Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-28
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From the National Gazct,s>l
VIRGINIA.


Mr.. Je1trsons " Notes." Mr.. Wits Spy" and
Mr.. Pauidng's q" Letters from the Sou,h' although
among The most popular end enduring works in
tive literature, seem TO have bu, little effect in attract
ing travellers 10 the renowned dominion. Yet i,s noun
tains, springs, caves and scenery-the hospitality OF its
navestheir love Of Father-and, their intelligence and
elegance Of n,annors-are matters of common .iescan
Moreover 10 soil is precious in the estimation OF every
American her patriots and battle fields shed an impe.
Tishabe glory on Virginia.
The anomaly Of summer excursion 10 the South is
The probable cause OF few Northern visitors heinz
seen below The Potomac Yet there is not n more bland
and delightful climate than that of the region east of the
Niue Ridge during The early spring weeks and as to
the temperature still further SOUTH in the valley where
the Springs situated II is far below the average hea,
IN Philadelphia; and even the use OF fires in the
ing and evening 10 OF no rare necessity think that
The climate oil the springs is cooler in general than that
Of Schooleys Mountain and 10 The New Yorl, wa
tering places there is no comparison.
From the wealthy emgran,s who occupied large es-
tatcs in old Virginia at the revolution their descon-
dants have inherited Of the bearing of English
gentry than is visible in the newer settlements. There
u.s. OF course, more refinement and culture; andthe num-
Der OF slaves by which landed proprietor enabled 10
maintain retinue, preserves of bironia authority
and independence, than s possible under different cir
cnnsances. This is sometimes called aristocracy;-if
tho is applied with good feelings, il is correct but
il 1t be meant 10 denote superciousness any other
than provincial pride, the ephet is unjust The
gion OF Petersburg is perhaps, the strongest hold OF this
Old spirit of Virginia; and ii is sorrowul so tine
capital dwjndling from its prosperity The site de-
signed for il was upon the James river--be present
nuence, it is built twelve miles from that stream, upon
its continent, the AppomatoX. The tobacco trade has
been transferred 10 Richmond, and Petersburg is main
~ dependent on the calculating state OF the cotton mar
kct. The town appears old, and the frequent conlagra
lions which il has suffered, have left unsigh,iy bloDks
throughout its best parts. But there sill many ell
egan mansions. and capacious stores and sniff ccnl b
einess 10 give lively appearance 10 the streets
northern man is dsconccrteA by the numbt. Of at
tendants, and proiusion OF the tables which he here be-
gins Witness and lie will be surprised a, the free and
frank kindness which him III he
relative returning TO hs own l.ume. lie must
learn TO dispense with the iormay and verbal ceremo.
ny TO which he has been accustomed, and persuade
himself that he ia conierrng not receiving fvors in
Using tae house, horses and servants OF his host,
cording 10 bis free wishes a Tuckahoe 70 his
guest rather fellow boarder, than the proprietor; and
i either party il be pleasured by the visit must be
conceded upon this understanding. To this engaging
feature OF Vhginan society, must be added the agreed
bic and eocuon of the gentlemen, and the vi.
vaciiy, aGabilily and accomplishments Of the ladies'
which give interesting and distinctive cast TO social
intercourse.
The mineral springs are unrivalled ior variety num-
Der, AMI ecacousness Those of chief resort arc Sit
dated in the contiguous counties of Bath, Monroe and
Greenbriar; and the entire road by Alexandria and
Nincleseri by tarpef's Ferry, is interesting
enough to compensate for its occasional roughness The
water Of the several springs is adapted 10 all constitutions
suffering under debility, or diseases founded upon it
al all others the purity OF the air and encourages
nent TO exercise the principal agents Of restoration
~ the Warm Springs 10 perennial bath, capsciou!
enough to admit dozen swimmers at once, the waiei
i Nlicb - aWdyS NJ ieH'fhtufe OF 40 deg. Five
miles distant three Hot Springs of tho natural unya
Jying warmth Of 90, 02, and 1O7 degrees-te Bethes
dss Of rheumacs. days ride brings you to the
White Sulphur -te Saratoga Of the South. The build
ings extend over yerdani soil shaded by aged trees
aud in the vicinity Of thick, dcer.ircqueniod woods
The water IS 50 strongly npregnaed, and SO marvel
lousy oacien Of the odour Of gun barrel wasings
that novice nausoates many yards from /, but fev
dfanghts Of the crystal fountain will convert him mo
water-bibber.
The Sweet Springs are in high csebritys the bstI
IS remarkably pure and bracng, and renewed In few
minutes, the water bubhng up necessarily from ,h
foe grayelly bottom. There are also the Sweet Sui
phur and Salt Sulphur in good repuic the latter parti
cuafly renowned for It's Injurious table The places
have named in situations naturally adapted
healthluness and comfort generally upon near vet
dant bills surrounded by cultivation, and with suff
Gent curio5ies aud attraction around, to induce fo
quent riding and exercise. The plan Of acconnoda
ton ho contributes essentially TO hose ends. Instea
Of ne whole company residing under roof each Vi
ffhc eouhom seyant drilled oxcusiye service of tho
to, unaqracd BY any other walters French Or peh. m
ing point Of superiority tho gontl without fopphness or oil
tThe mostDeo quidnune with resides m tho ron
from hafronbug 70 stanton For che purpose Of catcin
thnteycr news BE- floating III the stirring o1srer tb
F'nmng stops every stage N W Of his cato, whilst