VIRGINIA.
Is the oldest State in the Union, having been first settled in the year 1607, and is celebrated as being the birth-place of General George Washington, the brightest model of a great and good man and patriot, of which the world can boast.
The cut on this page presents a view of his residence, situated on the Potomack river, nine miles below Alexandria, where he spent his time, when not actively engaged in the service of his country.
This State includes a surface larger than that of England. The soil of the Eastern coast is sandy and the climate unhealthy; while the interior parts are fertile and healthy, and inhabited by a race of men, very vigorous and exceedingly tall. The Virginians are hospitable, and are noted for cherishing their talented statesmen.
In amount of commerce Virginia, though first in size, ranks only as the eighth State. Wheat, corn, and tobacco are the most important articles of export.
Richmond, the capital, is situated at the falls on St. James river. It is a handsome city.
Norfolk, on Elizabeth river, is the chief commercial town of the State.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Closely resembles Virginia in climate, soil and character of its inhabitants. The Carolinians in the lower country, are mostly planters, and in the upper country, farmers. The coast of North Carolina abounds in sand banks and islands, which render navigation dangerous, and its commerce is conducted at the seaports of the neighboring States.
The towns of this State are small, Newbern, with a population of 4000, being the largest.