The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-06-20
For the HissisSppid
Cooper's Wells.
CooPER's WELL, June IA, 1856

CooPER's WELL, June IA, 1860.
During the first part of represent week
we had the pleasure of visiting this justly Gel
ebrated watering place, which was recently
opened under the auspices of the new propri-
etors, Messrs. Benbury & Co., Late of New
Orleans, La.
Upon first approaching the Wells we could
but notice the many outdoor improvements
which have been made since the new proprie-
tors have taken possession. In fact the whole
place had, like the birds, trees and flowers,
put on new and bright appearance. On en-
tering the Office we found everything arrang-
ed in the most elegant and systematic manner.
We found Mr.. Benbury behind the counter,
perfectly at home, attending to the wishes Of
his visitors in the most prompt aad gentle
manly manner and issuing his orders in qui-
ct, but positive tone, quite in contrast with
the usual pomposity Of landlords) while ey-
erything worked in perfect clock-like regular
ity. The parlors had been refurnished in
fashionable style, while in the extensive din
ing saloon everything presented an appearance
Of newness and neatness The tables were
arranged according to the most approved
method, while the eatables to be found there
on were of the most unexceptionable charac-
ter. We have visited Cooper's Well more or
less for several years past, but the fare under
the administration of Messrs Benbury & Co.,
is decidedly superior to any of which we have
ever partaken at that fashionable resort
Then the servants are both numerous and at
tentiye. The dining room is under the gepe-
raj supervision of Mr.. Montgomery, and right
wsll does he discharge his duties The bed
rooms, too, have all been elegantly furnished
and are kept in good order. In worl, the
whole place has been Impaired and fitted up
regardless of expense or trouble end no ef.
forts viii be spared to make the Wells the
most attractive Summer resort in the South
We certainly think the princely liberalty and
untiring energy of the proprietors should
meet with encour cement at the hands of the
people Of this and adjacent States.
We attended the opening Ball given on
Monday night last. The whole affair was
gotten up in the most liberal and tasteful
manner. The Ballroom was arranged in fine
style; splendid band discoursed sweetest
music, while brightest lamps shone on fair
women and brave men," While the crowd
was not as large as we expected, yet the MN.
Der was sufficient to make it agreeable. The
dancing was continued till supper was an.
nounced, when we sat down to the finest sup
per, we venture to say. that was ever eotter
up at the Wells. We cannot do justice to i
now, though we did on that occasion.
| We have not attempted to describe the Bal
or the ladies' present, preferring to devote ou
space to letting your readers know how mat
ters and things in general have been arrange,
| this Summer at the Wells. We have not ex
aggerated in the least, but have spoken q
everything just as we saw ii. without embel
Iishment. We shall attend the next Ball an
and give you something about geotic angels
twinkling fee,, whispered tales Of love, and 8
/ on to the end of the chapter. P.
| GTAnnexed is description of locomc
| we and car combined, now being built ft
the Fort Wayne and Pittsburg railroad, ca
culated for local traffic on short distances
i The car contains seats for 100 passenger
and room for abont three tuns Of baggag
The weight tofthe Garland engine, without loa
i 49, tuns. One cord of wood i used
!. running l25 miles, and the whole expense
running, including the payment OF all the ms
Il employed on the car and engine, is less th,
one-third Of the expense, per mile, Of an 0
binary train Of the same capacity. The loc
motive car will make the speed now adopt
by the railroads of this country, either On O.
press or accommodation trains, and will pa
easily over any grade where the Iocomoti
engine can be used.