Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-06
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! w. W D. cfRiNus, July otht lcoJ.
En-. ENFRE IL arrived here at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning. The scenery from the
White snlphss station &c ;hs Springs u very
fue, The road hugs the river closely. The
bottom Of which here is very rocky, being com
posed Of a brittle limestone through which the
stream has forced its wsy. The geographic l
character Of this whole region ia peculiar, being
entirely different from that Of the southern
part Of the State.
Il appears that a strata Of limestone under>
lies The whole surface Of the country, at no
great depth, aud the streams working their way
among the hills invariably expose It to view
Another popularity consists in the number and
-Eariety Of the springs which abound through
the whole region and doubt whether there is
asquars mile in Delaware county which does
not contain Que or more medicinal springs. On
the White Sulphur estate alone, there are at
least fur, all differing in quality. This to-
gether with the fne scenery and salubrious
elm ate. makes it delightful summer resi-
dence.
We were surprised upon our arrival, at the
improvements made Ia the buildings and
grounds since last summer. Those who were
here then will hardly recognise it, as being the
same place now. suppose it is almost the
unanimous opinion of those, who have seen the
Autographs of the White Sulphur, which are
hanging up iu every hotel. and railroad depot,
that they are exsRgerptions, but any one who
sees and judges for himself, will come to the
conclusion that they are far from equslling the
reality.
We were surprised at finding so few guests
and especially members Of the Legislature
AS far as general meeting of either house is
concerned, the thing was failure, for there
was far from being quorum present There
were many letters from different members, some
stating that they were engaged in celebrations
at home, others that they were busily employed
at various pursuits; but all expressing regret
at their inability to attend. There was gems
eral feeling Of disappointment at first, but IT
was soon forgotten by those who were present
in gayaties of various kinds. Some went down
to the magnificent alley on the bank Of the
river. and engaged in playin ten pins. Some
spent the time in boating. while others conclus
ded to try their hand at the favorite pursuit Of
Isaak Walton. The last returned Just before
dinner with a string of "Scioto bass" the finest
| have ever seen. thiuk they were seven.
teen in number. the largest being over foot in
length. We took occasion 10 try their merits
at the dinner table and found their flavor to be
fully what their appearance betokened. The
table here al every meal actually groans under
the load Of delicacies placed upon it. will
not undertake to tempt the palales of your
readers with an enumeration, suffice il to say
that all the products Of the four seasons are
served up at once.
The afternoon was spent in dancing, riding,
boating and various Rmusements. There were
no speeches, and indeed all seemed TO be en-.
joying themselves too much to wish To be bored
by discoursrs of any kind. Speeches are gene.
rally bore on such occasions, and especially
on the 4th Of July, and il was wise conclusion
not to be bothered with them. In the evening
two fine balloons were sent up, and then sue.
ceeded magnificent display Of fireworks. The
musicisns again tuned their instruments, the
dancers took their places and the night 81 ed
merrly away until the enstern morn was red.
dened by the morning light.
Taken altogether, the day was pleasant me,
and 1t is doubtful il a more agreeable 4th could
have been spent anywhere.
And before close, cannot forbear speaking
Of the hospitality and pOliteness which was
manifested on the occasion by the proprietor,
Mr.. Wilson. and his efficient corps of assistants
Jo SwGynie ia prince Of landlords, and Me-
comber, Hubbell, aud all of them, are gentle
men and clever fellows. And in conclusion
let me say, that If any one wants to spend few
days or weeks Of unadulterated pleasure, be
should by all means go to the Ohio White sui
phur Springs y.