Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-08-31
Richmond, Friday, August "a.
THE Springs.

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given a, the White Sulphur Springs If we scan the poll
tics OF The distinguished gentlemen who specified,
who will not agree with our Correspondent who lately
wrote u.s. lines o party seem To be elfaced here:
When we alluded TO this spirit prevailing and
mingling in the intercourse of the Wings the other day.
the n. York Express exclaimed witha BaM Will he say
Fan ais" 10 this junction Of the waters at The PIC Mic
Dinner?
A letter from the White Sulphur Of the 25th states
that "Perhaps watering place in America has
exhibited much beauty, aceaiM and tattnt,
bned IN The company now assembled from almost every
quarter Of the Union-Our amabe and excellent Pre-
sIdent will leave Monday next (ast Monday for
the Blue Sulphur. lie will all the Springs, and re.
turn Washington via the Natural Bridge, Lexington
and Winchester He has so depor,ed himself as to gain
the esteem of his friends and challenge the respect
OF his political adrersares.
LEwIsEvRG, August2i
White Sulphur Sprinrs-The company still continue
in uudminshed numbers this attractive watering place,
and crowds daily pressing in for accommodations
The President and Secretary Of War still there, with
many other dlsug individuals from various States
in the Union. A large dinner party Of gentlemen from
the Springs, including the President and many other
distinguished pcrsonages, was gwen CT the GTeenbrler
Bridge Tuesday last, Tor account of which we re.
fer the following extract from letter from gentle
man written home, which have been politely favored
with, giving very lively description Of The affair:
WHITE SULPHUR, Aug 81. ISIS.
I" In addition 10 the many delightful enoymenls at
this CAV place have had Tor several weeks psst,
must not n.nlng the dinner al the Bridge yes.
lerday. Col. Downing the popular delegate from Flo.
rd, and the party Of Floridans in company, Judge
Alien Judge Randall, Gen Hernandez and some others
who have been spending weeks here, being desl.
rous Of showing respect TO the President, and OF
extending their cordial cives among their numerous
friends here, guests Of the place, gave handsome bar.
becue dnaer the Greenbrer bridge, about five miles
from the Springs The company consisted OF q little over
100 gentlemen and venture 10 that in spot IN The
C. s devon The precincts OF Washington while Con-
gress IS SESSION. couid there be found more distin'
gushed and select company than were here accidentally
it were, gathered together in The mountains among
the dsa guisheG guests the President OF the u s.,
the Secretary of War Mr. Roane, Mr. Riyes, MIR Strange
Mr. Nicholas of the Senate Of the U 5 Mr. WIN Cost
Johnson MIR. Legare, Mr.. Wise, MIR. Thomas. u. o..
Miller Col Downing, and Col. Beirne OF the House OF
Representatives. Judge e. w Campbell Judge Cabell,
judge Nav Judge Mason D. C., Judge Allen. Judge
Randall Judge Breeder, Gen Hernandez, Cen Weight.
man. Col Sanchez and very many other gentlemen OF
the first Responsibility from almost every section OF the
Union. from New York 10 Louisiana.
The dinner served up under large green arbor
at the foot Of The mountain, prepared Tor The OCCASION
and with myrtle leaves for canopy over our devoted
heads We all sat down with smiling faces 10 do justice
10 the delcacies the mountains had produced. Shall
tell YOU what we had D.? AS you never get deer until:
late in The winter, we will commence with him We
had him in hauuch, in stake, and IN stew. And the
little grey squirrel thought by great many TO
be delicate nouthul. We had poultry Of all kinds,
fores, pheasanls and troCt from Howa!ds Creek !;
and then the barbecue meats, all smoking and
savorv 10 give s double appetites. AS know you
are fond oil particulars the servants were dueilIng
all the time with champagne corks behind our backs,
and The table sparkling with wine and wit
1t at this stage OF our proceedings, when lhere
was sudden cessation OF the CHATTER OF KNIVES and
forks, and d,aienng rounu of applause, Murray 8
band struck up Barney, leave the gals alone, and all
eyes were turned towards Col Downing who appeared
leading in the Hon John Barney OF Baltimore. He
late and his excuse that the ladies' at the
springs finding themselves deserted 10y their beauS had
i'm he
Paradise Row. and. covered with glory aud dust, had
come TO Join our party.
