Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-07-22
From he .NatiOa1k GesYc.
VIRGINIA

! Mr., Jeferson's "Notes." Mr.. Wirts "Spv." ana
Mr. Pauldings Letters from the South although
! among the most popularanl enduring works IN ouI
native literature, seem to have but little effect in at
| tracing TRAVELLERS 10 the renowned dominion
Its mountains, springs caves, and scenerv-the hos
ipitality OF its natNcs-thcir love of Fatherand
their intelligence and elegance of manners-ar,
matters of common descant. Moreover its soil i,
Iprecious IN the estimation of every American; hel
patriots and battle fields shed an imperisha5ie clio
ry virginia..
The anomaly OF summer excursion to the South
Is the probable cause of so few Northern visitors
being seen below the Potomac. Yet there is not a
more bland aud delightful climate than that OF the
! region east of the Blue Ridge during rho enrlv
spring weeks: and the Temperature still further
south IN the valley where the Springs are situated il
is lar below the average heat in Philadelphia; and
even tue use OF fires IN the morning and evening is
OF no rare necessity think that the climate OIL
springs is cooler Ill general than that of Schoocys
Mountain, and a TO the New York waterinpsp places
there Is no comparison.
FTom the wealthy emgrants who occupied Isrge
estates IN cod Virginia" the revolution their dos
cendants have inherited more of the BEARING of EnT
lIsh gentry than is visible IN the newer settlements
There Is oil course more refinement and culture and
the number OF slaves by which landed pronrietor J.
enabled To maintain rctinue, preserves more of ba
rohlaI authority and independence than is possible
nhder different circumstances. This is sometimes
called arlstucracy;-f the name is apped with rood
feelings. II Is correct; but If it he meant 70 cnoto
superoIliousneSs, any other than prorincaI prde
the ePithet Is unjust. The region Of PETERSBURG is
perhaps the strongest hold of this old spirit of Virgin
la ana 1t Is sorrowiuI to so fine capital dvind
ing from ITS prosperity. The site designed for il
was upon the James river-the present landing Mace
called City Point i.t by some atnous influence II is
o"i'' t"eiVc miles from That stream, upon its conu-
snt, the AppomattoX. The tobacco trade has been
transferred to Richmond and PETERSBURG il mainly
dependent on the fuctuNtng spirit of the cotton
market. The town appears old and the ireouent
coniagratlons which 1t has suffered, have lct I'M
slightly blanks throu 9hout It's best paris Int tLore
are still many elegant mansions and capacious stores
and sufficient business to give lively appearance IN
the streets. -
! y northern man is Disconnected by the number ri
attendants and profIson of the tables which no
here begins to witness; and he will be SURPRISED nj
the Tree and frank kindness which opens to him eve.
ry door, rs IT he were relative returning to hs o,yr
home lie must learn dispense with the formal.
ty and verbal ceremony to which he has been accrs
toned, and persuade himself that ne is confe,,i,,,
not receiving tavors, IN using the house horses and
servants OF lis host, according his free wishes
Tuckahoe seems to his guest m ,hera fellow, b,s,
der than the proprietor; and If either party h 70 be-
peasured ny the visit. u must be concedad uo,, d.
understanding. To TINS engaging featur. Of I-i.,..
IAN society. must be added the so~eeafll -
eloclton u the gentlemen, and the yi,ae,v .RebT,
~ ana accomplishments Of the ladles ,..~b 49,, +,
interesting ana distinctive cat ~ socai ..fefcor
p rue mineral spTIDgs are yufyaIlea ~, ye,..f,.
NUMBER ana cihcsc .Ousness. Jh0se VI coF rom.
arc situated DO the contiguous cguntir1 II gett
"'ht@e' AMI treenDTiaT. and The entire rad A. Al.
ekaHdrIa and Wmcheg'erf or By JJarpo,s To,,,, 49,
~
fgughnets. Tie water II the several so-inos r.
adapted ~ 90 constitutions suffering uUier debiity
or Diseases founded upon 10: bot as NJ otbers tho 49,
ny Of the air and encouragement n czerciso are
we principal agents 10 restoration. AZ Tho W.,
Springs - u perennial bath, cap1cous enoti.b ., al
MI dozen swimmers az once the water Of which IT,
Always at the temperature Of 9G deg. Fiye milo
distant are three llot Syringe Of the natural ,,ny
ylng warmth Of %. 100, and lO7 degrocg---fbo re-
thcsdas Of rh"umatics. a days ride brinps y,,, -,
ire White Sulphur the Saratoga Of the Son,b
no buildings extend over verd9nt soil, shaded bv
agcd trees, and IN the vicinity Of thick deer frco,o
ten woods Ihe water j. 50 strongly inpreapated
and 80 marveousy olfocient Of the odour ~ ann,
barr" wasAings that novice naiseales rnanv 81
rom IT, bat few dgaughts Of tic crystal f3untsin
VII convert him into Watcr ti.be
Inc sweet Springs arc in high colcbr ~. the b,tn
IS remarkably pure aud bracing, and renewed IN
fw minutes, Tie water bubbng up necessarily from
tne nnc graveDy bottom There are also the S,yest
sulphur and Salt Sulphur in good rcputc the latter
particularly renowned for it's luxurious table NJ
P1ce' nave named arc in situations naturally adam
~ neI.,I!u,nrsS and comfort, generally upon or
Icnr VcIdant mlls, surrounded Nv cultivation. onJ
WIN sufficient curosilies and attraction, ,-n,nJ -,
inCuce frequent riding and exercise The Dian o.