Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-10-11
For the Gazette.
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.

LEXINGTON, Va. October 8, 1892.
c. P. JOHNSON, ESQ,
Editor Deiaoare Gazette:
NY DEAR SIR: After several weeks travel
ing find myself in the historical Shenandoah
Valley Of old Virginia. How rich it is in soil,
in historical lore and in the generous hearts Of
its noble people, must leave to some more de.
scriptive pen than mine to do justice to il:
Lexington is noted place; here is located
the Military Institute, which the Vandal Hun.
ter, who turned against his native state, attempt.
ed and in grea; measure did destroy, by fire.
Here is Washington College which the great
and noble Lee was president Of, at the time Of
his death, and which his son Gusts now so
worthily presiu.s v.e..
Here also lie the remains Of the brave and in
trepd soldier, Stonewall Jackson; and here also
are the homes of some Of Virgnia's proudest
names.
My tour thus far has been very pleasant and
such delightful weather never before expert.
enced.
To recuit my health remained some time at
the town Of Bedford, Penna., to drink the waters
Of the justly celebrated springs Of that name
The town il about one mile ami half from the
springs and more pleasan, place have seldom
visited. The accommodations are very good, the
people exceedingly we'll informed and very hos.
pitable. The town contains AT out 2000 inhib.
tants and IL beautifully located in valley
surrounded by mountains teeming witt.
als, which the Railroad now passing vii a
develop. The Juniata flows gently by Il ,.ue
Of 1t and the views from the mountains enclos
ing tn, own have never seen surpassed
AT this place / went with very pleasant,
party to hear an echo. 1t was the finest ever
heard. had read Of very fine ones in Swtaer.
land but l could never realize what they were
until heard this one.
A Railroad now runs directly past the town
which connects the Pennsylvania r. Il. with the
b 4 o. Il. X. at Cumberland and makes it more
convenient for visitors from Wilmington 10 go by
way Of Baltimore than Philadelphia and they
escape some very ugly trestle work on the II. Y
B. T. r. F..
left Bedford with regret az had form,
some very pleasant associations | do not know
a more desirable place for our people to spend
the hot days Of Summer.
In circuit of less than hundred yards visi.
tors can have choice of waters. They can
partake Of the Mineral the Iron, the Sui phur,
the Lines one and Freestone-the three former
water being certain panacea for dyspe?tics. |
noticed great many familiar names from vii.
mington registered here.
1t was at this place that our late respected
president james Buchanan spent so many Of his
summer months.
In visiting the springs would recommend
persons to go by the p. r. r. and return by way
of the B. & o. r. r. The scenery along both
routes is very fine and quite different The
view at Harper's Ferry would alone compensate
a person for the journey. In coming 10 this
place by way Of Cumberland and Harper's Fer
~ I witnessed q many splendid views and as the
to every hue imaginable, the beauty ofthe seen.
cry was much enhanced thereby and more
lovely panorama, could nowhere be..seen.
On my way took occasion TO visit Somerset,
. town which was almost des troyed by fire last
May. The destruction vas still visible, but the
people exhibit much energy in the way they are
building itup and a great many fine houses are
already IN the way ofcompletion. At Somerset
l met great many pleasant people. 1t is the
county seat ofSomerset County, which is so we'll
known for its rich pastures, fine butter, pretty
ladies and distinguished men. 1t was the for
mer home Of Hon. Jer. s. Black and Hon. B. F.
u
Is the home of Gen. Cofforth and Gen. Koontz,
late congressman and Of Mr.. Chorpenning, OF
Chorpenning claim notoriety, which claim our
immaculate Attorney General Creswell was 40
anxious to get through. and no doubt will on
the reassembling Of Congress. The town of
Somerset is also plasant summer resort.
At Cumberland the B. 4 o. r. Il. Co., is
erecting magnificent hotel. 1t will cost about
$780, 900, and will have fine park attached to
it. Cumberland reminds me very much of
Pittsburg, and ON account Of the coal dust which
blackens everything, do not like it much, never
theless it is active and growing place. When
the Wilmington and Western Railroad is fin
ished it will bring our city in closer proximity to
it. Coal seems to be its principal support and
the B. 4 Q. +. II. Co, has extensive work
there.
When left Pennsylvania politics we're all
the rage. The democrats were quito sangune
Of success, but feel doubtful as the admnisira-
ton fearing the result Of defeat, will expend any
amount Of money and commit any amount of
fraud. to secure the State, though do hope both
may prove aborlive. To-day will decide and
BY the time this reaches you it will be known.
Before concluding must state that after Wis.
iting many different places, find none that
will compare with our own beautiful city: its
location and advantages are so many and 20
great that 1t only rests with our people to make
Il the most attractive city in the Union.
And now wishing all the pleasant friends
have met with during my trip a kind remem-
brancs, l must take my farewell.
Yours truly,
DELAwAREAN.
a Jewel.
SOzoDoNT Purifes,