New-York tribune., 1868-11-11
THE SPRING REGIONS or VIRGINIA.
ryRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

IPRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
OLD SWEET STRINGS, Monroe County, VIVA,
Aug. 23.-Resuming my tour "f inspection In this 70
markable aud lovely region left the White sulphur fos
the Old Sweet Springs (ot which report had said mu
and found the journey most amply repaid me- The rouh
is south easteTly from the White sulphur, through
enteen miles OF country OF indispensable beauty, rayer
ing road rich On historical associations and eemins
with the soft beauties OF Nature the rapture broken
only by the sad thoughts and memories awakenedby the
contemplation OF the scourge which has passed through
this delightful region. These thoughts however
give place the prospect OF material comfort and health
giving pleasure TO be derived from
soiourn IN the Arcadia which now breaks upon
within its charming precincts. We struck with
the of completeness and finish, which the Old
Sweet lsprings be considered in the details OF its
arrangements the most complete OF the numerous hos
10 mortals 10 worship the goddess Hygeia at such
shrine this with such untring devotion The Sweet
springs Or the od sweet as ther & antiquity sn's; tie,
the IT, S Circuit Court held and these were the rss
waters known in the district comprise a nlnaturs
domain. in the center OF which Is tne nole'
a very model OF ARRANGEMENT and organitaslon-
An air OF completeness pervsdes the establishment even
TO the arrangements for lighting the springs win gas
which made here. and illuminates the grounds and
adjoining houses And now for lltte dry put not unn
eresting detail OF the special virtues OF the spnngs
around whose everaowing stream 50 deghuul resort
hss been located The water flows up IN considerable
volume and there two spacious bathnghousesior Tor
ladies and gentlemen, each very luxuriousy ana com
fortably lifted The water Is very strong ehay
as the annexed analysis proves One quart OF oweet
spring contains saline substances In general 2to II
gr; earhyl substances IS TO "a iron, 70 sr
The saline substances are suphate OF magnesa mrae
Of soda muriate OF lime with little snlphate OF lime
The earthly matter consists OF sulphate OF lime, small
portion OF carbonate Of magnesa and lime, with small
portion OF silicous earth. The water flows al i5'
Fahrenhet and the average depth OF the water Is sbSa,
nve feet. The tonic and refreshing properties OF the
water may gathered from the subjoned detail Of the
component parts OF 100 cubic inches OF the mixed gaa
rising bubbles IN the spring. viz: Nitrogen, 7lU car
bono acid sO3 The chief distinguishing feature OF hs
water ia the presence OF the carbonc acid 'nxed AirD
which IL contains and It is therefore, justly regarded -
the best example OF acdulous water that
a non iueendo principle is calculated 10 convey
erroneous Impressions OF their taste, when
like solution OF small quantity or u cacaicOusW
magnetism carbonate and not at all unpleasant Inc
waters taken with the most marked benefit IL tne
stomach is IN good order the appetite unfortunaey% %
the Restaurateurs is percptib increased but
more frequently the case, II Is or great service 10 al
reties OF dyspepsia IN cough arslER from all enleeV
stomach and as tonic IN cases OF pure debihty ~
dropsy, from its union Of tonic and diuTete, II IS cum
nently useful In bilious arrangements freln its smu
ating properties 10 Ia used 10 advantage Tor persons
enervated by long residence IN warm climates ana ~
mineral water can produce happier re'uis, ~.
Old Sweet contain essentially the same ingredients
The district about 100 feet above the level o the sea-
and the dryness Of the atmosphere Is proverbia for sns
this valley any humidity or the unpeasantness OF roy
unknown. The votary OF the gun or rod has amps
opportunity Of induging his taste FOR game aDounds
The walks and drives Immediately the Springs arc
very interesting and varied. Finally visit TO tnls
really charming locality, whether from the tourist ot
healths seeker II heartily enjoned He Is sure 70 mees
agreeable society and II nd diversion.