The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-18

delicious cool chrysal waters OF the Diamond Springs
not that am undergoing course of water cure un.
der the skilful hands Of DIR. Lignen or DR. Charles
Horen dahl, under whose management this extensive
and elegant establishment Is, that have signed
the temperance pledge but that water is so pure so
clear and delicious that Father Mathew with all his
eoque nee is thrown far in the back ground with the
mute appeal that it makes to the thirsty soul. You
cannot understand, no how, when drinking it-you
feel that it is nectar, gift from the gods, which
other drink can equal. Give me this water, and /
will convert the whole United States in less than
time into staunch temperance people For those who
wish to be converted, or for those who bodily sick
or for those who would desire cool and delightful
retreat, would recommend this place. Those who
come here laid up by disease and rheumatism. would
soon hear that joyful sentence Go it, ye crpples
pronounced upon them
For general information, will give you short de-
scriptian of the place and our dongs. The Yellow
Springs situated about seven miles from Pho, nix
vile, on the railroad between Philadelphia and
Reading. in delightful valley surrounded by gently
sloppg hills, with very picturesque and romantic
scenery. The whole establishment which comprises
some thirty with eight or ten buildings for
visitors is the property of Dr. Lignen and Dr. c. Hof
fendabl. There about 200 people here mostly
from Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore, of whom
about fifty ladies and gentlemen going through
all the manipuatons of the wafer cure and, to Judge
from appearances with good effect. understand
that the doctors have effected some most miraculous
cures There are some springs here containing oxide
of iron, leaving yellow sediment. These. however,
net used Tor the patients The bath-house for the
ladies is in the middle of garden that for the gem
TX,
and contains each, large square plunge, douches,
shower, nd seat baths The place is beautifully laid
out and ornamented and abounds in shady prone
nades, and contains bowling alley, billiard room,
swings and other amusements.
The two front buildings connected by large
covered piazza which serves after dinner as prone
made dancing hall, for which purpose it is almost
daily used band of music belonging to the esta
bishment is always ready to play the lively airs of
Strauss or La nner, We have great many of the
loveest ladies here who give themselves up to every
nnocen sport and enjoyment; waving for the present
the strict rules of etiquette and making the stranger
welcome anoag them. The amiabls lady of DR.. II
kind to introduce af ter dinner to all round
which made me Immediately at home; was treated
by all present old friend Some of our boarders
seeing in the papers that the celebrated Iauser Fa
mily had arrived in Philadelphia from Cape May,
where they had been nenty successful concluded
to add variety to rural enjoyment, and pro-
posed TO the boarders to invite the Hausers which
was accepted with reclamation The same afternoon |
a committee of four gentlemen started, bearing |
in vitation from the whole company which was
duly accepted by the amable family; and
driving up in the elegant carriages for them by
Mr.. Is. and MIR. l.. Our ladies were all anxiousy await
When they drove up they all very cordially salut
ed, particularly by some of our Bostonans who had
know them from their former visit to Boston They
received Miss Teresa with warm, joyful embrace and
a kiss. AS them all in such good hands re-
tired to the large dining hall. and commenced with
right cheerful spirits to decorate the saloon appropr
atey with wreaths of flowers. For the stage, we
built nice srbor from ne branches of trees, and in
a few hours had ID a as any you
boast of In your city. Our ladies had prepared
large green wreaths, which were filled up with varie
ty of fragrant flowers, showing the words
Welcome to the Hausers -
This attention seemed to affect the family
much, particularly Miss Teresa who tried in vain
Iepress joyful pearIy tear, which | glimmering
in her soft blue eyes. Mr. Seppa the great master
the either gail the favor of all present with his
good humor and open countenance In the evening
had concert which in every respect grand
Affair." and passed off with great deal OF eclat. AL
most every piece was encored. The Hausers delight
ed with this reception, and elated by their
seemed 10 surpass themselves The either is delight
full Instrument and Mr. Seppa called forth tones which
ybra.d every chord of the heart and earned great
and repeated applause cannot give you a scientific
but which all felt to be true By in
curing of the highly educated and elegant Mrs. II.
how she pleased with the Hausers, she responded
that she had heard great many concerts by some of
the greatest most repued artists in this country
well in Europe, but never before she much
pleased and perfectly delighted with the Hausers
exquisite singing and chaste performances. Their
full Of melody, and the execution perfect
easy, md elegant They favored with two concerts,
after each of which had ball at which the Hau-
native dances which ELECTED great deal of hilarty
on account Of their comic passes. We would like to
have kept them here for but they had to leave,
to fulfil several engagements in Reading and Pottsve
which their manager, Mr.. A. Weyrauch from your
city, had previously entered into. With zeal we
follow again rural SPORTS wandering through the
mountains admiring nature in all her sublime beauty,
she to have chosen this spot to concentrate
all her richness giving mortas paradise earth.
This is the place far retired from s the turmoil and
hustle Of ctyar from politics-far from your credit
dreams for the future building castles in the air
laying down in the shade Of oak which counts
its years by hundreds and hearing of it the tales of by
ages, and hopes and prospects for the future.
shall leave here in few days going through west
efn Pennsylvania, when will endeavor to give you
description Of its coal mines iron foundres, and other
matters Yours, very respectfully,
ARIEL FROM ABROAD.