The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-12

CARLISLE SPRINGS, Aug 4, 1912.
Carlisle Springs-Iher Situation and Aduanta ecs
The Ladies-1he Barracks Officers Morning
Rides
Mr.. BENNETT =
DEAR SIR:-
Feeling an inclination to ruralize, and hearing
that, notwithstanding the hard times, there was
select and very agreeable company at these Springs,
SO well known in this State, though perhaps never
heard of by you before, formed small party, and
dropped in; with the persons here l had previously
been acquainted having met
The Springs are located Al miles east OF Carlisle,
Is miles from Harrisburg and about 3 from the gap
in the Blue Mountains, known as Sterrets Gap. The
waters are highly impregnated with sulphur the
hotel Is very fine one and well kept dlumally, e.
loss of appetite till after meals parlors plea
sant-nocturnal accommodations not so good for
horsc-was pleased to find he received il; wish ]
had thought of myself, my bed being too short 10
lie straight in, and too narrow for crooks The bath
buildings, both shower and plunge, are in good or
der walks neutrality-suspicious. however, add
enchantment to the vlew-roads somewhtA billy,
though smooth Orders of the day-a morning ride
to the Gap or Barracks" quaf the sulphuretted, "
the " rosy" being Questionable these Washngto
MAN tmes-discuss the various viands spread forth
frequently. with .viyacity and TASTE court the
balmy," filling the intervening spaces with whist,
ten-pns, scupplng, dancing, with real as well as
imaginary partners by the way, not forgetting a
sweet little seat between two trees, which is sty led
a Lovers Seat being Just large enough for two one
sitting on the others lap.
With one exception, the company at the Springs
very pleasant, all appeared willing to please
and be pleased This exception was a young man
from Carlisle, who, after .quaffing the rosy" too
frequently nruded himself into the presence of the
ladies, and on one occasion had to be transported
bodily to his dormtory Failing in in1amng the la
pc Will no aesiou he eb
the hired girl of of the ladies' who rejected his
offers of heart and hand. His education has not
been neglected, and unfortunately his come xions
are very respectable, or more glaring exposures
would appear.
Our morning ride to the Barracks was delightful
weather fine, companions OF our own choice, and
all that could be desred Ii was regular review day;
the drill and appearance very imposing met very
fine lady, sjster-in-law TO the commanding officer
who, together with the officer, very pleasant
and conversatlve-glving the ladies' of our company
all the information desired in relation to the WINS
and wherefore's-were informed some of the Off
GERS thought of visiting the Springs the masculine
department kind o wished they would come, and
kind o. not, fearing the magical effect of plume,
sash, buttons, Nc which said TO be irresistible
On our return, stopped awhile in Carlisle; walked
around the city to see the lions /; the College was
closed no life or hustle visible about the tavern
where once all was noise and tumult, silence reign
ed ; the name OF the revered 'Patrla Pater" had
reached here in connexlon with temperance, and
its magical influence swayed as it always has done
and should do, its great and glorious principles.
Another mornings ride was remarkably pleasant,
though dispeptic might consider the road some
what rough. 1t was TO the Mountain House, at
"Sterret's Gap" Leaving our vehicles we clambered
up the mountains side to the observatory, occasion
ally stopping to gather w ortle-berries which, like
angels visits, were very few and far between. The
path up is very rocky and required some attention
regarded the placing of the shoes. From the OBJ
servatory there is commanding and imposing view
on clear day; at the time OF our visit the atmos-
phere was hazy, consequently the view was limited
Carlisle, though but seven miles distant was mere
ly discernable. AT the tavern, there are various
Observation-Disclosures, soup, flying horses, Gall but
the horses, ring and hook, &c, &c) On returning
to the Springs we partook mutually of hearty re-
past with keen appettes, which the ride was well
calculated to excite or at least increase.
| am Just notified to take leave OF you are
about to do the same with our company, to return
once more TO our various avocations. SHOCKS.