Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-02
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NrssRs EDroas: The weather is so warm as to induce
great Incidence, both meua, aud bodily and the idle life
OF watering place would to give his satanic majesty
ampe scope aud verge enough" foe his operations ac
eording to the old But have found the develop
mcnt Of this adagc limit itself to omission rather than
eo''ssionso that substitute for the old saying: THE
less one has TO do the less viii do Il seems so In
most cases within my knowledge myself inclusive Books
that brought to ill up the intervals between the usual
routine OF our life here, lie neglected aud procrasna
on the thief OF time robs us OF many moments never
to return.
Blu, my object was not to lecture or to morare and
proceed with my letter. under the great disadvantage
having very little Of general interest TO communicate
have seen so many letters from other places in the papers
that am unwilling that this old and time honored
resort OF the invalid, should be neglected though its
championship falls upon poor advocate myself
information be given, which benefit poor vic
tim OF the "msny ills that flesh is heir to-" Being no
doctor myself, can only add such facts a. have come
within my knowledge many veil authenticated ill.,
stances already published OF radical having been
effected by the agency of the warm and hot baths.
saw case here last summer, OF person afflicted with
neuralgia, unable to walk. After remaining here several
weeks, the patient returned home, aud heard the other
day that had taken place since that time. Nv
case is another strong illustration Of the great benefit to
be derived from the baths here and at the springs
where the disease calling for their application Last
summer necessary lift from the stage on INV
arrival at the warm-T could walk step or stand
and to the bath II Of violent neuralgia aud
shall forget the delightful sensations experienced
on being placed in the warm bath-thc magnificent
tagon the most superb aud luxurious pool Of
earth The great mistake made by persons is that
they expect to be- cured, at oHce Of affections which
quirc the application OF remedies for greater length
tune than they think necessary and hence many be-
disappointed and leave long before they should;
such have been entirely relieved after the per
had reached home II takes medicine he does
feel well whilst IL Is work in his system il is only
AFT / nd orcd
healthy condition, that he does The st effect OF these
waters when doing good is often unpleasant and dscour
aging and il requires patience and hrmness persevere
the end
But it is necessary enlarge on this topic The
medical faculty well advised OF these things and
send their patients such suit their cases No
prcends tina, no; is good for everything in this
enlightened age. DR.. Sangrad, he in full practice
in this State might send al his patients here but
fortunately there few such The hot bath is power
full agent fo good or Ill., and no sick ought try it
without medical advice.
As to the inducements come here, will only state
my experience, running through several seasons
Everything here is we'll conducted in quiet system al
ways without display The comfortable
airy and clean the bedding good and neat the
very attentive and polite the table unsurpassed anywhe
have been, for order neatness and good living Every
substantial needful for the inner is abundant and
well cooked. The butter generally very goOd-alwsys
when it is possible get IT. the milk and genuine
the bread most delicious and coffee good; a good
dessert every day. Now, anybody wants better fare
of it. unable inform them where they can be
supplied Aitee such statement OF results It IL needless
to say anything oft those who manage, for their works do
praise them"
We have seventy visitors. The number has in
creased considerably in the past week and trust there
will be many here long. The is generally
late here.
IL would be ungrateful conclude letter without
doing justice TO Of the delightful places resort
in the State-the Warm Springs. Being unwell whilst
there to write must that il is this what
it was last-wel kept in all respects by the esti
able aIiG accommodating gentlemen. missed nv friend
Mr.. Spangler very much but If go 10 the White Sui
phur, shall put myself under his mana cement
feeling well assured from pas, experience, of arng very
we'll / understand he keeps the hotel there known
Mas,us Charles, also, the king OF mint juep makers is
not at the Warm The place don't look natural with
him.
must conclude with the consoling assurance to
YOU OF the city, that is very dry, aud dusty here
abouts The nights cool and refreshing Agriculture
is suffering greatly for rain, but this is fine weather
nEalids. r.
Hot Springs July 2sth, 1856.