The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-22
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JuIye IL, 1871.

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I canuo, leave this truly attractive place
wi,hout giving to the public the penene OF
rome Of my practical servalaon as my az
tep.ion had been frequently Gated 70 eee
wonderful curative powers o. THESE W yals.I
INT / was more than surprised Wnen l 'esss y
She innumera5le testimonials and saw WIN
nv own ewes their magical effect. sPrfug
Nd. 9. which has been recently dtscovefeu'
ID possibly more str0ngay lmpreg na'ea VIII W.
the salts Of lithia than any otnel ~ .n ,,s
-V;rcinia Springs Only trace Of this ingre.
s,sn, ran he found. II is the elesnent tnat
sss g,ren such potor;ety to the Getty sourg
snrfnp and to AK IA Chappe!le and flchy
waiers of the continent Of Europe. fro.
lessor Wood, of the University OF Pennsyl-
There is, perhaps, no o.bcz remedy from
which equal efficacy may DO expected IN
fine removed of the deposits OF the urate OF
soda. in the joints and iigamentous tissues
In equity patients. and preventing The de-
posts in the kidneys. :,
In confirmation of this view, ] will
report only one case that came under
Tny own observations. Some ten days
AGO gentleman from the town OF Dam
vile. arrived at the springs, and from
his own account his suHeripgs must nave
been of the most aggravated and painful
character. He had obtained the best medi-
cal advice without relief, With no appetite,
and the most extreme debility. He came
Lore. and after O sojourn Of ten days, to use
his own language, on enquiry after his
health. he said, Il feel like a new man. l
am az gaily as three-year old colt"
There have been several other cases this
season, some Of which have been heretofore
reported. In addition to the springs Nos. J.
and 2. smother one has been found purely
chaly bea;c, but of its special merits am not
advised.
| viii, make another suggestion -: At this
season, when chills and fever are SO preya.
lent in lower and Soutbside Virginia, these
waters are reputed to be most efficient. /
heard that old Dir. Shelton, the former pro.
prietor of the springs, should say, That II
person would come and stay month at the
springs and he had another chill before the
next season that he would give him bis
board" / will not presume on your kind.
ness in extending these hasty notes, but
cheerfully give them in the cause OF suffer.
ing humanity. Persons in feble health sho':!d
first consult with DR.. Jordan, the resident
physician. He has made these waters spe
cial study.
In regard to other attractions will say q
few words Since the last season great i'm
provements have been made: large build
commodiouS, airy, and pleasant rooms; in
fact, all the rooms are comfortable. One
great charm Of the place is its extremely
climbing upstairs but sweet little country
WI vyoll.choHp6 -
great oak trees wooing the weary to their
sweet refreshing shade. The fare is unex
ceptionable; bave never seen better bread
or finer milk and butter. SO much have
written more in the interest of the invalid
lovers, would say as the boys used to sing
in the army: ''If you want happy time
come to the Buffalo," The ballroom Il
large, well ventilated. and brilliantly light
ed, and the music led by Josh Motley il
sweet and inspiriting.
81. Take my visit altogether I never had {
more pleasant time. The company, though
not very large, is exceedingly kind, genial
and refined. The number is increasing daily
Among the arrivals on yesterday noticed
of my own acquaintance Judge A. u. Dick
inson and party, DIR. Joseph HggestoD, Q
Prince Edward Mr.. Stegal, of Richmond
Colonel Z. X. Harris, OF Chrksville; ant
Others did not know.
i There are a good many from North Caro-
lima, and Baltimore, Alexandria, and Mem
phis may be proud Of their fair and brillian
representation.
will stop right here Il know how yol
dread springs letters and college commence
ments) with one more word. | shall bear il
grateful remembrance the attention that re
ceived from Colonies Goode and Cobb durins
temporary sickness at the springs. HopinS
that they may have that patronage they 81
richly deserve, commend them to an ap
preciative public. ST.. CLAIR.