The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-06-27
Summer Resorts.


The month in which the crowd OF pleas
ure-scekers congregates at the summer re-
treats is about to begin. July Is the perlod
when fashion opens her courts and hnery
and caictv there appear in full feather. July
sets stvle and festiYity afoot and August
keeps them agoing with spirit. We add to
Our list OF admirable places for both the ir-
valid and pleasure-seeker to hunt for relief
and to chase pleasure with her giddy feet.
TIE BCrFALo LlTuA SPRINGS.-These
waters. in hccklenburg county, Virginia,
have won great fame with remarkable
rayiity. They are found to have extra
ordinary virtue in eases known to be OBJ
stinatc relating to functional arrangement OF
the digestive organs. They have worked
healing. almost miraculous, in diseases OF the
kidney and liver, and have given rest and
relief to many poor sufferers who had been
long victims TO resultant nervousness and
proStration. The Lithia is prescribed by
many physicians. and from all directions
come so many orders that the Spring has
become somewhat ubiquitous, its water is
So distributed through the land. Still
large and cheerful couf9any is at this season
always about the saloons Of the Lithia, and
Colonel GooDE, through his manager and
agents. is busily employed in catering TO
their pleasure and comfort. The Lithia, in
y medical and social respect, is become q
pool Of great value.
ORKNEY SPRISGs.-This resort, in one of
the loyeliest counties in the State-Shenan-
doah--is one Of fine reputation. 1t is seated
at the foot of the grand elevations which
bound on the west the delicious valley OF
the Shenandoah river. The lover OF fine
scenes and admirable landscapes will be de-
lighted with the locality. The air Is balmy,
pure. and lnvigorating as possible, and the
waters are various and eticacious. From
the advertisement it will be seen that there
are both sulphur and chaly beate OF several
varieties. 1t will be seen also that our old
friend Colonel "SAN. GooDE" is the man.
ager. No man is more capable, nor does
any man not 4 doctor understand the econo-
my OF the treatment with mineral waters bet
tcrihan he does. Indeed, he knows more than
many OF the doctors. What may be more
important to the Springs-going public, our
friend knows what is good for comfort and
peace in reference 10 bed and board. There
fore we have no hesitation in commencing 6
the Orkney.
RAwLEY SPRIHGs.-The Old Rawlcy, one
OF the finest tonic waters in the State,
twelve miles from Harrisonburg, Rocking
ham county, has been open for some weeks
to visitors. We knew the Rawley when in
4 rustic condition, surrounded by the wild
est scenery. Tie scenery is bold as ever,
and the water has changed not at all, but a
fine hotel now graces the elevated site OF
the spring, and a large company can be ad-
mirably accommodated. BY railroad to
IIarri>onburg and by stage to the Rawley.
NEW RIVER WHITE SULPHUR.-This is one
Of the serenest and cosiest summer places
in the mountains. 1t is just upon New
river, in the county of Giles, amidst scenery
beautiful and bold. The locality abounds
not only in what may crafty the eyes, but
also in abundance for good living and in
the most delightful temperature and pure
air. It has been years since this writer en-
ioycd the society and the living there, and
he "honcs" " after its quiet joys, and would
delight in setting by his old friend EGGLEs-
TON at a feast of catfish-chowder or a baked
head of that most excellent fish-a New
river channetcat." The water Of the
spring at this pleasant place is very excel.
lent sulphur, and has been long famed for
its curative powers. See advertisement OF
Captain hELLAN, manager. ......
STRIBLlSG SPRINGs-thirteen miles from
Staunton. old and popular resort, with
fine water and all the concomitants OF noun
tain air, temperature, scenes, and diet. 1t
possesses sulphur, alum, and chalybeate
waters Of fine reputation. Its proprietor,
Mr. KINNEY, is gentleman OF experience,
and his guests are well off under his care
and protection.
SUMNER BoARD.-Now, here is an oppor-
tnnty for procuring board Of q most desira-
bic character. Mrs. GARTH is 4 lady whose
education and experience will insure re-
fined and salutary entertainment. Her re-
sidence at the University Of Virginia will
afford her guests the greatest pleasure in
lovely landscapes, while no locality in the
state can secure better social atmosphere.
The elevation, almost in the bosom OF the
mountains, makes the sojourn there most
grateful as we'll as healthy. See Mrs.
SAKTH's advertisement
st.