The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-31

we rested for the night, having accomplish
ed good days drive Of about forty or
more miles. AS We had been on many
farms which were for sale during the day.
we wifi but give description OF this one
and its owner, and let it stand as sample
or the kindness and hospitality..of all
II was quite dark when we arrived, but a
few lively calls from our lndefatigabie
leader soon brought us help from every sdi-
.rectior, and the words "Come in, gentle
men, went forth at once. The co!ored
folks. who, believe, really delight in lend
ing all the assistance they can, took charge
at once OF our horses, and we entered ene
large, shaded yard OF the oId-tlme mansion
and were introduced by Mr. Hause tMr.
Chaf4in declaring that he was unable TO re-.
member all our names) to the present own
er. Mr.. Winfred, who is good type OF the
old Virginia gentleman. Our wants were at
once stirnised, and buckets OF water lor
washing and ice-water for drinking. were
supplied Immediately. Nor was it long we
had to wait for the comforts OF the inner man,
and. sitting down to the substantial fare, we
did full Justice to II, the pleasures being en-
hanced by the presence OF bis daughter,
who did the honors of the table. The eve
ming being very pleasant, we repaired 10
the front porch and yard, where our time
was spent in pleasant chat with the Wor-
thy old gentleman and son until nature as
serted its prerogative, when we retired TO
comfortable rooms and soon were wrapped
up in the arms OF Morpheus. Having en-
loved most refreshing sleep, we, all arose
long before old Sol put in bis appearance.
Walking for mile or more along the bor-
der Of green corn, and crossing fields OF
luxuriant clover, we returned with sharp
ened appetites TO breakfast, which we rel
ished and partook Of with will, not, how
ever, until our host had returned thanks to
the Giver OF all for the bountifui supply.
This farm OF 100 acres, upon which are
flouring-mill, saW-mlll, large tobacco
barns, and probably dozen or more build
ings, such as stables, sheds, and ncgro-quar-
ters, is offered for less than $40 an acre.
The land, as in fact all that we were shown,
is OF sandy, loamy nature, easily worked,
naturally good, and farmed in such care
less manner that it would make some OF our
farmers shut their eyes and predict the
crops Il failure.
We visited many others, one OF them
owned bv Colonel Mosby, containing over
500 acres, $50 OF which are farmed with the
astonishingly large team OF one horse and q
poor mule. From this place (Which, / be-
lieve was the last) we started for Richmond,
thirty-two miles distant, at 2. III. The
road is Il good one, following the river, dis
tart at no time more than three miles. We
arrived at the capital at 12 O'Clock, night-a
drive for spice and variety nevcrt to be forgot
ten. We arrived home the following day, and
our liked convictions were in few words
That the lands were cheap; that they were
naturally good, but could be much improved
by our system OF farming and fertiliZin2
them; that they are very easily cultivated ;
that the people are more hospitabie than can
be expressed; that we did not experience
the heat as much as we did since We are at
home; and that MesSrs. Chatfin, Staples d
Co. are without doubt very congenial, ac-
commodating, and pleasant gentlemen, who
Go all in their power to make it pleasant for
those wishing to view the lands in their
charge. ONE OF THE HARTf.