The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-06-20
Correspondence.
Annual Excursion of the Maryland Edi-
tors Association.

The annual excursions of the Association
of Maryland editors have always been re-
markably pleasant as social reunions, and
productive of friendshipand goodwill among
members of the same profession. This ear
the Association determined to place the ar
fragments for their trip in the hands of Ma
ior Nelson hannibal Hotchkiss, the "indefati-
gable" genial and jolly Travelling Agent of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and its
branches Accordingly the excursion party,
to the number of AZ members and invited
guests-under the leadership of the Major,
left Baltimore at a p. NJ, on Friday, June
18th, on board the York river steamer. The
following is the programme: From Balti-
Charlestown, Huntington, Cincinnati, Louis
vile, Mammoth Cave, indianapolis, st. Lou.
is Springfield, Chicago, Pittsburg, Altoona,
and home.
The run down the Chesapeake Bay and up
the York river, was indeed invigorating not
only to the representatives from crowded,
dusty cities but also to the tired workers of
printing offices far removed from the noble
Bay.
A business meeting of the Association was
held during the trip down the Bay, at which
the old officers were reelected for another
year, and resolutions of respect passed to the
memory of j. w. Baughman Esq, of the
Frederick Citizen and Dr. G. E. Tarr, of the
Denton Journal deceased members of the AS
saciation.
YORKTOWN.
The first place worthy of note that we saw
was Yorktown, situated on the York river
and spot made memorable as the scene of
the surrender of Lord CORVALLIS and his ar
my of British soldiers, to the victorious, arms
ofGeneral Washington. The place itself is
very small for its age, but some of the houses
look as if they might have been standing for
a hundred years or more. Yorktown and
Gloucester Point, across the river, were i'm
portant points of supply for the Federal az
my during our late civil war-and the evil
dences of their occupation by the military are
yet visible, in the shape of trownng breast
works on both sides of the river
WEST POINT.
About o. A. NJ on the 18th, we reached
West Point, -miles from Richmond where
we were conveyed by the cars to the latter
point, over ground unineresting in itself, but
made historic, as the scene where not long
since mighty armies shook the earth with
their tread, and where was displayed the
greatest generalship of modern times.
The railroad track runs along side of the
Pomonkey river, but is lost sight of at the
white House," the home of General Curtis
Lee, and memorable place during the war;
The buildings are modern in style, having
been built since the war, in place of the old
White House, destroyed by Federal soldiers
The farm appeared to be in excellent condi-
ton, and the growing crops on it looked
well
Another point of interest on the road was
Tunstalls Station-made famous as the scene
of the magnificent cavalry raid by General
Jeb. Stuart around McClellan's army. The
mere mention of this raid will doubtless cause
the lips of many an eX-confederatc to water
at the recollection of the champagne which
was poured out like water, and the suffers
stores of all kinds which were then captured
and for want Of ability to carry them away
were destroyed
At West Point the excursonists were met
by committee of the Richmond press, con-
sisting of Major CARRIER, representing the
Richmond Wig, Messrs. Ernest Wiz, w.
ID. Chesterman and G. Watson James, of the
Richmond Enquirer.
ride of two hours brought the party to
Richmond, where carriages were in waiting,
in which we were conveyed through the city,
and shown the burnt district" the old Lib
by Prison." and other places of historic inter
est. Arriving at the Exchange and Ballard
Hotel, of which Mr. j. L. Darlington is pro-
prietor, we found handsome collation. pre-
pared, at the instance of the Richmond Press
Club; and after q cordial address of welcome
by Mayor Kelley, of Richmond, which was
responded to by Judge Tuck, on behalf ofthe
Maryland editors, the latter did justice to the
good things SO literally provided. Speeches
were also made by Hon Isaac D. Jones, late
Attorney General of Maryland who accom-
panied us from Baltimore to Richmond, j. J.
Stewart, Esq, of our State Judge Wright, of
Richmond, and others.
After dinner the Association paid their re-
poets TO his Excellency Governor Walker,
and were most kindly received. The Gov
ernoris an exceedingly handsome man, stand
ing oyer six feet i'll height; of commanding
presence, and genial manners
After the visit to the Governor under the
kindly escort ola committee of the Richmond
Press, consisting of Mr. Graham and others,
a vistit was paid to Hollywood Cemetery,
lovely spot, in which lie peacefully sleeping,
the remains of 5000 "boys in gray" Here
also we saw the tomb of President Monroe
and here, too, are buried the mortal remains
of General Jeb Stuart of Confederate Caval-
ny fame.
Richmond, "the city of seven hills" is
picturesque place of about so, 900 Inhabitants
The private residences, as is the case in most
Southern cities, are somewhat scattered, the
grounds in front of each being adorned with
shrubbery and flowers, giving pleasure to
the eye at every turn. The city is noted for
its healthfuness
The largest flour mill, perhaps, in the
world is here, and the immense water power
of the James river and the contiguity of the
city to tide-water must inevitably make it
. the Queen City of the South.
The visit to Hollywood occupied the time
until supper, after which, by invitation the
Association called upon General Bradley T.
johnson, and were received by him in the
most hospitable manner The General, it is
well known, is himself a Marylander and
thus doubly endeared to visitors from his ma
1--WE State His polite attentions will long be
held in grateful remembrance by the Mary
land editors. He has won for himself an hon
ored place in the esteem an affection of the
people of his adopted State. This morning
we leave for the White Sulphur Springs.
More anon. r.