The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-08-19

pass off the time, and there is nothing in
it to suggest improperly, unless it be to
a mind that is too suspicious to be hon.
est.
The road that leads from Millboro De-
pots past this place, to the Warm and Hot
Springs, and on into Pocolontas county,
is a busy thoroughfare. Vehicles of all
kinds are constantly passing day and
night. Farm wagons, carriages, buggies,
stages and Jersey wagons are moving hour
ly, carrying freight, passengers or pleasure
parties, which give an air of activity to
the neighborhood. This is an important
trading post between Bath and Pocahon-
tag, and the store here, conducted by Mr..
Warren, of Millboro Depot, does thirty
ing business.
Politics are not much stirred as yet
Last Tuesday, the Republicans Of the
county met at Warm Springs to appoint
delegates to the Staunton Convention
which meets on the 1st of September, to
nominate candidate for Congress. There
was a good attendance and considerable
enthusiasm manifested. Col r. M. Mayo,
of the LIST Virginia district, who is here a
guest, was called to Warm Springs on le-
gal business on that day. Learning that
he was present,an invitation was extended
to and urged upon him to address the
meeting. He did so in a stirring and eff
fective speech, touching on the differences
| between the Two parties as they affect
legislation and adm inistraticli III State
and Nation. and making decidedly forci-
BILE impression. us your correspondent
learns. The Republicans throughout Bath
county are in first rate trim for the fall
contest, and promise 10 poll an increased
vote for their nominee, whoever he may
be. A prominent aud influential Demo.
GRAFT express the opinion to your cores
pondent thsst i;e Republicans will carry
the county. us Tie people Ind become dis
gusted WITH The Democratic Court House
Ring Rule. Whici prevails III this county,
as it does throughout tile State. A spirit
! of revolt is abroad and has aroused the
spirit Of the freemen of this mountain
county, who are determined to vote for
their interests and the interests OF the
State, regardless of Ring orders and die
tation.
This morning party went out from the
| Springs on a drive for deer. A pack of
eight dogs was on hand, and four or five
huntsmen. This being the first day Of the
season when deer can be hunted, a lively
interest is manifested in the result Of the
drive. This game is said to be abundant
in the surrounding mountains, and the
prospect is fair for successful result.
| The diversions of the visitors consist in
drives over the splendid roads which con-
verge at this point, taking in the Bath
Alum, the Warm and Hot Springs. and &C.
casionally party is formed to visit the
Rockbridge and Jordan Alum Springs
This was the case last Saturday. Two
hacks, or Jersey wagons, were ladened
with ladies and gentlemen stopping here
destined for the latter resort. They were
cordially greeted on their arrival and COM
plimented with serenade. After remain.
ing an hour or two, they. returned, much
pleased with the hospitality extended, and
the beauty and attractiveness of those
celebrated watering places.
| Since writing the paragraph in which
reference is made to the Wallawhatoola
| Spring, your correspondent had the pleas
ure of visiting this lovely country seat Of
Mr.. r. A. Lancaster. It embraces about
three hundred acres Of ground on the
Cowpasture river, improved by comforta
BILE buildings and the yard ornamented by
a profusion of flowers and evergreens. Mr..
Lancaster entire family are summering
there, consisting of about fifteen mem
/ bers, besides servants. His stables are
supplied with a number of fine horses,
carriage, buggies, drags, &C., and all the
appointments adapted to comfort and
pleasure. Mr.. L., several years ago. found
| it tnconyenient to have accommodations
furnished at the springs for his entire
household, and not to be deprived of the
refreshing and strengthening air and water
of the mountains, he determined to pur-
chase property, where he could be lord Of
the manor and have his own arrangements
for comfort and enjoyment, and this pur-
pose he has literally and wisely carried
out.
| The waters of WallawhatooIa are be-
coming well-known throughout the coun-
try. They are shipped in cases of twelve
bottles each, to almost every prominent
i city in the Union, and numerous are the
certificates which attest their remedial
qualities and the wide celebrity they are
receiving. To combine this alum spring
with the sulphur and chalybeate of Mill
boro Springs, and erect commensurate
buildings for the accommodation of visi-
tors, would be sagacious business invest
| ment and offer the public an attraction
equal. at least, to any in the mountains of
the Virginias.
It is characteristic of the cultivated
and the rustic average American to mani
fest reyeren for the Sabbath. Wherever
tn ey may be gathered together, a sacred
| song or sermon touches the better nature
and yibrates through the moral organism.
To worship is instructive and there is
scarcely heart 81 hardened that it does
not respond to religious ntiment whether
uttered IL the harmony of measure or
in the cold formality of speech. Prob
ably there are no surroundings which con-
spire more to touch and awaken the latent
good in man, than a quiet Sabbath even
ing in the mountains and the commingllng
of voices in songs of praise. 1t was. SO at
this resort last Sabbath evening. The full
moon had risenln all its beauty, bathing
the encircling hills in its mellow splendor
and shimmering through the shades of
night, gave to rugged nature face of va
riegated and enhancing beauty. The pam
Drama was of itself inspiring, directing
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