Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-05

Chamberlin is n new n't'i' ", ~. ,-.a-
every regard. and Is open all the -
round. At this point the neat OF SUM -,
is modified by refreshing sea pItV1oo' 81
the rigors of the short winter aIe e,lr
bv the warm air from me Elce"9s r,,t,'t
stream 10 one who has visited Oiu yi.tS
Comfort n ia not at all surprising us"
this resort is attracting the @t'en 'i3 -
bntIsands of tourists from all parts "a
the country. 81, -,,,,,d come
tirno in the rapidly growing city, NoItolA'
about twelve miles from Ola Iolnt No',-
fort Here are found vast cOal III ,i.,'ii
Yards. Fort Norfolk, PORTSMOUTH Il"'''i
,,.rd and within easy distance tne de
ii~bfful resorts. ocean View ana virginia
Reach. In Norfolk is located the ne"
nre-proof hotel, the MOntlcello' il .A3
been built, furnished, ana Us col. t
with a view TO the safety. comfort, am"
'nfnvment of the guests Here true
southern hospitality Is dispensed "l1uvu1
stint and free from irhsomt toiHallty
The cuisine embraces oy sltI5 ana La'i,
that abound i'm Chesapeake lay, selFCu
I'm most tempting forms. together Win
fresh fruits and vegetables Tor Whlch l"e
adjoining country is noted.
The sail from Norfolk Go richmond by
the splendid steamer Iocahouta5 upon
the famous James river IS lnlenS >-l.s~f1 ,ii
teresting The steamer leaves Noilo M
at A. NJ. and reaches ldchmond az 0'oy
T. NJ making tWenty-siN calls DetN cen
these points. Space fOrblds even Dilel
reference 10 all the many points OF ms
torlc interest found in this snort rum
Shortly after leaving Norfolk the steamer
passes through Hampton ROADS, Wu,Ac
Were fought some OF the nero 81 Ddltl-o
Of the late civil war. Here me MONITOR
and Nirginil met i'm deadly cOnilcl, coi.-
toudinp for the supremacy of the gov
enments they represented fuiluei up
the river extensive oyster-Deds are pd-seu
and hundreds of men can De seen DUSTY
engaged gathering them.
an .
which is the birthplace Of AnBlO-oaAoh
supremacy upon this continent Here ah
English settlement was mace as carry
al. 1901 A fun history of the adventure,
disasters, and successes or these carr!
settlers would fill volume. Here was
erected the first church built In Amellcd.
It's heavy brick tower suu STANDS, anu
can DO seen from the deck OK the vessel
Beside the church lies little cemetery,
upon whose tablets are very ancient ana
quaint inscriptions. Nearby the chui.
stands "a mansion, which was DuliL lu loW
by William Carey, SON of the then Mayor
Of Bristol. England. In luO inns mousse
was burned by the BRUSH, nut was re-
built in l7sJ upon the old foundations. an
1S2 the Federal army again destroyed
the interior OF the structure, leaving th'
walls standing. I'm 1876 the interior was
again reconstructed This stately edi-
fee is row occupied. and connects the
present with the earliest English settle
meut upon this continent.
Near jamestown occurred the romantic
incident told of Captain John smith anu
the Indian Princess POcahOntas, idVOrlte
daughter OF King POwhatan. Captain
Smith had displeased the Indians; was Dy
them taken prisoner, and condemned 10
be killed with clubs. When the foul deed
was about to be perpetrated, ne was res-
Cued by the Intervention OF PocdhOntas.
The usual sequel of such an adventure
did not follow I'm this case, for Captain
John Smith did not marry POcahOntas.
I'm after years she did marry very re-
spectacle planter named John Rolfe, and
with him visited England and was very
cordially received.
The james river, as the great waterway
TO Richmond, the capital of the southern
Confederacy, was the scene of many "a
naval battle. while some OF the hercest
conflicts of The civil war took place upon
IT'S banks. Here such generals as Grant
Mcclellan, and Butler conducted Woo
rous campaign, and. az Harrison's Land
ing the prisoners were exchanged az the
conclusion of the war Almost every mile
Of the river nearing Richmond Is OF tniill-
ing historic interest.
A splendid view Of Richmond is obtain
ed from the deck of the vessel. space Tor
bids a description Of the many points Oh
interest I'm and about this historic city.
They must be visited and studied ln orler
To be appreciated
The State Capitol IS beautifully located
ON elevated ground and surrounded by
handsome park. The state Library con-
tains portraits of many prominent Viz
giuiaus. The park is adorned with an
equestrian statue of Washington, ANA
with u bronze statue of St0newau jack
son and other generals.
I'm old ST. Johns church was held the
memorable Virginia Convention at which
Patrick Henry uttered tho inspiring
words. "Giye me liberty or give me
death" 81. Pauis still stands, in which
jefferson Davis was WOrshipping when
ne received the news OF the fan of Peters
burg and the retreat Of General Lee. The
worthy of "a visit The great courtesy
shown your correspondent by the Mayor
Of the city ard by the Chief OF Police aul
his officers made 10 easy and pleasant for
him 90 visit points Of interest ana gam
information. Since my return J. nave
been frequently asked. "Where did YOU
stay while in Richmond. and where would
Won advise tourists 20 make their nom.
Afv answer is 1.-THE Jefferson inns
palace Motel o. "A notable structure aicil-
fDcmauy and artisuc3ly ana is hot eA-
c.liod iu equipment, comfort ana colI
tesV by amy of the great hotels oi lhe
South The jefferson lS rapiit ti""tI
Am popularity with tourists as "a RESUME
ulqce i'm their jOurneylues Norm ana
south and businessmen find 10 delight
fui home .. e..,
The South is rapidly recovering from
tina sad results Of the late cFll van ''5
tne two great sections are again M..utu
tofsthor in pleasant harmony lh.t
have before them tho great nesi2 pi""-
lorn and other important poulital
tions which, IN their ssli-riur- 10 WIZ, ''N
their skill and fOrDearauce- ID la ii,
ing 10 lind throughout ihe aou.A ,.'," 81
friendlv feeling towards Great Hiit'lN,
and IN Is hoped that these Two great
Cbrisffan nations may stand together iNt
the maintenance OF right and the giving