Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-18
FROM THE SPRINGS,
Hurricane-Its Delights.

| 10 the Editors OF the U mon aEu American:
HURRICANE SPRINGS, Aug 16, 1871
The object of greatest interest in this 10
cality is, of course, the mineral water
which is, indeed, wonderful in its curativ,
properties. According to the analysis o.
| Prof. Erni, it consists of more than 4:
dozen different elements, all standard
remedies in medicine.
1t is peculiarly effective in al diseases
of the stomach and kindred organs, and
for an overtaxed and worn out nervous
system, Is Lethesn drsught, giving pres.
ent comfort, and forgetfulness of past
suffering.
Another spring, few feet from the
principal basin, is said to cure inflamma-
tory diseases of the eye.
The freestone water ia clear, sweet and
cold, and that, as also the mineral waters,
is right at the door under the shade trees,
SO that invallds can get it fresh, without
long, fatiguing walk.
The house is built in valley between
several hills. On the top of one is the
crcquet ground and ballroom, with airy
chambers above.
We had an interesting entertainment in
the ballroom last Monday night Prof.
Ryan and Master Ryan repeated several
fine poems in splendid style, and per-
formei several comic pieces charmingly.
''The Hard-shell Sermon" ''the idiot, "
"Woman's Rights Lecture" and 'the
NeWsboy' were finely played. Our
principal amusement is
CRCQUET.
The ground on which it is played, being
hilltop, and therefore, a pleasant,
breezy place, is much resorted to by all.
The experience of climbing the nil by its
narrow, winding, shady walk, brings
sweet, deep breathings TO many bur-
dened chest, and rosy hues to pallid lips
and cheeks.
OUR SOCIETY Is EXCELLENT.
Its peculiar characteristics are, first,
the absence of all "Shoddyism;" no paste
diamonds and flashing silks st breakfast,
no airs, affectstions nor sweils; everything
simple, refined and in coed taste. In
short, every one does as suits him best.
The young ladies put on their pretty
dresses when they feel disposed to do so,
which is generally in the afternoon, after
a refreshing siesta. At that hour the hack
arrives from Tullahoma, bringing pas
sengers and mails, and it is certainly the
event of the day. The sound of Shack"
echoed aud re,echoed by children and
grown folks, brings every one ''to the
'front.' to receive letters from the dear
ones at home, news from the outer world,
and a glimpse of the new corners.
Several clergymen are with US, build
ing up their strength for the next years
labor. 1t is gratifying to see them I'M
bend the bow, and enjoy croquet and
laughs and jokes with the rest of us.
1t is fine place for
THE LITTLE ONEs,
and they look 50 sweet and happy run
ming at will over the hills and valleys in
this mountain home.
But l think of many little worn and
wearied one wasting away in its city plis-
on, for the want of the fresh sweet air
that God has poured out so abundantly
all over the world. Poor little darliDgsl
How you would enjoy q weeks romp
among these hills, despite the
ticks and chiggers thstlurk in uuexplored
hooks.
must now close. No sound save
those of the crickets, and katydids, and
tree-fogs, greet my ear; no. even COM
Portable human snore. By-the-wsy, l
wonder if the water has cured the snorers
Of their propensity to serenade people.
If any of your nervous lady readers are
disturbed by these midnight growls, sug-
gest Hurricane by wsy of experiment.
haven't time 10 wind this letter up
with a rounded period, so adieu. C.