Historical and Descriptive Sketches of Norfolk and Vicinity: Including ... - William S. Forrest - Google Books

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Situation-Relative Position-The Harbour-Superior Natural Advantages-

Early Events and Prospects-Ancient Coin found-Aborigines-Pioneers of

the Country-The Indians-Their former Home and savage Life-Departure

and Extermination,

Early Anglo-Saxon Inhabitants-John Smith-First Settlers-Wealth and

Hospitality Civilization-Plentiful Productions of the Country-Names of

early Inhabitants-Reign of James I.-Manners and Customs of the old

English Settlers-General Character-Habits and Amusements-Charles II.

-English Nobility-Manners of the People-Fondness for Sport and Plea-

sure-Intoxicating Drinks-Industry, Morality, Religion, Aristocracy-The

Ladies, their Industry, Activity, Healthfulness, and Admirable Character-

Remarks relative to the name of the City, &c.-Colonel Thorogood-Original

Limits of Norfolk County-Upper and Lower Norfolk-Divisions and Subdivi-

sions-Parishes, Churches, and Laws-Nansemond and Princess Anne Coun-

ties-The Princess of Denmark-Seat of Justice in Princess Anne County-

Court-house and Jail of Norfolk County, and the Borough-Early Owners of

the Site of Norfolk-Act of Assembly-Cobham-Singular Provisions-The

Land Purchased by Trustees-Original Limits of the Town-Old Deed-The

Walke Family-Norfolk established a Town-Increasing Commerce and Popu-

lation-Prospect of Advancement-Statement of Colonel Byrd-The Bo-

rough Charter-Samuel Boush and other Officers of the Corporation-

Boundaries-City Limits-Tanner's Creek-Town Bridge-Extract from

the Virginia Gazette-First Council, Recorder, &c.-The first Mayor-

Other Charter-men and their Descendants,

Distinct Classes of Society-Effect of War-Political Agitation-Changes-

Slow Movements-Style of Architecture-Flourishing Commerce-Sports-

Fairs-Greased Pole-Pig Chase-Sack Races-Empty Hogshead Affair

-Hot Mush-Bull-bait-Old St. Paul's-The Grounds Improved-Church

Street-Diabolical Plot-The Old Graveyard, and its Silent Occupants,

Celebration of the Defeat of the Pretender-Privileges of the Borough enlarged

-Court-house and Prison-Act of Assembly relative to Ferries-Talbot Street

-Captain Talbot's Property-Foot-bridge-Graveyard-Human Bones-

Protest of the People against the Stamp Act-The Sons of Liberty, and their

Patriotic Proceedings-Members' Names-Descendants-Imports of Virginia

-A Curiosity-The Revolution and its Calamities,

Lord Dunmore-Preparations for War-The Battle of the Great Bridge-

Glorious Victory-Heroism and Generosity of the Virginians-Miss Polly

Miller-Officers, &c., who were in the Battle at the Bridge, .

Sufferings of Captain Nash and other Revolutionary Patriots-Lord Dunmore on

Shipboard-Colonel Woodford-Dunmore's Rage, Arrogance, and Threats—

Tories and Slaves-Their Miserable Condition-Norfolk Cannonaded-Mis-

statements Corrected-Cornstalk, the Sharpshooter-The Town Burned by

the Citizens and Soldiers-Woodford Fires upon the British Fleet-Awful

Conflagration-Patriotism-Battles-A Sad Contrast-Loss and Distress-

The Site of Norfolk Abandoned, and the Silence of Gloomy Depopulation

British Fleet and Soldiers-Pastimes and Depredations-Dunmore's Departure

-Removal of the Citizens before the Conflagration—Their Spirit and Forti-

tude-Tories-Coloured Persons-Small-pox-Dreadful Suffering and Mor-

tality-Money Buried-Mr. Goodchild's Trunk of Specie, &c.-First House

Erected after the Conflagration-Return of the Inhabitants-Privations of

the People-Dunmore,
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Extraordinary Winter-The Two Schooners from the West Indies--Harbour

Closed-Immense Profits-Destitution of the Citizens-Trying Times-

Borough Charter Amended-Mild Winter-Norfolk Improving-Rev. Philip

Bruce-Very High Tide-Extraordinary Drought-Terrific Thunder and

Lightning-Scarcity of Water-Animals and Vegetation Suffering-Alarm-

ing Day-Terrific Explosion-Negro Men Killed-Providential Escapes-

The Merchant's Clerk, the Countryman, and the Gimlet-Money Raised by

Lottery for Building a Church,
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Dismal Swamp Canal-Importance of its Trade-Judicious Management-

