
and fried; crab fritters something new ana
'delightftlD, spots, ducks, clam choWder, Free
mans piScatorial Brunswick stew, and all
the fruits of the season every day. But
fear that good living is making ne cnthuSi.
astic, so l have only to say to the scepticai.
"Come and see for yourself" Five or six
boats stop and leave here daily, and there
arc abundant means of transportation from
here to Norfolk, Fortress Monroe, Hampton,
dc. There is Il good band of music here,
which plays ut all meals, and there is Il dance
every night in the spacious ballroom.
Among the guests here with me from Rich
mond are Rev. Dr.. Burrows. y. NJ. Allricnd
Esq, John s.. Wise, Esq, and family, Mrs
.Plumer Hobson, Nat. Tallcy, Esq. II. c. Jos
lyn and wife. The preponderance of visit
ors is from Baltimore and Norfolk, though
there are several from other prominent
points. There is q large party down from
Norfolk tonight, and u grand hop is going
on. These frequently occur. This is strict!
Vue de Pau. To get IA Vue dc PEau dc
vie you must so to "the little house around
the corner"
Watermelons plentiful and mosquitoes at /;
discount. ROOSTER.
A Cow WITH HYDRorIoBlA TEES Two
MEN.-Mr. j. r.. Parsons, who resides a few
miles from the city, informs us that the other
day he went with his hired man, 4 German,
into a large timber lot to drive up some cat,
tie. Among them was q fine COY. Whose