Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-24
BURNERS
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

POWELL FORT, COUNTY vi J
eeivet and ; %m@ NJ iafsS vi sRelrs' This t %aligitIul to w ts.
tering place is situated eight miles east OF Woodstock, be.
building Gone hundred icet III length commenced last sea.
son, has been completed, and is ready for the reception OF
BOARDERS; and u number of Cottages, ,or the use of
Families, have been erected convenient TO the boarding
These SPRINGS consist of WHITE, BLUE and BLACK
SULPHUR, CHALYBEATTE, LIMESTONE and SLATE, all Laying
the work OF NatuIc's own Iabratory. They send 10Th a
sufficient quantity OF pune water TO supply many thousands
sin, the ground gradually rising TO the south and east until
It reaches the western base OF the Mansanutten, nom
most enchanting landscape views IN the country. To The
south, south east, and east, there are a number Of mounds,
rising up at distances OF from % 10 100 Yards, and TroS,,
20 to 100 feet above the level bottom in front and TO The
northwest OF the Springs. Many of these elevations can
be approached from the east or rear, by a gentle ascent
The Fort Mountain, with its picturesque scenery, lis tut.
ting spurs, its deep raviMes, and its LOFTY peaks, pIesenis n
panorama, which, for bold outline and pleasing V ariety. is
IS unsurpassed by amy mountain scenery in Virginia. In.
the Mansanutten and Fort Mountains, embracing the Page
appreciated.
In addition to the Springs proper, there ale a number of
celebrated Mountain Spring, loo yards distant; .. The
above IS IS a Gthalybeate, Sending itoTpmth s = iim u immediately nm !
TO the south from the Springs, about thee qual tiers Of n
beate Spring. The new Spring recently opened amid ~.
beautiful group OF willows thai shade the Sulphur SIminrs.
and which is believed TO possess peculiar medicinal quail,
ties, completes the list. 4'
picturesque valley through the narrow pssssS q fo enter the he
the proximity he mountains, about twelve miles IN y
norm Sass soiht. e oPItLss' Inc rugged grandeur OF this
strikes the traveller with awe and admiration.
On arriving at the Springs, the invalid has at onoe with.
drawn from the cares and perplexities, tolls and monotonv
Of the busy we. world, la and may ree9peIate his exhausted enerS.
around him, and partaking OF the rich viands that are dali
prepared for the nourishrnent of his frail body
We will state, for the benefit OF those who may not be
aware OF the fact, that we own a large farm attached fo
the Springs, where persons can have their horses pastmreT
or stabbed as they may prefer
The Bar will be furnished with the choicest Liquors.
Cigars, Tobacco, &c.
An attentive ostler will be in attendance, and servants
TO The different departments OF the house; and evcrvtIina
guests.
Persons visiting the Springs from the North, can leave
Baltimore IN the morning, and arrive here the next morn.
NC. by the way OF winchester and Woodstock. Persons
iroin the south, VIII leave Staunton in the morning, arrive
at Woodstockto dinner, and the Springs TO tea.
For the amusement OF those who NAV wish IN n,rt;r;
pate in such exercises, aTcn Pin Alley has been erected
4 Bath House, with everything requisite for Tatbin1
has been erected for the accommodation of visiters.