Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-02
THE uUGuENoT SPRINGS.

We regret that we could not accept the polite
invitation 10 visit This Summer retreat on SaltI-
day last. The Wing gives an extended and ne-
res,ine notice of this new candidate for public IA.
yor about iG miles from Richmond, 10 he county
OF Powhalan, and q miles from The James River
Canal. II refers 10 the "larse and beautiful! Sum-
rner Hotel, 100 feet in length BY b or 40 in width,
three stories high, with piazzas running Inc cntIe
LENGTH" 10 the "largc and commodious dining
room" on the first floor; the spacious and hand
somely constructed ballroom" on the second floor,
with parlors and various ladies apartments 10 tie
location Of "exquisile beauty" the hotel beirg
usilua,ed in the centre Of about forty acres OF 10
res, land, on 4 high cmnencc, with the grounds
falling beautifully and regularly 10 the right and
left and rear"
Al points eoui.dislanl from the main building,
and reached by curved walks, handsomely lad
ont are The Springs chalybea.c and sulphur, Inc
latter of which has been ornamcnled with beau
ti(ul pavion The waters of each are so clearly
defined by The aste that no doubt is left oil their
senuineness. Of the efficacy OF The waters, we
OF course can say nothing OF our own knowledge,
but. relying AS We do upon The many evidences
afforded by those familiar with their use, We
must believe them valuable.
The superinlendents are represented 10 be most
resnectable and efficient, and every thing seems
10 promise 10 the public pleasant, coniorla.
HE and convenient retreat during The Summer
months" We trust that The encrprising and Ii
beral prorrieiors may reap The public patronage
which, from all accounts, they deserve.
The Wing furnishes The following history Of
locality, which We did not before know 10 be
invested with so much interest
"Tbe Springs, il appears, are situated near The
centre of grant OF large tract Of land made
bv one OF the Kings OF England to The religious
refnoees from France, who deserted their coun-
NV heir relatives, friends and in fact all The
Measures of The world besides That they might
worsbip God according 10 their consciences. II
was here that the self denying and oppressed
band OF Huguenois found an asylum from The
RELIGIOUS intolerance and oppression OF their ID
,her land, and fixed their abode amidst poverty
and privalions, that they might ENJOY ielSious
freedom. et,,,,
wears 400 This properly was purchased by num-
her Of gentlemen, and offered 10 the public gratis
| unon condition that il be improved by subscrip-
| ton, and KEEP, for The public accommodation, al
| The lowest rate of charges. This proposition did
not meet with public favor. An acl OF incorpo-
ration WAS then secured, and subscriptions taken
nm 10 The amount Of some $4,000, and the build
| ines commenced. II was soon ascertained that
| his sum was greatly inadequate to the object,
and lha, the scheme must prove aboItive, when
Two gentlemen Of The association determined 10
cary out The undertaking on their own respon-
sibilily, which has resulted in The completion Oh
the buildings.
laap
,bc nermanent establishment OF this retreat, that
The clergy of all denominations should cooperate
and lend their aid 10 consecrate and preserve as
socialions. commemorative oil period when re-
l;,ous intolerance was resisted; and that by hold
inc RELIGIOUS service al suitable times and al a
convenient place The establishment may have Sc
cured 10 il in addition 10 The attraction OF health
and recreation The sauary influence Of religious
exercises.
"Before The opening OF The next season, il is de-
signed 10 build church at the Springs, which
will be open 10 all Denominations, and Which VIII
contain all that remains OF The old church Oh me
primitive Huguenot Christians. Should this
chance 10 meet The eye OF any oil Inc descendants
OF The Hugu,nots OF this locality now IN distant
lands or of those originally settled in other sec.
lions Of The Union. il may afford them some con.
ISOLATION 10 hnd hatlhe sturdy vinues OF their an.
cestors are vel ioniy cherished, and excite the
hope that The time may yet be when they will
drink al Inc same fountain and worship al The
same altar"
DEPARTURE OF THE OHIO-The no
bic shin Ohio, with MIR. Tod, Minister TO the
Cour, Of Brazil, on board, is 10 60 10 sea to-day
LIST OF OrricERs ON BOARD THE U. S. sHIr
Quo Captain Silas P. Sirinsham. Lienls.-
Thos T. Craven, Edward L. Handy, James F,
Green, John B. Marchand, George +. Emmons
John j. Amy, James Mccormick, Henry Ed
isaac n. Brown. Surgeon-Bailey Washington
PAssEsoEae.-Hon. David Tod, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoenliary lc
Thomas j. Morgan, Secretary Of Legation, tami.
| y and servaul.; Dr.. T. Woodbridge, AIache.
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