The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-11

to the summit Of the Ailcghanies, and then, follow
ing tortuous southerly route. you more rapidly
descend the eastern declivfty or the mountains
through most picturesque, varied and delightful
country reaching this charming watering place after
travelling distance Of seventeen miles There Ii no
more attractive summer resort In this prolc spring
region than the celebrated sOld Sweet" No tourist
fails to visit 1t during the season, however great the
inducements may be at other and more fashionable
watering places. On the way from the White Sui
phur you pass successfully Peters Mountain, Seven
Mile Mountain ana sweet Spring Mountain-tnree
OF the largest and most towering OF the great chain
OF the Aliegnsnies besides beng jolted over in
Vulnerable spurs ana ridges the oTshoots OF the
more formidable monsters. Arrived at your desiin-
alton You find the Springs located In valley about
I'VE miles IN length. with average width OF half
mite, at the hcadwaters of Dunlap's creek, on the
eastern border OF Monroe county. This valley
Is considered the most picturesque in its
scenery and landscapes OF the many IN
which this section OF Virginia abounds. The
visitors after their morning BATH while the dew yet
glstens under the rays or the rising sum- and while
the pure mountain air IL cool aud bracing. roam
over the lovely hills BY which the Springs are sur
rounded, and view the tinted landscapes from
various points. They wander through the day in
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meadowssthrough shady glens, AMI along bubblng
creeks and miniature rvulels Everywhere you
turn the ee nature is clad In her gorgeous cos
tune. Here you see luxurant field OF corn or oats
green as the Green Isle ITSELF there wavy patch OF
golden wheat ready for the reapng hook or the mod
ern reaping machine; then there is a vast meadow
covered with stacks OF new hay, and there are
the cattle revealing in the rich and delightful pas
turage-all surrounded by Inc grand and majestic
oaks OF the forest After having tired the eye with this
beautiful panorama, and satisfied the appetite for
natures Delights the
next claim the attention or the tourist In the
centre OF the grounds Is located tile sorng build.
ing, a large and handsome brick ST uct,lre with
TWO towers or Observatories each end or the
front This contains the baths, barber shop. read
ing room and last. but not least, water closet,
which. for beauty OF finish, simplicity OF construc-
ton and the total absence OF any offensive odor, Is
unsurpassed by any similar establishment In the
county. 1t Is an institution at the "Sweer' una
one OF It's main attractions to countless visitors.
Directly III front and little to the right OF tile build
ing stands the main hotel, building 26O feet long
ny 90 Wide, four sories high, with basement II
has three grand porticos, with wide and handsome
piazzas Intervening, which, throughout the heat OF
the day. make cool and charming promenade.
Running in an easterly dire ton is a continuous
semcircular row OF two story brick cottages, with
portlcos, neatly and tastefGiy fnlsned and ele-
gantly furnished. TO the left ana ut the extremity
Of the cottages stands another baiitlmg known as
the Centre Hotel with accommodations for over four
hundred guests. Beyond this aud Ranking 1t il
another row OF handsome cottages, which, to the
proper, ure still other rows ana single Cottages
making in all ample accommodations for over one
thousand guests. Tie grounds are traversed by
beautifully travelled walks aud handsome drives
and Tho various lawns arc studded over with trees
hickory-covered with foliage beneath the shades Of
which are seat, where the guests enjoy The cool
hreezes and 1uaf the inylgoraring odors OF the
thousand blossoms nea II them. Next in point OF
interest at the '0l sweet are
THE BATHS
located within the Spring building. They are
l9r ge IL SNl-n by sek brick
Thirty leet, with an average OF about five feet in
depth. Both are constantly nled with mineral
water clear as crystal, supplied nom springs tnat
degrees which rs not varied the entire year round.
From the bottom OF the baths innuner abe bubbles
arise ARISE rom the SIZE Of pea to that OF a large
from the pebby bottom, and seem to chase each
other with strange antics to The surface, when they
disappear. Daher pacing himself over them can
distinctly feel these buDbes as they strike the skim
and the sounds are said TO be distinct from their
force. Inc water reminds one OF the Bahama
shoals, but it Is Infinitely clearer. After using the
baths the sensati on experienced is delightful. one
feels exniaraed to u wonderful decree and you
Imagine Yourself able TO jump over six-reet lence
run mile, or throw hundred weight over your
i mead win little or no exertion Inc distinguish
acid gas. ana II holds in lis solution the
several alkaline ingredients which imparts TO the
waters the champa sne Ike sparkling 1t exhibits
This Is also Ire source OF the remarkable exn!lariting
enect 1t produces when either used tao bath or
us beverage. 1ne ANIMAL spiriLS excited by IL
aud the merry song, laugh aud dance testify 20 its
powers and medlcinal prop rilcs
SOCIETY
at the sod Sweet" In part was characterized BY
the cavalier aud clivalrc refinement ald iirbanty
tnat dis tnguished tie Southerners wien they were
DIS motive people during The era or slavery. Here
used 10 c0ngfegae each season tie eltte OF the Caro-.
nas Virginia, kentucky and Maryland. 1t was the
gaycSt oil all the springs IN tie moufitains 1t was
usually the last to open, but aiways tic last to
close The comfort OF the cottages and the beauty OF
the scenery, WRen autumn scared the earlier foliage
keep the guests to look again through the visa
ana along the dense forests that invest the magn
lcent ridge called Peters Mountain. Any reserve
that would mar one's pleasure ut more fashionable
and exclusive watering places Is dispelIed at the
sweet ID social intercourse is more quickly and
nrmiy established here than anywhere else Already
IL Is becoming the resort OF hundreds OF Northern
people, VINO meet as Old friends the Sou herlers
glad to renew their agreeable association winch
yearly becomes stronger and stronger Nor Is society
so all5t0craitc as to be exclusive 1t IS properly
tempered with democratic spirit that Is much TO
be admired and snould be imItated at most OF our
fashionable resorts where slOddy'' holds high car
nival. The company is made up Of the better eIe.
meats OF society ana degree OF taste, culture and
refinement Is visible here, that you Will fan to find
at most OF the summer resorts. Large numbers OF
finl1es come here and stay the entire scason-rent-
ing cottage and bringing their eauipages Servants
and all the necessary appointments for domestic use
and comfort: