Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-08-17
:. ;cbmond, Friday, August ~.
TLs DyouTht

The Drought.
,.ber continues cool, and the skies overcast
iIf, but no rain Some other parts of the State
w T,oon have been more fortunate, than we are.
int w hacu fine rains in FauQucr county.A gen.
i"s'o ,, eft This city on the 9th, writes us from
S"a" On the llth son my way have heard un'-
S.'"I' -ol;n,s Of drought; and indeed saw pain.
r'is'' ~ NJ !, in the arid condition Of the country
fl 'eS,,h,cnt to Charlottesville, but good
~" -; .ny extent. and tina, was beginning TO SUI
~" ~, for The last 30 hours there have been frequent
~ tairr showers IN tbs part Of The country. The
al" , that masses through stanton has been swollen
'"f'' t, ,1-r,n, inundating ell the low places.
u ;,s have bccn singually partial in North Ca
'ns r,l as in other States on the Atlantic. The
S,,,o, o: Tuesday las, states, that "the drought
'i,,,es 10 IN alarming extent in this nsighbor
' i ,',,,,, every where from which have
80" ,,sy throughout the country; accompanied with
,,,s ,p,s?slly Of heat Ia both the animal and the
,,ble kir cdc' the latter ct which seems to have
enc psrieclly he.css Tor want OF ram but the
J;tr, Walchnan Of Saturday says, that "we have
m bissssd a, length with rain that extends We learn
,s.,-so., The coaatics Of Dave and Rowan. We had
,rua 10 suffer greatly from drought, but we have AREA
10 deserved the revived appearance OF the Cotn
Flo Alexandria Gazette states that 1.-THE Corn crop IN
49, wr, counties Of the Western Shore of Maryland is
4 70 be promising, the rains there having been quite
-,ctant The late rain. however, is sa!o not ~ nave
zen IN time enough to save the corn IN me upper coun
r.p Virginia The Philadelphia u 5. Gazette IN
.s ne That on Saturday afternoon there was heavy
n accompanied with vivid lightning and loud Pea's OF
5yntsr We DO not recolect OF having seen at any
~ for wears past, the rain fall faster than 1t did Tor
a,,ly ~ hour after s o o'clock, 2. NJ We learn that
.,S,: near the SchuyIk struck BY lightning, and
,ss horses instantly ked-and that the upper part OF
dwelling in Queen street was slightly injured BY the
s,c:..c fluid passing down the chimney and escaping
.,r the window Of The third story
The Baltimore Farmer recommends II 10 every
Glae, 10 SOW as many turin as he can find snure TO
~, n we'll as in the present aspect Of affairs true eco.
omy would dictate that every thing calculated for The
inenancc OF maj beast, which should be raised
Prepare the ground ee SOW; but 6de the season OF
4. ;,n for sowing.
Z. We had heavy rain last evening in this city,
.Rchmond)
Tie Springs Our friends from the Western Springs
d not write bulletins, often as those who are at
ne WaI.en!on Springs We should be happy TO hear
raore frequently from them and 10 register the number
:f their visitors, arrivals and departures. The success
Of Springs is becoming an important state concern
Il encourages intimate communication between our
selves and the other Satesand brings US in beah tor
which we pay the blessings of Heah, to our neighbors
Two letters have appeared in the lynchourS 'rSi-
man. respecting our mineral waters The one concern.
ag The White Sui phur, commends lis valuable qualities
IS they deserve-but unfortunately We have mlsla II.
and furnish extracts The second letter is dated
rem the Red Sulphur, the Sd instant, and speaks
:; that watering place in the highest terms IL says:
The weary pilgrim 10 this Mecca Of health approaches
/ by circuitous road, over high mountain on turn
ing which, he is overjoyed at the sight Of the Spring,
Il
nrss lying several hundred feet below him. The lit
tie village situated in grassy vale surrounded on all
stcs BY lofty mountains, from which there are two mar.
VOW outlets-one to the SOUTH the other 10 the north
wes-aordng long and sgreeabe rides TO the recover
r- Invalid For those who choose 10 exercise on foot
there age, within the enclosure, beautiful promenades,
running every direction. overhung with the tall UNI.
