The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-07-19
From the Cold Sulphur.

Correspondence OF The Richmond DlSpa'ci.
Cold SULPHUR SPRINGS, July l6, 1867.
This delightful summer retreat slt.ialea
in Rockhridge county, within TWO mics OF
Goshen depot, on the Chesapeake ana Olll9
railroad. though in its infancy, is destined
to rival the most noted Of our Virginia
watering places. The gentlemanly bearing
of the proprietor, Mr.. Samuel Goode, so
long in charge of the Hot Springs. The po-
lite attention of the servants. the D0llntl-
fully-ladencd table. and, above all, the
remarkable and almost miraculous cura-
five powers of its waters IN many cases Oh
chronic diseases must eventually make II
one of the most favorite places of resort ior
health and pleasure in the mountains OF W.
ginia. The buildings, which have been re-
Gently constructed, are situated on a Sentle
and graceful slope, covered with pleasant
grove Of forest shade-treeS, winch eNtends
into the romantic little valley, from whose
bosom pushes forth the coolest sulphur wa
ter ever drank. The surrounding scenery
is sublimely grand and inspiring 10 the
north and south two small mountains, CO.
yered with heavy timber, present them
selves in close proximity to the buildings:
On the east and west the North and Mill
mountains lift their craggy heads III terrlllc
sublimty' and defiant majesty, as to battle
them in the clouds that hover around. This
is indeed a most delightful place. Every
thing here tends to enhance our pleasures
and .:halye our SORROWS. L uouDt not,
Mr.. Editor. that you newspaper men down
in the lower regions Il mean OF Vlrglnla)
imagine YOU enjoy hugely the recent over
WIDENING victory of honesty, fair-dealing,
and patriotism. over fraud, robbery, and
carpct-bagism. but you have no concep-
ton of the difference in degree OF en-
iovment of that great blessing here and
in your crowded city. Here, sir, famed
by the gentle breeZes that continually
play around us. enlivened and invigo.
rated by the notwithstanding waters, and
..fa,.ng sumptuously every day" on the
finest meats. vegetables, and pastries to be
had, we soon wax Fat, and feel that we are
indeed frecmen, possessed OF all the rights
and immmitieS which belong to free peo-
ple, regardless Of the fact that our usr-
ally clear-headcd commander. General
Candy, blindly insists that the members
elect to the Legislature must take the IRON
clad. and that "honcst" Forney inSinuateS
Congress will array itself on the side of pro-
scription, and invest largely i'll ganders and
carpet-bags. Neither their political trou-
bles nor mosquitoes ever lessen our appe-
tites or disturb our slumbcrs. Those who
arrive here weak. cmaciated, and Worn
down with care and disease, are soon in
yigorated and inspiritcd by the use
of the cold sulphur and chalybcatc
waters. Conscious Of their growing
strength, they assume an air dignilied and
self-important. Though the hotel has been
open only few days we have very agree
bic party, and daily additions by the train
bid fair to put us to our utmost capacity in
Il short time. .......-..
| know Of nothing that could keep my
ewes open but Kontz's fine music. which so
charms lis nightly with its mclodious strains
that can safely assert, without fear Of CIV
ing offence. that the visitors here prefer
darkness rather than light. JONES.