The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-23

midday enjoyment in Gotham. AT Corning, on the
New York and Erie, you will find a train Of cars
and road not excelled, where you leave for AvQn.
Soon the Valley Railroad will be running to R,cHes-
ter Q8 miles north), to be completed LIST of Au-
gust and then the accommodations of this iron age
will leave no excuse to the pleasure seeker or invalid
for having gone farther and Jared worse.
The Avon Hotel and the Knckerbocker at the
Springs Zone mile from the village,) are already
beginning to feel the benefits Of the iron horse, who
has taken the place of the venerable pioneer, "Od
shrill whistle, (which would almost awake the
dead, whenever that announcement is made.
The Pavilion, Houghton's National Marshs and
Comstock's are all prepared to give such accommo'
dation as they are able
Avon now takes stand among the favorite resorts
Of summer, and am much mistaken II ones leisure
time can be more agreeabyo pleasantly spent than
OUR VERMONT CORRESPONDENCE.
BRATTLEBoRo, VT, June 20, 1854.
The Hydropathic System of Treotnent-Hs Intro
duction in characterization the Scene Of the
First ErperIments-Ih Different Water Cure
Establishments Of the Surrounding
Scenry-Hotels, &c.
Among the many agreeable letters which fill your
columns, at once affording amusement and instruc-
ton to the reader, have been surprised to see no
mention Of the fair town Of Brattleboro, place
now attracting much notice, not alone from its in
trinsc beauty, but as being the great seat of the
hydropathic system of treatment, where so many
have been restored to health and happiness. Be.
lieving, therefore, that few lines may not be un
acceptable to that public which is at once curious
and impartial, make your paper the medium, not
of spiritrappngs, but Of realities, which though
seemingly portrayed with q glowing and partial
pen, may find excuse in the conviction that truth is
often stranger than fiction. y
Some nine years since, q well known German ply
stefan believing that in America he would find a
fair field for the hydropathic mode of treatment,
travelled through many portions Of the northern
sections of our country to find desirable location
for the establishment, which he designed founding
Brattleboro presenting fine water privileges and
charming walks and drives, at once attracted him,
and in 1916, by the al of friends was for the first
time opened in America resort for invalids de-
srous of trying this new treatment, which in Eu-
rope had been productive of such wonderful results.
Success crowned the experiment, and year after
year saw in Brattlebor0 the same miracles perform.
ed as had been completed in Grafenburg, and in
the literal sense of Scripture the lame took up his
bed and walked" for he has found balm in Gil
lead, in the pure and refreshing waters of the
mountains. Since, many have been opened in va
rious parts of the country, yet nonethe writer hav
ing visited and being conversant with all-possess
ing equal advantages to those of Bratteboro. Two
years SINCE the introducer of the system died. and
his then assistant physician, associated himself with
two other gentlemen and opened an establishment
under the name Of the " Lawrence Water Cure"
Improving on the old, this establishment presents
an imposing appearance to the stranger, and very
inviting to the invalid.
Standing directly opposite, is the original estab-
lishment, which has been re-opened this summer
under the superintendent of the widow of the first
hydropathist practitioner; it detracts, perhaps,
hasp 1orr
ed on all sides by wide airy piazzas, and running
back to the brow of the hill, commanding view
which is truly magnificent. And as regards its in.
terror arrangements the guest is not disappointed,
finding at once all perfect and complete Its baths
cannot be surpassed, and one who has been at
Preissntz, reclined on the narrow lodges in those
cherries rooms, is disposed to think himself
surrounded by too much luxury for the water cure;
few days dispels this illusion few jerks,
plunges, and dips, under the skful hand Of the
bathing assistant, convinces him that comfort and
health may be combined.
Having accepted an invitation to dine at one OF
meagre fare of a water cure; my palate was unex-
pectedly gratfed by fine dinner-delicious salad,
green peas, and chickens, forming part Of my re-
past, and in conversation with one of the ladies
domiciled there, she informed me, when strawber-
res were exceedingly rare, the superintendent had
them brought from Boston to tempt his guests.
The society of these establishments is most agreea
BILE, friends being permitted to be with their fami
lies. This arrangement naturally attracts many
here, and thus charming circle is often formed
around the water cure board. Every amusement
calculated to interest and give pleasure to the pa
tients ia provided, as, for instance billiard tables,
and fine bowling alley, which, to evade the rigor
Of the law prohibiting such in Vermont, has been
built on the confines of the two States, gives
healthy exercise, and is recommended by the physi
clans to those able to participate in this delightful
recreation.
Brattleboro, independent of its water cure estab.
shments, has much in itself to entice the stranger
There can be found quiet and rural retreat for the
summer, few hours by railroad from New York OF
Boston, transporting the tired inmate of q dusty
city to this natural paradise. To the artist also
this country presents attractions; the scenery
il sublime and imposing, not even to be surpassed
by the far-renowned Alps and needs only glowing
pencil TO transfer its beauties to canvass. The be-
holder at once is .wrapt in delicious revere,
the serene, peaceful quiet which surrounds
| him; nature smiles and reigns supreme. No
| ruthless sportsman Is here, no crack of gun or
rifle is heard the birds in fearless security MARBLE
forth their sweet melodious melodies and the noun
tains above ring with their new born harmony; the
air perfumed and redolent with sweet from the
lively parterres the fountains Of pure water gush-
ing from the rocks, combine to render this a most
charming spot. The drives are exquisite, and here
no tame monotony is heard, Gf to the beach, the
fort or the lake but constant diversity. Nature
in her gayest attire, rewards at each turn, each
bend, the equestrian with some new beauty, sun.
ny DELL rustic cottage, nestled down in its rural
home; or onward miniature Niagara, tossing its
spray sportivey around, and seeming to laugh with
happiness and gee, free of letters and trammes,
child Of joy and light. Then the darksome glade
is also to be found, with its of towering rock,
bidding defiance to time, and showing more won
derfully the power Of Him who ruleth all. Return
ing to the realities of life, must not forget mine
host of the Revere, whose countenance Is guaran-
tee IF his well kept hotel. Those resorting alone
to Brattleboro for pleasure may here pass weeks,
nay months, agreeably; the chambers are large and
cool the fare such az to tempt the most fastidious,
being supple with the best the market can afford,
rs well rs the early vegetables and fruits OF the
neghboring cities. Bellows Falls and Keene, ada
cent towns, are agreeable also, and frequently re-
sorted to by the tourist but neither
possess the many advantages OF Bratted0ro, which
rAc. In