Average of Tolls-Captain James Cornick-Location of the Canal-An Emi-

nent Subscriber to the Stock-Borough Charter Amended-Tardy Legislation

-Newspaper-Religious Revival-Cape Henry Light-house-Court-house-

Population-Exports-Norfolk Herald-T. G. Broughton, Esq.-Heavy Ex-

ports and Tonnage of the Borough-Cold Weather-Extensive Fire,

Severe Winter-Act of Assembly-Funeral Solemnities of Washington-Ora-

tion-Monody-Minute Guns, &c.-Population-Officers of the Corporation

-Exports-Population Rapidly Increasing - Norfolk Advancing-Influx of

Foreigners-Brisk Business-Shipping-Buildings on Main Street, &c.-

Mud and Water-Dust, Frogs, and Musquitoes-Church Street-Ship-yards

-Rev. Mr. Bland and Old St. Paul's-Rev. J. Whitehead-Different Chris-

tian Denominations, and their Houses of Worship-Cumberland Street Bap-

tist Church-Number of Buildings-Simmons's Directory-Chamber of Com-

merce Members' Names-Norfolk Junior Volunteers - The Council-

Amendment of the Charter,

William Wirt-Letters, &c.-Norfolk Academy Incorporated, Trustees-An-

nual Exports and Imports-Prosperous Condition of the Borough-Com-

mercial Advantages-Agriculture-Extensive Fire-Heavy Losses-Distress

and Deaths-Market-House-River-side-Parade Ground-Taxes, &c.-

Expenditures of the Corporation-Large Bill for Gunpowder-The Poet

Moore Shocking Tragedy-Comparative Statement-Norfolk People-Fo-

reign Trade-Merchants-Commerce-Streets and Houses Labelled-Act of

Assembly relative to Paving the Streets-The Harbour filled with Vessels

--Immense Business-Transient People-Brilliant Prospects-Norfolk Mer-

chants-Pennock and Myers-Norfolk Bar-Chesapeake Affair-Embargo-

Ruinous Effects upon Commerce-Embargo Law Repealed-Mechanical Be-

nevolent Society-Places of Amusement-Public Gardens, Parks, and Groves

-Back Creek-Street Lamps-Solemn Funeral Procession-Burning of the

Theatre at Richmond-Soldier Sentenced to be Shot,

War Declared-Warlike Preparations - Battle of Craney Island-Enemy's

Fleet and Troops-Dreadful Execution of our Guns-Shameful Depredations

of the British-Incidents of the Battle-Letter from General R. B. Taylor-

Extracts from the Herald,

Anxiety of the Citizens-General Taylor-Fortifications-Forts Tar and Bar-

bour-54th Regiment-Lieutenant Broughton-Orders to March to Slaugh-

ter's Field-Excitement-False Alarm-Spirited Remarks of the Herald-

Excitement Increased-Mr. Broughton's Statement-The Independents-

54th Regiment-Juniors-Artillery-Admiral Cochrane-Militia-Effect of

the Repulse at the Island,

General Taylor-Officers, &c., of the Army-Colonel Sharp-Major Camp-

Lieutenant Ferguson-Captain Capron-Major Maurice, Colonel McConico,

Captain Shields, &c.-Parade Grounds-Lieutenant Ball Assassinated-

Arrest-Trial and Conviction of a Sentinel-Schooner Tartar-Princess

Anne Militia-British Squadron-General Parker-Midshipman Hall Killed,

Market-house, &c., Destroyed by Fire-Carelessness-Inefficiency of Means in

Extinguishing Fires-Want of System, Energy, and Engines-Prices Current

-Dr. Slaughter's Will-Legacies-Colonel Nivison-Philip R. Thomson, Esq.

-His Honourable and Generous Conduct-The Slaughter Fund-American

Beacon-Its Founders and Editors-Destruction of the Office by Fire-Con-

test for the Re-issue, &c.,
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Female Orphan Asylum-Its Founder and Conductors-Its Utility-Buildings

-Male Orphan Asylum Wanted-Manual Labour School-Neglected Child-

hood-First Sabbath School in Norfolk-Union School-Separation-The

Sabbath School Cause-Miss M. Tucker-Council-Marine Society-Ward

and General Ticket System Compared-Improvements - Stone Bridge-

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