The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-06-12
lrics Of his table, or with the glories Of his


survive without the felicity of the saltwater
fishing that may be had at Old Point. That
much OF society with our friend and thus
much Of salt water are absolutely necessary
for our preservation from absolute decay.
We should think they would be equally ne
cessary to almost "any other man."
The salt bath is one OF the finest OF tonics,
and the salt water food is often indicated as
a great Alternative. Then the grand scenes
from the Hygeia--the ocean, either placid or
enraged-the big ships That come and go;
are things that stimulate the belolder and
elevate the mind to an exalted pitch. Then,
too, the guest Of that exhilarating place OF
soiourn may enjoy the display Of the art OF
war in the fort-its epauletted officers, its
obedient columns that advance, and wheel,
and move about in mazes so intricate that a
man not acquainted with them will have his
head going like a top while he looks at
them. To these are added the braying horns
and the drums, led by the solemn and pc.
tent drum-malor. This is the most lovely
part Of war, and you, will only regret that il
ever presents itself in less irihotcht and
more destructive style. We who have eX-
pcrienced It's devastating power cannot but
feel relief at beholding it in the pompous
and harmless phase in which it appears al
Old Point. 1t is great addition to the at.
fractions of the Hygeia. See advertisement
Cobb's Island.
Four fifths of the earth's surface Is given
up to water. And it seems to be strong
trait with man; who cannot live i'll the wa.
ter, to seize upon every bit OF earth that
rises above the seas. He goes on voyages OF
discovery and seizes upon all new territory
that lifts itself above the wave. Even one
man RoBINsoN CRusoE) will contest the
perils of life on an almost uninhabitable
island, SO strong is the propensity to extend
human authority over the earth. This feel
ing prompted COBB, the elder, to 60 of to a
sand island, and there, like a gull or a crane,
to build his nest amongst the bushes and
grasses and raise a brood Of COBBs. The
elder COBB was follower Of the sea .
from down east. lie braved the sea and as
serted his rights. Taking possession of the
island which bears bis name, he held his
ground-what of it there was-fot years,
until his sons were grown, and found
that by accretion he looked upon
an island whose shores measured some four
teen miles around; and the SONS seeing
what could be done with the property
brought it to public notice as saltwater
resort for bathing, hunting, and fishing. II
has yearly grown In fame. 1t is open to Wis
itors. There has always been plenty OF
game for the hunters. and finer fishing is
nowhere offered to the angler. IS.
If any man wants to see dnd to leap intc
the real Atlantic ocean he can be gratified
by going to CoBB's. He can chase the Sc;
and manSlc birds through sand and mud
and can fish for everything from the croakel
fish to the shark. Ii pleasure is to be mca
sured by the labor necessary to enjoy it
and us philosophical proposition il
amt far out Of the way-thc taking
Of the shark is about the best sport that i:
going. We speak from experience. Thi
and the saltwater Injuries SUM up Cobb't
Island, which is six miles from the shore O.
northampton, and is reached by a steamer
provided for the purpose.
See advertisement of Mr.. SEGAR, capita
landlord. We can endorse him.
Barnes's Hotel. Hampton.
To those who seek salt bathing and sal
water fare, and who want at the same time
quiet and serenity, Barncs's Hotel, Hamp
ton, offers IN excellent home. The proprie
tor has the very best advantages for acquir
ing all sorts OF salt water and other luXu
RIGS, and there can be hardly doubt as tc
the satisfactory nature OF his table. Ht
offers the recreation Of sailing and fishing
and there arc fine and safe fields for boil
about Hampton.
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