National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-18
FORTRESS MONROE.
A SPLENDID RESORT BY THE SEA.
The Coast OF Old Virginia on the bathurst Of
Sprins-A Few Incidents or the Hygela
Hotel at This Seasonal Place
Famous for Brides.

tne sen ~ hlfeduy cfOWucd IN the nOtel alone fOl
guestsa are now lodged and fed and within the last
two days over Eve hundred applicants have been
turned away on account of lack Of accommoda.
ton, and still the bonts that touch Mt the wharf
come loaded with people from the dfiercnI
SIai sad great cities. II has become belief
That sea air is powerful recuperutlve agency
ana the season between cold and hot weather
more trying to delicate people than other times Of
the year. hence the secret of the hogira that has
commenced. If the sun doigns to show himself to
any part OF the mundane sphere he first shines
directly down upon the white sands Of
OLD vIRoINAs COAST.
The air blows pure and braclng from of the rrea,
expanse Of water directly in front Of the hotel and
meets little way beyond aromatic brcezes that
every bough Of the newly budding trees perfumes
with subtle odor. No wonder men take refuge
here from the cares OF the counting room, from
endless bubbles over distorted law, from the big
excitements of Wall street and the monotony Of
club life. Women who have made mad struggle
for position aud power or who have stood, like
faithful Marys, beside the sick and dying, find
consolation and rest in tho new and strange life
before them, while poor invalids feel tho heavy
weight of suffering lined and again tho dawn Of
Rope day --dey. they sit upon the broad
verandas and idly watch the waves come In
graceful curves and break into pearls and dla-
monds and opals and rubies before them. Nature
bends her magiclans wand and oil things beauti-
iul seem possible. Little white sails hutter away
toward silent and stately brigs, which stand, all
sails filled, waiting for the unstable wind to bear
them
To SOUTHERN SEAS
Out In the meadows little children are pickina
the first venturesome buttercups; round eyed
calves look on with that blank and meek wonder
that brute creation shows TO our high. stepping
race Winteriis over tho world is renewed and
IN N nln n,.
the butterflies and roses were wanting to make u
gift of summer Even though this hostelry Is
q great caravansarie yet what romances have
taken place under Its rooftre To tell you one Of
many: Last summer In the throng of pretty girls
that congregated here was one particularly notice.
able; merry and bright with dash of independ.
ence about her that none but an American con
carry becomingly; fortune blest her with a rich
papa and adoring mamma and afiectonato broth.
ers and sisters. Now, one ewould think this maiden
ought to have thanked her lucky Suns for such
abundant good fortune, but she didn't. Shs
thought the one great happiness of her life wai
lacking. You may agree with her when say the
coveted object was a handsome young fellow, ir.
resstible in Uncle Sans blue aud gilt. He was
A POOR YOUNG OFFICER,
with nothing but his sword and the wide world
before him; rejected by the family, yet accepted
by his pretty Rose who, with loyal fealty, clungu
until even his name was forbidden. So these lover
met I'm secret and began 10 talk in dubious way
of Il clandestine marriage which temerity fright.
ened the pretty girl, whom I'll call Rosie, because
that's not her name. One day papa announced
that the family was going away in two days. That
was sharp agony; to leave forevermore her
Robin doomed to the dull routine of fort life, to
live that way always, I'm afraid the crochet work
had many dropped stitches as she sat bravely
knitting and keeping back her tears while watoh-
ful mamma was taking her after dinner nap; but
then some mischieyous fairy brought Robin op-
portunely upon the scene, and the orchestra In
the pavilion. us ifin tender accord played loudly
an old love song while our pretty Rose related
the dreful news. The soldier had learned certain
maneuvres to outwit the enemy, and perhaps he
intended to apply them. Anyway, he
DETERMINED TO HOLD HIS OWN
few hurried words; "No, mol" then shy, reent.
ing "Yes;" anda envious old maid heard him say
" Tomorrow at eight, under the balcony; I'll give
the signal" How demure and obedient Rosie wa,
all that evening and many days after is yc
related by her friends. The old maid got Ip early
next morning; so did the girl and, standing all
white and cool, with only little pink flush on
her cheek, looking OFF at the sea, but intently
listening, and leaning over the balcony in
an Indifferent sort of a way these words
noated up to her: Its all right, Rosiop
What was the magic that made her seem SO buoy
ant and happy2 The other listener couldn't tell
so she shut her window with bang, and thought
a coquettish girl wasn't worth watching after all
But at three o'clock that day Rosie was missing
had gone for a long walk not far though, foI
just out beyond the stile Robin was walking NJ
and down in the most impatient way, though he
did come very near kissing her as no lifted her W
into
THE RICKErY OLD WAGON,
while the negro driver discreetly looked the othe,
way, and whispered to himself: "There's gwint
TO be mischief, shuh 'nough." Driving like mad
though no one pursued them, they went straight
TO the little village of Hampton. found the parson
and were married in jify. 1t was all done 50
quickly, so privately that 10 the Clergyman's de.
mand would he take her to be his welded wifei
Robin gave n stage whisper "Yes," and when u
came ROsie's turn, she answered ."Yes" loud
enough to be heard all over the county, because
sho had got her courage up the sticking point, as
she afterWard laughingly declared. They walked
the long three miles back to the hotel these newly
married lovers, he going directly TO the afternoon
parade and she to dutifully prepare for the in
evitable journey. They kept their secret so well,
with Rosie no longer rebelllous. that the parental
rigor was abated and consent at last given to tho
marriage SO great preparations were made In
MAGNIFICENT NORTHERN HOME
for fashionable wedding. Just before the time
secret marriage. The lovers had won the day,
and papa was more than kind, settling u hand
some income upon the venturesome bride, be-
sides opening comfortable banking account for
their mutual benefit You will ask, how has this
summer idyl ended? 1t seems only like the COM
mencement of some rare love poem. Snugly en-
sconced IN easement of the fort the lovers have
built nest artistic and dainty, and Cupid pre-
sides at the altar there erected. Beautiful pictures
classical draperies, choice bric- -brao, well-se-
lected books, and delicate souvenirs of girlish
hours make nm ideal home. 1t is positively tho
only good ending ever knew to an elopement;
therefore make note oft But then the paceM
FAMOUS FOR BRIDES
and the honeymoon seemsa always In the ascendant.
quite the loveest Of all the newly welded is Mrs
Harrison, nee Miss Mamie Ray, with her brave
young husband walking by her side, the two so
happy. 1t is picture TO be remembered. Then
there are many other Washngtonians Mrs Senator
Pendlcton aud the Misses Pendleton, Lieutenant
and Mrs. News Mrs, Hallet Knhpurn and tho
Misses Kilbourn, and ii l only had the hotel
register / could fill q column besides We
all felt as though some personal calamity had hap
pened in reading Of the sudden death of Lord
George Montagu. He will be sincerely mourned;
quiet, unassuming, and courteous TO all, who
will fill his placer Among the countless New
Workers notice the names Of the Liyingstons, the
Vanderbllts, Mr.. Gould Redmond and sisters, Mrs
Marion Strong and daughter Miss Strong being
great belle and universal iavorite, and the beRuti-
fu Mrs. Robert Cutting and party. Mr.. PheobuA
our host, with his able corps of assistants, ara
always devising ways and means 10 entertain tho
guests, and their unfailing good temper and kind
ness Is something 10 be made a note Of
KIRK.
The Late q. II. Morton.
No biography Of Oliver p. Morton, IndaDaf