The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-09
n VIEW OF NORFOLK.
n Ctfy or Great POssibiIifies-Thc
Thoughts Ofn Stranger.

.
Norfolk, Va, March 6, 1897.
Editor OF The Virginian:
Having spent the past two weeks in
your city, and the time bling near when
must leave, l feel inclined to give OK
preston to some OF the Impressions T
nave formed during my brief stay. l
i've IN the Quay Stone" State, in the
/, county or Beadford, which has IL popu-
la'tion or about $4,000, and Il Republican
majority almost as large and quite as
unyletding as the mountains or that sec
ton. Having been born and bred in
me Democratic faith, have not found
mat political sentiment entirely congen-
ial; put: nevertheless, the people are an
INDUSTRIOUS and thrifty class among
whom The incomes arc moderate, ana the
expenditures guarded, and where sue
cess comes by perscverlng Industry and
lifelong efforts. Coming from such n
section into this community and at
,nospnefe, NJ once feel Il spirit OF eX :
pNlSlon and breathe a different mir T
realize that am in n country OF great
natural advantages, and almost limit
less possibilities. The limited acouaIn-
lance | have formed among your peo-
PIE; my observations Of their ways; the
Ine.ss ana push they manifest: their
large ana varied business enterprises.
ana the capital involved In many OF
Them, and the bright outlook for the i'm
mediate tuture or your city are all
happy and surprising revelations TO me
~ seems 10 me that YOU have acquired
10 momentum that nothing can resist.
and that is destined to carry YOU on 10
y large growth and prosperity. This
seems true. not only Of your civ bu +
III the outlying sections ind the same
energy and life and growth. The salu-
nrity or your climate; It's exemption
! from inc rigors and impediments to
business; Of our Northern winters: the
! lieat railroad terminus that 1t Is be-
| ccmlng; It's facilities for TRANSFORMATION
! 70 al parts OF the world. speedily and
cheaply; the rich and productive agri-
! cuieuritl country surrounding 1t, and the
| cheApiiess ana case with which the nee
cssarIcs OF life are met, all contribute
/ 70 make IT promising field for the am
bltson or the young, and the useful Ell
loyment OF the older. Being a lawyer by
profession, my attention has been NJ
| tracted to the administration OF yo,,r
| laWS: the government of your Gity: the
enc toward the suppression OF Vice
INC prompt punishment Of offenders
and the general high moral tone that
hoids sway In your community. While
the good and the evil are In conflic,
| everywhere, the eXertions and success
OF your people in behalf OF the former
| the number of your churches, and tho
| pride manifested In sustaining them: tho
elopuence and devotion OF Your minis.
ters; the institutions for saving the
young ana restoring the fallen are high
~ commcndable. and make your city q
:ood place TO found a home and rear a
| family.
| These are some Of the things I have
| observed since my arrival and which
snail not hesitate to declare when l re.
turn to my Northern home
Much regrcttng that I cannot tarrI
longer with you this time, but hoping
FOR longer stay. If not permanent
residence with this people soon,
am, very truly,
| .- s. w T,JTvTT 10