The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-20
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
scenery, Amnstmeafs. Bathing, Lit'tHg. eff. AT
the Warm SpriHgs-aferenaeass Of Dis,in.
gh'shea P.rsoas-- Death Of an Old Citizen
The Hot Springs.
WARM SPRINGS, VA, July is, 1850.
Thinking that Won and some of the nn,na.
ious readers 81 the Dispatch might not he en-
ureiy averse To hearing from this most charm
ing ana weii-known resort, not only for the
invalid seeking health and strength from its
mNigoratiag and life. giving waters hut also
Tor the gay and fashionable pIeasure-seeker I
nave concluded 10 lotdown few observations
oy way OF giving You an inkling OF the naodus
oiera"df by which we spend our time vhather
IN the pursuit Of health or pleasure fer our
resources here are various II you are an an
gier, and wish 10 "try your hand on the 6n
ny Tribe, there are several beautiful streams
WITHIN short dive. Astounding in front
perch. fall fish, suckers and various other
KINDS OF fishes or. " you ARE sportsman,
and desire 10 draw a bcadn on SOME of the
fowls OF the air and beasts of the field there,
are birds and wild turkeys rabbits and
deer in abundance; or If YOU are an admirer
Oh natural scenery, and love to look from
nature up TO natures God YOU can have your
hearts desire in rowing over the mountains
ana hehoiding, from Flag Rock" on the top
OF Warm Springs Mountain, one of the grand
est and most picturesque mountain scenes in
me world, or in trayersing the beautiful and
uriightini valley, plucking the wild flowers.
Incoming on every side; or, If You are aquatic
in your disposition, and wish 10 battle your
weary limbs III the refreshing waters. You VIII
find here baths interior to none in the world;
or. ifyou are an epiCure, seeking To "liye while
you live" here is just ne place to get mutton,
venison, and Il variety OF other good things too
numerous TO mention. which, To say the least,
can't lie beat or, If you are Terpsichorean,
Won can have a chance to 'tut the pigeon
wing" in excellent haii-roomI under the
sound of good niusic. Here. too, Is a livery
with good vehicles and gentle horses. But
must not specify more for fear of wcarying
you.
Our Governor elect, John Letcher. spent $
or 10 days here about weeks ago. and from
here he went 10 the Hot. by direction of his
physician. lie Is suffering considerably with
erysipeias in the face: otherwise he appears 10
be in good health and spirits Ex-Goyerno-
Floyd stayed here last Saturday night. on his
way to the Hot Springs. He is looking much
better than l expected 10 see him, from the ac-
counts had heard of his health; and think
that 4 few weeks iii the mountains, of rclaxa-
ton from the tolls and cares of office will re-
store him TO his usual health.
DIR. JAS. w. Alexander, the eminent scholar
and divine. has been here for several days and
| am sorry 10 say is in feeble health. Mr.. &.
l.. Francisco one of our oldest and most
teemed citizens, died very suddenly Saturday
night, the 9th inst, having enjoyed excellent
health mp 10 the very hour OF his death. lie
was about Is years of age.
spent a day n week ago. at the Justly cele-
brated Hot Springs, five miles form this place,
and it affords me especial pleasure to acknow-
ledge my indebtedness for the kind attention
of the gentlemanly proprietor, Mr.. Goode,
who is 4 real whole-souled, enterprising, in
telligent Virginia gentleman; assisted by ac-
comnodating and polite MANAGERS, he has
made the Hot Springs, what il Justly deserves
TO be, one of the most popular, us well as
beneficial, watering places in West Virginia.
And / am glad TO know that he has n very fiat
tering company, being much larger than us ual,
Al this time i'll the season; and that his efforts
10 promote the comfort of his guests may be
rewarded by the patronage of 4 generous pub
lie, is the wish, rs it is the expectation. of the
writer. SKooRB.