Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-23
LETTER FROM THE WARM SPRINGS.
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Observation-Disclosures
Correspondence Of THE EVENING srsR1
WARN STRINGS" Va. July 81. 1881.
This celebrated resort is situated In hcauti-
fni valley, at the head of one Of the branches Of
the jackson river. and Is the county seat OF Bath
Va Visitors from Washington can reach Il by
taking the Virginia Midland route TO Gortlons-
viiie or the B. & o. via Valley Branch 10 staun-
ton, al each OF which places close connections
are made with the Chesapeake and Ohio road TO
Mlllseoro. and thence by carriages fifteen
miles. over fine road, and through a lovely
country to the springs.
THE CLIMATE AND THE BATus
The climate here is delightful the thernomc-
ter now averaging about 20 degrees +. durinr
the daytime and il is cool enough nj night 10
make pair OF blankets quite a necessity The
baths are the great attraction of the place. and
must be once enjoyed 10 be thoroughly appye-
ciatcd. There are two large swimming rools
each some forty or fftyfect In diameter. one for
ladies', ot the temperature of - F. and II ia
Claimed that persons suffering from rheumatism
and many other ills find relief and soma;imca
cure. i'm these wonderful waters
Notwithstanding. rambling over the adjacent
hiifs. hunting. fishing. flirting. etc. form the
amusements of the day, while al night the younr
folks promenade dance or sometimes can he
seen IN pairs. quietly nesting I'm some shady cor
ner. talking of-well. what did We talk OF and
our fathers and mothers aud grandfathers and
grandmothers before us ?-whjle the elders look
on ana quietly and thouglttglly discuss the
crops, our wounded President readiustcrs fund
ers. etc. word Just here: | have hcen in this
country ten days. and have. heard naught but
the most hearty expressions of sympathy with
the PRESIDENT on every side and earnest wishes
Tor his recovery. In both of the churches here
tEpiscopal and Presbyterian feryent pFayera
were offered last Sunday i'm his behalf and the
newspapers including THE STAR, are eagerly
sought after for news OF his condition.
HOW WE LIVE
There is fine farm Of several hundred acres
belonging TO the springs property which is util-
Ked 10y the proprietor TO produce supplies for
the table, among which are noticed fine herd
OF mich cows, three hundred young turkeys and
an abundance OF spring chickens. such as are
read about but seldom seen. The large garden
OF four acres furnishes us with a plentiful sup
ply OF fresh vegetables. The cuisine is excellent
and boGntifully served.
PERSONAL
Among the guests are the following: General
Joseph f. Johnston and lady. Virginia: Senator
George G. Vest and lady. Missouri: Hon. John
;. Richardson and daughter. South Carolina;
Hon. John F. Folett and family, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Hon. william III. Harrison and lady. Gin
cinnati, Ohio; the Rev. Messrs Furness Phila-
delphia; Edmunds. South Carolina and Haines.
Virginia; Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. NJ Barlow. New
York; X. III. Cox, NJ. d., King and Queen. vir-
gina; L. II. White, NJ. d.. Virginia; +. Pinckney
Alston, esq. South Carolina; Judge Fouke. of
Virginia; John Carson, esq. Mr.. and Mrs II.
Wilkens and family, Baltimore; Mrs. l.. NJ Keitt
and daughter, South Carolina: Mrs A. E Jami-
son and family. New Orleans and the following
Washingtonians: EN-Commissioner = l.. Phelps
and family, Captain I. Scott Fillebrown L. = u.
and ladies. DIR. Daniel B. Clarke and lady Mr.
ana Mrs w. III. Chadsey, L. +. Alexander. r. c.
Lewis and j. j. Beardsley esas L.CR