The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-01
.wASDEaEa's' OBSERVATIONS

In Webster and Upshur Counties-weh
ster spripEs.
Correspondence ottaE IatetllOaeer.
CESrERvILLE, UPsHuR COUNTY, W. Va.
September 20.-Aiter quafting the delicious
waters Of the Salt Sulphur Spring, Of Web
ster county, for a month, l became dis
Outraged and, gathering my traps" l lef
the future Mecca OF our fertile State OF
Sabbath morning. was benefited some
what from frequent potations, but cannoi
20 into ecstacies over the healing proper
ties OF the wafer az some have done. 1t Il
not neyer-lailing specific for every disease
TO which human flesh is heir, but is IN.
doubleday invaluable for many diseases.
Social Iiieis delightful at the Springs. Con.
ventionalisms are laid wide, aud new
arc hailed with delight, are bounced upon
and made TO contribute to the general
hilarity and fun whether they want to or
not. | enjoyed many happy hours with
those met, and made acquaintance ih4t
will never be forgotten. Especially will !
ever remember Z. G.. Cracralt, who visited
the Springs while We were there, and who
made IN eloquent aud glowing speech in
favor Of a railroad.
The great Tax Commission swooped
down upon us like 8 glittering pageant
from some celestial sphere. dazzling our
eyes with the pomp and splendor OF their
magnificent steeds, coach and driver, and
aWing us into open.mouthed wonder with
their lordly ways and assumption OF power
and superiority. Ibid not breathe freely
until / saw them disappearing from our
view with grand flourish OF whip and q
tremendous rattling OF wheels over the
stones which are numerously scattered
over the streets OF Addison. was forcibly
reminded OF the illustrous trio who were
appointed by the Pickwick Club to go forth
and take note OF the mighty events that
were transpiring, and doubt not bat the
report which shall be presented to our
next Legislature will be almost of as much
importance as YVES that oil the distinguished
Pickwickiape.
othose who contemplate visiting Add.
son in the future would say, fail not to
scale the lofty mountains that rear their
peaks far above the town. To those who
have the breath to attempt the ascent, the
view from the tops, the bracing effects OF
the air and the delicious feeling OF vigor
that accompanies the healthful exercise OF
walking will be OF far more benefit than
merely drinking the waters Of the springs.
A good conversationalist for "a companion
on these journeys is valuable accessory to
q full enjoyment Of the occasion.
On Sabbath Icame as far as Charley
McClary's, twenty five miles from Addison.
There l spent the night. came to Cen
teryille on Monday and stopped with RAN
dali Bartlett, an old Virginian, who came
to this county over thirty years ago and
settled in what was then wild, dense
forest, inhabited by bears and deer. 1t Is
interesting to hear him talk OF the early
days OF his struggle with huge trees and
dense forests which must be conquered ere
he could till the soil. He has a splendid
farm and with orchards and vineyards
bending beneath the weight Of their fruit.
Thousands OF acres OF land Of marvellous
richness still lie waiting for the band Of in
dustry to develop the resources Of these fer
tile counties, and to those who earn their
bread by the sweat OF their brow these
forests are reckoning with persuasive
power. WANDERRR.