The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-17
From Buffalo Springs.

lCorrespondenceof the Richmond D1spatch.J
BUFFALO LITHIA SPRlNGs,}
August Ii, 1875.
Still it rains-it pours. Did you ever see such
weather? is the remark OF every one. What
mopotonous and wearisome life we would
have without something TO complain Of and
talk about. But this unprecedented wet
spell is no doubt general, and all the springs
psople get full benefit. They go to the
springs for water, and literally get it this sea.
son from the earth and from the clouds.
"More rain, more rest:
All fair weather is not the beSt,''
exclaims the untirng and cheerful llborer.
"Rain, rain, 20 away,
Come again another day.
shouts the playful and joyous little ones.
All classes can say something, but none can
stop it.
But with this fountain of health, dispens-
inr its inestimable fayors; its sure relief, as il
bv magic, of seemingly incurable diseases; its
snperb cuisine; its genial and affable society ;
its pleasant surroundings; and its manifold
attractions for enjoyment and recreation, the
"spriug. .goers" can afford to get an occa-
sioDal drenching from summers cloud, or
otherwise their happiness and pleasures
would be too great for fallible human nature.
The visitors here now number about one
hundred and fifty, and still they come.
Several instances OF marked and rapid i'm.
proyement have been effected by the "hthid "
this season.
Every effort is used here by those in
charge to add TO the comforts, pleasures,
convenience, aud health of the guests. We
have a good many young ladies here, and
nearly all are du .fdit in the Terpsicborean art.
The day has not been definitely fixed for the
grand dress-ball to come off this season.
There are here from your city Colonel w.
P. Munford and wife, w. g. Miller, Esq, Q.
l.. Cottrell, Esq, Colonel W. E. Bintord,
Captain Coke and wife, Colonel w. G.
Knight, DR.. S. ?. Moore, E. G. Leigh, Esq. ;
Major W. T. Sutherlin, OF DanVille; Judge
Tredway, of Pittsylvania; and Colonel j.
B. Bachelor, eX-Attorney. General of North
Carolina.
The meeting of the Executive Committee
OF the Virginia State Agricultural Society
came off here this week. The usual routine
of business was transacted. 10 place of Col.
onel j. D. Fl. Ross, Of Lexington, yicepresi.
dent, who resigned, William T. Scott, Esq,
of Charlotte county, was elected. Resolu
,ions in memory of General Pickett, one OF
the presidents aids. were passed.
The next Annual Fair will be held at the
Society's grounds, near Richmond, the Goth
9th, 2Slh, and 29th of October. This will be
the fifteenth exhibition OF the Society
While here, interesting speeches on agricul'
ture were delivered in the ballroom by
President Knight, Judge Wood Boudin,
Major Sutherlin, and Judge A. D. Dickln'
son. sgr H4aaaE ge
Unusual interest will be taken by the peo.
pie of this section in the next exhibition.
Heretofore. from variety of causes, they have
manifested no great interest, and contributed
very little in way Of stock, Implements,
man ufactures, or farm products. Under
more favorable auspices it is hoped their
contributions will be largely increased and
highly creditable. iss sa.' tze.s.ese - ~
Mecklenhurg Is grand old county, with
population noted for hospitality, intelll.
gence, and solid worth fertile lands, broad
rivers, and rich valleys; varied soil, capable
Of producing the finest tobacco, cereals,
vegetables, and fruits but with the most in
tolerable roads vehicle ever passed over
How can they expect immigration and good
conyeyances unless they improve their roads /
Advise them, Nr. Editor, for their own vel.
fare and safety for the good Of the people
who are fortunate enough to visit their coun
ty on business or pleasure; for the poor,
dumb animal stumbling over rocks, stumps,
and ,gulieys; for the saving to the travellers
and farmers of innumerable coach, wheel.
wright, and blacksmiths' bhs, to collect al
the sxaiiable force in the county and repai'
taeir public highways. The last Legislature
passed tolerably good road.law. Why moi
but it into practical operations A.