Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-06-09
SKINNER RETREATS.

The warm weather has commenced; and the annual
exodus of all who have the means and leisure to ny
from the dust and heat OF the city to some quiet re-
treat amoug the mountains or Oh the sea'shere, VIII
os cour,e soon succeed 1t has heretofore been and
ia still sonew hat the habit of thousands ot ladies' shd
gentlemen from the Southern States to repair to New
port Nahant, Saratoga and elsewhere in the Morrill,
- .snspd the summer But are pleased to be-
leve, that this mania for those "iast ana iash'ona
BILE resorts in Yankee land, where no LADY from 'he
South dare take her ,mme de caam6re' or gentleman
bs trusty servant, has abaed, in calm consideration
of the improperly Of giving aid to our enemies
and in apprecistion of the attractions offered both for
beatb and pleasure by the "watering places" OF
our own section.
In the mountains Of Virginia there is every thng
10 induce the invalid the votarst OF galey to turn
bs steps in that direction To ray nothing OF the in
upmerab,s romantic retreats away off TO themselves,
where few congenis spirits may dream away the
"season' in quiet contemplation OF the mHJesty ana
mpbtiness of nature, and in refreshing orgettuness
of the rude realities of life, lettering and lingering
,bers until An early frost sdmonishes them that the
s,nmsr at bome is almost over, and the romance
ATE adieu; there are springs and baths for the
relief Of almost every i'll that flesh s heir to-. The
scenery s sublime enough to excite enthusiasm 10
an auchorite; the beautiful vallies. meandering rivu
les, and lakes of mist that hang along the mountain
sides, present panorama at once picturesque grand
and wild; with scenery sometimes subdued as is VIII
messed in Italy.
Rnt the sea shore of the Old Dominion, except to
bose who seek ths mountains to restore. rather than
preserve and enjoy health, presents attractions al
most irresistible to every man, woman and child,
who can leave home for week in the summer oid
Point Comfort is farfamed as military post and s
coutisuity 10 an anchorage unsurpassed In tne
world. But the reputation Of the "Hygea'" that
snsc;ou, and splendid hotel, which is known
far and wide for it's fashion and fare, is al
ready inseparabls in association from the name
of "Old Point" 1t is now under the management
of Jos. Segar, Esq who has atested his devotion to
tho grant cause of internal improvements which he
b,, sv.vs go ably advocated, in the energy and taste
dsnsved in his admirable additions to the advantages
NJ the "EIygea" There, the scenery is indescrba'
bly, beautiful; an almost unmeasurable expanse OF
waters with variety Of shipping Is Immediately IN
vsw. The sea breeze aud bath are nvigor"ting; aud
the hopfsb, soft crabs &c., &C., can only be esima-
,od bv ,hose who test their merits. The ball room at
be Point" is very large and ia well ventilated with
braciuy breeze always blowing from the sea- Old
Point is, in fact, taken for all in all the most al
tr,ctye retreat in the country.
And in the quiet town of Hampton a mile or two
d,tar be who fails to pass his time pleasantly is in
,en,;bls to female beauty excellent society," and-miut
iueps. hog fish, soft crabs and salt water oaihng'-
"Chssapeaks Hail." by DR. Banks is always invi'
ting with its beautiful lawn, ball room, billiard room,
fan min alley, sc. And the "keekaughton House,"
mora fsmilisrly known a. "Burcher's," by Mr.. Jas
Rnrcber, offers every advantage that the scjourner
vba,ber for health or pleasure, can ask.