Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-14
EN- ROUTE TO YORKTOWN.
FROM SAVANNAH TO RICHMOND.
Gossip by the WaY-RiehmOnd In
Gala Attire e Great Enthusiasm
over the Yorktown Centennial
Immense ThFOngs-VirgInia POII-
ttcs-General Notes.
From a Staf Correspondent.

From a staff Correspondent.
RICHMOND, VA. October 1.-THE trip from
Savannah to this beautiful city was accom-
plished without accident and rendered ex-
ceedingly pleasant by the comfortable accom-
modations that are afforded passengers. The
route via Augusta is about eleven hours long
er than by Charleston, but runs through a
country whose scenery and attrac-
tions make amends for the
extra time. The Central Railroad has long
been noted for the attention and care bestowed
upon the comfort Of passengers, and one can
enjoy a nights rest with as much comfort in
their sleepers as in his own little bed" Leav-
ing Augusta at 7:20 a. m. on Monday. over the
Augusta, Columbia and Charlotte Railroad, we
have an all day ride TO the latter point, where
cars are changed for Danville and Richmond.
There are many scenes and incidents constant
ly occurring on trip by rail in daylight which
interest and amuse the close observer, who
finds enjoyment and pleasure in his own
thoughts and reflections At every station
there is getting on and getting of-new faces
are constantly appearing in the cars. Some of
the owners of these faces are bound on pleas
ure, as is indicated by their merry laughter
and the wishes waited them from
friends on the platform, for "a good
time and safe RETURN" others. as their
subdued and quiet looks denote. called to the
bedside OF sick, possibly dying relative or
friend; then there is the bustling Commercial
tourist with his big valse of samples, who
has travelled before "and don't you forget it,
who knows his rights and knowing, dares
maintain" The solid business man may also be
discerned in the motley throng off to the big
markets TO purchase his stock, and whose
thoughtful countenance reflects the workit gs
OF his active mind in calculating the chances
OF the season and to what extent he shall pur-
chase. Then again we note the folks who are
returning from their summer visit; right OPP
posite is a lady with three children, two of
them twins, who has been on visit to her
have Just come on the car, and
grandma stands on the platform to
see the last Of the loved ones; the children
prattle through the window to her, innocently
imagining that she is only playing with them,
and will come in soon. Presently the locomo-
tive shrieks, the train moves swiftly off and
grandma is left in the distance waving her
handkerchief. sudden light dawns upon the
minds of the children. They have left grandma
behind and then there is simultaneous yell
from three little throatsy II want my danma,"
which is continued in different KEYS until the
torment Of adult traveers-the train boy, with
his candy packages his appearance,
and displays his tempting wares, attracting
the attention of the shrieking Youngsters who
speedily forget "danma" and clamor for "dum
drops" AS this want can be easily supplied
the young tyrantS are pacifed and compare
tive quietness reigns. Many similar incidents
might be related which would present familiar
pictures to numerous travellers, but we will
note one other which may prove
of benefit to great takers. A respectable
old lady, who was fully impressed with the be-
lief that her tongue was intended for use, and
that its exercise was beneficial, had opened
conversation with nearly every one in the
coach. inquiring after their busin6 IS, where
they were going, etc, and completely put them
to rout with her garrulitY. Finally, drum
mer from an Augusta House, who had Just
come in from the smoking car, innocently
dropped into the adjoining seat. In a second
the old lady tackled him, and the drummer
being on his mettle, entered with spirit into the
conversation Above the rattle of the wheels
the voice of the old lady could be heard plying
the unfortunate tourist with questions Sta
tions were stopped at and passed without no
tIce. Finally, Greensboro was reached, and
the brakeman with characteristic style yelled:
Change cars for Anderson" There was a
general rush for valises and trans by
those going that way, but the old lady remain
ed unmoved and kept her tongue wagging,
Nearing COlun ba the drummer slid out of
his seat and made for the water cooler. and
the conductor passing through was hailed by
the talkative old lady with ''when do yoa
change cars for Anderson He politely in
formed her that event had transpired several
miles back, and she would be compelled to re-
main over IN Columbia twenty-four hours AS
have said there is a moral in this for great
takers, but we will not stop TO point il out
and will drop the subjec Of the people we
meet on the train. Reaching Danville at II
O'Clock the information was given that sleep
ing berths could be reserved In the Pullman
Richmond at $40 a m, and the period for
rest was exceedingly limited, fourteen pas
sengers, en- nlGSSe, announced they would
wrestie with the remaining hours in the day
coach rather than fork over two dollars for a |
three hours snooze, and the sleeper came |
through empty. The Pullman. it seems, do |
not deign to make up berth for less than
two dollars. and passengers under such circum-
stances consider it an imposition It does
look steep, when we can engage a good |
sleeper on the Central to Augusta all night |
Tor one dollar and hfty CENTS to be compelled |
to fork over two dollars for the uncertainty |
OF sleep for three hours
Promptly on time the train rolled into the |
depot at Richmond, and as the passengers |
emerged from the comfortable coaches they |
were greeted with frosty and nipping air |
Inc change TO me was exhilarating in the ex- |
treme, and as once again passed over the /
streets OF this beautiful city, which left six |
teen years ago under such very different cir |
cumstances, new vigor seemed to be |
impaired to my frame and l gazed |
with pride aud qualification at the |
evidence of growth and prosperity which /
everywhere greeted me. The old familiar |
places, which had gone down in fire, were re- |
placed with magnificent buildings, and the |
warm love for dear old Richmond, which has /
lain dormant the past sixteen eVentful years
was quickened into new life. bringing one in |
vivid colors recollections which had grown /
dim, but which can never be obliterated There /
is too much OF the practical in this busy every /
day life, howheit, to yield too freely to senti- /
ment. and must speak briefly of Richmond as
she Is.
