The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-06
RmnaIo Springs.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.i
BUFFALO LrTHTA SPRINGS. VA,

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BUFFALO LrTHTA SPRINGS. Va,
. =, .--s.' August 4. 1877. J
The people who visit watcring-places
present to the observer great variety in
appearance, manners, occupations, ana dis.
positions. At times you see the dignihed
divine, the erudite lawyer, the accom-
piished doctor, the opulent banker, the CAL
culatine merchant, the learned professor,
the independent farmer, the fascinating
Young man, the afflicted unfortunates,
the lovely and bewi&ching Young lady, the
sedate widow, and, last but not least, the
reigning belle who rules supreme and en-
dures no rival near her throne, but keeps
her little court about her with delicate
feminine skin. Like Pope's exquisite he
roine,
"To all she smiles extends;
| OFT she rejects, but never once oiiends =
| All kinds you meet with. They come ana
leave, and others take their places, present.
ing notwithstanding assemblage OF va
ried tastes, habits, and incllnations. Inc
inevitable ''tiger," met with at most FASH
ionable summer resorts, has never found
his lair here. His presence would not DE
tolerated. Health and pleasurc-seekers
could find no better place than old Buffalo
| for recreation, rccuperation, and enjoy
mcnt. The fountains OF health furnish q
continual and never-iailins supply OF the,
| now universally regarded elirr r,tg and
panacca for human maIades. The society,
| the amuseme nts, the waters, the promo
nades. the dance, the well-prcpared Viands,
are suitable to all classes, and one can easily
adapt himself to whatever is most agreeable
to hts disposition. 49,. $500 81 -. -
The arrivals to date have been equal to,
il not exceeding, previous years. There Is
1, hor nj
dltlons, representing all the States from
MARYLAND to the Gull. Sitting in the lawn,
observe a young lady not quite fifteen,
playing croquct, whose profile strikingIy
resembles one whose name is known in two
continents for his prowcss and renown.
She is the only surviving child OF Stonewall
Jackson. His widow, now looking remark
ably WELL is also here. Again we see, also
playing croquet, an erect and venerable
person. whose military bearing and stature
! impress YOU that he is no ordinary man.
| He is the Rev. DR.. J. Z. Jeter. editor OF the
Religious Herald, the great Baptist paper
OF the country. Also, Professor Puryear,
whose "Civis' pamphlet on the public
schools elected such great commentator
from the thinking men OF the State.
"Civis" would make good Governor.
| Colonel II. g. FAINT, Of Washington, has
DCcn mere lol SuIllt liiJt, an" ID hA5his
| pleased with the waters. ...
Three remarkable circumstances have
come TO my knowledge here which deserve
some mention: One was physician OF
MANY years. practice who never used or
even tasted during his life any tobacco or
spirituous or malt liquors OF any kind. a
former surgeon who had seen years OF ser,
vice on ocean ships, sitting by, remarked
that he 4" could hardly believe the gentle
man was doctor.'' Another, preacher,
without hands and only the stump of one
arm, successfully playing croquet. Another,
president OF bank for over five years,
through which passed annually nearly
million OF dollars, which has never yet lost
a cent by discounts or other negotiations.
Can as much be said for any other bank in
this State? .r<...-
The rains about here have been general,
coming at the most opportune time, ana
falling in the most favorable manner. No
hail, freshets. or storms. Corn and tobacco
unusually promising. y.