Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-09-19
ns hymn Of praise to the Creator heard floating in til.


| breeze.
The country here alluded to. h in appearance, extreme.
" Psstors Numerous hocks OF sheep may be the
hills and herds Of cattle in the meadows and divided the
farms frequently by strips ~ ores, land and ofentmes
by beautiful streams which, winding their hmpd way
around the base OF the hills forming meadows Of greater
less extent they their way the Shenandoah,
make up many scenes which, shifting you proceed fur.
nsh of the beautiful nature but yet Of
siutude to the other. On return up the valley
by the stanton and Winchester road, stopped while
the Augusta Church, which located within eight
miles Of Saunton, and within few yards Of the main
road Il is embosomcd in large grove Of magnificent
oaks, aud venerable relic OF bygone times being the
first church built in West Augusta, which then included
nearly every county the Valley. Il built Of limestone,
and OF liberal dmensionsi,s foundation dates back con-
siicrably over century. Around the building right
angles, to be the OF Qualifications, which
erected for the protection OF those who engaged
in Divine Service; and It is in the memory Of many now
living the neghbourhcoj, when the Minister carried his
ride the pulpit with him. and the services OF the church
performed with sentnels on post - protection
Sgan the incLrsicns ct IN. ruthless who trcquen,
cd the Valley aud whose presence never KNOWN I'LL
hcadd BY the blazing ruins OF the dwellings, and the in
discriminate massacre OF the luckeSs Inhabitants OF the
Valley Surely such ct the pioneers OF
the Valley OF Virginia lived but and can rever
be who. in the face o such imminent aud
almost certain dangers could scatter themselves
this broad and fertile valley. with view 10 ENJOY per
independence IN their religious and temporal matters
sur, have Suffered persecution in Scotland (whcnce
they bat short beorel beyond thing OF
which History has furnished Across the Turnpike and
hundred yards from the Church. ia the Grave Yard
Tor the congregation; large cemetery. aud well enclosed
with BRICK and from the dates now almost extinct OF some
ol the grave stones lis establishment was commenced si
an early PERIOD oi the year 1900 Here res, the remains
many whose first breath OF tc inhaled IN Bonnie
A..
McCuags, Nelson's, aud host Of others, not omituns
the fret Pastor the Church. Mr. Craig, who was den'i
fed With II IN s that sppsrained OF weSl or VICE. for a
term vt nearly hiy tnj many places OF burial
ond evidently long throughout the Wiley, aud u
rare that the remains Of the dead deposited in private
grounds-wih how different the case. and how de
plcrabo For few years only AS Is often the case the
family Of the deceased IN possession oi Ill" soil
new race ct possession aud the plough
share soon levels the sod which affection has raised, and
when after toe op>e ot yeatsl chile whom IN
toward fate has eM,ed from the land OF his nativity, would
revisit h former home, order tn dr"p tear over the
grave his parents perhaps IN mpov" the appearance
Of their resting place but 10 ind that all traces ci
the spot are ef,ced This should not be the case. Each
county should yards Tor the dead As they
would as bridges ior the living, and levy TAX for the
proper protection oi the same.
To this place came by way vi Stanton aud Middle
brook-the country presenting .uI came into Bath,
through a wild and gorge called Panther Cap
the same cheerful aspec; every where particularly visible
in the county Augusta Here the snds are not so good
tho g.ass Is abundant many portions oi the county,
which with the and Of wha, raised found tosuice
for the raising considerable quantity OF the valuable
stock which seeks oar market.
OF til. place much has already been sung. but yet
'm,ich remains uGsune. Under the active and compc
hcnsive mind venerable and respected proprietor DR.
Brockenbourhl is fast assuming interesting and COM
mauding appearance. A. watering place II has been
known for longer period thar any spot OF the kind in
the Suics beth unrIvaiei throughout the world. aud
II appreciated ought be. could be enlarged to the
extent Of TIE Valley ircm which gushes extent amply
suificisn. Tor the accommodation OF the World and Big
Dick OF Alabama besides. IL its water Tor drinking as
well bathing have much faith aud tho slow, the effect
In opinion, II Is better for the invalid that
such should be the for osnmes 1t has happened
tina, the RAPID ucton OF the Of the White and Salt
Sulphur have placed patients far position than
that from which they have been eHtieaed-here the
tcn OF the both internal and external is gradual
that the patient has time watch every charge aud avail
himself Of the aid Of Insd cine it all desirable These
remarks intended Nppy 10 Of dyspepsia, OF
Which hreo OF every four complain who the
mountains. A. bath a'cne. ougb, to command most
extensive patronage but when, IN addition, consider
it, medicinal qualities, it, braIIu position aud the -upc
Nor accommodation here afforded to al, really sur.
prisiu the compsny throughout the season. does
number Than any other watering Place Ia the Va
lev # Virginia. found friend DE- X. aud his family
quite we'll and lar happier iaa when e.icj by the
which surrounded him in Richmond. lie looks and act,
the gentleman yore, aud by his strong sense, ready
Wit aud discriminating mind. interests all who approach
HIM In short, the first gentleman Of whom boosted
is the & - gentleman here. Dr. g. among the last Of
the esrmate snd gifted who Ly -usviy Of Manners
prompt attention to srlngers, aud expanded hospitality,
won for our city the hgh rank which .be eny for
fnement aud hospitality throughout the Union, posuon
which every citizen who has gone abroad t"ii! the least
claim to notice! i5 well OIL aud ii is but Iu therefore,
that " should award To such men DR. g. cur high I'D
miratUu accordingly. His place, vel the places uf
many others like hIin, being filed by new
men. "Msy the spirit OF Elm descend upon Elisha"
May those who occupy the places Of the worthy characters
To whom have alluded bear mind, that upon ibom
deyolye. the important aud responsible duty Of sustaining
the well earned reputation Of city for all Of lie
tue- lo- winch she l. famed. Every Spring has
mon interest and contributes n common 10 the Ocean.
and any indIydIal vino wraps around himself glIb Of
oyrll-ivcnoss. iUpar the value, weight aud influence
an cnte body such he fails contribute.
shall be IA the Iron region ui our State, from
whence you will hest from sgon, provided that any
thing which pick up, vii interest you your
readers.
with my respects to the mpsehetos and hope that
they vii get enough of Richmond before 10y return be-
lieye me your- "R"
H'sus Editors.