The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-08-03

some account OF Manitou Springs and the re-
gion round about, which presents such a
striking contrast to the sandy wastes of st. I
Louis Park, and the barren plains from Pue-
bio to the Rio Grande. Leaving Pueblo on
the Sth July, by the Denver & Rio Grande /
narrow gauge Road, which runs through
broad valley at the base of the main range
Of The Rocky Mountains, q ride Of q few hours
brought me to Colorado Springs, a we'll laid
out city, on commanding eminence, and
bearing evident marks of prosperity. at
present, however, owing to the general fnan-
cial depression, the business Of the place is
quite limited. The name Of Colorado Springs
is misapplied. as there ale no springs here
but at Manitou, some five or six miles west.
Having no acquaintance in the town, took |
a conveyance to the Springs, being DESTROYS
|of spending the Sunday with friend Sholes,
who left Kenosha the last of May, hop ng to
derive benefit from the pure dry atmosphere
OF colorado. The ride from the Railway Sta
\ ton to Manitou is through picturesque
valley, winding among the foot hills al the
base Of the mountains, and presents many
charming views. Passing through the de-
serted street of what was once fourishing
center of trade, was forcibly struck with
the rapidity with which towns grow up, and
decay, in the vicinity of mining operations.
During the fever of excitement which took so
many of our citizens to Pixies Peak, Colorado
City sprung up as if by the aid of Aaddin's
Lamp, and for time gave promise of being
an important business cen:er-but alas! its
glory has departed-its stores and dwellings
all deserted-doors and windows battened--
one solitary grocery and Post Office com
: bned, being all that is left of its former
greatness. Ichabod is written on all it's
dwelling. Leaving its silent streets we again
wind around the base of Cameron's Cone, and
soon reach the famous Manitou Springs
which are already beginning to attract the
attention Of tourists and invalids from all
parts bf our country. 1t is hardly possible
to give an adequate description of this lovely
retrelt at the base Of the lofty range of
mountains Of which Pixies Peak is the crown
q ingslory. The village or settlement is call
ed Manitou, and ia directly at the foot of
/
tame oui bcuille comes down the mountain,
though the Ute Pass and courses Though
the Village, Its banks lined with ehrubbery
and gay with wild flowers. Three large and
comnodious Hotels have been erected for the
! aceomal odaton of visitors-chiefest of which
is the Manitou House, kept by Major Hop
kins-and if there is better managed Hotel,
or more genial landlord any where in the
States, I have yet to find them Every re-
ouis!te for the comfort and pleasure of visit
ors is provided, and know of no spot on the
face of the earth, where one can pass sum-
ner vacation more agreeably. The grounds
ID the nelghborhood have been laid out with
: geat taste, and charming walks and drives
are to be found in every direction. short
i walk from the Hotel brings you to the cele-
> blated Soda Spring, whose waters bubble UP
fbm the reck Sparkling and BRIGHT Con-
: timing a large proportion of carbonic acid
CHS, and are as exhilarating TO the taste as
:, Champagne The quantity OF water discharg
Ell from the spring is very great, and the
f rocks over which it flows ere covered with G
D dsposit of soda. Baths. warm. tepid and
e cid, are in the immediate vicinity, and the
u|e OF the water, internally and externally,
his proved very beneficial in many diseases.
d short distance up the creek are Magne-
sA Springs, and still further on, Springs
stongly tinctured with Iron. These springs
hive been long frequented by the Indian
tEbes, for their medicinal qualities, and as
s(on as they become better known must at
tAct multitude of visitors. Here ponies
cm be had at reasonable rates for the ascent
: OF Pixies Peak, or for riding through the Ute
J Piss and the Garden of the Gods. OF this
later scene of enchantment despair of Civ
iIE your readers any adequate description.
HAge perpendicular rocks OF red sandstone
and grey limestone stand up from the valley
in ail manner of fantastic shapes. Here 2
lfty column, rounded by the tempests OF
ages, the softer portions OF rock worn away,
aid leaving on it's summit the harder rock,
shaped like an anvil bonnet or slouche6
hjt-then a group of similar formations bear
irk the appearance of family of Dutch EN-
iGants. In another direction perfect sem
bAnce Of bear and a seal, sculptured by
tie hand of time-while all around, ruined |
i ton les-buttrsssed walls and lofty towers
/ lpkhg as IL wrought out OF the solid rock
b1 the Titans of old, overwhelm the mind
with vision of grandeur which language is
feible to describe. The gateway or entrance
tothis Garden of the Gods is itself wonder.
Perpendicular slabs of Red Sandstone in
| Yetical strata rise to the height of $50 feet
ami being entirely detached, present one OF
| the strangekt sights have ever beheld. In
company with friend Sholes. rode through
this romantic valley, and only regretted tnat
mi limited time did not permit me to explore
i IL Of readers