The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-18

The SPRING. Season.
The proprietors and lessees OF tho Virginia
Springs will soon commence the summer
campaign with more than ordinary spirit and
promise. The completion OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad to the very door OF the
most celebrated fountain of the group-the
White Sulphur Springs-justiGes the expecta-
tien that n larger number of pleasure seekers
and invalids will go to the Virginia mountains
IN search or what thcy want than ut any for
mer season. The addition to the aggregate
number will be advantageous to all the
Springs, aad induce IN unusual gaIety and
animation throughout the highways and
meeting places Of the charming region of the
health giving Virginia waters.
That region is the most wonderful In its
principal features on this continent. So great
variety OF very eficacious fountains within
circle OF nifty miles is hardly to be found on
the globe. So noted have they become that
most OF the works on general diseases that
have appeared for some years past contain nj
lusions TO their virtues. Situated, rs they are,
in the centre of the Atlantic States. easily nc.
cessiole they are to those States, and soon
10 be equally accessible 10 the people of the
West by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
American nation. They are 1T the same time
n source OF political and pecunary benefit to
Virginia. They are place of reunion OF the
leading and influential citizens of the Union.
whose conferences tend 10 harmonic the views
and purposes Of the sections, soften the as
perltcs of n local nature and excite n more
just and mutual appreciation. of the character
and temper of cOmmup' ties separated by dis
public. the generous climate, superb scenery.
and rich rrltural resources Of the State, are
brought. Immediately under review, to the
greet advantage OF the old Commonwealth
This mode Of extending the fame OF Ergi
n has n grand effect in national aspect. It
lends TO attract capital and to promote the de
velopment OF the wealth OF this latitude. Thus
we see the wealth and power OF the centre of
the Union strengthened, and rs that is the
link which unites the eXtremities, the effect is
Of incsimable importance In promoting the
strength and durability OF the Union In this
view, how admirable these fountains and
their scenes How generous and gentle are
the influences of the annual meetings amongst
them Of people from all sections. How il sub
dues sectional rancor, makes Imam more mild
and trsctable 10 man. and combining utlita-
risn effects with those OF philosophic and
beautiful nature, we have the perfection of q
great blessing Of Divine beneflcence
a number Of advertisements of these water.
Ing. places have already appeared in the
Dispatch. First in order Is the Queen OF
the Royal Fountains, the far famed WHITE
SrLFHrR, which has, we believe, no equal in
its department on this continent, if in the
It in excellent order by the day of opening
As far as The present spacious hotel and ex-
tenstve rows of cottages can 90 TO nccommo
date the summer throng, they are ready. I'm.
less the rush considerably exceeds that of any
former year, the means to give excellent quar-
ters to all are ample. In every department
The force and appliances are enlarged and i'm
proved. The rooms, the table, the Kitchen
he restaurant, the bar, and grounds, are all
improved. The grounds will present Il better
appearance than ever, and the SYSTEM and or
~ will greatly profit by the experience of the
ssees, who, with their efficient aids, led by
Nr. J. j. TINsLEY. JR, will spare no pains to
give entire satisfaction.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad depot
viii be somewhat less than Il quarter of n
mile from the door Of the White Sulphur Ho
struct 4 railway between them, 50 that q pas.
sro%er leaving Baltimore, Washington, or
Richmond in the morning, will be taken by
rail into the White Sulphur Hotel to al early
supper This is grand-a noble accommoda-
ton 10 the great springs going public, and it
viii be done by the Goth of June.
Already there are several visitors nj the
White Sulphur-invalidz from the inhospita-
pi: Of lp hun
already engaged point to Il highly fashionable
and famous company ~ ia" White. The
Turkish Minister has engaged :. spacious cot
tagc Chief Justice CHASE will be Il guest for
some time; and other very prominent officials
ARE expected. The season, in short, will be
the most throngcd ever known IT the White
The HBALI.G SrRISG comes forth with re.
newed energy and enterprise. The accom-
plshed agent, Captain ECBASN, has made ur-
usual progress in the steady line OF improve.
ment which ca ch year dcvelopes 1T the Heal
ing. The locality is one OF tho most charm
ing SO sequcstered among the grand sur
rounding eleyationS-so arbOrescent-With
It's handsome terraces overlooking the sweet
ravine where rise the magic waters that have
restored health 10 so many worn and racked
invalids. The Healing waters are 4 wonder
full tonic Alternative, and their efficacy III Mu
mcrous forms of rheumatic, goutical, and
scrofulous diseases, has been ALMOST miracu.
lousy established.
The Healing Spring is now reached by 4 new
and excellent turnpike from Coyington, on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad in jour
rev OF four hours in fine stages. This short
route follows the line of Jasksons river, and
for eight miles looks down upon that lovely,
mca pderng stream, with its paradise OF
homes, and meadows. and weaving crops. II
passes, also, by one of the most charming
falls-called q" Failing Spring TO be met
with anywhere. The passenger has Il full
view Of it. a more picturesq ne Journey is
seldom enjoyed in The wandering rs of men upon
this earth This road leads on 10 the Hot
Springs, three miles from the Healing, and
the Warm five miles further on. 1t is q new
resource Of pleasure 10 noun tain visitors, and
one which will long remain impressed upon
The memory Of every one who travels it,
The RoCKBRIDGg ALCa SPRINGs, which at
tanned such celebrity under The management
of that .stimNble gentleman WILLIAM FRA
zIgR, Esq, passes under The direction OF his
nephew, JAMEs \. FRAZIER, son of the late
JOHN FRAZIER, the founder OF the tonic alum