Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-24

COOL DAYS-wARM BATHS-THE PRESIDENT
wASHINGToNIANS-ETC
Correspondence CT TEE EVENING starr
WARN SPRINGS" VA. July 81. 1881.
This celebrated resort is situated i'm "a beauti-
full 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 it by
taking the Virginia Midland route to Gordons-
vile, or the B. & o. via Valley Branch to Staun-
ton, at each of which places close connections
are made with the Chesapeake and Ohio road to
Mllsboro, and thence by carriages fifteen
country to the springs.
THE CLIMATE AND THE BATHS.
The climate here is delightful, the thermome-
ter now averaging about 20 degrees F. during
the daytime, and it is cool enough at night to
make pair of blankets quite necessity. The
baths are the great attraction of the place. and
must be once enjoyed to be thoroughly appre-
ciated. There are two large swimming pools.
each some forty or fifty feet in diameter one for
Ladies, of the temperature of 50 F., and it is
claimed that persons suffering from rheumatism
and many other ills find relief and sometimes
cure, in these wonderful waters
Horseback-riding, rambling over the adjacent
hills. hunting. fishing. flirting etc. form the
amusements of the day, while at night the young
folks promenade. dance. or sometimes can be
seen in pairs, quietly nesting in some shady cor
ner, talking of-well. what did we talk Of and
our fathers and mothers and grandfatherS and
grandmothers before us while the elders look
on and quietly and thOughtfully discuss the
crops our wounded President. readjusters. fund
ers, etc. word just here: have been i'm this
country ten days, and have heard Daught but
the most hearty expressions of sympathy with
the President on every side, and earnest wishes
for his recovery. In both of the churches here
episcopal and Presbyterian fervent PRAYERS
were offered last Sunday in his behalf. and the
newspapers, including The STAR, are eagerly
sought after for news of his condition.
HOW WE LIvB
There is a fine farm Of several hundred acres
belonging to the springs property which is utl-
lied by the proprietor to produce supplies for
the table, among which are noticed a fine herd
of milch 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 bOuntifnlly served.
PERSONAL.
Among the guests are the following: General
Joseph E. Johnston and lady, Virginia; Senator
George G. Vest and lady, Missouri; Hon. John
S. Richardson and daughter, South Carolina;
Hon. John F. Follett and family, Cincinnati,
Ohio: Hon. William H. Harrison and lady Gin
cinnat Ohio; the Rev. MeSsrs. Furness. Phia-
delphia; Edmunds, South Carolina, and Haines
Virginia; Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. NJ. Barlow, New
York; r. H. Cox NJ. D., King and Queen, Vir-
ginia; /. H. White, NJ. d., Virginia; r. Pinckney
Aston, ESQ.,, South Carolina; Judge Fouke, of
Virginia; John Carson, esq.,, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
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: Ey-COmmissiOner S. L. Phelps
and family, Captain 7. Scott FillebrOwn. .. S. N,
and ladies' DIR. Daniel B. Clarke and lady. Mr..
and Mrs. W. H. Chadsey, /. F. Alexander, r. C.
Lewis and J. ]. Beardsley, esQs. L. c. r.