J-arcous sugar pie To the southeast is sreenswa!d
hill Of gentle ascent, studded with shrubs and spreading
trees the top of which crowned with large oak, I'm.
Der which is erected spacious platform, where IN the
hea, Of the day, the painting Miss may esconce herself
e.her catch the tagging breeze. or reconnore ti'e
h;llc encampment below The Spring Is situated IN the
m.ds, Of the village, and has over it substantial cover.
supported by two circles Of beautiful white columns.
1t describes several astonishing cases of cure, which
has been wrought by this celebrated foun,a;n-among
tass. ga lady from Albany who came here, early
,. summer, che said, so die; and understand had
actually made disposition Of her affairs al home IN an
lciIa,on Of that event. After sojourn Of elk weeks,
She went home hearty, and to oil appearance, we'll
Her disease pulmonary consumption; and do be-
erc from what have heard and tina, if there is
chance earth for The lingering sufferer under thai
consuming ualady, it is al the Red Sulphur Spring
lie adds"ThIs is the greatest season the Eed Sulphur
las had; and is owing, in great degree, have no
3ut 10 treatise The water published, last year, in
pamPhe. form, by DR.. Hunt OF Washington Inc
number constantly here varies from $50 TO 3O0 and Mr.
ygse the amable and intelligent proprietor, uses eve
- c1eon satisfy and crafty his visitors. His table
and bar we'll supplied, and his servants tocra5y al
tsnre. The sick the especial objects Of kindness
end attention for which they doubtless duly thank
H. but should not forget TO pour out their hearts IN era
t,ue the Brnefcent Gver Of all Good, who Causes
bubble up endless profusion from the green earth,
wa'cr delicious to the palate and Invaluable to
The afflicted"
4 Letter in the National lnelligencer, describes in
rery complimentary terms the virtues Of the Shannon
Gale Springs OF Duvals Sulphur Springs, near the Ope
quon and lastly, If the Berkeley Springs, where the
bathing del ;hlI and admirably calculated for the
cure Of rheumatism and the govt
A letter from the Warrenton or Fauquier White
Sulphur Springs Of Wednesday, states, that owe have
avery crowded assembly here of gay and fashionable
p"ope-and on Sunday next, we hope Mr. Pauldng Will
b. added 10 numbers The establishment 10 over.
aowIng, while numbers vending their way hi,her-
The HGrey house had be 20 and 80 in il last igh
AID the last resort. |, may hold 100 more; but
tein2 4ihs OF mile Distant hat
It believed we have here about 7o0-some say over
thai number Mr. Woodbury. and family-Mr Fofsyihs
lamiy-alr krechmer, the accomplished Russian-Mr.
Iacon and famiIy-Maior Rowland and some dozens Of
others comprise the contribution present from Wash
!mglcn.'
Df.1TH Of Peter ". Grayson, Esq Of TEXAS.
Inc ~ Evening Star Of Monday last contains SONS
Gc's''s "i the late suicide Of Mr. Gray,on which have
oteh furnished by John G. Tod, ESQ.,, Of Texas, his
Ieno shc associate in the commission appointed by the
eHan government, TO purchase vessels Of war IN this
"o"'ry; MI Tod ef, Texas two weeks after Col Gray.
'", ana arrived at Lexington July l4th, and Two days
s 'receTed The peced and distressing lnielll'
g"ce OF tie death Of his friend, which took place at
ah Station town in the Cumberland mountains OF
ienhessse-Col Grayson was a native Of Kentucky,
ana aver filing distinguished civil employments in his
own State removed 10 Texas in 1880, where all who
cn' the history Of this republic for the last few
vars viii reco!ect that he has occupied posts OF high
Cslnron and great responsibility, which it is unncces
''iv 20 enumerae. He was Of warm and enthusiastic
"1r'rament, strong in his friendships chvalrousy no
fo'ebIe his private character most mpished mem
t.: Of the bar, and in his manners finished gentleman"
Some fabulous charges published BY his enemies
against him. in Of the Texas papers, during the con.
test o' the Presidency of Texas. "1hese persons un.
os"ck say not that he had acted with any want OF
1'se, but that his conduct had been reprehensble on
rs 'S'a'cn Of the capture Of Beyar, by Col Milan -
atptons alleged to be uttered on the auho.
'ity q! he Colopel wh was a that