The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-09-16

PLEASANT Town IN THE MIDsT OF
ROMANTIC ScENERY--How TO HAVE A
PLEASANT TIME-MoUNTAIN CLIMB
ING MORE MINERAL SPRINes--MIs-
ERAL TEACHERS ISsTI-
TUTE A SUccEss--CoNDITIoN OF Ed
UcATIoN IMPRoyING-PEoPLE ANx-
IoUs FOR BETTER ScHooLs-CoMING
IMPROVEMENTS AND THE FUTURE OF
ADDISON.
WEBSTER C. H., W. VA, Septem-
Der A, 1882.-Addison, the county
seat of Webster county, and which
your correspondent neglected to say
much about in his last letter, is To-
Gated close up in the fork Of the main
branch and the Black Fork of Elk
river-almost central location. At
the formation OF the county the town
was given the above name in honor
of Hon. Addison McGloughlin, law
yer, member of the legislature, and
owner of the salt works, who made a
donation of large lot for the public
buildings. Mr.. McGloughlin being
a Southern man, linked his interests
with the confederacy and the name
of the town was changed to Fork
Lick, but when the State came into
the hands of the Democracy the orig
inal name was given back. While
the situation of the town presents
many attractions to the visitor in
solid comforts, such as cool, pure
flowing water and delicious atmos-
phere, yet the most charming part of
Addison, after the Sulphur Springs,
is the feast of gorgeous scenery it
affords the eye and soul. The prem
tice hand of man has spoiled nothing
here as yet, but every beauty remains
as the Great Artist formed it.
The mountains on the south and
southeast, and on the north and
northwest, literally close in the lit
tie valley. A very notable feature
of these mountains is the dense
growth of large timber coming down
even to the very rivers edge, the foil
age of which when the writer arrived
was of the darkest green, but is now
beginning to be adorned with autumn
changes. The scenery to be appre-
ciated must be seen. A view of the
little village and its surroundings at
sunset is scene never to be forgot
ten. Up, up, the dark green noun
tain, like think of life the sun slow
ly creeps, and as it drops behind the
mountain it seems to lnger in it's
good-by to the little village; as the
shadows gradually lengthen softer
azure light envelops the scene, the
foliage stands still and the day fades
so peacefully and calmly into twi-
light as to inspire the observer with
a profound admiration for all the
surroundings. Nothing can be more
enhancing and lovely in landscape
than this scene. Almost at any hour
of the day while the sun is shining
the mountain side is filled with a
play of lights and shadows.
Whoever would enjoy a visit to
Addison, should not be content to
while away all his time lounging un-
der the shade trees of the village, or
playing croquet. There is but little
here of art, no parks, or gardens to
doze in, no glitter Of fashion to daz-
zle, but what is better and far more
delightful, Old dame Nature is
here, and she never tires or deceives
you, but always pleases. Yet to
thoroughly enjoy and appreciate her
you must pay court to her, climb her
breezy mountains, and follow up her
cool winding streams. The summit
of Spillman mountain on the west
furnishes the observer with a mag
nificent view, not soon to be forgot
ten. Range after range, like large
waves greet the eye till sky and
mountain meet. Stroud's peak
known to be 80 miles distant to the
south, can be easily discovered.
Having assembled number of these
mountains and enjoyed their grand
and lovely sights, we have no hesita-
tion in saying they are the finest we
have ever seen.
In our last letter we gave a brief
sketch of the Salt Sulphur Springs
which are attracting so much atten-
ton. Since then we have visited two
very fine Chalybeate Springs. One
is situated a little more than hall
way up Spillman mountain, and could
very easily be brought down to Ad
Olson by means of pipes. The Other
is one mile and quarter up Eli
river, and very abundant and strong
We forgot to say that the Salt
Sulphur water is being sent in small
quantities to many parts Of the coun
try. Mr.. I. w. Moore, of New York
city, took five gallons with him tbi:
morning.
MINERAL RESOURCES.
Upon further investigation, though
still meager, we found that thi'
county has considerable mineral re
sources, much more than we at frs
supposed. All the coal found, be
longs to Lower Coal measures. Or
account Of the abundance of wood
but little attention has been given t.
the examination Of the coal deposits
and but few banks opened and work
ed, and these only where very acces
sible. Iron ore, in appearance o
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