The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-13

.......AUGUST ID, 1878.
About the Healing Springs-Some
Advice 50 SFoEfngx-GcerS, DC.
HRALrSa SPRINGS, August 9Th. ;,
Most veracious and vigilant Daspatoh
Your most reracious and locomotive corfe-
spondent continues his rambles. lie IS mere
In what is called "Sieepy Hollow" from the
pda;iye influence Of air and water upon inc
guests. The
HEALING STRINGS
Is a charming place unlike any other in the
mountains, and really delightful. Its lawn
IS shaded by primitive oaks. and in its centre
Is the deep dell that is the drain OF the !oca'i'y
1t is SPAWNED by two bridges, one OF "hich
mites the picturesque row OF cottages on tue
west side with the hotel and princlpal Dulio.
inss on the east. The other brloge ieaas 10
the springs and baths, located IN prettsiy-
shaded plateaui In The. vale below. Fancy the
two assemblies of buildings. on opposite eie-
yations. and the handsome grove emboWer-
ing both, with the shaded vale between them,
and YOU may imagine the peculiar effect OF
the situation. The grounds are refreshed,
in addition to outrageous trees and grass,
1k
In this very charming retreat the guests
find delightful time. They know not sum-
mer's oppressive heats, and night envelopes
them in the most exquisitely-sedative tenn
perature that could possibly be imagined.
The seepers sleep the sleepiest sleeps, ana
the snorers snore back their shores to one
another like mountain echoes returning their
initiated sounds with reciprocal emphasis.
oh. what would not many poor victim OF
wealth and sleeplcssness give for one sucn
sleep as those snorers enjoy! Let them
come TO the Healing and 90 into the snor-
i business, and they will prolong their
ys.
THE WATERS.
don't know what ii is, but there is that In
these waters that has wonderful influences
unon men. They exert great power over
the cuticle, and have specific action over
the mucous membrane. Rheumatism seldom
fails 10 Weld to their influence, and WOUNDS,
sores. and sprains are invariably benefited
by them. 49,, ,s.
consider the Healing waters the mos
peculiar and amongst the most eflicaclous I'D
the mountains, while the place itself is, as !; i
have said. one of the most comfortable or all
summer resorts.
THE MANAGEMENT AND TABLE.
The superintendent of the Healing, MT. b.
M. Ouarlcs, is one of the most active btsi-
ness men in the mountains. lie sees every
thing-he is everywhere-he cons'ueIs
everything and he preserves the most per-
feet order and system in all the place. His
observation is close and bis judgment excel
lent No offence or nuisance escapes us
Keen sense. and he acts with promptDess.
He is ever Watchful and careful to promote
the comfort OF his guests. What pubic
blessing it il to have such landlord to LOOK
ater the guest!
The table of the Healing is cxceled BY
none in the mountains. Quarles provides
The earliest fruits and vegetables by importa-
SON from Richmond, and nobody hss reason
10 complain, whie everybody, from the ex-
1eIIent effects of the water, has good appe-
lite.
One thing desire to say-not because am
a drinking map, not land that is, that The
bar of the Healing is supplied with good IL
onors-a fact not general of the springs by
1ugfull. And moreover, the barkeeper bre"s
drinks, particularly juleps, In "con-de-co-
pre-ha-den" style.
Lately came We to the Healing, bound for
the east. Quaries inquired, How long DO
YOU remain Mr. G. Il. o., Mr.. G. & F. ca!
I sat in the bar-room, into which he had
with his usual courteous hospitality invited
me. aBy this evenings stage answered.
AThat YOU cannot do; the stage is more
than full, and there is only one stage to CO."
There could have been no better or more
comfortable place, but my case was urgent
and 90 must. 81 must foot it, tben," said
], of can 70 in no other way" "You shall
GO" said he: "come to dinner" took a
superb dinner, and after that agreeable per-
formance mine host caused his own jaunty
team to draw up, and two gentlemen and
myself mot that | am not one) took seats,
and were in Covington ahead of the Stage.
I am no great man, but felt kind of con-
sequence while riding in this dispatchful
vehicle. which is characteristic OF the proml-
nent man. Indeed, what more can the great
have than the marks OF honor, and was not
the recipient of mark of very decided dis
tinction from gentleman who, tlatter my
self, is as good judge of merit as any man
Of his day Long life to Quarles.
rRoLoSG THE SEASON.
The company is good here-at least three
bundred-and of the very best character for
real enjoyment. The music is good, the
balls gay, and the intercourse cheerful and
grateful.
Now, when / look at these good people
and see how they IRE taking in health and
strength pity them, because | know they
will 90 home too soon. II is 4 great mistake
to brave the sun of the Atlantic cities liz
August and September. TO those who can
not 20 in June and stay until good Octo-
Der frost, it were greatly better If they de-
layed their trip to the mountains so that
they could remain until that time.
Oh, the iueNpresSiOle joys of the October
of the mountains! There is that in the at
mosphcre that is beyond the power Of man
to describe. 1t is subtle and grateful
power thar acts positively and decidedly
upon the constitution. A man will feel
daily stronger, his digestion will lie con-
stantly improving, and his spirits will rise
until he feels ever like shouting for JOY to
the mountains.
Then there is the grand beauty of the au.
tumnal forests. The mountains are arrayed
In splendor, and the beholder is kept in con-
slant ecstacy by the indescribable pleasures
of sight.
None who can enjoy these inestlmabie
blessings should deprive themselves OF them.
So, springs-goers, take an old mans advice
the advice of one who knows what ne Is
talking about, and never bid adleu 10 Tue
mountains until you baye had hearty
shake of hands with that robust ana Jolly
old physician "Jack Frost" He VIII send
Won home With rosy cheeks, bright eyes, an
elastic step, aud Il physical and mental
stamina that will enable you to grapple with
the greatest difficulties in life, ana III you
for the noblest enterprises.
MY TRAVELS.
In nv last proposed to talk OF my tra-
yels: but old men are SO Sosslpy. got