National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-10
NORFOLK BY THE SEA.
The stamp OF Progress-what 10 nein.
Done ia the Old City.


special Correspondence OF THE REPUBLICAN;
NORFOLK, VA. June S.-The stamp Of progress in
this old seaport is broad and emphatic The signs
of commercial activity are more than usually per.
ceptible The stores are beginning to assume pro-
portions commensurate with the increase of popu-
lation, and large number Of dwelling. houses in
the modern style ofarchecture have been erected.
In addition to Norfolk being rated the second
cotton port Of the country there is every prospect
OF its assuming considerable importance a coal.
ing station. This is supplying want which has
long been felt on the coast IN this vicinity. Yes.
| sells short OF fuel can now be provided and I'M
mediately proceed upon their voyage,
COLLEGE FoR YOUNG LADIES
has also been established and Is meeting with
great success. II is under the charge Of the Rev.
X, NJ. Saunders, as principal. The building has
ments and the greatest attention has been paid
to the subjects Of heating and ventilation, The
Of them exhibit n high degree Of talent. Miss
Fannie Lee Scabury, u little girl of twelve years.
whom we heard in several recitations, displayed
an elocutiOnary capacity quite equal TO that pos
scsscd by Annie Lewis, so well known in Wash
ington circles paper entitled the college Record
by Miss Kate Randolph Lee, OF Powhatan County,
II quite mastery manner. In the vicinity Of
Norfolk is the
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE,
which can be regardel as one Of the IN st re.
markable OF the educational establishments in
the country. II is devoted to the development of
negro and Indian youth IN agriculture and the
mechanic arts. This institution is aided by tho
State of Virginia, but is supported mainly by vol
untary contributions 1t is responsible To no de-
nomination or society," and Il has no paid solicit;
ing agent whatever, The present attendance-iGi
students-ls DIVIDED as follows. viz; Indian
boys, az; Indian girls. PSI negro boys,
TO ALI the board is $40 per month, hall in cash and
half IN labor; 81 In cash aud 81 dollars In work is
required Of those under ~ years OF age; none
under II or over 2S years Of age are accepted. An
illustrated paper uftwelve pages, entitled Southern
Workman, devoted TO the industrial classes Of the
South, is published monthly, and printed by the
inmates Of the institute, The display of musical
talent among tho pupils Is something extraordi.
nary, some Of the voices being OF unusual excel.
THEIR IS oSE sunEcT, HOWEVER,
which needs the attention Of the city authorities
aud that Is the paving of the streets. i Is SIMPLY
| Gbominablo aud compared with Washington
! streets they could be put about on n par with
the MOdOc lava beds. The politics Of Norfolk
nre divided into the Malone and nnti. Malone
PARTIES. At the recent election the colored
vote went pretty solid for the Malone
party Not long ago new charter was
officials are at oggerhead' as regards It's construc.
ton. A good, vigorous administration, and pro-
per application ofthe city funds would
MAKE NORFOLK AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE
for Northern people during the winter. Its cli
mate is affected to such degree by tho influence
Of the Gull stream that the winter temperature Is
about aO' Oh tho average. The pasllme Of boating
is largely INDUCED in on the Elizabeth River,
which Is admirably adapted for tho purpose
There are some enerprisug clubs with fine boats
and good houses From Washington to Norfolk
by steamer Is u delightful sail, aud parties arc
made up for the trip to Fortress Monroe, which
are productive of much pleasure. There Is quite
u naval display just nt present In Hampton Roads,
about half u dOzon men war having recently
come to anchor there Among them is the 70.
nOwned Keasarge, which attracted much atten.
ton from the passengers upon the Lady Of the
Lake. Great preparations are being made Ht the
liygoia Holol, Oli Point Comfort, by our worthy
friend PhGbus, for a large influx of visitors during
the COMING summer He claims That SOlOuTu
under his charge will eradicate all malarHl in.
tlueuces, His tOnics are well known and appre.
Ciated and ifbTain power is needed, the abund.
! ance aud superior quality of fish will not fail to
supply the deficiency L. LII.