The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-07-19
evening State Journal.
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 10. 1878
Rockbridge - Marble Quarrics = Mrs.
ParfingtOn-CaIf Pasture.
RocKBRIDaE BATHS, July 16

RocKBRIDaE BATHS, July 16.
Mrs. Grundy has not arrived, nor any
of the Jenkinses but Mrs. Darlington
with her Ike with his velocipede, got
aboard at Staunten and came with us as
far as Goshen, where she was shown the
little and big I" Calf Pasture and then
determined to centigrade" her steps,
saying she g had Enumerated Ike long
enough on Boston common" and she
" warn't going to have him get any more
rub-iyerrous by feeding on the calf pas
lures among the mountains of the Old
Minions - and SO she centigraded her steps
eastward, next train, to ruminate on the
herbivori of Virginia.
Last night the happy guests here had a
little hop in the ballroom they desired
to get good ready for to-night's ball, by
tingling up their soles to the music, and the
young gallants wished to fire up their souls
for the fair partners which should claim
their attentions tonight. Graves band of
Richmond furnishes the music.
Among the handsome farms in this sec
ton which show thrift and comfort, are
those of Joseph Adams, DIR. McCorkhill,
and the Philadelphia marble company.
This company has bought fine farm bor-
ueT1ll& VII ISuTtH liver, vi WHICH Is lOuHu
quarries of very beautiful translucent mar
BILE, with a view Of working it out for the
market.
Hays creek comes rushing down from
the mountain gorges, from the north, and
joins the North river at this place; and on
its banks also are found one of the marble
quarries near here, of fine quality.
The rain, yesterday afternoon, filled
al, r. IL
flooded its banks.
Considerable good wheat is raised in
these valleys, and there are several good
mills for grinding it, on the streams.
/ have seldom found more interesting
and intelligent young man than Mr.. Brown
Ayers, the telegraph operator, and Editor
of the little society sheet here, The Review.
E He is a sort Of universal genus, and very
obliglng and popular with everybody; he
is q graduate Of Washington university and
believes in the dignity and honor of labor
and usefulness, rather than being a FASH
ionable drone, as too many young people
are, who happen to be born to compe-
tence, and to be educated by rich parents /;
/ speak of his case with the more emphasis
as worthy example and lesson for the
consideration Of others who need such in-
4 centiyes.
In different directions from these baths
are various prominent and curious knobs
and peaks-all seen from these grounds,
such as slump mountain, "Snowmoun-'
q tain, -" Hogback Knob, /" the twins skiing
and Queen" House mount" and some
others of less prominence.
Another heavy rain storm this afternoon
interrupted the farmers in making their
hay and drawing in their wheat. It is also
something of drawback, in preparations
and arrivals to the dress ball tonight; vet
there is fine and fair attendance, of hand
some, well-dressed ladies', and gallant, in
telligent gentlemen; and good time is
being enjoyed.
The states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Indiana, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Vir-
ginia, and some others, are represented by
the company here. Where all are fair and
famous it were fruitless to particularize.
The room is properly prepared, and the
banner Welcome" hangs out while Cap
tain Brown, and all interested, are doing
what they can for the general happiness Of
ALL
Among the prominent visitors here are
General Dabney H. Maury, wife, daugh-
tiers and son, of Richmond; also M. r.
Maury, son of the late Commodore Maury,
whom think was one of the most useful
Of all our savants to science, agriculture
and other industries generally; and trust
his son may become as honorably useful
and worthy Of his sire IN labor and letters
From Jcrdan's Alum next, if continued
rains don't wash all away.