The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-09

IDS presence breaks upon the VISION, having the IS
pect OF thriving village of cheerful cottages,
coquettishly emb' acng fairy lam highly culti-
waited yerdufe, and glowing with light and life. A
moment before the adventurous huntsnan might
have sought the labyri III 10 chase the bounding
deer or slake his thirst ia the coursing brook,
conscious OF The health draugh, or substantial
repast which here await him. From the side of an
abrupt ACTIVITY, binding the magic circle flow on.
the living waters. Five distinct channels course
rously into separate basins hewn in the solid rock
below-eaeh differing in strength as they are num-
bered, though all possessing the same characters
tics Thus the pilgrim seeks his first relief in num-
Der one, and ascending the scale and building up
good foundation, freely mbibes the largest measure
of tonic properties contained in number five, until
thus the superstructure Is made complete.
This is no fancy sketch, and the results Of careful
analysis are such as to induce distinguished physi
clans Of the Southern and Western States to send
patients here in fullest confidence OF their lratiye
virtues. Miserable dyspep.ics and those afflicted
with scrofua or other cutaneous diseases find pa
nacea for all their ills. The extraordinary cures
that are continually being effected sufficiently at
test the wisdom of trial. Myself an invalid but
now enjoying the comfortable feeling of good ap-
petite and better digestion, a thtivng evidence
OF their efficacy and possessessing a sympathy
common to humanity, / feel pleasure in adding
my testimony to that OF the multitude tina. have
found relief before me.
Most of the States OF the Union have some repre-
setatves here, Baltimore, perhaps, contributing the
largest number. These have generally been sent by
her ablest physician, DR.. Blcker An agreeable So
liability prevails among the guests, and our worthy
proprietor, Mr.. Frazier, dspenses his attentions
amongst his guests with al, the courtesy and consi-
deration that marks the Virginia gentleman. Deli
cacies are provided for the sick with cheerful lbe
ralty sparing the invalid that desolate feeling which
accompanies illness away from home. The pleasure
seeker has also much to interest and amlse him.
The billiard room, bowling alleys, aud ut night the
ballroom, attractions within the precincts OF the
hotel while beyond the beautifully raised landscape,
arrestng the eye at ca b turn OF the well graded
roads over fountain and through valley enables the
lover of nature to while away unconscousy many an
hour q The long summer day. Deer bound through
the Tickets and trout play 10 The crystal streams
requiring bat tie uneing sifa Of the sportsman to
secure them for food
iavoIite excursion. occupying part OF day is
to the natGral bridge, from which the county derives
its rame. Here Is a wonder of viii h other land
can bcast-a mighty suspension, surpassiog in ex-
qusiee grandeur and grace OF outline all that has
ever conceived. How few Of our Northern men have
eDjoyed This magnificent sight, The Menai, in Eng
land, and orr Niagara, at home, have had their
praises said ard sung by the curious OF popula
ton, yet how Insignificant they appear in contrast!
The arch which nature has formed, firmly resisting
the shocks Of time and accident, will remain i'm
perishabie long after mans inventions have crum-
blcd into dust