Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-07-21
For The Vermont Phoenix
LIFE AT A WATER CURE.

advent, il hasbeen steadily winning its way to
popular favor and acceptance, until its praac,i-
cal utility is no longer doubted. 1t has become
an established fact, as clearly recognized as hny
other discovery in science, whose merits haye
been fully tested. Water Cure Establishments
have multiplied all over the land, but nowhere
It is believed, have they been more satisfactory
ly conducted or more uniformly successful in
that treatment of diseases, than here in Brat
tleboro, which has come to be regarded as the
Crafenberg of America. The fact that il has
become an annual resort for hundreds in quest
of restored health, or respite from the tolls and
cares Of business is significant as regards both
the efficacy of the hydropathic treatment and
the etlractiveness Of she locality. The seekers
after health and pleasure could not find in all
New England a place so replete in all that is
Turally delightful and afiording a more marked
and agreeable contrast with the features of City
life. The scenery on every hand is diversified
and beautiful aud the location of the village
exceedingly picturesque. There is charming
irregularity 10 the ground, the houses perched
upon emiaences aud nestled in ravines, their
dazzling whiteness relieved by tho abundant
dark green foliage In which they are cmbow-
cred, the white church spires of Puritan sim.
plicity struggling TO oyertop the tall elms, the
varied walks and drives in all directions, the
mountain which looms up against the eastern
sky, the river, and above all The pure bracing
atmosphere which seems a luxury to breathe
all these combine to make Brattleboro a favor
lite resort TO a large class Of visitors, who wish
10 enjoy the country unmingled with the ex-
elements, artifciali,ies and fashionable f%rivoli-
ties Of the large watering places, where dissi-
patton rules the hour. The Lawrence Water
Cure, delightfully."- situated in the heart of the
town, affords to the visitor all the comforts and
luxury Of a home. DIR. Grau the gcnilemanly
physician of the Establishment deyotes his time
and attention To the amusements and comforts
Of his guests, while the domestic affairs are
satisfactorily arranged by the accommodating
superintendent-Mr. Klinge. Here are yearly
assembled persons from all parts Of the Union.
The man of law, of precepts and precedenis,
whose heart has become as dusty as his own
tape bound parchments, may here obtain sweet
er lore than amid the old books of his Office
The theologian, who in the silence and solitude
OF his study has, impercepiibly to himself, be-
come %purblind with speculative themes, here
amid The clear air with nature for an ~optician,
sees with better vision the great and simple
truths of the Sermon, on stones. The mer-
chant, if his better nature has not been boxed,
bundled, and sold by piece or package, and if
not wholly figured away in profit and loss, may
here forget for a time, that the pointer upon
the dial is sweeping around 10 the latest mo-
ment of grace. The physician may here re-
pose for a time from his labors, leaving his
patients to recover from the effects of the drugs
and emetics administered. The poet, the ar
list, the scholar, may here breathe congenial
air and gather inspiration for future immortali-
~. The editor may even forget that there is
such a thing, as the tread mill, where the mind
is ever weary, never rests, and ever longs for
that far of isle ofrepose, which looms a, times
upon the vision, but which is never reach ed
The city belle, exhausted by a winter of dissi-
patton and wearied by the s~enseless compli-
ments of brainless tops, can here recruit her
strength and bring again the bloom of health
upon her cheek. Unlike Saratoga and other
noted watering places, Fashion is not the god
dess here, at whose shrine many Worship
Agreeableness is all that is required. Dan
cling is the chief amusement during the evening,
concluding when the hour Of Ten arrives
Lights are then exiinguishe d, the company dis.
perse TO forget in slumber the cares, the Joys
and vexations Of the day. At sunrise the
morning walk is taken, which prepares one
with an appetite for breakfast. where the con-
yersation is free and easy. After the meal the
company retire to the piazza, the gentlemen to
puff a pure Havana of Vermont manufacture,
the ladies to enjoy its fragracce as also the fat
tering compliments of the s,erner sex. This
occupies the greater portion of the morning.
The dinner bell, that most welcome Of sounds
20 a water cure appetite, sends fort its cheer
ing music, as the clock is striking the hour of
one. The table al this meal presents greater
variety and more substantial food, than at the
other meals, consisting of beef, fish, vegetables
poultry, buildings &c. 1t being The principal
meal of the day, a longer time is taken in its
consummation. A different aspect now per-
yades the room. Those who at Lreskfast were
in a cross and i'll natured mood, probably The
effect of early rising, now appear cheerful and
coniented. The appearance of the company
also undergoes a change. Those ladies who at
The previous meal, appeared in common dresses,
caps on their head, TO conceal their uncombed
hair, and frown on their faces, now shine in
their best silks and show a well arranged toilet,
with countenances beaming with smiles. The
shooting jackets, uncravelied necks and GALE
less manners of the gentlemen, give place to
broad cloth coats, standing collars, and polished
airs. Pic MICS are frequent amusemen,s. After
a pleasant ride Of some dozen miles, the spot
selected for the purpose is reached. The ladies'
then commence preparing the frugal fare, pro-
vided for the occasion. This being quickly
dispatched, dancing, walking, and sentimen-
tai talking occupies the rest of the day.
The setting sun gives warning that the time
for departure has arrived when amidst The
merry laugh and wild hurrah, the party leave
for home, only regretting that the shades Of
evening had so soon closed upon their pleasure.
Brahleboro contains a population of about
three thousand inhabitants, who are engaged
in the various occupations and pursuits in
cident to country towns. Their time being
devoted 10 business, they have little to spare for