National Republican., 1881-07-28
ORKNEY SPRINGS.
How to Reach virginia summer Resort
The People There.

Special Correspondence Of The REPUBLIcAN.
ORKNEY SPRINGS, VA, July 26.-It is
with many regrets that II becomes necessary for
meto contradict malicious and uncalledfor report
that has circulated through issue Of one Of the
daily papers, and had Its origin In Capon Springs,
the rival resort Of orkney Springs that the latter
Is closed for the summer will Mt least exonerate
the proprietor Of the former. I can attest that
Orkney is not closed, but, on the contrary, in Its
most hourishing condition. as will the register Of
orkney certify that there are et least $50 guests
rusucaung there ut the present writing, which isa
very satisfactory showing, for the proprietor nj
least deem IL unnecessary for me TO dilate on
the beauties that encompass one all sides In the
generally arduous ride through the heated Valley
ofVirginia, os am satisfied most Of my readers
have long since made the acquaintance. But, for
the convenience and comfort of those who are
contemplating the trip, l will add few lines. You
take the train that leaves the Baltimore and Ohio
depot at Washington at half past eight o'clock M
AT eleven oclocka. IN. you arrive at the renowned
burg OF Harpers Ferry, where you can, through
the accommodation OF the company, become ac-
quNinted with nll the places OF interest connected
with the John Brown tragedy. You then continue
your ride through the pleasant valley of Virginia,
with Its many accompanimcns OF war reminis-
conces. Arriving at Mount Jackson at quarter
past two p. m, where you are taken In charge by
the genial agent Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, and you are conveniently seated In one of
their many carriages wagonettes for a two
hours ride over one Of the finest roads In the State
OF Virginia. At the end of this ride you are at
orkney, with the genial host, Mr.. Mullin. or one
Of his able assistants--Perry, Wrinkle, or Urner-
smilingly waiting to take you I'm charge and
cater to tie wee voice of hunger that
has been neglected in observing the many at
fractions Of Mother Virginia, which is soon COM
forled with all the dclcaces OF the season TINT the
able host understands so we'll how to provide. You
are now fully equipped for enjoyment in every re-
spect The invlgoratng air sharpens all your
Senses and afler the rst day even the most dainty
and fastidious girls lose their tmdity and show
appetite like n coal. .heayer Amusements ore
plenty. The people at this resort are among the
most pleasant 1 have seen, and. instead
Of being divided into little cliques as
at some springs that wot or we live like one big
family, oil contributing to the general COM
fort and enjoyment. Among the wel.known
Washingtonians and vlrginlans Mt present rustl.
eating here are Mr. and Mrs. d. l.. GIFT, p. II
Christman and family, Rev. c. II. Powell, Frank
Whiting, Mrs. Commodore f. A. Porter Charles A.
Schneider, Miss Sarah Schneider, Mrs. LAWYER, W.
w Proctor, j. ~ Pstorio, F. d. Pstorio, N. Pistoro
J. +. Crusnack, J. Muzzullo, Leo Muzzullo, f.
Williams, John J. Matthewson, Mrs. Henry
Baldwin, Miss Fannie Baldwin, Colonel
James Belger, U. 8. A., f. C. Baum,
A. c. Addison, Mrs. II. II. Spindle Miss Lula Spin.
die, Miss Hattie Throop, and others; DR.. Gardner
U. s. A.; Central F. T. Dent and wife, San Angus
tine Fla Mrs. Judge George Clark, Waco, Texas;
J. W. Bryan, North Carolina; Miss +. L. Wilson
and Arthur hicks, New Jersey; r. A. Fletcher and
family, of Cincinnati; Miss schley and Ed. w.
Mealy, Hagestown, Md; w. c. Tuck and wife
Misses Lucy B.. Ruth, and Julia b. Tuck Misses
Carrie. Lizzie, and Sophia Claude, of Annapolis.
Md. Mrs. Pinckard, Misses NJ. and b. Pinckard
New Orleans; Miss NJ. Allison Louisville, Ky.
Frank II. Myer. North Carolina; Thomas w
Wickes and family, Kent County, Maryland; Mrs
| E. Mcclure and Miss MCGUIRE of Detroit, Mich.