Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-07-10


Mr.. Editor: In looking over your pa
per, find anadvertisement, inviting the at
tention of the public to that pleasant and
Jeservedly popular watering place, known
as Daggers White Sulphur Springs, owned
and kept by that king ofhosts Mr.. Patrick
B. Hatcher, aud l ask the privilege of
your columns this morning., to say a word
or two in relation to those Springs. They
are situated, as Mr.. HIS advertisement in
forms us, in the county Of Botetourt 10
miles west of the Natural Bridge, and i'm
mediately on the road leading from Lynch
burg to the White ST. thur, in Grccnbricr.
The road from l., to the Springs, is a
well graded turnpike and commands some
ofthc most beautiful views in the State of
Virginia, a sight Of which would alone re-
pay any one for the fatigue or expense
Of the trip. After leaving Lynchburg
few miles, VIC come in sight of those truly
sublime elevations, the "Peaks of Otter"
when every additional mile brings to view
succession of mountain scenery, the mag
niicence and beauty of which can scarcely
be conceived-a little further on and we
strike the Blue ridge, and whilst we look
down its declivitics and see far below us
the james, as it gracefully winds its ser
pcntne course around the base of those
rough and jagged mountains, and look at
its beautiful but dangerous falls, or view
from our elevated position the rich Valley
inthe distance, teeming with luxuriant crops
and pertaining the atmosphere with every
variety of fruit and vegetation, It's enough
to impart new life to the invalid, and in
spirc the iudolcnt votary of pleasure with
fresh energy and igour The stages dine
ut the Natural Bridge, going from L to the
Springs, and brcaktastthere returning, Civ
ing the passengers ample time TO examine
this wonderful curiosity of nature. The
Springs are located in most enchanting
spot, surrounded by picturesque and
vnried scenery. The improvements are
extensive and Of the best order. In addi-
,ion to the Hotel, which is a large two story
building 100 feet long with portico run
ming the whole length above and below,
there are about IS neat and comfortable
cabins; and visitors may use Sulphur,
Chalybeate, or free stone water as they
fancy. as there is an abundance of either on
the premises. Mr.. Hatcher, the proprie-
tor is real old Virginia gentleman. He
was formerly resident of Petersburg, and
is connected with some of the best families
in the state. He and his amiable and in
teresting wife, spare no pains to make their
guests comfortable whilst sojourning with
them, and we venture the assurancethat no
visitor however fastidious or whimsical
will ever leave their premises dissatisfied.
Whether it be the sick in search of
health-,he gay in search of pleasure. or
the epicure. seeking luxurious living, each
and all will find that they need 60 no furth-
or than Daggcrs. to secure the object of
their pursuit. If you befond of the chase,
you have but to blow the horn for the
hounds and You will be unlucky, indeed, if
you do not succeed in capturing fine deer
in time for the days repast. II disciple
OF lsaak Walton, the streams adjacent are
filed with mountain trout, and other va
ricties Of the finny tribe; and if inclined to
exercise at Bagatelle or Ten-P Pins, YOU can
be gratihed with either; or if it be your
fancy to trip 1.-THE fantastic toe'-to Join in
the dance, you will find there a spacious
ball room, good band of music and pretty
ladies in abundance 1t has been nv habit
to visit this establishment for MANY sea.
sons, and say with confidence, give Mr.
H. one call, and you will req,irc no invita-
tion to do SO again.
A LYNCHBURGER.