The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-21
WALES OF CULPEPER.
IN THE HEART OF THE PIEDMONT
COUNTRY.

WHARF yIrrinIanu Find Pleasant summer
uome.-Ereezes from the Blue Ridge -
Some Facts About One Of the County
Seats.
cr1prpER. VA, sept. 2O.-.special. All
VIRGINIA is divided into three parts.
JuIius Caesar is not writing this. Nor is
thi. sketch an account OF campaign
against barbarians.
III merely intended to call attention u
one of the many garden spots OF the Com
r,onwealth. its natural beauties and social
advantages.
The three parts Of Virginia may be de-
sorihod ~ follows. Tidewater Paradise,
Valley Eden. and this section midway be-
tween Paradise and Eden, and combining
the attractions Of both. sort Of NirVana'
where the oyerworked and hrain-weary
may enjoy the rest Of comparative quiet
and have the cObwebs OF his nina dissip"'eu
by breezes from the Blue Ridge. ,,
Pierced by the Virginia Midland TINS
country rises in gently undulating ridges
from the foothills TO the higher ranges Oh
those mountains which by some atIlo'
snheric arrangement are always blue.
Culpeper county may be considered th1
heart Of the region hemmed by the Rapidan
on the south and the Rappahannock on the
north and east. Its elevations are uiNiueu
lax little Wales Astounding in rich grazing
lands and fertile fields Of corn, oats, rye
ana wheat lands. The Courthouse Is thriV-
inc town of perhaps 1000 inhabitants, the
shipping-point Of "A great deal Of live STOCK
of a superior quality, and a centre OF distri-
hutton for many lines Of trade. Churches
and schools abound. and the lrginla Mld-
land which passes directly through the
town. gives ready access 10 Richmond and
Washington. the time being three hours 70
the latter and four 10 the former.
Persons who do not care for the gay liie
of the resorts in the mountains or AT inc
seaside. enjoy here quiet, dreamy sort Oh
existence within sight Of the mountains, oil
which magnificent views are had at diner
ent points of the town. and with facilities at
hand for many pleasant drlNes-in dry
weather-and indeed, when rain has fallen.
II may be well, however, for all 10 remem-
ber that here j. the home OF that historic
virginia red mud which stlcketh closer
than "A brother.
Here are the names Of some Of those
who have been here this summer:
Judge and Mrs. Lewis, Miss Mary
Lewis. Richmond Rev. James c. Min
nigerode. Louisville; Mr.. and Mrs. Muir
chesOn. Wilmington. y. c.; General ana
Mrs. Wright. Washington; Mr.. and Mrs.
II. stuart Douglass. Baltimore; Mrs.
PEBBLES and daughters, Washington
Mrs. VIM. G.. Waller. Richmond; Mr. ana
Mrs. Porte Ransom. New Ork; Lieuten-
ant Thompson, [. :. A.. and family W ash
ingtOn: Mr.. Robert Mayo and family,
Washington: Mrs. VI. :. 4. Cans and fam
ilv. Norfolk: Mrs. Willoughby cole, Chlca-
20: Mrs. Frank Brantley, Dallas, Tex;
MIR. and Mrs. Porter Nelson. Colorado; Mr..
and Mrs. George Jones. Baltimore, ana
many others.
They have been here as b0arders or as
visitors and all have been impressed by the
advantages Of the town and its vicinity as
place of summer residence or perma'
nent home for persons Of means who may
run down to the capital Of the common
wealth or the National capital
At this season, after the heavy rains OF q
week AGO. life here is particularly charm
/ ing. Early frost has Just tinged the woods
with color. The Blue Ridge IN the wesl
and elaughter's mountain ON the east cut
! sharp line across the clear sky, and al sun
set Mountain run. which winds about the
| town. babble- along as inn0centy as II II
never could become dangerous ana de-
structiye stream.
such is Culpepcr. such are some OF it-
surroundings, such are the homes OF a
prosperous people. whose guardians, the
/ Minute Men. are ever ready TO follow mod
ern Caesar in any campaign through one Of
the three parts in which all Virginia Is oil
vided. MARIE POICHIN.