Virginia illustrated : containing a visit to the Virginian Canaan, and the adventures of Porte Crayon and his cousins . 5^5^. ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. be seen in Viro-inia. On the left are the extensive and commo-dious buildings for the Insane; and on the surrounding hills iumber of joretty edifices—academies, seminaries, and private res-idences—exhibitino- far more architectural taste than is usualhfound in the smaller Virginian towns. As the authorities had not been informed of the approach ofour travelers, there was no public demonstration on their entranceinto the to^wn. But, in recom
Virginia illustrated : containing a visit to the Virginian Canaan, and the adventures of Porte Crayon and his cousins . 5^5^. ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. be seen in Viro-inia. On the left are the extensive and commo-dious buildings for the Insane; and on the surrounding hills iumber of joretty edifices—academies, seminaries, and private res-idences—exhibitino- far more architectural taste than is usualhfound in the smaller Virginian towns. As the authorities had not been informed of the approach ofour travelers, there was no public demonstration on their entranceinto the to^wn. But, in recompense, there was a considerableamount of staring on private account, especially among the color-ed population. And they flattered themselves, as they descendedfrom their carriage at the door of the principal hotel—Crayon inhis hunting costume, and each of the girls with a book in her hand—that there was an unusual commotion among the loungers. Theidea of making an impression was not altogether ungrateful to ourfriends, as they well knew that Staunton Avas renowned all overthe State for its cultivated society.
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