Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-08-17

Freedom and promptly act up to the full ex-
ent of their doctrine" Freedom National"
Correspondence of The Waterman a State Journal
Saratoga.
When summer has unfolded all her beau
ties, and spread them lovingly out on the
fair face of nature, winning the hearts of
thousands, and smiling on oil equally, and
cherlshing into existence deep heart felt
gratitude for the manifold blessings bestow-
ed the well-springs of life are opened anew,
and gush forth springs of pure delight, till
refreshed andiinvigorated, we are ready to
battle again the stern realities of life.
The eye wearies of the same objects it
mlTored from infancy, and fails to be at
tracted to supply food for thought, ill fairy
scenes Of Imagination are pictured on the
mind and a desire TO see them Is awakened.
Change IS the order of nature, add change
there must be, or there would be no pro-
erosion; and who would not change from
bad TO good, from slavery to freedom, and
from sickness to health; And those who do
not enjoy health are in a sorrowiul slavery
which is almost impossible to redeem them
from. Give the people of America health,
aud they will always be free, but let them
become weak and degenerate las they are
fast becoming.l and liberty will flee before
the strong arm Of yrants, and abject slave
ry be their doom.
But | did not take my pen TO moralizo,
but to tell the inhabitants of my own native
state, who are scattered over It's beautiful
hills and fertile wales, Of the attractions Of
the valley OF Saratoga. Now II is in all its
summer sweetness and splendor, and is the
iarest aud loveIest place in America.
Well do people appreciate it, for with its
other charms, 1t has the power to bring the
rose-blush TO the faded cheek, quicken the
step and gladden. the heart with renewed
strength and health.
The Water Cure here is doing a great
work for humanity. Ii was established in
80 and has grown from one to three houses.
At the present time about one hundred and
forty are rcaplng the rich reward Of health
Or. BEDoRTHA, one of the ablest and bes
Of men, is the sick mans benefactor. In my
short stay, have heard the glad voices Of
many say" was given up to die, and
came here as a last resort, and now am
ready to 60 home better prepared to live than
ever before" Hundreds say if they had only
known how to live, they never would have
been sick. The Dr's success in lung dis
eases, liver complaints, and long standing
chronic cases, Is remarkable. | have in
my possession many cases OF cure and let
tiers from those who have returned home
well, expressive of their gratitude, and
heart felt wishes for the continuance and
prosperity of the Cure.
DR.. HAMILToS, of Rochester, is the assoc
clate physician, aud is, as his patients call
him. the woman's blessing" A treatment
peculiar TO HIMSELF is doing more for my
suffering sisters than could tell, il I should
I'LL every column of your paper. 1t is aston
lshing what rapid progress most of them
make. have known those who were brought
on beds, to be able to walk in few DAYS,
aud iR a month or two, walk from five TO
twenty miles in one day. Perhaps some
would say they were no, sick, not under
standing the distressing diseases women
are afflicted with at the present day. Any
lady who may read this, and wishes to know
more oft place, the physicians and treat
ment, will most cheerfully inform them by
private letter, If they will address Libbon |
Lake Saratoga Springs Water Cure" Ii |
could speak to my Green Mountain brothers I
and sisters, | would say, come to the Inva.
lids Retreat as | insist upon calling it,
Lectures are given by Doctors BEpARrHA
and HAMILTON, free, that all who will may
learn how To keep their health, aud that is
worth more than most people deem it to be.
A Gymnasium, large and well adapted for
exercise, one OF the best things ever discover
ed to give yigor and tone to the system, is
attached.
The Cure is situated nearly opposite Con-
gress Spring and Park, where most delight
iul walks are overshadowed by large trees,
completely shutting out the rays of the sun.
From the Colorado which contains the
Spring Is serpentine walk leading to the
Circular Railroad" graced here and there
with beautiful statues Of marble, 10 guide US
on to the "pleasure grounds" Two fairy
little cars are ready to whirl the passengers
round who are wiling 10 work for their pas
sage by turning wheel that requires very
little effort TO make it spin like a top
These grounds are worth coming long way
to enjoy in bot weather. Congress Spring
is the most fashionable, and is strong ca
lhartic, while the water of the Columbian
Spring is tonic, and very exhilerating, tho
bu, few rods apart. A band of music is
IN attendance every morning to enliyen the
guests and lend enchantment to the valley
Of Saratoga. Near by is Congress Hall,
one of the largest and most beautiful hotels
IN the country. During the past year it has
been much enlarged, and now the spacious
dining room will seat over FIVE hundred
The adjoining grounds are lovely indeed
Opposite 10 Union Hall, fashionable rival