The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-09-01
For the Lancaster Ledger.
MOSTvALE SPRINGS, Aur. ~, Is


Mr.. EDrToE From Knoxville to thi.
place is about 25 miles. The Montvalc
Springs are situated near the Wcstcra base
of the Chilhowce mountains in Blount
county, the elevation above the level of the
sea is said to be near 400 feet. The val
uable properties of the waters have long
been known TO persons residing in this Vi
'cinity. II is said, that the Cherokee Indi-
ans before the country was settled by the
whites, knew of this Spring and made an
nual cncampments in the neighborhood for
the purpose Of drinking the waters. In
1850 Col. Watson travelling for his health
heard of their remarkable eflcaryin Clnou-
ic Diarrhea and Dyspepsia, under which he
had suffered for years, visited them, became
fully restored and purchased the Springs
and farm, and erected commodious hotel
and other buildings isr the accommodation
Of Visitors. Since then the place has be,
,alids, and also for the seekers of pleasure
and amusement. The analysis Of the wa.
Ter has bccu made by Professor Mitchell,
of the East.Tennesscc University, and con,
tsns Sulphuric Acid, Lime, Mngnesa, Soda
and Iron. Numerous certificates are given
and related of the permanent cures of per.
sons afflicted with long standing cases of
Chronic Liver Complaint Dyspepsia, Drop
sey, Rheumatism and Scrofula The
Springs are now the property of Mr.. Ster.
ling Iapirr and his sons and son.in.law Mr..
Watt, having purchased them from Col
Watson and also several thousand acres Of
land around them. They have made con-
siderable additions since their purchase TO
the buildings and ulso erected neat and
substantial cottages. and beautfied the
grounds. One Of the propfietors has loca-
ted permanently on the spot, and suporin.
tends the improvements during the recess
hear they intend erecting other buildings
SO as TO accommodate "every person." ma.
kiCsS il the Saratoga Of the South" About
400 persons can now be cared for. Tie
propretors deserve every encouragement
and success never have met more OBJ
liging set Of gentlemen, they are excee ding
ly popular. The servants are numerous
and attentive, and the fare as good as could
be wished for. know shall long for such
renison stake after my departure, as has
been furnished since my arrival (; yenison is
part Of the daily Bill Of Fare for there is
plenty OF Deer in the mountains, also T'ur-
keys and some Bear. ] shall tarry here un-
Ill my time is out to return, and will give
yoa farther items about Montvale.
One of my fellow passengers in the stage
from Knoxville, was Ben Lane Posey, Esq,
the author Of the well written and admira,
blc history of the Palmetto Regiment, he Is
tall aud handsome, with a flashing light
blue eye, Possesses n well Stored mind Of
valuable information. and relates the same
with clearness and interest, modest and un.
assuming in his manners. lie is native
OF our State, and was member of the
Abbeville company IN the Mexican War,
but is now a citizen Of Alabama.
Among the Sonth Carolinians' at this
place arc Rev. Mr.. Lance and lady, Mr..
James II. Nickels and Mr. Whilden and
lady Of ChaTleston, and DIR. Brown OF Barn
well; Others have been here but have left.
This morning was quite cool and some per-
sons had fire in their rooms. JOAN Mitchell,
the Irish patriot, aud at present editor Of
the Citizen, was here when Ieame, but has
lsft ; of course had TO make his aequain-
tancc but he was on tho eve OF leaving and
my interview was short
One Of the greatest pleasures Of my "Trip
has been in meeting at this place, with DR..
ID Constaniine Jones, and his amable and
noble mother, formerly OF our Village, but
now of Monsgcmsry, Ala. Cherished and
beloved friends and relatives whom bad