New-York tribune., 1868-07-29
SUMBER RESORTS.

THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA.
From Our Special Coreposieut.
GREENDRIER Co., Western Virginia, July Is, Isss
The White Sulphur Springs of Virginia-the
Newport Of the SOuth--are justly famed both FOR The
maryelously curative and restorative power OF their
waters and for the romantic and agreeable associations
Of the locality. They certainly destined 20 re-
gain thor old position as select and fashionable
Springs resort" that brief description Of the cus In
quo" may awaken pleasant remembranees In tho minds
OF your readers who have already enjoyed a vacation
here, or afford few facts 70 those who have never
yet visited this charming region. In order
that those who are not fond OF a tedious railroad
Journey may hayo their fears relieved, and not DO de-
TERED from making the excursion. WIZ briefly state
the very simple means by which tho White Sulphur land
thence the Spring regions generally are TO be reached
remarkng that the railroad and stage service work In
unbroken connection, and are admirably appointed,
though running at very low fares. Starting then, from
NewYork at the foot Of COurtandtst at 1880 p m. W
the through express Washin gtOn is reached next
ing 55 At few yards from the depot the cars OF the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad are W wait
Central line to COyingon, arriving at 1920 p m. THIS s
the end of the railroad carriage but an eAceeny ap
rival train and the starts for the Springs which
20 miles distant The well graded roaa es entirely through
Virginia and promoted 10 the honor OF the bOxeat.
reach our destination, the white Springs We
aight at the steps OF very extensive hoei Vertabs
Virgnian Fifth Avenue, OF most imposing appearance
and pretensons, having ample accommodation for la
guests The dinlng-rooms are OF colossal proportions
measuring upward of 300 feet by proportonate width
and communicating by spacious parOr With
ballroom. The Offices and stabDR are
replete with every appointment for the comfort Of
visitors and nyad whose wishes are studied with the
socitous care The Messrs Payton the lcssee
and vie with each other In promoting the happiness OF
guests these estimabe gentlemen supported In al
heartiness by every member OF their stan.
The White sulphur Springs are within few yards OF
the hotel the whole being eOziy ncosed In park The
scsneTy Immediately surrounding 1t Is simply one Of
natures cher d0uTcs; all attempt at detailed descnp
tion would hut family depict delightful repOse
beauty which reign Tho spacious grounds around tho
Hotel asefuly laid ont and profusey studded with
stately oaks aOrdng ample shade and on the hottest
owing fact that this district s nearly 5000 feet
above the level OF the The medical wants OF visitors
provided for by the presence OF two or three learned
disciples OF EsCulapius, notably DIS. MoOrman and
VOwes the former OF whom has been resident here fOS
the past 80 years, and has moreover written valuable
work the localities Of the springs and their various
properties Ii s remarkable iact that IA All oer spIlns
regions especially in Europe, Nature has been niggardy
of her gifts in the direction ia which this district Is 40
prolific for Is unknown circumstance 10 ind as wo
do within radius OF few miles so many valuable
tho analyses prove that these possess Even hero
where the chiefly taken by those suffering from
that scOurge OF the sedentaTy- nhd az
only few rods from the principal spring cbalbyeato
water for the sufferers requiring an iron tonio while Dot
few miles distant are the celebrated Healing
Springs" and the Alum" possessing egain entirely
different virtues As evidence OF the value attached
by the Indians to these medicine waters," there u
tradition that the valley I'm which they arc SO romantic
ally placed by Nature, once fayOrite hunting
ground Of the proud Shawanees who contested their
coveted possession inch by inch but wore at last CON-
PEELED abandon them to the encroaehng settlers from
Eastern Virginia Certain it Is from vel 03certalned
sources that the intelligent use OF tile waters or the
White Sulphur and adjacent springs has an extra0rdn-
airy rejuyenatng and restoring effect and whether as
means health the opportunity Of passing an agree
able vacation amid the most delightful and as
sociaOns fare district be found than the Spring
ard Red Sweet Springs are few miles distant, ant
viii De described in another letter.