Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-25
Trim to Norfolk.

correspondence vi lut iAleAduuila 'udACltS.
On BOARD OF THE STEAMER LADY OF THE
LAKE, June 24-Jusi as this elegant steamer
was leaving her wharf at Alexandria, the New
York steamer was approaching, and l noticed
on the upper deck two Of the cars for the street
railway. They are small but judging from APP
pearance, they are we'll built, and are painted
very suitable colors. Many of our citizens were
waiting on the wharves to see the cars, and l
hope they are we'll pleased with them. -,...-
Passengers on this boat have fine view. OF
the principal points on the river, as the boat
runs close to them. The first mate is acting
captain, and Mr.. Geo. II. Plant the owner,
accompanied the steamer on this trip Tor the
purpose of seeing that his patrons are well at
tended Tended to, but With MIR. j. Fairbrothers, the
gentlemanly clerk, and acting Captain Bonval,
none could tail to have pleasant timc on the
trip to Norfolk. BY the way VIM. Novel;, an
Alexandria boy, is second officer on this elegant
steamer, and is very much liked by Mr. Plant,
who speaks in the highest terms OF him.
At Giymont we met George ii. Sheckles,
the popular proprietor Of the Fulton House at
the ferry landing 10 Washington. He is in
charge of Glymont now.
Mr. Plant did we'll when he secured the SER
vices of John Rowling as steward. dc knows
we'll how to cater to the taste OF the travelling
public.
The trip down the bay was smooth and pleas
ant. At Matthias Point we saw the govern
ment steamer Froc, which has been ashore
there for some days, but Capt. Baker and his
wreckng boats from Norfolk are with her, and
it will not be long before she is at1oat again. |"
At a. H. Mr. NOVEL; came to our state
room door and gave a gentle tap, to which We
promptly responded. After putting on our
garments we repaired to the deck and witness,
ed the magnificent scenery which surrounded
US on all sides At Piuey Point 1t was very
difficult to land, owing to the tide.
The officers OF this steamer are polite and
efficient We speak Invariably, having PAID
our way; and we would advise all who are seek.
ing pleasure trip, to take one to,Norioik on.
this steamer, and they cannot ial to be pleased.
At Alexandria SS2. Is worth OF freight ID the
shape of -four, wheat and lime was shipped,
and owing to the large quantity the boat was
delayed several hours, and did not reach Nor
folk until 8 a. M. Tuesday.
/ will give description of this;town 10 my
next; also a description of the beautiful seen
ery which meets one eye as he approaches it.;
and the 6remans parade which takes place to-:
day. y. w. W.
LoUDoUN FARMING. Farms in this Catoc
tin country are small, varying 10 size from 80
to 200 acres, but generally OF about ] 30 acres.
These farms are cultivated we'll, having been
carefully MANFRED from the barn yard, and,
that is the great secret of their success. Let
Spotsylvania farmers cultivate 10 acres of land
we'll manured, and instead of 3 barrels Of corn
to the acre, they will get s; then SOW 1t in
wheat and tertilize heavily, or cover 1t over With
we'll rotted stable manure, and they will secure
20 bushels of wheat where they now get but
6 or I. That is the secret ofLoudbun farming
Save your manure, apply it to the land, follow
it With grass, clover if possible, and then pillow
it 10 the ground, and Spotsylyania lands would
soon be worth $40 per acre. where they are DOW
worth $40, and so on. Wheat crops here that
are not tertiIizcd,a are generally very indtferent
some fields that would sell for 500 per acre
have not 6 bushels to the acre. / would not
say word in disparagement CT the Loudoun
lands, as it will repay any Spotsylvania farmer
to visit this section and examine into the sys-
tenn of this county, the great care they bestow
upon their crops. They like greenbacks, they
love gold, they cherish with loving kindness
their wives and daughters, but oh a blade of
grass a tuft Of clover, is priceless jewel which
money will not buy, and which is estimated
only by the number of stalks Of. corn or wheat
it will grow next spring.-Cor.. Of the Fred
Herald. 49,. .......