The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-22
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kED SULPHUR spRIsGs,
MONROE, Co., Va. Aug. Ii, 1857
Editor Dispatch: Though un.,.customed To write
tor the public cannot resist the temptation to
You lew words OF greeting from this charming
little nook in the mountains, even at the risk al
exciting the envy OF the unhappy denizens of the
hot and dusty city. We are shut within this happy
valley, among the picturesque scenery of this beau
tiiu mountain District feeling that here we would
Do willing to remain,
The world forgetting, by the world forgot"
could We only feel assured we could keep our plea
ant company, and the "clerk of the weather u
would promise to supply US with such pleasant, ge
MAJ DAYS q we now enjoy, and not allow chill win
ter TO frown upon us. ,ax IA.
/ do not know place more capable of being mad.
All that heart could wish, than the Red Sulphur
.prlngs. AS it is, we have comfortable cabins, q
nne, spacious dining saloon. and beautiful gree
lawn studded with the native growth of this region
- saf maple black locust ash &C.. affording d,
htiuily refreshing shade. while the temple CO
ing the springs lifts its towering head as if Al
us 10 peep over the lofty mountain beyond
@%e upon the sun as he retires from our view
% west. The waters, bright and ehrystalline
ir marble fountains, beneath this temple, hav
iueeo proved Bethesda to many diseased frame
Nen daily are these waters troubled and the;
hilhg influence impaired to the anxious waite,
round. Delightful roads invite to pleasant drive
Shlie on horseback one can find many beautifu
respects from the different parts which surroun,
ne peaks. There are about two hundred and fit,
isitors, many of them from the South some fe,
rom the North and West We are as social penis
shu cneerfui company as have ever met in III
hHs. haaiI us Now and then one meets some pal
heeked invalid. whose short breathing and hs,t
* cough excites our symnatbv bnt there orc ;,
lily no i'll patients here
me water is cool and refreshing and yery sootI
s & IN i's elects upon the system. Tho proprietor
lessrs; Duniop Campbell, are very gentleman.
'uu porte ever willing and anxious to obliue thpi
guests IN every possible way The table over uhicI
'ur accomplished caterer. Maj Campbell nresiIes I;
.tchiy iaden with everything the country afford
l'eu up 10 astyle TO tempt even the most delicat
Ppeute; Dut, In truth. the mountain air and sp,
1hnr water lmpaTt such keenness to the snnetit
delightful. 10 u u
The ball room Is large and airy, and the ham
under the direction of Mr. Rittenhouse of vonr c;x
liscourses sweet music to our ears Every even;n
company OF smiling faces meet in the ball roon
'nd the young and gay join in the may dance O
unday last we had fine sermon from the Rev NJ
dwards of Petersburg; you will perceive til.
We are not entirely cut of from gospel privileges
must not fail to pay my respects to the ever n
entive and polite manager, Mr.. Cowles who. wit
'maz!ng activity, and ZEAL is everywhere attendi,
ID the numerous demands made upon him II
Gems to have been designed to just such post 8
ie now occupies
The DISPATCH is a very welcome visitor here ever
morning, and is read with pleasure, especially b
hose to whom it brings good news from home
my one who has few weeks of leisure to pass /
ecreation, and especially those afflicted with .un
diseases, Cannot do better than to join in thi
ural retreat The travel from every point to thes
prings is through beautiful region of countr,
While the route from your city passes through til
oanoke Valley. and in sight of the majestic Peak
# Otter; and one comes
"Buzzing through the mountain,
hlZzlng through the dale
Bless me but tis pleasant
Hiding ON rail- CIV.