sThe Preslden appeared 10 enov himself very mach,
as did the of the company. We we're reg1ed win
fine refreshing breeze from the mountain during our
whole time Of dinner. No political loss,s or speeches,
and no party distinctions; leading Van Buren, men,
Wins and Conservatives all met in harmony and tor
sociabiiity We all about o'clock in the even
ing passing through the enchanting scenery OF TINS
beautiful region and arrived at the Springs in time TO
the ladies' in he bail room and give an account oil
our absence during the day. '-E"qurer
YIEGISIA SrElxGs 1t may be said that this is the
beipht OF the Springs season and suppose The Num-
Der of gers the nonnaus at the various water
inu places be far short OF two thousand persons
Tie White Sulphur company is still unainln'shed not
vlhsandny the frequent changes by departure and ar
rival The boarding. houses in the naighboghood yet
full The company az the Red Sulphur Salt Sulphur,
Blue Sulphur, and Sweet Springs continue with but
little variation since our report OF last week fehaPs
the Sweet Springs has received accession 10 It's NUN.
bers The weather although dry is very favorable to
the Sprnrs and contributes much 10 their amusements
and fashionable pastimes-B
I-sro.vrSArr OccuRREscE On the Doth inst Mr.
Frederick NJ. Putnam Of Augusta County, was shot
through the body the house OF MIR. Surber near line
White SULPHUR. bv Richard G. Gwatk'n, formerly oil
Lynchburg Mr. Gwa.kin was Immediately taken into
custody and subsequently committed to The JAIL OF lh's
county for rsl The examining court will be held on
The 3C,h inst Mr. Gwakin being in custody OF the law
we forbrar for the present giving PARTICULARS express
inc any opinion relative the fatal and amentab!e trans
acton.-U. - ,,,
''.Ineiia Springs, Aug. "a. 1883
Sir-You have expressed desire IN the Enquirer,
tina, an account should be given YOU occasionally oi 'he
Springs in Virginia. | am now happy to inform you
thu, The Amelia Springs il Fastening to la place
f creat celebrity There are up this day 52l on the
regIster not including servants. Last week there "ete
UPWARDS Of eco ladies' and gentlemen at this place
There is continual uctoa,IUn Of numbers from day 10
d,v and week 10 week, which is the case at all the
Snrnoa The waier is most excellent, and the valetu
dnarians are becoming convaescent from day TO DAY
have been here about week aud have never heard
n whisper OF discomfort but OF appreciation.
eli il true that the Of the Amelia Splings is mol
oni,e On strong as some Of the Virginia Springs, but at
the same time i, ha. all the medicinal qualities OF the
best, 1t is situated in the heart OF Virginia, and the 81
tua,ion is lofty heahfui and pleasant
s.Tbe con,pauy is generally composed oil Virginia Ia
die, ard Gentlemen; and YOU know that they would
make nv Mace unnn the face of the earth pleasant and
agreeable 1t is true, sir we have no Lions among Us
but for grace and beauty in the ladies', ana ghiahy IN
the gentlemen making an allowance foI numbers, be
eve can shew you fair specimens as at any OF The
springs. =, u,.,,,,.,.
The Proprietor of The Springs, Mr. Wilson and lazy
and family are devoted to their guests and continually
dong eve2v ih;ng that is accommodating and pleasant
to The company Mr. john T. Rawlins, manager, &c
is so we'll known in Virginia. for his kind polite and &C
commodalng disposition and Gentee dspofIment as "a
render any other particulars unnecessary Every '''"S
that the middle mar, OF Virginia furnish, is always
on the breakfast, dinner and supper tables am ways
sau,ng and enqurng Of the convalescen lady and gen
tlaman from day day, how they are, and the reply IS
better" And will only add, and see, aud judge
for yourself.