The New York herald., 1870-05-29
Tie magnesia springs.

The iron springs.
The sulphur springs are regarded an the most val
persons to health than the Others. They contain
about twenty and one half cubic inches OF suiphu-
rslted hydro ogen 70 the gallon, that qoalIly which
strong ''bilge.water" taste, but to one
accustomed TO their there is no disagreeabe sen
satlon. sulphur water Is clear as crystal, can be
drank IN large quantities, Is an appetizer cathartc
Clarifies the tissues and membranes OF the stomach,
ieaaces be, drives away torpidity complete PIE,
10 tne muscles ana joints, and seems to DC periect
yltaliler OF rheumatism. scrofula paralysis SAT-
rheun and diseases or the blood IL makes complete
conquest. II what all tue people living here say Is
tun some very miraculous cures have been effected.
Mhy, saiu gentleman last night, "a man came
M n,ter. lie was nigh gone all bent up and down
anu completely shattered. lie drank the waters,
baihed, ana soon walked over these hills like q
rooster. That's what is done for rheumatics But
consumptves should not come here. have known
them to die in the bath.n
Inches OF sulpnuretted hydrogen to the gallon,
anoe, anu yet nave a more powerful cathartic
susst snect " .nan NAN tne sulphur water. They also
-. inc iron spring Is for purifying the blood and
ceanslng tne system: out It mas not yet been dis
covered that lts waters are very effective; yet taken
IN combination with the other Two, II is conceded to
be good.
The springs are all covered, and the vicinity ia
beautifully llid OUT a fne grove extending up the
hillside, with attlced arbOr, in which Young ladies'
read tie latest novels and help, In company with
come A band OF music plays al six In the morning
and at Intervals throughout the DAY.
BATHING
arrangements are superb, over 500 people being
enabled " take sulphur baths at one time. From
ten TO TWO Is The fashionable time, and but once
day is the sale limit the patient not exceeding his
immersion beyond fteen minutes. Breakfast Is from
eight to lcn dinner ut three; supper at seyen Then
ioloW tue balls, hops, entertainments. Croquetng
The hotels are eleven in number and are remlrka.
Ole Ior their neatness. They have all been put in
complete order.
The Pavilion is the largest, kept by Mr. Gardner
anu accommodates 400 guests. Mr. Gardner Is max
ing many repairs. lie Is building structure en-
Dfaclny complete suits OF rooms for families, each
suit having its own outlet and consisting of paror
ana bedrooms, nicely furnished. This building is
l5oxS6, commanding fine view, and does not con.
meet with the main note Tins Is the French nat sys-
ten. The cost Of this new edifce Is $4,000.
Congress Hall. Kept by II. 4. bungris OF New York.
the restaurateur Ii III line condition, with room for
1he Eidridge House, managed by S. Edridge &
som acc?gmo6atcs $50, and Is one OF the best 0i all
The Empire Hotel has large accommodations; is
very neat and clean: nicely ventilaiel, pleasantly
situated and is Kept BY q. l. Best. 1t IL quiet,
unlon Hail is kept by Mr.. wilman, ana accommo.
dates 200 people. 1t IS q line house.
The Sharon House, by y. q. Sharp, Will house l50,
and does 1t in first class style.
The United States ID new hotel and has rooms for
l0O guests 1t Is the best appearing hotel Oh the ex-
The American Hotel is owned and kept By ID.
Wood, an old New Yorker. who can keep ninety y-fye
people nicely at his abode. HIS guests are ''bi,,
guns"
The Mansion House can hold thirty guests; it Is
kept by Hubbes d MOreness
Ine Rockton House accommodates nlnety-nye
persons; 1t is kept by c. b. Feathers This hotel Is
Oh tne hill top.
The Rockville Hotel accommodates seventy five
people; us proprietor Is s. Shaw. 1hls hotel Is also
on the hilltop.
Boarding houses are kept By Messrs. HUT, How
land, wentworth, u. ToTesy, Low and Others. Board
m a,tt f1tI..
week.
RICHFIELD SPRINGS,
distant twenty-five miles from here gives promise OF
ine season. About 100 people Visit there annu-
ally. Arrangements for rooms are now beng made.
Al COOpeislown ana the Lake region OF New York,
HOwe's Cave-secOnd only to the manlmoth-Pros-
pect Hill and other interesting localities lie la this
vicinity; the drives are being extended and very
much irequented by elegant equipages.