The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-06
THE WATERING PLACES.
Letters fren ST. Catharines, Saratoga, View.
port, White Sulphur and Capen Springs
virginia., BallstOn Spa, Avon Springs,
Cape May, Alexandria Ray,
Lake Mahopae, Sudbury,
Catskill, Bergen Psint,
&C., &C.. sc.
ST. CATHARINES SPRINGS.

81. CATHARINES SPRINGS.
IT cAnARIsE's G. W., July 81, 1880.
o. 'o,no'"es as Was and as II b-Hs Rapidly Oro,o-
"g hi"to''h' oom Hygte'toally and Socialy-Amuse-
mens-Bous and Pienics-Aeetino Of On, pri,,- ~
Wales ~ih the Chiefs Of The Sic Nation- psiao,,,.h,d
Visiteys, de-, dc.
II is now four years since accidental cIrcuns,anea
brought 10 this place. happened to be at Nasay,
and learning that an invalid friend staying here
took the the Great Western line and In less than
three quarters of hour seated beside HIM under
the piazza Of the Stephenson House had purposed only
remaining few hours, my condition OF health not being
such as TO require the powerfully stimulating waters Of
these springs My first impressions OF the place were not
calculated to induce to depart from my resolution
The company were nearly all crutches and Of young
people there only about half dozen, and these
pusory attendants upon their equity papa rheumatic
mamas And yet notwithstanding this apparent absence
of attractions, found myself at the end Of fortnight
dreaming away my time very pleasantly at st. Caths
rine's. The fact was that IT OF those places
which grow upon one insensbly The climate was deli
cious the surrounding country picturesque and full OF va
riety and even out Of the afflicted elements TO which
l had TO look for society, there was much 10
be cleaned that was genial and companiouabe.
Since that time St. Catharinc's altered greatly
From being resort Tor nvalids has all
the features Of important watering place. Crowds
flock from the British provinces for the sake Of the soce
ty which affords whilst the rapidly increasing reputa.
ton Of the waters brings invads from all points Of the
Union, the most remote St. Catharne's u.s. in ct
growing into the degree of estimation amongst the
medical men OF this continent that Carlsbad occupies
In the other hemisphere.
And IL well deserves this. More patients 70 away
benefited nom here than from the sulphur IRON and
magnesia springs to which American invsds In the
habit Of resortng The Intensely saline properties Of
durith
sea and medcaied baths Unlike the sulphur springs,
which enervate and render the patient sensitive
cold fortines the system against atmospheric inu.
cnces, whilst II at the time eliminates from II all
This year the number Of vsters exhibits large in.
upon last season, which the best since the
are ali crowded and still, guests coutnue To- hour IN
This in great degree 10 be accounted for by the efforts
that are being made 10 add to the attractions and
ments OF the place The proprietor has wisely arrived
at the conclusion that something besides sanitary
reputation is required TO place these springs perma
nenty prosperous footing Invalids feel well other
people, the necessity Of amusement and even though
they may not be able TO participate actively what s
going they take interest in as SPECTATORS which
helps 10 divert their minds from the contemplation Of
their ailments II II be true that half the Ills that
flesh heir to owe their origin to the oyeraxing Of the
brain 10 local Influences II Is evident that their
Us much 10 be sought in change OF pleasure
bic excitement in medical treatment and the remedial
processes supplied by nature through the agency Of NINE
raj waters For this the German springs rem
dered attractive as possible 80 invads Medical men
abroad btst0W much attention the mental the
physical condition of their patients and Why per
haps the German baths have the reputation Of eecting
many cures than American springs, which have
precisely analogous properties AZ the former from the
time the patient rises in the until he retres 10
rest at night, his regimen, exercise, occupations and
medical attendant Mental employment Of a pleasurable
and healthful kind forms important feature In his
course OF treatment and public enterprise readily sup
plies the means Of giving effect 10 his doctors prescrp
lions.
To the leading physician OF this place. Dr. Mack credit
L. ttaa. ATT lat.
much possible the regime OF these springs 10 the Ger
system lie Is constantly improssing upon the per-
interested In the prosperity OF the place the necess
y OF providing literally for the amusement aud enter
ainment Of the vsiters Fully convinced Of the
accomplished physician not 10 feel that many tho
majority, OF the that fall under his observation
qure other treatment than therapeutic agents To many
Of those who here he forbds absolutely OF
the springs, whilst he promises them much from the in
MIGRATING atmosphere, the splendid walks and drives,
and The freedom from all serious occupation which they
must do Col Stephenson the proprietor Of the Springs
the Justice Of that he ever ready TO act upon The
suggestions made % him for their mproy ement. He
cannot, however 80 fast others would wish him.
He has created the place out Of very small and IL
only beginning TO realize the fruits % his enterprise.
When be built the fine hotel which bears bis name
there were but few who believed in is prospects
Of success. He was pronounced visionary, and
his ruin was confidently predicted. Only Eve or sis
years have elapsed and bis censors praise loudly the
Jgdgnen, ana energy when A. ne has eahiSted Here
This week has been marked by two grand events-a
ball and picnic The former given at the Stephenson
House, and passed on very agreeaby. The music was
excellent and dancing was kept up with more vgcr than
usually oharacterizes hotel hops The picnic OF
the peasnntes Affairs OF the sort that have attended
II place nj Queenson close TO Brooks Monument,
In the grounds Of Mr. Cement Colonel Stephenson I'M
dortook the management OF the stivies and provided
bountuly for the amusement and entertainment OF the
party. full band OF musicians and q wagon load OF
edbes were sent on early In the morning and the guests
consisting principally OF the boarders Al the Stephenson
House. and few OF the t0wnspeope, were conveyed In
carriages the spot which commands OF tho finest
vcws the Niagara river. There excellent repast
spread In the open air and between bright eyes,
spIe,,ing breezs good fare, plenty Of champagne and
eloquent speeches the day passed OF most delightfully."-
Great preparations being made at Lewiston for the
meeting OF the Prince OF Wales with the chiefs OF The sx
Nations about the 10th Of September next. The
will be moet interesting one and will bring pco
pie from all parts Of the surrounding country 10 witness
H. The interview TO take place at the foot OF Brocks
Monument
senator Seward and General Webb we're Niagara this
week The former had some idea Of coming over 70 the
Springs but did not carry out his intention.
have Just heard that Archbishop Hughes has arrived
here. His Grace Is somewhat out OF health, and u "a
considered that the waters o. 81 CAihaines VIII prove
beneficial 10 him