Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-10
ACROSS CHESAPEAKE
NOTED EARLY CHARACTERS OF
THE EASTERN SHORE.
An Interesting Tomb-A Wreck and
n Gallant Rescue by Iifc-snvers--
Revival Meetinxs-Personal and
General.
General.


what bones OF prehistoric heroes rest
in the earth we walk over every day.
The Eastern Shore was settled by Euro
peans early IN the seventeenth century,
probably about 1912 or 1915, and the his
tory Of this region prior to that time IS
a blank. II there had ever been any
great men among the Indians on this
side of the Chesapeake, neither history
nor tradition has preserved their names.
but among the early English inhabitants
Of the Eastern Shore there were many
strong and picturesque characters, and
foremost among them was Colonel Ed.
mond ScarbIrgh, Survoy or-Gererul Of
the Colony ana Speaker OF the House OF
Burgesses, but better known as the
author OF the remarkable report Of his
expedition against the turbulent
Quakers" that infested the northern part
of Accomac in the region round about
Annamessex 1t is not known for GER
tain where General Scarburgh was
buried, but the existence OF two large
slabs lying fiat on the ground On the
place he owned on the north side OF
Pungott ague creek, gives credence 20 the
tradition that he and his wife lie buried
there.
Another famous character in the early
history OF the Eastern Shore was Colonel
Tully Robinson, who at a very early
age, succeeded Scarburgh as COMMAND
er Of the Kings forces IN this Trans
Chesapeake country. He was the an
cestor of Governor Henry A. Wise, and
for him was named the late fully Robin
son Wise father Of Hon. George -.
Wise Of Richmond. The massive TOMB
of Colonel Tully Robinson stands on
beautiful point Of land running out into
the north branch OF Onancock creek. IL
Is on the farm OF the late Mrs. Catherine
y. w. Poulson, on the northwestern
suburbs of this town. The sides OF the
tomb are of concrete material, and over
this Is laid a massive slab Of slate, bear
ing the following inscriptions:
Here Iyes the Body OF
Coll Tully Robinson,
Late of Accomack County, virginia,
Who WAS Born August the 3lst, Ammo,
lS5S.
ard
Departed This Life November -, 1725;
Aged 60 Years 2 Months.
Gentleman Honorable - -
An Ornament of all Places - -
He was Loyal to His Prince.
mistaken to HIS Friends,
And q true Son Of the Church Of England.
The vines and underground nave FORM
ed such a hedge about this old TOMB that
il is difficult to read ii, and the roots
of adjacent trees have cracked It's SIDES
while the slate slab is broken into three
o.
arc entirely effaced. Surely some steps
should be taken TO preserve from ue,
struction the tomb of this distinguished
ond exemplary character Of the early
history of the Eastern Shore OF VIZ
ginia. .,,o,,.r,
A GALLANT RESCUE.
The schooner j. c. Coner, from INC
James river, bound north with cargo
OF oysters, went ashore yesteruey vi
Dawson's shoals. of the coast OF Ac
comac. The sea was running Hsh
the time. and when the vessel struck
ON Tho shoals the waves broke over her,
6IIinr her sails that were hoisted ana
throYing the schooner on her beam
ends. Captain Asa Savage ard ms gar
liant crew. from the Cedar Island Lie-
Saving Station, launched their hiepoat'
and went with all haste TO the rescue
~ the imperilled seamen. When they
reached the vessel they found the Gre"
ON the flying jibboom, from winch thvy
dropped into the lifeboat. Iney were
taken to the station and klndly careu
for The schooner was soon Afterwards
ufted nv the breakers. and carried about
one mile over the bar towards the north-
ern end of CEDAR Island, where, parity
submerged in water and sand, she Is
fast going TO pieces. ~
Right Worshipful Parke Jones vi
Williamsburg. lecturer for this dlslrlct'
has been on the Eastern Shore instruct
ing the Masonic lodges In the "orh al"
lectures of the various degrees.
The Rev. Or. Beverly ID. Iucker' rec
tor of old st. PauPs church OF Norioih'
will hold a ten-days' mission service III
the new Episcopal church at bioAonl'
beginning October 10Th.
Hon. BENJAMIN r. Gunter, Judge OF
,bs Circu,t Court Of this district, is in
baltimore. whittier he went for medi-
cal treatment. He was unable 20 hold
tho fall term of his court for this couh-
" but expects to hold special term
in a few weeks.
REVIVAL MEETINGS.
Two revival meetings are going on in
dist church, where Evangelist Gordon
r. Neese is assisting the pastor, the
Rev. Henry S. Dulany; the other at the
Baptist church, where the Rev. George
w Hurt has the assistance Of the Rev.
Dr. 6. f. Bagby. OF Farmville. Va.
The cool weather for the past two
days has caused increased activity In
the oyster trade. on Tangier Island
the prospect for a prosperous season Is
more promising than for several years
Two new shucking- and packing-houses
have recently been established there.
heretofore nearly all Of this work has
been done at the neighboring town OF
Crisfeld. Md.
Mr.. William Hickman, an old and
highly-respected citizen of this county
residing near Pastoral, Is dead.
The Masons of Chesapeake Lodge on
next Tuesday will lay the cornerstone
OF the Baptist church now building a
Parksley. The Rev. DIR. a. 4. Owen
will deliver an address as the represen-
tatlye of the church, and Judge Black
stone will speak as the representative
q, me Masonic Fraternity.