South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-12-12
Letter From Hampshire.
From The Chdrlestorn Free Press..
RoNNEY, w. Va Nov. 22. 1879

No oti Jou We'cpie I'D our uruntain nome.
La the brief hour sllotted to this chat, |
should like To tell YOU much of this town,
which Is "ntaifun an pdrUo." Time aud
space forbid our entering iuto historic de-
taii-sufhss that eIe long, its Cenienuial
will have rolled round, and with due cere-
mony will be observed. To note the living
presepa-strangers and visitors are agrees-
bly, Impressed with the general good order
which prevails. One, Gui one, establish
ment III town, retails spirtuous liquors.
Our State Law Is circumscribing in its tf-
fects.-Msy it ever continue so.
On this, bright, pleasant afternoon (tem
pered with the miduess of that delightful
season, Indian Summer let US take stroll
commodious building of brick, well ar
ranged, and apparently of recent re con-
structioo. In the rear ia the Jail, which
though not so styl ish as the Charles,owu
mansion, is very neat and preseutsblc. Pur-
suing our way eastward VIZ pass pleasant
and comfortable looking residences, with
bright flowers aud baskets adorning the
windows, -quie, but convincing evidence
OF refinement aud taste within. The next
object which claims our attention is the In.
stitute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb. The
architectural design of this building is at
tractive, being light, airy and graceful. Il
is l02 feet in length, with wing extending
back TO the depth of IS feet--is three sto.
ries high pcrticoes and porches east and
west. Ample grounds enclose the building
afOrding fue space for exercise The 10.
mates are careful ly provided for by ccmpe-
tent teachers and kind matron. DR.. LUp-
TON is Superintendent pro tenn, of the 10.
sti'ute, Prof. II. II. JOHNSON is principal
teacher of the department. for the blind
Both these gentlemen worthily fill the re-
sponsibic positions assigned them. Rom.
ney gave this building to the State for its
present purpose. generous aud needed
donation.
Within sigh, are the town schools, both
large, comfortable brick structures. The
citizens manifest commendable zeal in the
important matter Of education, and we see
no reason why RDmuey my not be blessed
with superior educational facilities for home
culture aud the Improvement of those who
shall be sent here from abroad. West
End has the advantage In churches. The
Presbyterian Ia the largest in size aud mum
hers. Rev. q. w. FINLEY acceptabIy fills
th:s pulpit.
En pdSSdnt-Our town i, noted for it's
good society Here resides the mother of
our worthy Governor eslimible lad
fuil Of good works Here, also, lives rbe
~ffable Mi. IL, Elitor ".SouM Bennett
Mte|iigencer, President # the IS ate Press
A-soci'lipn" Long may he 1--we tn WELD
IA. nf,tt H,,... q, q L
proceed with our walk for healths sake,
NO vioit The Springs (SIlphur and ChsIy be-
ste) which are udj .ceu' 10 'Own. We qu.uch
our thirst with u Wholesome drau sht Of
these excelen, mineral waiers which can
here Toe procured gratis. Auumu letv,s,
gathered At he Springs, blend hsru.on,ou-.
~ 18th the "d"wn tuwn' Autumn Tins,
which are hi-pltyed ia excellent taste,
quantity aud quality, Dt the stores where
we've called. Merchandise Of oil kinds
compares tavorably 10 selections add prices
with larger places.
The Yellow B,uka are an Object Of uni
versal admiration. NJ Que, who eau, should
miss seeing them. L. II on = cpnGinuatiou
Ut this bluff that the town is built. Tue
banks rIse prec,pitUu-ly $50 fee, or more,
/ VarI'gated III color. At rs blse Il vs. the
/ South Branch Of The Pbomac We thought
| Of the lines TO the 1--WE Snae Pntomac"-
traced it iu its rippliugs the limpid noun.
tain siresDIet, To the broad mighty river
/ that laves the tanks of Nc. Vernon hal.
lowed soil. Iu Imagination, VIC delighted
to picture this spot ia its primitive Wilduess
Forests covered the now well-tiled land
| the Red man chased With feet and steathy
step she bounding deer the banks Of the
! Wappa,omaka (Iudiar name Of s Branch
Of POiOmac) ecuoed and re-echoed TO the
warwhOop aud songs Of the Delswsres and
! Cstawbas. How marvellous the progress,
Of civilization Returning bomeward, q,
the last rays Of the setting sun brighten tht
western horizon, we have only time to spend
few minutes 10 the "quiet city Of the
dead"
As We walk along our mind is diverted
from days-agoue by number Of small wood
en- pegs, which indicate the route Of the
Narrow-GIsge Railroad, connecting this
place direct with the Baltimore aud OhiC
Railroad. Ere this time next Fall the pro.
jectors Of The Road assure us that the shri
whistle Of the locomotive will reverberat,
among these bills. Speed the day, such
sound shall greet our ears
Indian Mouod Cemetery; thus We read
ss we enter the gateway. So called because
at the entrance is one Of these aborigina
remains. A cluwp Of pines is the evel
green memorial to the warrior Fathers who
sleep beneath. YCnder tall marble sbaf
marks the last restiog-place Of that good
man aud Ruling Elder, DAVID GIBSON, Esq
Peace to bis ashes Near by is another