Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-21
GREAT PROGRESS.
A GRAPHIC oFLINeArIoN or rHg
PROSPECTS OF ANEW CITY.
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NswroRr Nsws. September 2o.--The fol-
10 wing are extracts taken from a letter
dated September 18Th from promlnept
Washington capitalist:
No investments arc a. safe and seca,s
as those made in real estate lying IN pro. +
pitious localities, and thank Won Tor The
information and direction you gave me re-
regarding Newport News. OF course
the construction of the enormous dry-
docks and the STEADY growth OF manutgo-
turing Interests snd the erection of add.
tional plants have attracted the attention.
of investors and capitalists OF the North.
but was certainly not At ali prepared n,
the splendid revelations which have coma
to me upon q thorough inyessiration of
the advantages Of this placa. Iyery frankly
declare that nowhere within the boyderx
OF your Commonwealth have known OF A
more desirable situation. The poSsibili-
ties of the place seem withou. limit, ia
growth ROW an established fact, and lie
rapid and permanent development su in-
eyitable conclusion
Words bike these. coming unsolicited
from meu of ample means. whose long
training peculiarly fits them for sagacious
investment. are very gratifying % us here
In Newport News; and when, "a In thi.
instance, this judgment Is confirmed by
comfortable purchases, We are reasonably
proud OF IL.
TENDENCIES or TIE rINrA
All of the pronounced tendencies Of the
times 20 20 declare the ultimate import.
ance OF this place. aud the prophetic eve
of the skilled investor sees within tho
near future bustlipg seaport city which
shall be linked by ties Of commercial rela-
tionship TO all Of the hourishing trade
centres OF the South and West. The enor-
nous interests now here are being fostered
aud advanced. and the rapidly y.increasing
population 10 only limited TO the compile
tion of homes for their occupancy.
The reciprocal relations being estab-
lished with South American countries and
the islands of the sea establish beyond
the peradventure OF doubt that New port
News as a port of entry will become a
shipping point for many Of the products
of the western and southern fields aud
factories, and through her gates will come
to as all the exports from these lands.
HER MATERIAL SrEREsIA
The extensive ship-building irtssss:s
here are not founded on mythical grounds,
but are the result OF deliberate considera-
t,on aud wise and well founded Judgment.
| The splendid harbor, dotted with calls and
tory and whistle OF the locomotive thes
| drown the voice of the steyedore while no
loads and unloads the great vessels a. they
| ride at peaceful anchor are indications of
| prosperity not ~ be despised and tell In
| louder tones than the human voice OF tho
| great work 30 auspiciously begun.
| Real estate here has never known q
taint Of the inflated and fictitious values
| that unfortunately have defled other
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| the manufacturer. the merchant, aud the
| home-seeker find valuable and desirable
locations we'll within the limits Of reason
able purchase.
The passing Of the summer months have
seen an unusual amount OF local improve
ments being effected here. A magnificent
system of water-works, combining
splendid sewerage aud drainage. wi be
completed at cost Of el,200.000. thus
perfeoting the requirements for the grow.
ing interests and supplying the last neces'
sity for the comfortable and enjoyable
home.
The electric railway connecting Nevport
News. Hampton, and Old Point has naar.y
reached its completion. This opens dp q
new trade tor the merchant here, adds 80
the desirability OF the markets, places The
residents Of this city in easy access 20 ono
OF the famous pleasure and health-giving
resorts or America, and Is one Oh tus per
manept insr o7sEisnt, whicn are rapidly
procisiming to the world the manifold ad-
yantages OF this section.
CITY og HotfRs.
While as a seaport, q commercial centre
and a manufacturing city Newport New
NAV Justly claim to be the most thrifty o
the growing places. yet in no less degre
can she claira prominence as an un
rivalled situation for happy homes
First in this consideration comes th
question of health. and IN this she
par erceilence. Throughout her border
BY day and by night the refreshin
breeze from the ocean bids debane
TO disease and touches the cheek OF huma
kind with all the rich coloring OF perfec
health. Her schools and her churches ar
numerous and splendidiy conducted, an
nothing is wanting which prosperous pee
pie and good society demand. Location
are cheap, building materials arc con
mandable at regular prices. and from hi
pleasant porch beneath his own vine an
fig-tree tbs capitalist. the merchant. an
the laScfer look out alike at evening upo
the same broad expanse OF ocean, glide
by the setting sun. while the same surg
OF the sea lulls their offspring TO peacefu
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