Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-04
HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT.

II ADOPT this mode of Announcing to my dis
IL tant friends the fact of my having leased
this Establishment for the next five years, and
to express to the patrons OF my predecessor a
hope that this healthful and fashionable place of
resort, will not be found less worthy of their en-
couragement. So far, indeed, as studious at
tentioh to the comfort of my guests can effect
it, feel very sanguine that this hope will be re-
ased. Being well aware that this has become
place of resort Of visitors from all parts of the
Union who have been accustomed to the best
living, | shall be prepared to accommodate them
in a manner they have right to expect My
TABLE shall always be supplied with the best
Of every thing which the surrounding country
and the markets of Norfolk and Baltimore can
afford;my selections of WINES and LIQUORS;
will be made from the purest and most unadul-
terated sources, Mr.. Parks, the proprietor, and
late occupant, has established correspondence
with several well tried and trusty wine mer-
chants of the north, and with them my dealings
in that line will be continued A large proper
ton of my present stock Of wine is purchase
from Mr.. Parks Of some he has had on hand a
long time, and which possesses not only the re-
communication of being originally pure, but al
so, the additional one Of great age.
In years past this place labored under the very
serious objections Of want of good water; but
that no longer exists. We have two very capa-
cious CISTERNS. containing several thousand
heavens, which ter passing through the process
of filtration and being cooled by ICE, of which
have laid in liberal supply, is better even than
that which springs from the earth.
SEA BATHING is one very prominent in
ducement to persons visiting this place. shall
therefore DeStoW particular attention upon that
subject, by having both the male and female a
partments, fitted up and furnished in manner
appropriate to each respectively. There is like
wise attached to the premises WARM BATH,
which will be ready and accessible at all times
upon few moments notice. AS recreation and
amuSements are no less important to those in
quest Of health, than wholesome and generous
regimen there will always be at command We
hicle for morning and evening ride upon the
beach, which offers a smooth and unobstructed
tract for several miles FORT MONROE"
which is perhaps the most complete and extern
sive military work in the Union, furnishes within
itself inducements to a visit and stay Of several
weeks. To those who have not seen this mag
nifcient monument of military architecture, it
would be difficult to give an adequate idea OF it
from description; let it therefore suffice, that it
is large enough to contain within its ample cir
cult almost the congregated population of East
ern Virginia, and strong enough in conjunction
with "CASTLE CALHOUN" to repel the
most powerful fleet. The daily exercises Of the
Troops within the Garrison, and the admirable
discipline observed in their every movement,
While all IS cnlIvened by the strains or well
trained BAND, presents, altogether, scene
more fascinating than can be conceived by one
who has only witnessed the AWKWARD manGvres
of undiciplined militia. To add to the comfort
and convenience Of those who may wish to visit
this desirable place, they are Informed that
there is regular communication by STEAM
BOATS three times week to Baltimore and
Richmond, once week to Washington CT
ty, and daily to Norfolk, which affords all the
facilities Of travelling and communication that
can be wished, and offers inducements to inva-
lids and others to visit this justly celebrated spot
for Health and recreation, much more desirable
than the fatigueing journeys usualytaken across
the mountains to places less salubrious
iune St FRANCIS NJ BOYKIN.