Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-05-29
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As the time is now at hand for those who have
leisure, rs well rs tho who seek health, recre-
ation or respite from business, Ia east about IN
their minds fora saitab lie watering place ut which
~ spend few DAYS or weeks IN order To recruit
their health, strength and splrlts-and return
to their homes aud families with healthier
frames OF body, and happier state of minds
with as little expense or wreck of purse
possible during the general panio and palscd
STATE OF business now existing III Nirginin and
elsewhere, ! would take the liberty. most res
peetfuy 10 draw the alte ntion of the travelling
community aud others 10 the various Mineral
Springs which lie along. and are situated almost
Immediately on the Nirgini and Tennessee Rdl-
rond from Lynehhurg 10 Pulaski county, if not
10 the Tennessee line. ~.
The first in order that we would mention, is
the Alum Spring, or Well, three miles from
Forest Depot, owned Ivy MIR. Eehols, Of New
London. who knows how 70 have thing done up
well, rs a landord-und who will keep hack to
take visitors To n. London and buck to the depot,
daily. This water is a fine Il ME, cool and pleas
ant 10 the taste New London is situated in the
midst of wealthy and agreeab bic neighborhood;
and a few days weeks might be spent with
mine host, Eehols. to great advantage of health
and spirits.
The second Coners Sulphur Sprngs-Bon-
sacks Depot-lS miles from Lynchburg, 250
yards only from the railroad, and kept by Col.
Chas Phelps and lady. formerly of Lynchburg.
This water is not inferior To any in the State for
its various mineral qualties-it being consider
ed sure cure for the dyspepsia, and bilious de-
engagements of the system, cutAneous diseases,
and eruptons on the skin; together with general
renovation of both mind and body. This is u
most valuable watering plaee---and if the virtues
of the water should fail to suit the taste, appetite
or condition of every person IN pursuit of health
there, the balance | am sure will be made up by
m IuHU he wi M flll d.
her daty in the culinary department---wl be sure
to see that the Table Is spread With the good
things ot life. such "a cannot fail 10 please the
most fastidions epicures
The third is the Rotetouu Springs miles
from Bonsacks Depot. where there is a Fcmait
Seminary, of 100 To $50 scholars. under the su-
perintendance OF Prof. Cox, gentleman in every
way qualified for the station. A hotel is kept
near the spring, for the accommodation of visit
! ors by DIR. Boiling.
The fourth is sulphur Spring about % miles
n. w from Salem, and about mile from the
turnpike road. Ii is a valuable Mineral water,
which ony wants Improvements at the place in
order to make it desirable place of vista zion;
for the present, however, at the Salem Hotel Wis.
tors will be conveyed to and fro in Col. Chapman's
! new and splendid omnibas-no doubt to the great
| pleasure and comfort of his guests.
The 9th on the route up-is the Allegheny
! Springs. or miles from the Railroad, owned
by Messrs Calhoun and Holt. of Lvuchburg,
where extensive preparations making to re-
| ceive visers.
This is valuable halibeate water for the
cure of dyspepsia. and all diseases. arising from
the impurities of the blood. Many cures have
been made by this water
Stages will run daily from this Spring to the
Railroad Depot,fo the accommodation of visitors
/ The 9th is the Yellow sulphur Springs near
Christiansburg of which however cannot no,r
! particularly speak-but understand that extern