The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
From Baltimore to 1ronwood, Mich.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
We left Baltimore, Wednesday, August 30,
about p. M, via Merchants and Miners
steamer Dorchester. The steamboat people
are glad to have yon go by their line and are
very courteous and attentive.
IL had been so hot at home that we antici-
pated the ride down the Bay with much pleas.
ure; it proved hotter than we expected in the
slaterooms, on deck it was delightful.
The moon was at about its first quarter, and
toward the south storm threatened. The
water was very smooth and we glided along
rapidly enough to make pleasant breeze
which cooled our heated anatomies.
We embarked expecting to go 10 Norfolk,
but found we would make the same connec-
tions at Newport News, and much earlier
When we left the boat TO go to The railroad sta
ton, the wharf was crowded with negroes wait
ing to 90 TO work. They were polite and re
spectful, and a careless happy lot.
The ride to Richmond, Va, was very pleas
ant and much shorter than we anticipated.
When you go to Richmond be sure to take
lunch at the cafe in connection with the
station. They give you every attention, the
fare is good. prices reasonable, and it is so
convenient.
A hackman had his eye on us, and when we
came out to take street car ride, he invited
us TO go with him instead, Isl an hour, mean
while enumerating the places Of interest he
could show us in that time. Strange TO
say he was as good as his word, and we were
well entertained during the drive. First We
saw the Monumental church, Presbyterian,
built on the spot where great many people
lost their lives in theatre fire long ago.
monument is erected to those who persisted,
the known are named, but great many are
among the unknown dead
We next saw the residence and part of the
original wall enclosing the grounds of jeff
Davis home His little son Joe fell from one
of the windows ''endurin' of de wal" aud
broke his neck (My authority is our driver,
please The shaft of the Merrimac is placed
in the rear of the house which is now Con
federate Museum.
The view from this place is magnificent, as
1t over looks a vast stretch of country.
The residences of Alexander Stephens,
cePresident Of the Coniederacy, and Chief
Justice Marshall, were next pointed out TO ,is.
The latter is the second oldest home in Rich
mond.
Capitol Square and buildings are very beau.
tifGl. A statue of Washington, surrounded
by others OF. prominent men, is a fine work of
art; another of jackson, the Governors
House, new City Hall, State LiDrary-all are
situated here, making q most beautiful and
interesting group.
st. Pauls church came next | believe
the telegram of Lees surrender reached
President Davis, while worshipping here, as
per driver. Gen. Lees residence ''excusin y
the front, is the same AS when he occupied it.
Frat s Castle Is unique structure ON
GambrilTs (2) Hill. Here any suspicious
persons were held until sent to Belle Isle,
endurln OF de w;lh. The latter is now the
l,.a Of L.. l..
were kept there in war and cannon were then
made there. After passing the state prison
and penltenilary, comfortable, clean, sub
siant'ai bindings entertaining about 1900
guests we drove lnio the beautiful Holly
"oou cemetery;
Presidents Tyler and Monroe lie here in
close proximity; the former with .nagnili-
cent magnolia and modest stone marking The
spot, the latter having handsome monu-
ment to his memory.
The DAVIS lot contained all but two mem
bers OF the family. The monument 10 Win
me DAVIS IS very beautiful and was unveiled,
L believe, with one to her fathers memory,
quite recently
There are $1,000 Confederate soldiers
buried in this cemetery. A monument to
Gen. Lee, in the form of square pyramid,
and almost overgrown with ivy, overooks
this silent army.
The Jefferson Hotel is n magnificent build
ing, occupying whole square, and costing
Sl,6oo,0oo. IL was built by a Mr.. Ginter,
from New York, who accumulated a large
fortune by Manufacturing cigarettes.
Here we arrived at the station and in
snort while resumed our journey 10 Cincin-
na1I.
purlng one oil the numerous stops, some
coloreu cnlidren came to our car, begging for
Sh 10 w ouy snoes 70 wear to Sunday
school. we toid them that 1t was much
more comfortable bare-footed; that at our
home IL was very stylish too. A very bright
little gIri Immediately asked sis you all bah
io9'ea sne earned her penny, we thought.
n,dn an sorry we crossed greater part OF the
fou ne a. Sa AZ sn was Mhooniignt enough