The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-06-20

ton Courier writes letter to that paper from
Richmond, giving an interesting description
Of the city and the views surrounding 1t. The
following IL IN extract
Some twelve years ago remembered having
passed several days in this beautiful petropo-
lis Of the Old Dominion, but the march Of Inn
provement has been onward In remarkable
degree. Rich mond now pnrtakes fully Of the
modern enterprising spirit. Everywhere may
be seen evidences OF energy and go.aheada-
tivenees. Commerce Is making rapid strides,
whilst manufactures are inc reasing and gain
ing an importance which must place Rich.
mOnd in highly enviable position amongst
her sister cities Of the South. The spirit OF
my previous visit it has become almost a new
city. Splendid edifces, public and private,
have been erected in all quarters. Those. too,
are of modern styles, imposing, comfortable
square. is a lovely spot. It has been and 10
now undergoing elaborate improvement, ana
when fully completed, will have no superior
in the entire South, nor, indeed, elsewhere
throughout the United States, for attraction
aud interest to travellers
This You are aware, is the most celebrated
place for Touring man u1actOries in the world.
The Haxall Mill and the Callego Mill have
their flour. The Haxall Mill is now undergo
ing q thorough course of repair. Extensive
additions are being built to it. which. when
completed, will make it concern OF almost
grinding or turning out two thousand barrels
OF -four per day. The Gallego Mill, be-
lieve, is equal to about the same. There are
several other Touring mills in the vicinity,
A large number Of tobacco factories are
found in this city, which add especially to its
business and activity. Five or six railroads
converge and diverge. They do large business.
For its populatiOn-some fifty thousand
Richmond ranks prominent amongst the cities
Of our Union as place Of business The
dwelling houses are almost palaces. and the
stores very fine. There are four or hve no.
yet occupied.
10 from q gentleman residing IN Richmond for
several years He has lott his name and address
further information reg ardins the interesting case
described in his letter, may be enabled to obtain 1t;
recovery from Consumption Of member Of my
family Some {es5s snSe - she was violently Z. sf
With Ss
severe pain commenced IN the lett side and region
Of the heart. accompanied with vlo!ent cough,
cough and the distress arising from a sufocating
sensation on lying down, that she was compe'led TO
culty, in breathing; thick yellow matter was
couEhed up from the lungs. occasionally mixed
''Her .trength was wasted; there was great OPP
preston Of the chest, With Iattling soupd in
and the eyes burned with a peculiar brl!liancy.
Under such circumstances We could not do"bt
that her lungs were much affected. and We had no
hope OF her recovery Such was her state. with
commenced inhallng Medicated Vapors,' under
the direction of DR.. Hunter.
We had not long to wait for evidences Of i'm
provement The coue b soon became less severe,
the matter was raised ficm the lungs in large
quantities without much effort, the oppression in
rest became comfortable, and her appetite and
strength returned.
I'm : month she was out of danger; and in two.
perfectly restored to health. Several years have
since elapsed and she continues free from all traces
of the disea,e.
This happy result we feel was due entirely to
the use Of inhalation, and under this conviction
feel it to be my duty to give this state nent of
facts" RICHMOND. June l9, 1850