Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-06-02
For the Spectator.
WARM SPRINGS, Va,
Mou OOH 1890 4

Mr.. Extraordinary copies Of your very IN
teresting journal wend their way through the
deep valleys and over the rugged heights of
this romantic mountain region and find hearty
and joyous welcome round many family circle
in our lovely, attractive and charming old coun-
ty, yet we seldom, if ever, observe in its col
umns single intimation that there is such a
place in existence as the Warm Springs or
even an insinuation that the county of Bath
remains still part and parcel Of the 'Old Do
minion. ;" True we are somewhat secluded and
are oftentimes led to imagine ourselves grossly
neglected by the more enlightened portions of
our much lauded District No. IL so that the
grand fountain from which We are compelled to
imbibe all of our consolation is, that since,
Ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise Yet
we desire to inform the public, through the
medium of your widely extended sheet, that
we still survive and yet occupy place among
the inhabitants of this earthly sphere.
The Spring Term" of our Circuit Court
here (H. w. Shelley, Judgej was in session for
several days during this month and adjourned
on Tuesday Of last week. Much business was
dispatched and in the most expeditions man>
ner. A number of litigated cases were dis
posed of and the Yeomanry of our little coun-
ty, together with numerous distinguished Prac>
tltioners from abroad, were in attendance. Ali
these things conspired to invigorate and refresh
US and to call forth the exclamation, There S
life in the old land yeti" But you ask where
were all these guests entertained?" Permit
me to say, in reply to this query. that our en-
terprsing and accomplished Lords Messrs
Darnell and Revercomb, were in attendance at
the Hotel, with the greatest protuson of good
things of every description, and all who par
took OF their bounties were doubly compensa-
ted, and some even went SO far as to wish that
tOIlrt unryId oil md met hero
allow me to state that the Warm Springs Ho-
tel property has undergone change of Pro-
prietors, and is now under the Immediate con-
troll of Messrs. Darnell and Revercomb who
have fixed up, cleaned up, painted up, and SO
thoroughly renovated the entire premises, as to
restore it again to its original beauty and ele-
gance, and station it once more among the very
first summer resorts, both for persons in quest
of health and pleasure, in the bounds of the
State. The rooms in the hotel, and the sweet
little cottages on the verdant lawn, are neatly
furnished and kept in the most clearly condl-
ton, so that the most fastidious will have no
cause to murmur or complain. Preparations
are made for the comfortable and stylish enter
tainment of some three hundred visitors, and a
first class Brass Band has been engaged for
the season sta b3e4
The medicinal properties of this far-famed
watering place, and the delightful temperature
OF the numerous baths, are so extensively
known, that | need simply to add that, indie
pendent of all have already said, these gen.
tlemen have employed, as general manager
the justly distinguished and unrivalled Land
lord, so favorably and so universally known
throughout this portion Of the Union, viz: p
FL. Woodward, Esq, who has already assumed
the arduous duties of his ayocatioon and is ever
ready to administer suitable refreshments in the
greatest abundance to all who feel disposed to
lend their patronage. These gentleman pur
pose giving Grand Pic Mic at the famous
Flag Rock, in sight of this place on the
18th day of June, at which time pure
white flag will be hoisted and unfurled to the
gentle and balmy breeze Of heaven, bearing on
its folds motto suitable for the occasion. Sew
eral prepared addresses will be delivered at the
Rock, and the Band will be forthcoming ere
that date, so that those of US who anticipate
sharing their hospitality and generosity at that
time look forward to the appointed day with
many emotions Of unfeigned pleasure May
the invalds determine to spend one day at the
Warm Springs (for we are sure it will be the
means Of securing for him comfortable and
beneficial home during the entire season., and
may the jolly and the young bear in mind, that
no pains have been spared to render this a
perfect paradise on earth for all in search OF
enjoyment and mirth
An admiriny OBSERVER