St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-13

70 erect upon it an extensive and well appoint
Cd Bathing Establishment The surf f-bathing
On the Chesapeake side Of the Point i not only
safe, but extends far ont befFe deep water i
reached, while the bottom. firm and sandy, is
beset BY none of the dangers arising from
inequalities or undertow. Or the Potomac
side the waters are more placid, and afford q
gentler surf. Prof. Gibson, the distinguished
physician and surgeon, who spent sammer in
the neighborhood Of this Point, pronounced il
| uncqualled IS bathing place, not onIy on the
ground Of its natural advantages, but also be-
cause of Its adaptation to delicate constitutions,
whether from the North or the South, mas
much as its waters, though highly saline, are
not SO irritating in their briny strength as
those of the Atlantic itself .
We should not omit 10 add that the shores
Of the Point are skirted with dense growth
Of tall and primeval trees, while the pests Of
Southern summer retrcats-the ulusquitoes
aud gnats-if found there at all. areso only as
passing guests blown by the strong winds into
the river and bay around it. The csantry IN
land is rich, abounding in dense forests,
through which beautiful drives are TO he
opened. The old city of st, Mary's, the first
seat Of government of Maryland, was situated
about seven miles from this Point.
On the special advantages which such
bathing establishment promises to guests from
the Southern States, it must surely be unne-
cessary TO enlarge Whatever Of vexation or
Inconvenience may result from their inability
to carry with them to Northern watering pla-
ces, the servants of their families will here be
obviated by the earnest Of security and safety
which the local laws of the, place sa fail to
afford. Southern in respect to is fns1 tutfons,
this locality is at the same time sufficiently
Nortiern in its geographical position TO furnish
the guarantees of refrushment and health to
denizeas of both sections, who, in equally
sharing its advantages, might better learn the
political rs well as s',cial blessings OF "dwel-
ling together in unity"
Once fairly established, this watering place
must become the great central resort for the
beauty, wealth and fashion of the land. Thus
il was that Allmack' 's became the centre Of ele-
gance and distinction in London, and thus. too,
in our own country, the White Sulphur
Springs of Grecnbrier, Virginia, opea.ed its
hvgrian shrine to worshippers from every sec
tion. There stood side by side the cottages of
the rich merchants from Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, and New
Orleans, while interspersed with all were the
I
and planter. There mingled the Perkirses Of
Boston, the Kings and Rusevelts Of New York,
the Calwalladers, Pattersons and Gibsons Of
PHILADELPHIA, the HOwards and Gilmors Of
Baltimore. with the Lees Barbours, Johnsons,
Wickhams and Bruccs of Virginia, the Petit
grucs. Singlctons and Hamptons Of South Car
olina. and host Of others whose names arc
the SYNONYMS of social refinement and distinc-
tiun.
If designed by nature as a resort OF health,
il is not too much to say that Point Lookout
offers equal inducements to those in pursuit of
pleasure or recreation. Not Izaak Walton
himself, nor our own angler, Bbb, could dream
of piscatory pastimes more abundant than are
offered by the finny tribe which frequent these
waters, while the goWrmdnd its supply of oys-
tcrs. crabs and such like luxurics presents n
banquet no less inviting.
The plan by which it is proposed to inaugu-
rate this great central bathing place" is at
once wi&e, prudent and feasible, and suited to
compass the general benefit. A hotel will be
erected for the accommodation of causual and
transient visitors, while those who desire to
secure a residence for the season, or who may
wish to protect themselves from the discunl-
forts of a crowded house, are permitted to Sc
lect cottages to be built according to their
order and taste for sums varying from three
hundred tn five and six hundred dollars, OF
which not dollar is to be demanded until the
cottages are completed according to contract
The peculiar facilities which such an arrange
ment must afford to that large class of persons
residing in the neighboring cities. who seek
during the summer to domiciate their families
in some convenient and healthful resort, are too
apparent to demand remark, much less enforce
ment. Here their families can sojourn in quiet
comfort or animated recreation, while the easi-
ness of access and departure renders return
to and fro between the seats Of business and
pleasure equally convenient at all times So
that to men of business, no less than to men
of leisure and wealth, the establishment OF this
summer retreat offers desideratuln whose adj
vantages can be readily appreciated by all