The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-20
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rCorrespondence OF the Htchmona Dlspatch.l
-. ..-. july. l7TH, 1874.
Perhaps few lines from this, one OF th'
most charming of the watering places In yir
ginfa, might prove of interest to some o
your readers. Not many days -ago1 we let
the hot and dusty city with the INTENTION Q
sperd few days among the Alleghan5
mountains. Before many days OF traVel we
| alighted at this place. Now any attemps ~
description Of these springs Would, AZ oul
| hands, prove failure, still we must sa,
| something:
station. on the Atlantic, Mississippi and ONO
railroad, at the head OF very pretty Vailey
through which flows the Roanoke river, art
situated these springs. They are among NJ.
spurs of the Allegheny mountains; lns
hotel ia situated upon beautiful knoll over
looking the lawn. and on either side is 70"
Of framed cottages, capable Of accommo
dating very large number of persons. Inc
springs seemed entirely hemmed IN by
chain of mountains, with its beaucllul
scenery. which grows more enchanting as
Won look upon it. The early gray dawn
with IFS grand sunrise, or the setting OF tue
SIM amid the silver and golden-lined CLOUDS,
grows more lovely, until We are lea 10 eA'
claim. truly. we are in an enchanted lana
The accommodations are tirst-cass, aiford'
inc convenience and comfort, both to the IN
valid and pleasure-seeker. The hotel is com
modious. Under its roof will be found the re-
cention.room, parlors, ballroom and dlnlns'
saloon: also telegraph, express, post, and raj
road offices. Contiguous to the main note
building are over one hundred and nifty
double cabins, arranged with an eye to the
comfort of the guests. Water is conveyed 0y
pipes from the mountains TO every part OF the
Establishment, and guests are thus supplied
with hot, cold, and plunge baths. Those VINO
want recreation and exercise will ind bill
liard-tables, two bowling-alleys, and croquet,
besides many picturesque walks. The music
by kessnich's Band is really good-ln TACT,
for the size OF the band, we have never heard
better, either on the lawn or in the ball
room. Their selections are fine, playing
often some of the sweetest airs from the diff
ferent operas.
The Springs this season are under the
management of Major j. r. Wilson, who
seems to understand the art Of keeping q
hotel. The rooms are nicely furnished
while the wants Of the inner man are sup
piled with well-cooked food and plenty Of
it and it is well that this is the case, for the
waters give you a most ravenouS appetite.
DR.. Isaac White, of Lynchburg, is resident
physician. Those who desire his services
will find him to be a pleasant gentleman and
one who thoroughly understands the efficacy
of these waters and the mode of treatment,
especially Of dyspepsia.
The ladies and gentlemen are busy making
preparations for grand dress and fancy ball
to come Oft next Friday. Every one is an
make it more so is to bring large party
from Richmond, and we will ensure them a
delightful time.
The society here is one of refinement and
culture. The ladies have charming manners,
and are very sociabIe. There are several
here of whom we would like TO speak, but
fear we would trespass upon your valuable
space. We will only mention tWo-one of
them Of fair complexion, from the sunny
South (bless the dear southern girls; they
are all to US very lovely and loveable), with
beautiful golden hair, Il handsome contour,
of the Middle States-a beautiful brunette,
with glossy black hair and dark, flashing eyes;
her figure is none the less graceful, but with
a step SO light that we were reminded OF the
gentle fawn as she gIides so mpjesticaily and
beautifully over the mountain aud Gale.
you know, Messrs. Editors, how much we
appreciate the girls.)
The company here at present numbers
IL, hnp Govt ha
springs throughout the State do not seem to
be SO we'll patronized this year like they
were last. Before the irst of August great
many more visitors are expected here, and
the season will, we have no doubt, be 4
prosperous one.
Mr.. j. F. Slaughter, one of the chief
owners of these springs, is here, and is see
ing that everything is done TO make the
guests comfortable.
Among the guests at this place are Captain
P. Conley, Mobile; DR.. c. L. Lewis, NASH
vile; General Charles Slaughter, Lynch
burg Colonel j. a. Guild, Alabama Colo
mel &. billiard, Mississippi; Major w. c..
Marrow, Norfolk: Captain Charles E. Fer
ner, New Orleans Robert Kent, Wythc-
Vile; Ex-Governor p. 0. Hebert and Dr..
Jud. B. Wood, of your city.
If you wish to be where the air is cool
and balmy. and where you will find blanket
comfortable at night, we advise you TO come
here.
Many wonderful cures have been made by
the use of these waters, and some Of them
this season. a gentleman (who is, by the
by, an editor), came here two or three
weeks ago in Il very low state from chronic
diarrhGa, and has been improving ever since,
uainipor ono DhunI pf flesh avpry 1av For
the worst forms OF dyspepsia, and for diseases
Of the stomach and bowels, these waters are
said to have no equal. CLAY.