The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-09
NEW KENT COUNTY.
WATERLOO, December 4, 1888

Editors Dispatch: Much is said relative
to the extension OF the Chesapeake and
OHIO railroad from your city TO Newport
Newu. We understand il will cross the
Cnickahominy into New Kent at point
known as ROxbury, AMI running down on
the north SIDE of the river will pass through
the fine estate OF Providence Forge and al
most in sight Of the spot where Captain
j bn Smith was captured, and also Ora
p,kes, where he was first taken aflef his
capture. There will be many other points
OF historic Interest on this road; among
them the old stone house supposed TO have
been constructed by Captain John Smith.
There is already good feeling as regards
the value OF real estate where the hne OF
this road is 10 be located, and the impress
sion prevails that it will send land up as
high IS 10. and perhaps 20, per cent. This
county enjoys the advantages OF three naVi-
gable rivers, aud will very soon have two
railroads. With these facilities and enter
prise OF her citizens, she will continue to
increase in population and wealth. 1t will
be seen by reference TO the last census re
turns that her population has increased 20
per cent. within the last decade. Some
portions OF the Cbickahominy abound in
very superior timber for building purposes
which is OF primeval growth, and has been
allowed to remain uodisturbed for tBwant
Of transportation. Upon The completion OF
the extension OF this road persons will at
once embark in the telling Of this timber,
consisting chiefly Of cypress, oak, poplar.
and pine, and will send 1t down to Newport
News, and from there it will be shipped to
northern markets, where the owners VIII
realize handsome prices for IL. 1t would he
difficult TO estimate the value OF the vast
quantity 0ftimberlyipg in close proximity to
this insignificant but historic stream, which
the road will hug pretty closely from point
known as Turner's Bridge, just above the
long bridges running east, until it reaches
within The vicinage OF Burnt Ordinary. Al
ter the completion OF this link this will be
one Of the most important lines in the State,
having its eastern terminus at Newport
News, one among the best barboTs upon the
Atlantic coast. where ships OF The largest
tonnage can come in safety, load and unload
with the greatest dispatch. and In fey
hours run can be outside Of the Capes. The
western link Is also rapidly approaching to-
ward completion, and the indications are
that this road will within twelve mouths be
finished and fully equipped for business
from Newport News to Lexington, KY
Coming east from the latter point this line
passes through the celebrated bluegrass
section at OwingsvilIe. II enters the i'm
mense coal and iron region which extends
to the Big Sandy river. From this point II
goes by the Aits OF the Ohio river TO Guy.
aDdotte, thence I'D The Guyandotte river 10
Barboursville. From Barboursville 1t goes
through KEGS valley, and strikes with the
kanawha river fifteen miles Deiow Charles.
ton. 1t follows the valley OF the Kanawha
TO its head at the junction Of the New and
Gauley rivers. .Tbe whole country thus
far passed through Is immensely rich
Ia inexhaustlbe mines OF spliuf, camel,
and bituminous Goals. Much capital Is al.
ready employed 10 mining in these rich de.
posts. and large quantities OF coaIs are
finding their way TO your city and northern
markets. Thus ii is seen that this road runs
through a portion OF country abounding in
untold wealth, which has only been partially
developed at some points, while others are
still untouched, and must necessarily re-
main so for the present.
The eastern extension OF this line will
pass through portions OF Heprico, Charles
City, New Kent, James City, Warwick, and
Elizabeth City counties. The face Of the
country is well adapted for the construction
81 the road. The Chickahominy will be
bridged at point that Is fordabe at all
seasons OF the year except when heavy
fresheis occur.
Waterloo is a point OF some importance
for shipping, and manv persons are en-
gagged in cutting timber. POPLAR is very
much sought after, and Is sent North, where
Il is used in manufacturing paper. Not
many years ago large companies from New
Enc land were In the ba il OF coming to this
locality every winter 10 cut shp-timber,
which was sent east and used in building
crafts OF all dimensions, but of late wears
toe supply has been pearlv exhausted, and
the companies have ceased their operations.
When the late cold snap came The farmers
were taken by surprise, and were unable TO
house any ice, as they had not damned toeir
ponds.
Large focks OF geese and ducks are seen
daily IN the marshes upon the Pamunkey,
bat we hear OF very few being killed. as !
persons rarely ever 20 IN pursuit OF them.
An abundance OF game Is said TO be one
Of the indications OF hard winter, also
when hornets build their nests In the tops
Of The ioftiest trees, which we hear they
have dooe this year. Warterl0o Is the
hospiiabbe and picturesque seat OF DR.. james
II Garliek ana was visited by the dasbing
g Jeb~ sGuari In his memorable raid around
Mcclellan. who destroyed . number OF
Irsnsp0rts lying at this point. a
(. The Circuit Court at New Kent adjourned
his week. Judge Lacy has gone TO War
wick 10 hold his court. H.
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