The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-24
Times at the Sweet Cl,aIybeate--.
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SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS, I
ALLEGHANY co., Va, August, 1869.
Among the many famous resorts OF the
mountains this wcll-lZnown place stands
prominent. Numbers of your readers have
no doubt passed the summer months here
in an agreeable manner. Our ladies are
the pretticst of the pretty. Our gentlemen
are mostly composed Of business men from
all parts Of the country, who prefer to en-
10Y the comforts of well-kept hotel and
the quietude of retirement to that OF
grandeur and pomp. Although our party
IS mostly composed OF men OF wealth,
Shoddy is not on hand, and tawdry super
iluities are unknown. Ills true our ladies
cannot be surpassed in their modesty and
grace. We pass away our leisure hours IN
the enjoyment of social intercourse. Bowl
ing is Que Of the fayoritc amusements with
the ladics--billiards, crOquct, tablcauN
yiyants, charadcs, etc. The tablcaux Of
Monday night were superb. Connoisseurs
deemed them unsurpassed by any they had
seen. The ladies deserve great credit lor
their untiring efforts to entertain the COM
pany. -.
The great reputation and popularity OF
these Springs arc owing to the variety and
excellence OF the waters. The three springs
have in different degrees iron, magncsia,
and alum. They are considered by physi-
clans of note to be unsurpassed for the cure
of cutaneous diseases, dyspepsia, neural
gia, chronic rheumatism, &c. Then we
have glorious landlords gentleman OF
great expericnce-and any one stopping at
this place once can never forget its polite
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Carriages and vehicles of every description
are always in attendance, and the beautiful
country surrounding us is visited daily.
The Beaver Dam falls, about two miles from
the Springs, is one of natures most beautl-
full and picturesque works.
| The plunge bath is one of the well-ar-
ranged additions to this establishment.
The waters from the three springs continu-
ally flowing into the great reservoir make
powerful combination, and a few weeks
| indulgence in the plunge bath creates quite
Il change in the pallid countenance OF the
invalid.
The Dispatch is received here daily, and
VIC cannot possibly enjoy our breakfast
without it,
Among the many visitors ut this place is
Right Rev. Bishop Payne and lady, of West
moreland; James Il. Routh and lady, and
James Dunlop, of Petersburg; also, H.
Perronnean Brown, Esq, and family, OF
the same place. General e. Z. Pickett, the
hero of Gettysburg, and his estimable lady,
are also sojourning here and NJ. I. Cook,
Esq, of Norfolk. From Richmond VIC have
Samuel IL. Pulliam, Samuel NJ. Ettin@,
Edwar' Flash and family, W. A. Grills,
S. Nj. Rosenbaum. and nj. A. Pizzini and
daughter.
Professor Edward Warren, of Baltimore,
SO fayorably known to your readers, is the
resident physician for the season.
The grand bal m0Squc took place last
night, and was considered one Of the great
est events Of the season. Among the many
beautiful and accomplished ladies Of our
grand old Commonwealth who participated,
we noticed Mrs. General Pickett, who APP
peared as "Lady of the Court of Louis
w." dressed in purple velvet robe and
white ostrich feather. Her dignifed and
graceful manner was noticed particularly
Miss Pizzini, of Richmond, appeared in
the character of ga Shepherdess," and
created considerable admiration with her
staff trimmed with red and white.
Miss Kate Kelly appeared in Polish
costume of rare and costly velvet, accompa-
MED by her fair little sister, Miss Bonnie,
as q Little Red Riding Hood"
Miss Nellie Wise, of Culpeper, one of our
most agreeable and accomplished ladies,
appeared as the Hop Gatherer," an en-
tirely original character. Her costume was
magnifcently beautiful-white lawn dress,
green palm and flowers over dress, literally
covered with hop buds.
The Misses Trotter, of Staunton, each
took prominent part-Miss Kate as "Au-
tumn'' and Miss Woodie, her sister, as
"Old Mother Hubbard
Miss Dooley, of Richmond, appeared as
a Spanish Girl" accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. w. L. Lewis, whose represen-
tation of Might was very effective.
Mrs. Thomas Kinnirey, the accomplished
wife of our host, appeared as "Queen Eli
zabeth." Her commanding manner and
magnificent display was a general theme.
She was accompanied by her husband with
out u mask.
Miss Alice Brooks, of Petersburg, was
considered the belle OF the ball. Her lady