Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-13
mlddieburs, Lnudoun County, Va.


than has been given it in the public prints,
1t is bounded on the East, by the Bull Run
Range OF MOUNTAINS, separating Loudpun
trom Prince William; while on the West, the
splendid Blue Ridge looms up in lofty gran.
deur. The appearance OF the country from
M,ddleturg up to the very base OF the Ridge,
will compare with any We have ever seen 10
point OF beauty. The lands are of sn updu-
latlng character, and 50 we'll nave they been
managed by their experienced and excellent
owners, that at this season Of the year the
very earth seems covered with green cal
pet of velvet. We are not alone in the opin-
ion that the landscape from Middlebu-g to
the village Of Paris, 10 Fauquier, passing
through the village Of Upperville, iu the
same county, will fifty compare with any
section Of country 10 our whole land. For
long years, the farmers 10 this section have
paid great attention towards the improve
meut OF their lands, which now range 10
prices varying from forty to eighty dollars co
acre. We have seen the rich valley of
Smythe county, also the famed valley of
Roanoke, when each were wrapped in the
gories Of Spring, but neither will compare
HIlu tiN tNui
this lovely village to the top Of the Lordly
Blue Ridge. a stranger from the more bar
req and less cultivated counties of lower Vir-
ginia, suddenly appearing 10 this part of the
STATE, would be almost overwhelmed at the
glorious scene presented to his sstonished
VISION. 1t the unhealthy farmer from the
banks Of the lower James River, will for u
time leave his lowlsnd home, and in search
either of health or beauty, come mp and visit
this Piedmont section, We will warrant that
be will not soon be willing to return. But
10 describing the country around the village
we had almost forgotten to speak of Middle
burg Itself. The population Of the town is
estimated at from tige tv six hundred inhsbi-
tsuts, incluilog some OF the weathest aud
most public spirited citizens 10 Virgiuis.-
Three first class stores besides many smaller
ones, constitute some of the attractions Uf the
place. Within the last year, the members
OF tue Methodist Church, Baltimore Confer
ence) have erected in Middleburg most ele-
gam and substantial brick Church, which
reflects great credit upon the hberality of the
denomination. TO Ed G. Brouu and Wm.
Rollins, esqrs., more than to any one else
are due the credit of erecting the edi6ce, for
by their untiring zeal and perseverance did
they succeed In raising sufficient funds u
finish II. We hear thst 1t is proposed to ded-
icate this Church On the Attn day of next
JuIy--a day above all others most fitted for
the occasiou-a day when the prayers Of the
fathers vi tue revolution we're raised to hea-
ven for the delIverance of their country
prayers which were 10 time most sigually
answered. The Eoiscopaians have also
very handsome brick Church, aud lately
they have ioished neat and commodious
parsonage Of the same material. The Rev
Mr.. kiusolving is their Pastor, a worthy
and estImsbe man. The cemetery on the
outskirts OF the village under the skillful
of MIR. }. w. Cline, has very
much improved IN appearance in the last
few years. Before many years if it shall
iemaIn in the same hands, il will be one of
the most lovely and romantic spots in this
beautiful valley. Ga the hill adjoining the
Cemetary stands the old Cemetary Cuurch,
which Is now used by both Presby terisns
ship. The Rev. Mr.. Fletcher is Pastor of
the denomination first named, aud Rev.
Samuel Ii. Rogers of the last. The religi- |
Gus feeling Which has been 80 wide spread
throughout the land If late, aud the health
fol influence which now rises in all parts Of |
the Uoion, has reached Middleburg o. |
Sunday evening, the q, religious meeting
was addressed most eluquently and appro-
Driately by our able and emphasized At |
prney General, John Randolph Tucker, esq |
rhe house was filled to Overlooking, and the |
alented and eloquent Orator was listened to
With the most intense interest. D. K. Tuck
,r combines in his character more elements
II greatness than any young man we know
#. ln whatever situation be may be placed |
&c never fails to make himself fully equal |
o the occasion. We kuow Of no young man
whose prospects Cor political preferment are
better than Mr.. fuckers. Politics in this |
county wax low, and there is very little ex
element among the county candidates
nearly all the old officers will probably be |
elected. The first day of May was the
Sarmest felt in this part of the country for
. long time. The thermometer stood a. 9O'
n the shade. We trust the heat will not |
improve AZ the summer approaches, for then
August will find every body roasted. We
pad almost forgotten to speak OF the Bever-
dge House, kept in town by Mr.. Ed. NJ.
Baker. Formerly there were two houses Of
10 MddIeburg, but last year
Mr. Baker closed his Tavern, hollands old
stand, and leased the house be now occu-
pies situated on Main street in the centre of
.he place Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, do every
hing in their power to make their guests
and they de,crve to be pssr0ni-
sed. They keep an excellent house Of enter
.auHent While fear my letter will be
90 long, still | cannot close without saying |
1 few words about the Mineral Spring, sit
latel one mile West Of Mddleburg, on the |
" nchester Turnpike. The waters Of this
'Pring have proved Of great benefit TO those
who have used them, and we do not hesitate
% say, that for dyspepsia, they are equal to
my III the world. We have hesrd OF vsri-
JUS chronic cures effected by this water, and
{ persons suffering from this disease will |
cone up to Middleburg and remain the CO.
Ire summer, visiting the SprIog twice Day, |
Se have no dOuat they would experience the
most essential relief. The mud at the bot |
Om Of the Spring when used for any Gu
aueous disease, has proved in almost every
distance successful. TBis water can be OBJ
aimed free Ut charge, and the board at the
Hotel Is very reasonable. Persons who have
os, their appetites from long sickness, by
Thinking this water for short time, will be
made to feel like eating the gros,est food
Imaginable. The yield of fruit this season
bids ialr t. be an abundant one should we
lave 20 more cold weather Corr. Of Var
'entOn IVhiq.