The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-31
CORRESPONDENCE.
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AN ALUM WELL. rHE Blue SULPHUR sPalSa. pEsl-
RABLE EfrEcrs OF SOCIETY UPON sEcrr NAL PEEL
ma. AMrsEMENTs rns HAWKS NEST. DANIEL
LAMBERT. TRACE OF Politics.
| Alum Is found in various paris Of Virginia.
There is an alum spring In Rockbridge county and
one near The Warm Spring mountain Of considerable
popularity. Abundant traces Of Il may be observed
10 the rocks along Jacksons river and along the
James, above the Blue Ridge. The alum well In
Greenbrier county is part Of Mr.. calwes extern
sye property, and Is situated about 200 yards from
the White sulphur Spring: aud is honored BY ho-
tel kept by Mr.. Maslin. The water is abominably
strong, and, as a virgnian would say, is g mighty
apt" 10 put man In pueker II contains free sui
phuric acid sulphate Of alumine; suphate Of iron
sulphae of magnesa. II is of course, powerful
tonic, and is used by many persons under medical
| advice
One Of the prettiest rides have enjoyed for many
a day, was over the route from the White to the
Blue Sulphur Spring, distance Of 81 miles. The
scenery Is very beautiful and the mind may be con-
! stantly occupied ir endeavofing TO conceive how
nature has achieved the wonders displayed on every
side. She Is certainly genius Of The utmost versa
liliy her face indicates every variety OF character
cannot stop toexplain: she cannot be appreciated
without taking her by the hand in Propra persona.
You pass Towards Creek; a Bridge OF Signs;
various ridges Of the Allegheny; cross Greenbrier
| river, and go through Lewisburg where the Su-
preme cour Of Appeals sits al this season Of the
| year.
| The Blue Sulphur Spring. is In Greenbrier coun-
~, and preitily situated 10 little glade hav-
ing southeast dip. Il Is hemmed In closely by hills,
ash were, 10 pen, like afountain in court. The
hotel and principal cabins, extending In straight
line about 500 feet meet at each end the base OF the
hills which rise abruptly on either side. The hotel
with It's family Of cabins each wing, fronts pref
y lawn, In the midst OF which the spring Is situated
| One comfort is, the buildings connected, and
piazza in their front 4ls feet long furnishes fine
| promenade at any time, and Is an especial conve-
nience when dinner Is announced In the midst Of
mountain shower. The dining room Is $50 feet
long, and the table is very well supplied The ma
nagers are accommodating, and the servants are at
tentive. The Ball room is 81 feet long, and spa
cious drawing room gives the company an opportu-,
nifty to be sociablc which they may long for in vain.
| at the White.
Strangers meeting al these places from all parts Of
the Union cannot appreciate how much they lose
without drawing room, until they have learnt how
much may be gained ,ritAin one.
This minging Of the social elements ofthe differ
ent sections Of country, is not only an agreeable
pastme, but valuable privilege. i is privilege
| which ought to be exercised more than il Is. No
thing could be better calculated to soften the asper
ties Of sectional feeling or to dissipate the preju-
dces Of the South and the North against each other,
The social especially, than periodical free and
familiar meeting and mingling OF the representa-
tives Of both and Of all ages upon these
mon grounds. There would be mutual discovery
- AZ. .,,. hsah III have
perpetraied in heart against the other liberal I'M
| Outstanding and a cordial reconciliation. The
Southron would 60 home with more intelligent
understanding of Northern dispositions, opini ms
and pursuits, and higher respect for the entire
| Yankee and the Yankee would return TO his hills
with more affection for his brethren OF the South
Each would revive sentiment OF patriotism uncon-
fined by sectional boundaries, and mutually feel that
the Union Is blessing. morally, socially and polh
cally worthy Of the strongest affection Of his heart
! and the devotion of his life. A VISIT practice a
life that produces such result cannot be too strong
| ly commended Travel, though man may, far
and wide among the people Of his section Of country,
still he does not In reality leave home, nor learn
what we are what we want, what we ought to be,
| what we ean accomplish nor what we can enjoy as
members of broad United Republic. If North
erner will not visit his Southern brethren; if the
| proud Southron disdains 10 travel without his train
In the North there Is no obstacle to their meeting
/ upon field of neutrality, halfway house. among
the delightful springs Of Virginia.
| The Blue Sulphur Spring is owned by company
Of gentlemen, principally Of Kenawha, who have
determined that the profits of the establishment for
some years TO come, shall be expended on improve
ments. II was opened for visters in 1886, and
$50 persons may now be comfortably accommo-
dated" The whole is under the immediate direc-
| ton Of Maj. Vass, with whose amiable department
and agreeable management sensible guest cannot
| fail to be satisfied.
The water of the spring, though not so strong Of
suphurerted hydrogen, is still quite similar to that
of the White Sulphur. II more agreeable beve.
rage, and many good judges think ii active in
some of its effects upon the system. 1t contains
much free hydrogen, and small quantity of nitro
gen and carbonic acid. Thirty-two cubic inches
of water contains about IA grains Of solid matter
consisting of suphaie Of lime. Carbonate Of lime
Sulphate Of magnesia. Snlphate Of soda. Common
salt. Muriate of magnesia, With quantity Of or
ganic matter, sulphur, &c. The deposte at the bot
tom Of the spring is Of rich purplish color anala-
gous TO that of the Red Sulphur, and some other
springs Of Virginia, and is peculiar organic mat
ter mingled with trace of sulphur. A substance OF
similar nature, is said to be found in some of the
springs of France and Spain, and is called glarine-
| The spring is covered by white doric temple Of
/ very fair proportions. When the plan OF buildings
walks, lawns &C. around il is perfected few places
will be more charming than the Blue Sulphur
Spring
| The forests abound with deer wild turkeys and
| pheasapts, and the frecked front is found in The
mountain streams of all which Maj. Vass' table
furnishes frequent testimony. There is excellent
bathing establishment belonging to DR.. Martin
where several varieties Of baths may be enjoyed as