The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-17

Tho New Healing Springs In verment-Rural
Pasttmes-Fisk, Jr., an Itlnerans Merchant-
Visitors 70 tho Springs.

Tho New Healing Springs In verment-Rural
Pasttmes-Ftsk, Jr., an Itlneraus Merchnnt-s
Visitors 70 tho sprinxs.
MIDDLETowN, Vt, August A. 1862
Since my visit here some weeks ago the number Of
visitors has considerably increased; ana some 500
or more health seekers stopping at the houses in
this place and tho hotels IN Poatney besides tho
daily multitudes OF country folk coming to drink and
carry away the waters. attest the growing popular.
ity OF the MddletOwn Healing Springs Combining
In an eminent degree the desirable elements Of
omy, accessibility, pleasure and health, there 10
really no reason why these springs should not be-
come celebrated and much-frequented summer re-
sort. Much Is being done IN the way OF improving
the appointments OF the place. and an enterprise Ii
already on foot to build c0mmodious hotel before
another season.
The days are passed In rural sports, promenaoes,
drives. fishing parties and excursions to the noun
tans and the neighboring marble and slate quarrcs
for which this section famous, and the evenings IN
social reunions and occasional sshops.n at which
the wit grace and beauty of the place are displayed
and the country bellies aud beaux turn out In full
AS an item of news I have just learned that J.
Flax, Jr., IL wei known and remembered in this
section Of the country, where he began his eventfnl
and pedIer's wagon with com neudabie enterprise
to his own advantage and tha satisfaction Of the
his wares In the struggles and turmoils OF railroad
wars and litigations STEAMBOAT and theatrical
speculations, wonder II the memory Of his early
days of merchant life among the quiet people Of
Vermont occurs to mind suggesting comparisons,
sad or pleasing, Of the past aud present In justice
to the said Fisk, Jr, 1t must bs said that ms char.
acter for honesty and fair dealing In high repute
among the VernOntors; and . stanch ye0man Of
the neiyhDorh0Od, proud, no doubt, OF his former
acquaintance, assured me that he we'll deserved
cess the legitimate reward Of indomltable energy
and perseverance,.
The velocipede mania, on the wane In New York,
is extending slowly In this region, and we occasion.
ally encounter bicycle driving at full speed along
the beautifully smooth walks around the springs
This inroad OF city civilization attracts the wonder
ing gaze Of the mountain rlstcs; who cannot COM
prehend how lOc0motton and equilibrium can
be combined in the use Of such "'tarnal thing"
Saratoga ia sending daily additions OF health.
seeking Tourists" who, after enjoying the dissipa-
lions Of fast and fashionable me- come up here for
rest and to recruit enfeebed energies breathe pure
mountain air, aud drink Of the newy-discovered
healing waters The benefits derived from the use
OF these waters are evident and unquestionab.e.
Independent Of the aany reputcd cures which have
followed continued use. the most favorable results
are experienced BY those who ike myself, come 70
spend q few days only, drink the pure chalybeate
creation and then hurry OF to business.