The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-09-08
GOSHEN BRIDGE, September 3, 1869.

Goshen BRIDGE, September 3, 1869.
The route from Cuipcpcr Courthouse tt
Goshen shows abundant evidence of tht
effects Of the drought. Recent rains have
frcshcned up the corn little, but not hal:
a crop will be made.
We were glad 20 learn in passing tho
University that its prospects for another
session arc bright. The drought will pro
badly lessen the number of students at nj
OF our schools and colleges; but it is hoped
TINT the University will have the largcs'
number Of any session since the war.
Staun;on seems to be rs brisk az ever
Indeed. there arc few little towns which;
seem more thoroughly dordhc. Its icmait
schools are opening under the most iiattcr-
ing auspices, and will no doubt have then
full complement Of pupils.
Rev. William II. Williams, o native o.
YOUR city, but recently pastor in Charles
ton, S. c., mas just arrived to take charge
of the Staunton Baptist church. Mr.. Viii
liams will have difficult task in succeed
ing so popular n pastor as Rev. George Is
Taylor, who goes az chaplain to the Uni
vcrsty of Virginia: but those who know
him have every confidence that he Will sue
coed.
AZ Buffalo Gap they arc rapidly pushing
to completion the works for converting pig
iron into steel by the Sibert process. This
useful discovery is considered beyond the
probability Of failure. The Variety Springs
seem to have o cooAly company, and | hear
that thcy have been well kept this season.
On the arrival OF the train, Goshen is one
of tho livclicst places We know. 1t is the
depot Tor the Cold Sulphur, Rock Alum,
Rcckbridgc Baths, Lexington, &C., and is a
General rendezvous of Narnans stages.
The Cold Sulphur, two miles off, is acquir-
ing a very fine reputation. and has been
full to it's utmost capacity-abOut one hun
drel--ncarly all OF tho summer. The Alum
has bad the best season since the war.
The Rockbridgc Baths is one of the most
pleasant places in the mountains, and has
had fine season. 1t is elegantly kept by
J. b. & L. G. Pcyton, whose polite and jul
dicious attentions to their guests arc sure
to give satisfaction. The bath is perfectly
delicious; and as its temperance is not
changed by the season we would advise any
who may be in search of health Or pleasure
10 give it trial during September.
The Goshen Hotel is admirably kept by
Mr.. II. 4. Goodloe, and is pleasant rest
ing-placc for parties going to or returning
FROM the Springs. They have had quito n
number of visitors all the season.
Mr.. II. n. b. Wood has here his "Uni-
vcrsity High School," designed to prepare
boys thoroughly FOR college or Tor the prac-
teal business of life. His large expert
cncc and high qualifications as Il teacher,
%nd the excellent location Of his school,
will doubtless make his enterprise sue
cess.
Mr.. J. W. Ahrahams-onc mile from Co.
shcn--has recently discovered an alum
spring on his farm, which is said to he al
most as strong us the famous Crock
Num-" Capitalists might DO well to cx-
anime into the matter. | learn that the
farm can be bought.
This is the gcason for dccr-hunting, and
The mountains around Goshen arc somewhat
famous as hunting ground.
4 very interesting revival is in progress
ut the Baptist church at Goshen. The elf
Gent pastor (Rev. J. ". Ryland) is assist
CT by Rev. DR.. II. II. Bagby, of King and
Queen, who has preached TO large congrc-
cations with great ability and acceptance.
Eight have been baptized, others have been
received for baptism, and the meeting goes
ON with increasing interest.
Large numbers Of cadets have passed
here on their way to tic Virginia Military
Institute. The session begins there next
Monday. VIAT0R.