To-day, in anticipation Of the Yorktown eel
ebration, she is in holiday attire. On all the
streets decorations are to be seen. and every
body is entering heartily into the work
of adornment. On Main and Broad streets
magnificent arches span the streets at inter
walls or few squares. In the centre of Main
street, near First, splendid statue of Lafay-
ette rests upon an ornamental wooden base
Some of the decorations already completed |
are elaborate and truly grand. The newspa-
per offices are giving great attention TO deco
ration, and the Dispatch building in the sane
tum OF which am writing this, will make
particularly fine display of designs appropri-
ate to the occasion. The State office also pre-
sents an attractive appearance.
Never was Richmond so lively as indepen-
dent OF the preparations for the Centennial
the city is in tumuJ of excitement incident
TO the political campaign. There is to be a |
grand ratification meeting tonight In Capitol |
square, and workmen are busily engaged erect
ing the platform. Colonel Daniel General
Early Fitz Lee. Hon. John Goode and others |
are announced for addresses, and rousinR time
is anticipated The election Of Daniel is about |
C needed. find the greatest hopefulness |
prevailing in the ranks Of the Dem 1cracy and |
hard work will now be put in for the Legisla-
ture, the apprehension being that the Rsad1ust- |
ers may 1ecuTe majority The outlook taken
all in all, is encouraging and God grant that
annihilation of the Malone party under an
avalanche OF votes. and grand old Virginia be
spared the shame OF their dominion
Among the brethren OF the press I have had /
the pleasure of meeting are Colonel A. p Ben
nett and Colonel ]. III. Berne, of the State
and w: u. Chesterman, Esq OF the Dispatch |
Colonel A, Pope, the popular General Passen-
ger Agent or the Associated Lines of Railway |
is hard at work engineering arrangements for
the transportation of the immense throngs 4
that are Fastening towards Yorktown. From
all can learn, after careful inquiry, IL seems
that the Congressional Committee and ren /
tennlal Association will have their hands fulI |
10 sheltering the crowd that will overrun the |
little peninsula town next week
Inc Moore House, which is intended to be |
: headquarters of the President and some of |
the more distinguished French visitors, has
been thoroughly repaired and refurnished A |
New York comp my has pai $3.50 for the ex-
elusive privilege of selling newspapers on the
Temple farm grounds A photographer has
paid $4OO Tor the privilege of operating ins ru-
ments on grounds. Mr.. W. s. Ara stead.
brother of I. A. Armstead. Esq, favorably
known in Savannah in railroad circles
who has leased Corvallis Cave-where that
5eneral sought refuge during the lombard |
ment-and who has just returned from York |
,owp, informs me that there are bsolutely NJ
1otrl accommodations that are not already |
occupied by transient visit rs Board at the |
hotels is $40 per day. There are hundreds of
however, and prices of eating verv |
'easonable. Those who have tepts will have a |
rood time and be independent, as there is
)lenty to eat and of the best leave for Bal
imore night to make my arrangements for |
) tent, and trust by Saturday to have the ban
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Pigeon shooting at Raleigh.
RALEIGH, N. c., October 13.-To- day a
match at thirty pigeons, thirty yards rise,