Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-08-02
EDITORIAL CORREsPO NDENCE.

EDITORIAL CORRESP ONDENCE.
NORTH CAROLINA WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
CATAwBA COUNTY, July %, 1867.
THE SPRINGS.
geographical description of these celebra
ted Springs, would result in failure, ant
would imperfectly convey to the reader
picture of the attractions and beauties c
the place. 1t is situated in the Piedmon
region, about half a mile from the Catawbs
river, in country settled with thrifty
Industrious population of German descent.
The magnificent groves of oak and chest
nut, thickly studding the surrounding
hills, which rise up in rugged activity,
shut from view, except at few points, the
blue mountains lying not far TO the west,
but the bracing and elastic atmosphere give
unmistakable and pleasant proof of noun
famous country.
Just beyond the immediate hills which
surround the Springs, the country is level
and well adapted for riding and walking,
and this extended expanse affords most
varied and picturesque views of the neigh
boring mountains, the misty spurs of which
rise up in the blue distance as far as the
eye can see.
THE GROUNDS.
The immediate grounds are eminently
beautiful and romantic. Much money has
been expended in adjoining them, yet they
retain much of their natural wildness,
which rather adds to, than detracts
from, their picturesqueness. It is, howev-
er, the intention of the energetic proprie
tor to bring them to high state OF tasteful
and ornamental cultivation. In the centre
is a beautiful musical pavilion, from whence
in all directions the grounds gently ascend
in amphitheatre style, in almost as much
regularity as if it had been the work of HUI
man hands. Upon this eminence are stu
ated, in an oblong circle, the numerous
BUILDINGS
used for the guests. At the western ex-
tremity is situated Hotel Reception and
another three story building containing
dining, ball, billiard and bar-rooms.
Thence along both ranges of this amphi
theatrical hill are located, at regular inter
walls, neat and tasty cottages, eliminating
at the eastern eminence in a large and
newly erected three story building, with
long verandahs, wide passages and large
rooms, known as "Castle Thunder" the
most imposing and finest of the whole.
To the west, and rather beyond this ridge,
in deep-shaded and grassy bottom, courses
a beautiful stream of clear water, with high
banks and bottom of pebbles, which adds
much to the beauty and comfort of the sit
uation.
THE WATERS.
To the south, beyond the range of cot |
tages, in beautiful bottom near the east
ern bank of the stream is situated the
White and Blue Sulphur Springs. The
White Sulphur is most remarkable foun- |
tain. Its clearness, icy GOODNESS, limpid |
beauty and abundance, coupled with its
delightful taste and extraordinary richness, |
make it indeed remarkable Spring, says
an eminent divine, to whose enfeebled |
health these waters had proved an elixir of
life, and the expressive truthfulness of the
language finds response in every visitor to
his fountain of health. The Blue Sulphur
s used as a wash, and is very beneficial for
weak eyes and all eruptive diseases. Some
lew hundred yards above, on the western
tide of the stream, are the two Chalybeate
Springs, which are strongly impregnated,
md have been pronounced by scientific
gentlemen very superior. The unprofes-
ional visitor must judge of the efficacy OF
he waters by the result which their uses
produce. Tested by this, we are prepared
rom personal observation, during the last
md present season, to pronounce them
equal to the best, as their cures are most
wonderful. We notice invalids who were
benefited last year in attendance, already
greatly improved by their visit.
THE BATHS. L
The proprietor, with characteristic liber-
Ility, has erected a most spacious bath
louse, where visitors can have shower tub
II pool baths, as they prefer. The pool is
ONE thirty feet square and from three to
light feet deep, as preferred. So complete
re the arrangements OF these baths that
he water can be drawn off and the immense
'ool filled in four hours. This affords one
# the greatest Injuries of the Springs.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Smiths fine brass and string band, from
is in attendance, and at stated
lours during the day and in the spacious
'all-room, six evenings of the week dis &
curse most delightful music. A double {
en-pin alley and a billiard room afford op-
'ortunities for amusement in those facina-
ing and healthy games; many pass por
ions of the day with cards, chess and back c
ammon, while others stroll amid the de- '
ghtful groves.
VISITORS.
We found some thirty persons here,
lille large number have engaged rooms
nd arctic arrive duripo tho vzaol- Apoopr