Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-04
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERl'lSER.-AU
Letter from the Seven Fountains.

Correspondence Of the Aierandria Gazette.
SEVEN FOUNTAINS. SHENANDOAH COUNTY,
Va, July 3O.-lf it was, Ms Mr.. Jefferson
said, worth a trip across the Atlantic, to see
the grandeur and beauty of the scenery
around and about lIarper'- Ferry, IL greater
inducement presents itself to visit this place,
rs some Of the most grand and sublime
scenery presents itself to the eye, on the way
here, that mortal vision ever beheld more
especially. that part of it about the entrance
of the Fort Mountain. At one point, the
limestone rises perpendicularly to the height
OF several hundred feet: at another point, it
falls rock upon rock from considerable
height ~ if thrown down by some sudden
CONFUSION Of nature, forming altogether one
Of the most awful detiles that nature in her
widest freaks has wrought to my knowledge,
within the limit, Of old Virginia
! la order IL reach tins place, You leave the
cars Ut the Manassas Gap Railroad AT Water
Lick Station, and take stage ut that point
for this place, distance IF some twelve
miles. Although the road is somewhat
rough, it is nothing like a. much So as some,
who are Interested i'll other watering places.
would have the public believe; and | have
Only to say, if it Was four times a. rough d.
it l., that those who may pass over it will be
amply compensated for all the inconvenien-
rrs to which they may be subjected III that
particular, by the interesting aud varied
scenery that breaks upon their vision, from
every mountain PASS and ravine.
| 1t has heen my privilege t" visit all the
most important watering places III the State,
aud all the places Of note to which the atten-
| ton Of the lovers Of natures works has
been called, and unheStatngly say, that
| my eye has never gazed upon anything t"
equal that which presents itself at various
points, within short distance of these
| Springs. la addition t. the beautiful seen
cry, You may EN- Joy the advantage Of the
finest water, Of various kinds, To he met with
in any part Of the world. The White Sui
phur Spring here, Is, IN my OPINION, III al!
respects, equal 10 the Greenbrier White Sui
phur The Blue Sulphur Is ais" All excel
lent water. There are six other Springs, IT,
wit: Lime Stone, Black Sulphur, Free Stone
halybeate, Alum, and Stare, and all located
within circle, the radius Of which does not
exceed dozen PAGES. This place is very
handsomely improved. The main building
is fine, spacious house, with all necessary
conveniences attached. There are it number
ni neat aud pleasant cottages surrounding II,
located at the base Of the Massauuttan Noun
tain. Cast your eye Ia the east. s"uth, west
or north. aud it is met by ii range "t beautI-
tul mountains, rising IN successive tiers one
above the other la fact, this is altogether
one OF the most delightful summer retreats
that have ever visited. The surrounding
country is in all respects healthy, being fire."
from epidemics Of amy kind whatever.
There are now here SOME fifty n more ylsl-
tnrS-amnng them are II number ni ladies
some of whom are from the Monumental City
and Washington City, but the principal p"r
ton from Virginia, all Of whom appear to be
well pleased. | have seldom seen more
agreeable company together. The most
kindly feeling prevails, and all seem anxious
t" promote the happiness OF each other
There is fine band Of music, and every
night is enlivened with it, swelling notes,
which are fully appreciated by those VIII"
love ito trip upon the H. Int fantastic toe.
have no doubt but that, III II few days
from this time, there will be quite II large
crowd here, as the proprietor receives letters
daily, from various quarters, Informing him
that he may expect them.
should think it woald be very protita-
BILE outlay, upon their part, of the Railroad,
would aid in improving the twelve miles from
Water Lick Station to this point, as 1t would
be an inducement IL many persons TO come
here over the road, for the purpose OF ENJOY
ing the advantages Of these fine Springs
who now 60 TO the Greenbrler White Sui
phur, and other paces-this place being
within days journey of Baltimore, Wash
ington, and other important localities. Ma
ture has unquestonably designed this to be
at some day one Of the most desirable ana
important watering places within the broad
limits Of the commonwealth, to say nothing
about the United States.
am of the opinion that Alexandria has
also some interest in trying To see this place
built up, ~ II great many persons Visiting
here will have necessarily to pass through
that place, coming from and returning to
their homes, many of whom will be desirous
to take the opportunity to visit the place
where rest. in solemn silence. the remains
of George Washington, whose name Is init
mateiy associated with this very spot, as 1t is
said that it was at this natural Fort he
intended to make his last stand, IN the hour
of greatest peril in defence of his country
These Springs are now kept by MIR; Sam
uel ~ Danner gentleman Of fine charac-
ter, intelligence, and most accommodating
disposition and it affords me great pleasure
to SAY, that nothing that can be done by
himself and accomplished lady, is LETT un-
done, to give satisfaction To th"se who favor
them with their patronage. In them, t"o'
the invalid will find mast kind and symPa-
thizing friends, ever willing and ready t"
administer to their every want. This place
was formerly called Burners Springs ana
is probably known more extensively by that
name, than its present.
Mr.. Banner has Tor his assistant, Mr. Jas.
VI. Tut, the former esteemed proprietor OF
that we'll known and POPULAR Hotel, the
Warren Green, at Warrent"n, Fauqn!er Co,
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