The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-25
marking region peculiarly salubrious.

marking region peculiarly salubriotis. A
company has been incorporated for the pur-
pose Of establishing retreat for families,
and they have possessed themselves OF the
advantages afforded BY shese bills, and have
selected position, to be improved, which
they have named Bonair. A small party
OF gentlemen, in nowise concerned in the
company, having visited Bonair because
they ere interested in the geology and to-
Biography OF this region, are fully convinced
that the position is admirably chosen, and
ad0p. this mode Of saying so. .a
A line drawn from the tower OF Centena-
rY church through the western side Of the
new reservoir, and extended to the eight
mile pos: on the Danville railroad, will indi-
cate the locality. Mr. Jed. Hotchkiss, in
bis very interesting lecture before the men,
bers OF the Legislature, said that there was
no place anywhere hereabouts more than
200 feet above the sea-level. Mr. Hotchkiss
was mistaken. for Bonair is 315 feet above
the level OF the sea. As natural conse-
quenee OF this elevation the stratum OF sur
rounding air will be pure, and the breezes,
meeting with no obstruction, will circulate
freely. Although this place is SO high, the
approach to it is so gradual that one Is hard
ly conscious OF the ascent, and having ar
so lew steps are necessary to reach the sum-
nit. f.. .. ...,.. ..s.... 10.
The axe has not yet cleared the way for a
distant view; the prospect is Of the quiet
kind, and derives It's charm from the vary
Ing attitudes OF the adjacent country and
from the abundance, variety, and beauty Of
the foresttrees with which they are adorned.
A glance at its topography and geology is
very favorable to the reputation for health
Which this situation enjoys. 1t is sufficiently
distant from the river, and has no marsh
near by-not designating one or two dels
as marsh. 1t is elevated and we'll drained,
anu has sufficient access OF sunlight,
Wnlcn last circumstance is not the least OF
sanitary essentials. 1t is a rounded hill,
and It's surface is composed Of river gravel,
Wnlcn, as IS common in the quaternary OF
THIS section, lies on mixture OF sand and
red clay, and will therefore always be dry.
line nelghboring farms are noted for ex-
emptlon from malarial disease, and Dr.. Will
liam w. Weisiger, Of Manchester-H Justum
ct tenacem pr0positi Uirun who has
practiced the healing art for many years and
knows the country, speaks in undoubted
terms of its salubrity.
Bonair is only eight miles distant from
Richmond, and is easily reached. The trains
OF the Danylle railroad pass frequently
every day, and rapid drive thither con-
sumeS only an hour. By means of the tele-
phone, which will be introduced, conversa-
ton may be carried on between the family
retreat and the place OF business, and while
isolated from town one may be practically
present In the office.
For most OF the way the route to Bonair
lies along the south bank OF the james and
at the base OF the hills. 1t is skirted on
either side by trees and shrubs. and follows
the curves in view OF the water with its
green isiets and miniature rapids. Nearly
all the journey the track is shaded from the
evening sun and affords a delightful means
Of access, quite in contrast with the usual
| high temperature and dust encountered in
railway travel.
An elevated, salubrious, picturesque, and
accessible o:ation in the neighborhood is
necessity for tue people Of Richmond-a
soiourning-place where weary citizens, ant
more especially sick children and feeble
mothers, may escape noise and dust, an(
have the benefit OF fresh air and cool night:
and the tranquilliZlug influence Of grove:
and forests, and be cheered by blue skie:
| and the singing OF birds.
Success to Bonair. One OF THE PARTY.