The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-08
SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Monroe Co., Va, July 20, 1855.
To The Editor Of he Union.

TO The Editor Of Me Union
You will perceive have progressed slowly hither but
this for Red Sulphur Springs which
will complete my western tour through Virginia. Should
you lack appetite, physical mental in nature
recommend your striking into this mountainous region
from the present terminus of the Virginia Central railroad
by either of the excellent lines of Troy coaches and
come these remarkable springs, which are about two
and half days travel from Washington city. Soon after
leaving the terminus commenced tho ascension of
mountain Ca portion of North mountain, and upon at
tainng its summit magnificent view Of the valley below,
outstreched some eight miles was presented to
us and upon which dwelt with perfect delight TWAS
the bottom of II basin beautifully studded with highly
cultivated FARMS adorned with uxuriant verdure The
scene worth the price Of admission to gaze upon.
We reached the " Bath Alum Springs that night about
hapast II o'clock, where we spent two days; and al
though the springs really curiosity they close
y hemmed in by the surrounding mountains as to afford
little comfort those who like free circulation OF the
breeze These springs five in number The waters Is
from above through cut satestone arches OF 10 or II
feet height and received into small reservoirs below;
and although but feet apart each differs in quality
and strength One is very strong aybeate, with alum
scarcely appeciabe if ALL the second is milder cha
Iybeate strongly ncured with aumina while the Others
alums of different strength The company at this
place select but very limited and Notwithstanding
the improvements equal to any buildings of the kind
this region and well arranged yet they do not atone
for the poor management of the Consequently
several of our company became dissatisfied, and took
private conveyance the "Warm Springs some five
miles distant and delighted with the change The
vsiters at the Warm uniformly of the class
society divided by ciqusm, and the establish
ment conducted with proper berality and commend
able cleanliness Indeed with the exception of the Salt
Sulphur Springs it is decidedly the best in its general
features of any in this region. large swimming bath
attached to this establishment lends it additional
charm.
Five miles westward the aHot Springs located but
they rather the houses hereabou presented such an
unnvting appearance that visit brief The pn-
cpa portion Of visiters which small seemed nva
lded These waters used for bathing, but the
lighthouses and paths thereto in deporable condi-
ton ms you may Judge from the fact that they built
than quarter of century ago; and neither the
principal its aduncts to have had paint
brush them since
We now moved for the white Sulphur Springs and
stopped change horses jackson River House kept by
Mr. Woodward exceedingly attentive, liberal and
young gentleman whose neat and comfortable
establishment filed by ladies and gentlemen fond OF
trout fishing, hunting, shooting, and good cheer was
surprised to learn what noble sport they enjoy there Our
stay prolonged by of company meeting with
friends, and the driver seemed happy in accommodating
them This brings to mind omission to notice that
there is accommodation line running from the term
of the Virginia Central road this place and thence
to the Red Sulphur Springs, at very small hre-only
eight nine dollars for through ticket This line -
owned by good and sterling democrasMessrs ilsr
man aud Brown--excclent enterprsing men, who have
ample emergencies and the best stagediyers
ever knew.
But to The celebrated "Whe Sulphur SPRING. These
present the appearance Of small village with the houses
quarters spread magnificent distances and want