Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-13
HE TO THE MOUNTAINS,
Random Thoughts and Pleasant Wanderiacs-SBanno,
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dale Springs in he Valley, &c. &C.
Our neighbors Of the Enquirer anticipated u.s. some
what in the thoughts which they winged acro.s the noun
ains" in their journal Of yesterday. We have been in
duging ourselves, lately. in frequent Of fancy sim
lar to those OF the Enquirer and seated pen in
hand TO such influence others best cam
to induce them to leave the confines of heated city, for
the healthy and delightful regions of the Valley of
Virginia Not that predictions less the Me-
tropolis but more for the country, hi. particular sea-
son-Noi that wish to rid city Of its inhabitants
but haiwe wish the citizens to enjoy life while they can
Let them adopt the words Of distinguished author aud
say "Dum pipimus, piramus"-i c.-"whie we are per-
med TO live, let live" In other words let u. eniov
life, by promoting health, without which-ife is not e
The is the which many Of our citizen,
INDUCING in thoughts upon change Of scene beat cal
cuiated To promote heath-Ihey forming plans and
making preparations for enjoying the Sylvan shades of
some retired spot abroad. Will they permit to point
to their Garden Spot-ihe Valley, as a region in
which they may find many Of the comforts much to be
desired in these ppng tines OF June August-we can
call the present Month Of June by appropriate sp-
pelaiion. For the past few days the weather has been
more oppressively warm may, hoD in Richmond. than
has been known by that antique personage the oldest in
habtant," for time "whereof the memory Of man run
meth the Contrary" We for So early period
in the
Well, how to break in upon the warm mono,ony
Of city liie7 Why, by going to the Mounsins-as we
sec tho Mountains wont come Us Go forth into the
country kind readers. will keep posted upon what
transpires your Metropolitan home : Commune freely
with your country fends-induco them to return it'll YOU
to the city in the Fall and Winter seasons when YOU are
best able TO reeprocac their many kndnesses Let them
know that whilst there is enjoyment in the rural walks
during the hot summer months there is enjoyment also TO
be found around the social eside Of METROPOLITAN dur
ing the winter.
Without wishing to do injustice other watering places
IN Virginia, desire TO call particular attention to those
which familiar the present writers We alude
to the Shannondalc Springs, in jefferson County And
lest in picture Of th, lovely retreat we should give IL
an overcolong here copy account 10 be found in
vat admirable and Interesting work-Howes History Of
Virginia" In hOt work will be found plate represent
ing view Of the Shannondale, and the following de-
scripon-"The Shannondae Springs are situated upon
the Shenandoah River, Desr the Blue RIDGE They are
easier Of from the Aance Cities than any others
in Virginia The from BnIn will convey the ira
vele in hours through nrpers Ferry 10 Charles
town, which place coaches the Springs distance
Of five miles. The scenery OF this place is beautiful
AID magnificent, which the engraving annexed by no
means does justice.
The late DR.. De Butts analysed the ShannondaIe water
in 1921 An examination made from quantity of the
solid contents OF both spngs. obiansd by ovsporaon
One hundred from the principal founsn nrded the
following results :-suphaie OF e g. carbonate Of lime
|
magness, murise Of soda L. suphaie Of iron ca r.
Donate Of ron OF Gaseous content-sulphurate ted n.y.
drogen quantity not aseerainsd; carbonic acid quantity
not asceitaned. Solid contents: 30 grains to the mint
Temperature: $50 Of Fahrenheit.
Comfortably to the preceding sgayss Tho
water may 10 properly oassed with the Saline ChaIybsaf,
combination Of the valuable descrpi in the whole
range Of mineral waters and closely resembling the eel.
bra,ed Bedford waters in composition, OPERATION and elf
cscy."
Above, Kind reader have given you an extended
but, nevertheless, accurate description Of the healing
Waes belonging favorite place Of resou-Shsnnon
dale
Season before last, paid a visit 10 hi. deliqhtfu
watering place, In company with aged and intelligent
gentleman Of North CaroInai A. evidence Of his ss,
faction with the place. he raised party Of nearly forty W,
understand who accompanied him there the last summer
Some Of the parry talk Of erecting row Of Cabins which
might be termed, when built, the cabins u Rip Van Win
klo.
Nor do We intend the reader shall re-, satisfied with
visit merely Shsnuondsle There arc Jourdons Whit,
Sulphur Springs, in Frederick County within three hours
ride by Stages and Cars, Of the former These Spring.
are in close proximity that bosufu and fertile Count,
Of Clarke, about which noighbor Of the Enqnrer dis
sloqoendy BY the war, did we not NEE, III,
present s,nior fibe Enquirer 'Sprng6d In Clarke
summerf IL was bridal party-was'nth
Our noighbOr, In sposking Of the TvLsYRms-not th
French Taieriss, says; Though we have not beer
upon the premises few since passed very near
aud had partial glimpse ~ the magnificent private dosn
the properly Of Col Toey" Now " he will promis
not to be enyous can tell him that have bcen gpo
the promises" snd more elegant beautiful possession
cant be found any where. The Co has extensive Park
in which ~ Palow deer besides number Of foil
| rrown Elk Such msy be regarded dne specimen Q
The land holdcrin Clarke Coouy. Va. AZ this very
ing we picture ourselves, the parry which s gathering
At tho Tuleyrics witness the uniingol iwowinne hcsr
Tonight We understand, there Is 10 be celebration
nuptsl. there, and from being at somewhat sim
lar gathering, Just years ago, readily draw upo
,ur Imagination this occasion. Tho Pdnccy Halls, Or,
oube.s even by Ibis tme enivened wi, the bright eye
and happy faces Of ihe Valley ladies.
We had no idea, when ticking sec, in The "oId ara