Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-10
Letter from Iuka spriags.

springs. / find that the accommodation
have been vastly improved during the
past year, so that the inducements that
are offered to visitors, invalids and plea
sure parties to come hither are as invi-
ting and attractive in every respect as
we find at those Of any other resort in the
South. The general ran of amusements,
fine table fare and parlor fair are very
pleasing and charming. The season
promises to be gay and very fne, though
the fush tide Of travel has not yet begun
to be lively. ava aiB2A
To enumerate some of the attractions
Of Iuka Springs, I will tell your readers
that these are the best chalybeate waters
on this continent With proper medicin-
alton and use, the severest cases of
chronic diarrhea, dyspepsia, diabetes
and general debility will rapidly recover
and be cured here. A peculiarly also
attending the use of these waters is that
they cure sterility in both sexes. That
this is a great country for cheerful, fat,
good-looking babies and numerous twins,
suggests the truth of this assertion. The
use of the sulphur water here, il used
with proper medicinal agents, reduces
fat people very quickly to an enjoyable
and comfortable condition of leanness
They also are fne agents for the cure of
the minor diseases of the skin. They do
not cure badness, but they give great
vigor and strength to the aoalp and pre-.
vent the hair from falling out.
The surroundings of these springs are
very pleasing, There are excellent So
ciety here, good schools, high, healthy
grounds and country; plenty of pro-
visions; an abu ndsnce of game and fish
a fine country for hunting; and all the
convenienees of easy access to every
portion of the country. The situation is
one of the most pleasant and desirable
for business men from Memphis to send
their families for the summer that /
know of. The mails, telegraph and rail-
way communications are quick and in
comparably convenient, The smuse-
ments are as varied as we generally 6nd
at summer places and this one is espe-
cially free from the vices which usually
attend springs resorts. Every appliance
that serves to pass the time pleasantly,
such as dancing, billiards, music, bowl
ing, etc., are furnished to the guests at
no extra expense. So, we find it alto
gether one of the most desirable and
pleasant places We know Of in the South,
and advise those whe would enjoy pleas
ure aud recover health to come here.
The rains have poured down on us like
another deluge during the past few days
Very heavy thunder-storms have flooded
the country, tore up bridges, washed the
banks and culverts on the railroad, and
done deal of damage to the crops. The
sky hereabouts, however, promises q
spell of hot, dry weather, for which the
clerk of the same shall have our devout
thanks.
The wash which detained the trains on
the Memphis and Chsrlestoa railroad,
Yesterday, occurred at the deep fill about
one mile west of Salisbury. While we
we're detained there, awaiting repairs, /
had fine opportunity to observe the
efficiency of Captain JspksoH, at the
Memphis and ChaFleston railroad. The
section hands had been working oil day
and effected nothing, but under his sharp
directions and rapid movements the
ugly looking gap was repaired aud made
ready to cross within an hour and half.
So much for head that comprehends its
work and can manage business,
The props heseabogts proliise we'll,
though everything is q month behind the
usual growth of the season. The intense
heats Of July will rapidly develop the
growth and gladden. the hearts, as well as
Gil the granaries of the producers
Louisville has daily average of at
least liye eopmercial agents represent.
ing its interests here. The trade OF this
quarter is reckoned very valuable, and
these parties are ssslduously cultivating
all they can make Of it. / think that
Memphis merchants would be advantaged
il they would offer at least equal induce
ments with Louisville 10 securing the
valuable trade Of this section, II your
merchants neglect this line of the Mem,
phis and Charleston railroad there will be
q very light trade visible in Memphis next
fall and winter from this quarter.
~ .rTUHi DDS Cousin N1URxA.