Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-08-08

aCripuona Tor the most part are very queer
and We could have spent days among them
instead Of the few Minutes allotted me-
Yorktown, the scene of Corvallis sur
render and its recent celebration by big
drunk at an enormous expense 10 the gov
eminent, is FIVE miles to the left 20 we we're
unable TO get there but learned that the
memorial column ordered by Congress is
progressing favorably. From Newport News
where the G. q o. r. r. has built extern
Give wharfs on one Of the best harbors on
the Atlantic, an elegant little steamboat
conveys the traveller to
OLD POINT COMFORT.
This ride il especially delightful after
long and tirssome one on the cars and II
was doubly 20 to M from the fact that Il
was made by moonlight, over waves that
sparkled like liquid diamonds. Nine miles
Of this and we are landed at the Hyeeia
Hotel, one Of the largest aud handsomest
buildings Of the kind in the country,to the
welcoming strains Of music by the band.
II was nov . o'clock and after a supper,
which did credit to the reputation Of this
hostlery's cuisine, we repaired to the dane
ing Pavilion. This is built out into the
sea, and the devotees Of Terpsichore are
famed by delicious breezes AZ they go
through the dreamy mazes Of the waltz or
give poetry Of motion to the lively galop.
There are 500 or 600 guests here and it
was an amusing sight to US next morning,
when majority of them appeared on the
beach in their bathing costumes and COM
menced dashing and splashing in the salty
water. Now the average female form d.
vine looks much better when its imperfec.
tons are hid by the cunning devices Of the
fashionable dress-maker, and we know Of
no more disenchanting scene than to look
at a lot Of girls in their beautiful ball
room attire and then behold them in the
wet and clinging attire Of the surf. They
don't look half so we'll and we were sorry
to have our young and unsophisticated be-
lief that the female figure is always what
il seems, so sadly shaken. But there were
no Kentucky girls there, so our faith in
their PROJECTIONS shall remain for the pres
ent, unbIoken. We couldn't help wonder
ing though, as we gazed at those alleged
water nymphs, how some Of them were
able to stand, their underpinning was so
slight and fragile appearing.
FORTRESS MONROE.
One hundred yards from the Hygeia, this
massive structure with its hundreds Of
cannon, looking savagely from well-pro-
tected port holes, raises its grim exterior.
There is now stationed within il regiment
Of artillery and as there appears to be two
officers to every soldier, is is no wonder
that the Hygeia is one of the most popu-
lar of resorts for young ladies. Brass
buttons, gold lace and red stripes are an
especial weakness OF the fair sex and here
they can enjoy the society Of the wearers
to their hearts content. We spent good
portion of Sunday morning watching the
drill, the inspection and guard mounting
and we're particularly impressed with the
fact that the life Of a common soldier is far
from being an easy one even in these pip
ing times Of peace A discipline, almost
as strict as il war we're prevailing, is OBJ
served and there is hardly an hour in the
day but what is fixed for some routine ,
duty, while the whole Of Sunday is spent ,
in drilling and dress parading. To those
who imagine that the Fortress is con-
tracted kind Of an institution, we will say
that the heavy rock and earthen walls that I
surround it, enclose IS acres Of as beautiful
grounds as are found any where, on which +;
substantial barracks for the soldiers. The
number Of cannon, shells, balls and other
of war that appear on every
side, seem sufficient for the defense Of the .
whole country but, they are only an atom
Of what Uncle Sam keeps on hand to pro-
iect his sons and daughters from the inva-
sion Of foreign foe. The Fortress is an 7
object of interest TO every survivor and '
of the Lost Cause, for there .
was confined for many months their leader
md president, Jefferson Davis, until Hor- II
ice Greeley in his magnanimity Of spirit, D
put up bond for 100000 for his release. C
We examined the quarters in which he \
vas confined, lost almost in meditation y
,yer what must have been the feelingssof '
his grand old hero, as he passed the drea- \
y hours in contemplating his loss Of pow a
y, his loss of liberty and the loss Of near
y every thing that man holds dear. a
POLITICS L
Is usual occupy the attention Of the de-
sons Of the noble sires Of the a
Did Commonwealth, and the Congressional z
aces to eliminate in November, are al p
eady approaching fever heat. The Leg p
stature was unable to agree on a redistric. u
ion of the State, so it remains as before, 1
he extra Congressman given it by the late "
pportionment, being elected from the al
For this position Malone N
az put out his little man, JOHNNIE Wise, SO
lille the Democrats will support old man "
iassey, late Auditor and leading read III
lister, an independent candidate for the IN
ime Office. They regard him az the least "
two evils and saving his participation ~ ~
! the disgraceful reputation just inflicted OF
n the State, his record as a democrat, is be
God. His election, il is claimed will be In
y a small majority. In the districts the y
Iahoneites are making strenuous efforts to. di
icrease their membership in Congress, II
IA baolaI h,y tla f,ana,oa .nd Y,opav Of scl