The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-07-17


Arm BRoKEN.-On Sunday Lasts little daugh
ter of Mr. E W Hartman, aged about four years, liv-
ing in the western portion Of the city, fell from
the portico in front of the house and had her arm
broken between the wrist and elbow. Dr. ]. NJ
Hanger was called in and set the limb and the
child is doing as well could be expected.
DESERVED DISTINCTION mentioned last
week that W. P. Tams, son Of W. II. Tam5, Esq,
of this city, had graduated at The " NJ lnstltute'
with distinguished honors, and had passed the
four years at the Institute without single demer
it, As an evidence of the high appreciation OF MS
attainments and character, he has been apPoln
ted assistant professor of chemistry, on the rec
ommendation of Col Hardin, Prof. OF Chemistry
and Assistant Professor of Tactics, on the rec
ommendation of Major Ship. Professor OF Tactics
These are very high honors for one so young
and show the estimate in which young Tams Is
held by those who have had the best opportunl-
ty of knowing him. lie is grandson OF Judge
Daniel Smith, decd, of Rockingham, one OF the
purest and profoundest jurlsts that ever adorned
the Bench of Virginia, in her proudest days.
A DELIGHTFUL SUMNER Notwithstanding
Springs, about - miles from Staunton, over
fine road, is one of the most attractive summer
resorts, both for pleasure and health, that can be
found in the mountains of Virginia. Combining
alum, calybeate, sulphur, ana free stone as these
springs do, there is scarcely condition OF the
human system that cannot find in one or the 9TH
err of the different waters, remedial agent The
accommodations are first glass, the improvements
spacious and in excellent order, and the sur
rounding scenery attractive and imposing. Mr..
s. Goode, under whose immediate management
and SUPPLEMENTARY the springs are, is SO widely
and favorably known springs man, that it is
hardly necessary TO say that everything that
could be desired by his guests for comfort and
pleasure will be forthcoming Having for years
owned and managed the celebrated Hot Springs,
of Bath county, and subsequently leased and su
perintended the Cold Sulphur, his experience is
sufficient to inspire confidence in his present
management.
Those wishing to avail themselves of these
springs, will find comfortable stages running
there every evening, leaving Stanton on the ar
rival of the train.
For partial descriptio Of these springs and
price of board, see advertisement in another
column.
CAVE OF THE FouNrA1Ns.-We dnesday was a
grand gala day for the votaries of pleasure and
the curiosity seekers. Twas the day on which
Mr.. Pirkey had invited the Sunday Schools from
Baltimore and Harrisonburg to witness grand
illumination of his beautiful Gave of the Foun-
tains For the week previous the question was
constantly being asked, '.have you horse or do
you know who has?" Every equine in the city had
been pressed into service, and enterprising livery
men were securing the county, Offering fabulous
prices to induce the farmers to spare their horses
for day.
About seventy five persons from Richmond and
along the line of the G. &. 0. R. R. had arrived
on Tuesday, and of course had to be furnished
transportation on the day following.
At a very early hour Wednesday morning
horses, hacks buggies. carriages, pheetons, gigs,
omnibuses and every imaginable vehicle was
tlemen, in fautless attire, rushed to the stables t
find their turn-outs gone and their ubilant spirits
likewise. But at length all were under full sail
and r,ds n s - -I.foo' Pietu
f5sque and productive portions Of the Valley, the
impatient traveller came IN sight CT a commodious
frame dwelling, in front of which swung large
sign with Gave Of the Fountains Inn E. Pifkey
Proprietor" painted in eat black letters upon it
AS early as o'clock quite a crowd had gather
ed; a candy man crying ice cold lemonade
and two Italians chimed in at intervals with harp
md violin. Groups of twos and upwards were
seated on the grass strolling idly around the
yard: farmers grumbing about poor crops, boys
discussing the prospects Of the next camp meeting
and young ladies criticising the ridiculous airs Q
shat stuck-up town girl AL busy with thei
likes or dislikes
About IL o'clock. the bulk Of the Baltimore aue
Harriscnburg party having arrived, the cry wa
gel your tickets and over the hill to the Cave
They are all here now, except a few who have de
clined coming in compliance with the wishes O.
strong minded horses, which having come halfway
think their part of the pro gramme finished, and
in spite of the most gentle and afectionate cares
e6. refuse 10 ~ iaTtHef.
1t was tiresome up that HILL but having once
gained the summit, rich reward was yours. Fol
miles the eye could range over golden grain fields
and rich pae lures that stretched out to view as
some magician had unrolled his grand panorama
to be taken in q glance and fascinate with its
marvellous beauti es. Below lay in quiet loneliness
the far famed meadows of Augusta and Rocking
ham, while the river, winding like silken thread
could be traced for mil es it meandered and cur
we'd, and finally emptied its impid waters into the
bosom Of the '.laughing Sh ena ndeah." On the
one hand mountains lifted high their azure heads
until heaven and earth seemed to have welded the
INK between them SO smoothly that yeu coulo
scarcely tell where the one ended or the other be
gan, while on the other rich rolling lands raised
their cereal treasures, if trying to rival thei'
more MAJ este sister on the other side oflhe riv'
Ell. Only moment is given to gaze and W onder
when you are reminded by the jostling Thong
that you came to see the cave, and handing your
ticket to the door keeper, pass into the subterrA
mean palace-down dark irregular stair way,
and are ushered into 'Jefersons chamber where
hundreds of candles bedeck the walls and throw
their soft light into every hidden recess. In the
centre an artificial square was erected supporting
is the most beautiful apartment of the cave; from
it you pass to Jetferson's tobacco barn, where in
methodical regularity are hung great punches of
the weed, Ill safe security from any molestat1on
of revenue off GERS though in rather damp place
for curing; thence to the lanyard, and then, sud-
den transition, into Caesars Court. On one side
is the imperial throne, and near it, mount
ed on high pedestal, stands the statute of Pom.
pey ''With his martial cloak around him." Down,
down, and passing through the Fat Mans Mis-
cry and numerous chambers. frescoed and pan