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Fairfax, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 11
knew nothing of their presence until he found himself a prisoner, and to his utter astonishment surrounded by "the Secessionists." He delivered up his sword with some reluctance, and with a sorrowful expression, but when he handed over his sash, his feelings were too powerful to be subdued.--"There," said this patriotic man, "there goes nine dashed dollars," and he turned his head to prevent further contemplation of such sacrifice of property. It was late in the evening when we reached Fairfax, after an easy ride of eight miles over the road that passes through Vienna. The moon was shining brightly in the sky, and its beams falling through the grand old trees counter changed the road with "dusk and bright," like the mosaic floors of Damascus. The lovely night, the soft September air, she old associations connected with the place, and the fresh incidents of the past few months crowded upon the memory and effectually prevented any labor. Sitting upon the balcony of our hotel we
Venice (Italy) (search for this): article 11
d our heads, formed the web and woof of many splendid fancies. The Gerinans have a saying that it is the true test of friendship to be able to sit in another's company an hour without speaking — to enjoy that secret communion of soul that cannot be expressed in words. Thus we sat, my friend and I listening to the sounds of the night, when a band of young men struck up a song beneath us, a strangely sweet melody, which fell upon our ears as pleasantly as some barcarole across the lagoons of Venice, or the serenade from Don Pasquale heard on a summer night in Havana. The singers were young men from the Seventh Virginia Regiment, and the compliment to the ladies of the house. They are welcome to the compliment, since we enjoyed the pleasure of litening to the singing. This will do, I think, for half-past 12--midnight. There are several other things on my note book, but for fear of running out of facts I reserve them for another time. To close, we will fancy the green curtain des
Shuter's Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 11
been recently burned, disclosing several elegant residences, a camp of some four or five thousand men and a fine fieldfort, built with bastions, and upon which some heavy guns are being mounted. Rising from the crest of the hill above this, (Shooter's Hill I believe,) is the tower of the Alexandria Theological Seminary, from the spire of which the "Stare and Stripes" makes some feeble attempt to wave Still lower down can be seen the flag on Fort Ellsworth; and then the eye glances along the horne, which, as I have previously stated, is admirably calculated for making a defence against the advance of the enemy, and which can be fortifled until it becomes as impregnable as any position can be made. It is exactly opposite the fort on Shooter's Hill, and is, I think, within range of the heavy guns, although no serious damage could be done with them. The hill is covered by a beautiful oak grove, in the edge of which is the residence of Mr. Mason, from whom it takes its name. From this p
Fort Ellsworth (Kansas, United States) (search for this): article 11
Below this is a hill from which the woods have been recently burned, disclosing several elegant residences, a camp of some four or five thousand men and a fine fieldfort, built with bastions, and upon which some heavy guns are being mounted. Rising from the crest of the hill above this, (Shooter's Hill I believe,) is the tower of the Alexandria Theological Seminary, from the spire of which the "Stare and Stripes" makes some feeble attempt to wave Still lower down can be seen the flag on Fort Ellsworth; and then the eye glances along the horizon until it rests upon Mason's Hill, only a short distance to our right. In the intervening valley several other of the Federal defences can be distinguished, but I know very little of their nature. In the woods and along the distant hillsides fires are smouldering, from which the smoke rises gracefully and floats away to join the cumulus clouds that sail slowly across the sky. Add to all this the fact that you are within eight hundred yards of
Havana, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): article 11
erinans have a saying that it is the true test of friendship to be able to sit in another's company an hour without speaking — to enjoy that secret communion of soul that cannot be expressed in words. Thus we sat, my friend and I listening to the sounds of the night, when a band of young men struck up a song beneath us, a strangely sweet melody, which fell upon our ears as pleasantly as some barcarole across the lagoons of Venice, or the serenade from Don Pasquale heard on a summer night in Havana. The singers were young men from the Seventh Virginia Regiment, and the compliment to the ladies of the house. They are welcome to the compliment, since we enjoyed the pleasure of litening to the singing. This will do, I think, for half-past 12--midnight. There are several other things on my note book, but for fear of running out of facts I reserve them for another time. To close, we will fancy the green curtain descending, and as it gradually unrolls, I step before it with my best b
Hall's Hill (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 11
ession of hill and valley as far as eye can reach; a foreground of green fields dotted with white farm-houses; beyond it a valley covered with pastures and woodland patches; in the distance the Potomac glistening the sunshine; the white sails that dot its bosom; the Maryland hills beyond, and standing out boldly from all the rest — the point of sight in the picture — the dome of the Captitol in Washington. On every side one seen nothing but objects of interest or beauty. On the left; is Hall's Hill, and then comes Arlington Heights. From here we trace the Potomac down by the roofs of the buildings, past the ponderous dome, by the city, the navy-yard, until it bursts into full view just above Alexandria. Below this is a hill from which the woods have been recently burned, disclosing several elegant residences, a camp of some four or five thousand men and a fine fieldfort, built with bastions, and upon which some heavy guns are being mounted. Rising from the crest of the hill above
Vienna (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 11
utter astonishment surrounded by "the Secessionists." He delivered up his sword with some reluctance, and with a sorrowful expression, but when he handed over his sash, his feelings were too powerful to be subdued.--"There," said this patriotic man, "there goes nine dashed dollars," and he turned his head to prevent further contemplation of such sacrifice of property. It was late in the evening when we reached Fairfax, after an easy ride of eight miles over the road that passes through Vienna. The moon was shining brightly in the sky, and its beams falling through the grand old trees counter changed the road with "dusk and bright," like the mosaic floors of Damascus. The lovely night, the soft September air, she old associations connected with the place, and the fresh incidents of the past few months crowded upon the memory and effectually prevented any labor. Sitting upon the balcony of our hotel we dreamed half the night away over our cigars, the blue smoke of which, curling
Locomotive J. R. Anderson (search for this): article 11
The Locomotive J. R. Anderson was yesterday on the track of the new railroad connecting the Petersburg and Fredericksburg railroads.
Duncan (search for this): article 11
Serious accident. --In Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday last, while a steamer at Brant's ship yard, at the foot of Laurens street was being put in motion, the engineer, Mr. Duncan, was struck by the wheel and thrown overboard. On being rescued, it was found that besides two severe cuts on the head, he had received a contusion below the left shoulder, causing fracture of the ribs and laceration of the lung.
Brant (search for this): article 11
Serious accident. --In Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday last, while a steamer at Brant's ship yard, at the foot of Laurens street was being put in motion, the engineer, Mr. Duncan, was struck by the wheel and thrown overboard. On being rescued, it was found that besides two severe cuts on the head, he had received a contusion below the left shoulder, causing fracture of the ribs and laceration of the lung.
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