The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15

Sioseu w supetantial Drtck Wous Wttnin
which Mr.. Rutherford stored, under
sheds built against the wall. tho hogs
heads OF leaf tobacco that he sagaciously
bought during the war Of 1912. The north
side squares were devoted to the cultiva.
ton of fruits and vegetables. under tho
care or his gardener. Mr. Rennie: tho
south side squares were planted IN grain.
The first Improvement on the north side
OF Franklin between Second and Adams
was the block OF five residences built by
Mr.. Fleming James In 1876, and called BY
him Linden Row." This block stood on
the site of what was once my fathers
garden, opposite to his residence, and
the name Linden was suggested by
the row OF beautiful Linden trees which
he planted. In front OF his garden. and
which have always understood were tho
first OF their kind planted In Richmond.
Those residences have been very little
changed since they were built. In the
one now occupied by Mr.. William n.
Isaaos l passed the first twelve years Of
my married life.
On the square next west Of Mr.. Ruthers
foords was one house. the residence OF
Mr.. Archibald Taylor, afterwards occupied
by the grand old lawyer. Mr.. Samuel
Taylor, OF Chesterfield, and now by Mr..
Thomas Atkinson, who has changed It.
apparently, from top to bottom. And on
the square next west of him were two
houses. one occupied by Colonel David
Bullock. which was afterwards occupied
by Mr.. Nicholas Mills. and after him
by Mr.. Andrew Stevenson (who entertain-
ed there Mr.. Madison as his guest during
the convention of lS29-'S0). and after him
by Mr. William u. Archer, and after him
by Mr.. John C. Stanard. and after him
by DIR. Robert Archer. and after him
by his daughter Mrs. DR.. Joynes: the
other house was long the home OF Major
william Price. OF Revolutionary fame.
the father of Mrs. Robert Douthat, OF
"Weyanoke," and OF Mrs. Charles Palmer.
and In that house DR.. William Price
Palmer was born, he who by historical
sketches and communications contributes
so bountifully and richly TO the enjoyment
of so many Of your readers.
All west OF Major Prices and Mr.. Rich
ardson's was open country, until you came
TO "Bellville" and Columbia" both now
included in the grounds OF Richmond
College, with "Elba," not far OFF, ON the
right, and Mr.. Peter Cottom's now Mr..
John c. Shafer's) on the left hand.
Well! we boys the set first above men,
toned, comprising Bob Richardson. ETC..
ETC., would hold many Of our afternoon
assemblages in that open country. having
there our sports according TO the season
of the year. for. you know. boys sports
or games come Tin fashion" and then
change Just as spring. summer, autumn
and winter do.
But In speaking OF that open country.
or "old field" region, let me not omit
an humble residence which did not think
OF at first. Aunt Hannah" a motherly
old lady Of the African persuasion, dwels
in a cabin situated about where Monroe
Park" now is. 1t was this thrifty tenant
of small patch and natural lover OF
boyishness (when not mixed with too
much badness) who, I'm consideration OF
the few coppers we were able 10 oner
her. on a Saturday, would furnish US
with delightful repast OF ash-pone ana
buttermilk, or with horse-cakes and mo-
lasses-sticks, as we might prefer.
Just In the ravine between Major Prices
and the Richardson's. that Is, at the foot
OF the pretty steep slope which you de-
seconded In passing between those two
places. on the line Of Franklin street
extended from Madison TO Monroe streets.
as now known Out then country road,
there was a branch running all along
parallel TO Mr.. Tom Taylcr's lot, cross
ing Main street and falling into Cunning
hams mill pond. just beyond the peniten-
tiary. That branch was wide enough ana
deep enough for US boys TO sail miniature
boats in; and on its banks grew black
berries, which we gathered ana ave III
abundance; while in the green turf upon
the hillside sloping down TO II were butter
cups and Wild flowers innumerable, ana
thistles. whose bloom was beautiful
Nv and by a change came. Mr. Taylor
got possession Of his Main-street house,
the Irish" Aliens took Mr.. Richardson's
house. and Mr.. Richardson moved down
town TO the northwest corner OK Main ana
Eleventh streets, where his wite opener
and kept for years one OF the pest
boarding houses we ever had In Rich
mond. IL was, perhaps. second only 10
that kept by Mrs David Meade Kan
doph (whose famous book, entitled The
Virginia Housewife" has doubtless,
been of inestimable benefit in Virginian
housekeeping life), and was. | presume,
about equal to Mrs Phil Duvals,
long known as the "Powhatan House.
and now, having been enlarged as fords
Hotel.
Mr.. Jacquelin Taylor married the Oldest
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. hlchaiosoa.
His wife was particularly beautiful lie
was an accomplished merchant-had spent
some time in England-and conducted his
business, which grew to large proportions
I'm the most exact and scrupulous man
ner. He represented the Gilliats OK Lon
don I'm Richmond. II was generally De-
lIeved that Mr. william Barrett inc
prosperous tobacco manufactures ana
simmer. was interested In his business
or was at least his hacker
Mfr. Taylor carried on his business
under the firm name OF Jaquelin Taylor
& Co. his brother, Alexander II. Taylor.
being associated with him. When his
brothers-in-law. Robert and benjamin
Richardson. were old enough 10 leave
school, he took them into his store as
clerks. When his brother Alexander re-
tired. he took Robert in as partner, ana
when he retired, he left his business 20
the two young men. whom he AFTERWARDS
assisted whenever and as far as seemed
10 be necessary or expedient.
While engaged in business he was one
Of the last OF the Nain-street merchants
10 live upstairs over their stores, ana,
having no children. his wife miSht ire
ouently be seen, bright In spirits ana
handsomely dressed. making her husbsnd
a call in his counting room when sne
passed In or out on visits 70 her FANNY
and friends.
Mr. Taylor's mother was. believe.
sister OF Edmund Pendleton, one OF the
greatest OF Virginian jurists--"the great
rival Of George Wythe." as Mr.. Grigsby
calls him.
Bob" and ben" were always favorites
I'm society with the young ladies, ana IL
seems a pity that neither or them was
ever fortunate enough to enter into the
holy estate" OF Grntrimony. But every
body knows they made admirable use
Of their money. which. being interpreted
means thew spent 1t irtelligently ana
with good conscience and kind feeling.
7. II. Il.
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