Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-12
HuGuENOT SPRINGS

Having awaited ourselves of an opportunity to
visit these Springs, which situated about seven
teen miles from Richmond, we take great pleasure
in giving our testimony in their favour Indeed, we
are almost ashamed to confess that we mad resided
so long in Richmond, without knowing something
of their value and attractiveness The waters, the
buildings, and the grounds all much surpassed our
expectations
The principal spring is of the character usually
known as the "White SULPHUR the odour and de-
posite being like those of the famous waters in
Greenbner county, though, of course, in less de-
gree. chalybeate spring, strongly tnctured with
iron, and possessing valuable tonic properties, rises
about two or three hundred yards from the sulphur
spring. And, strange to say, in digging well,
during the present season, some fifty yards from
the latter for the purpose of supplying bath house,
water was found at depth of eight feet, very
strongly impregnated with both sulphur and IRON
This water has not yet been accurately analysed,
but it is believed, from trials already made by nva-
lids, that the remarkable combination which it pre-
sents, will prove to be of great value. These DIFF
terent mineral waters, found thus in the immediate
neighbourhood of each other, furnish very inte-
NSS1iiAS SSoioSiCoi PHCiioHCiioli3 uHu give uoot
Springs peculiar merit, as a place of resort for
those who are in search of health.
The natural conformation of the grounds about
the Springs is remarkably beautiful, and every ad-
vantage has been taken of it by the proprietors in
their disposition of the buildings and in laying off
the roads and walks. The principal hotel is large,
commodlous, and quite handsome structure with
fine lawn before its front, anked by pretty cabins
on either side. The south front looks down upon
aplateau of slightly undulatng land, on the level of
which are the Springs. Graded roadways lead from
the level of the buildings on the hill down 10 this
plain, which is traversed in various directions bv
what will soon be beautiful drives and walks When
the different Improvements now in progress or con
temptation, shall have been carried out, the place
VIII be one of the most inviting in the whole
country.
1t remains to be said that we found the accom-.
modatons, the table, and the kind attentions of the
managers all that could be expected or desired at
such an establishment.
When the first division of the Richmond and
Danvllle Railroad shall have been put into operation
the facility OF reaching the Huguenot Springs will
he so great thatthe number of visers will be argel,
increased; though we were much pleased to learr
that the company this season has generally equallet
the extent OF the present accommodations The rail
road Will pass within four fvemes of the Springs
and 1t Will require less than two hours to reach there
from Richmond. Those who travel by public con.
Veyance, now take, at P. NJ, good packet boat. al
the head of the Basin, commanded bv Can't. Starke
very courteous and attentive officer, cross Jane,
River opposite the Springs by ferry boat, and ride
about two miles in stage with an excellent drive
and we-trained horses, arriving between sever
and eight
We think these Springs ought to be regarded b,
the citizens of Richmond as an invaluable adunc
10 the comforts, conveniences and pleasures of tn
city. There are many of our business men wb,
ind it impossible to be absent from home during III,
whole summer, and who would like tn have the;,
families at some watering place nearer than those
overthe mountains. The Huguenot SPRINGS arc
much the most eligible for such persons. and VIC
doubt not will be extensively encouraged by them
They present, moreover, great aurements for sucl
parties of pleasure as may he formed during tn,
summer and fall, to spend few days of Wholesome
recreation at a pleasant retreat. The occasion nj
what IS called Tournament" to take Mace on The