the borders of this beautiful lake, and in the
midst of the romantic scenery which surrounds it, a large establish-
ment has been recently built, as a retreat for the accommodation of
summer visitors, and for the resort of pleasure parties at other sea-
sons, by an incorporated association, chiefly under the super intend-
ance of the late Edward D. Barber, Esq. The establishment
has since been purchased by a company of southern gentlemen,
who are still enlarging and ornamenting it, intending to make it a
summer residence for themselves and a large number of others.
While the question was pending in 1772, as to the location of
the public buildings for the county of Charlotte, Lord Dunmore's
land was proposed for that purpose, especially for the reason that it
was as central at that time as the state ofbeen made on either side.
But, although the commencement and continuance of the war
changed in some measure the position and operations of the parties,
it did not change their settled and unwavering determination to
maintain their several claims. The State of New York had no
thought of surrendering their claim to jurisdiction over the Kew
Hampshire Grants. And the inhabitants of the Grants had as
little thought of ever subinitting to that jurisdiction ; but they
began more openly and boldly to insist on establishing themselves
as a separate and independent State. And several circumstances
at this time occurred to encourage their hopes. They had before
acknowledged the sovereignty of the British government, and their
right to dispose of their destiny. By the declaration of indepen-
dence, that sovereignty was thrust out of the way, and Congress
had taken its place.