Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-28

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this place. l..c{k -
ed with the names OF MrsssS3 opNeH an1svskeF
LrucrL BsEsr, CLERK.
Atameeling Of The Mayor Recorder and Aldermen
Of the Corporation Of Winchester held at the Mayors
Office Thursday the 18th instant copy of the above
proceedings of the Common Council havingbeeh read
10 QNnoon. it
WING proprety of extending 10 the President OF the
United States upon his arrival here, such marks OF
ret2rct due TO ms personal character and to ms
elevated station.
R,soTred therefore, That the Mayor and Recorder be
apponeda committee TO confer and cooperate with The
committee Of the council and citizens, in making suit,
sb!c arrangements for the p Hrp"ss q, .,rr ~
~ From the above proceedings of the corporate al.
t.nr,:ies Of the town. it will be that arrangements
made fer giving 10 The President, on is expected
srriya! at Winchester that appropriate welcome, due to
the Chief Magistrate OF the U. s, and the station ne
f!ls Notice in due time will bs given, for meeting
Of Tie citizens TO cooperate with the public authorities,
for making the arrangements necessary on The OCCASION
FirginaR.
Tu1 DnorGHr.- Nothing but ride throug III the
~ and actual inspection of its condition. convey
an adequate idea of the extraordinary and distressing
drought that seems have visited every part of it, The
public highway has become almost impossible because
Of III. bed of iccy pulverizcd earth covering II, and
being the least excited. is raised by The air into dense
cloud The crops Of the season, including in this region
those Of corn, wheat potatoes and vegetables Ci
every description are merely nominal, and most in.
stances have entirely persisted Pnslure fields are burnt
out and in many instances the very roots Of the grass
sciL.d and destroyed The farmer is scarcely able 10
proceed his preparations Tor seeding. Fsow ground
csnnst be pougIed al ALL except broken up by great
torc. ia cods that promise no soil for sowing Siubblr
ground, and sht soils puverzed earth. per
frctly sufocalng ~ both and beast. Water courses
have extensively failed and in many places the greatest
Inconvenience endured for want Of this indispensable
supporter of animal life The stock requiring TO be taken
perhaps miles 10 get wafer. Surely man, proud man,
learn from all this his state OF dePendency and look
70, help 10 the proper The approach of the
auiunpal equinox gives the hope OF shange IN the
weather. We look at this season naturally for rain
Let US look with gratitude for past ia2ors, with Comics
sion Of our sins in the sight OF offended Heaven and
with supplcaon for the rich bonn Of life, the
loss Of which produces distress throughout the land
Let look, too, in faith, believing that The Most High
faithful 10 his promises, and that the cry OF his
people will be heard and answeied-B.
PRESIDENT VAN HUREN-THE SPRINGS.
SALT SULPHUR SPnINGs,}
Monroe co, Va, Sept. ~.
To n. Editor Of a. Etscrn Enquirer:
fnvng had opportunity OF witnessing the progress
or President Van Burcn and his party through the Viz
euia Mountains this season, with perfect truth can
say tina, he has been every where received in the most
cordial and respectful manner by all parties, ages and
sexes Notwithstanding the assertions of the OppOsi
ton press the contrary, the President is nevertheless
dela hted with hs visit to the Springs and all who have
had the pleasure of his acquaintance are equally pleased
with M, ea,y courirnis nd plain Republican
and department His reception has been equally crediia
bic 10 highly gifted but mos: unoslentaons Chief Ma
sisa,c, and to Intelligent. independent, hospabe
people. You rccoec from the White Sulphur The PresI.
dent and party visited the Blue Sulphur Springs, wa
crnp place surpassed by none, both RESPECTS the pc
culnr quality and efficiency Of the water, the excellence
Of the table and the general good management Of the
rhoc establishment Here the President vas kindly
and respectfully entertained. From the Blue Sulphur
th- President and the Secretary OF War, Mr.. Pon
set and lady and Mr Senator Roane proceeded to the
ho.pabe mansion Of Col Berne of Monroe. There they
remained several days entertained with that hearty wei
come and muncen, hospitality characteristic of the
Republican Representative from this Congressional dis
trct From the a6jaccnt village, and indeed from every
part Of The county the citizens without respect 10 party
went cut pay their respects 10 their President and each
welcomed with the same cordial greeting by Col
B-irn" After leaving Col. Beirnco MIR. Van Buren,
ard party repaired TO The well known and admit able wa
isrnr place the Salt Sulphur Springs. about four miles
distant Amongst the many marks Of respect and
,een, here manifested for the President there
which deserves particular attic nlon On Saturday even
ing the lot met gery distinguished and delicate but
plain and .ign,fican, compliment paid to The Pre-
sident No osentation, no pagranlry, no gorgeous
disrlsv. but shortly after night il by the touch IF
somo rnsgic wand-thc entire area Of the Springs
closure became suddenly lLLUMISkTED, wh!ch. com
binrd with the concord Of sounds from The
excellent band Of music al the Salt Springs, furnished
truly brilliant and enchanting The eurnriScd
spectator, Inomenarily lost IN wonder and amazemep
seemed % if under the influence of some incarnation,
and was suddenly transported 10 the happy valley Of
Rssse.s or 10 of those oriental clmes bewitch
iaglr described the Arabian Nights and other Eastern
productions ii MAS indeed beauteous slght-a taste
tu mark oil respect to the Chief Magistrate Of Re-
pubic and those who suggested and carried il into el
feet auch praise 10 due. Two thsusand candles stimuli
tsneously bursting on the eye from the many compact
little STATIONS these Springs, clear and sparkling
and emitting their soft but shining rays in oil direcliuns
n,ust necessarily have a delightful and imposing effect
Something similar ia well described by the author Of the
Had:
sThcn shine the valcs tho rocks in prospect iiso,
flood OF glory bursts from all the skies,
Tho conscious swans Irjo ca N 'ho s'cE
Eye the blue vault and bless the useful light,
SOm,ny flames before proud Zion blaze,
And Tighten slimmcrins Nanihus With their rays"
Or Sunday the President attended Divine worship in
Onion al the church of the Rev. MIR Preston, and on
hloniov dcnarteS for the BED Sulphur Springs, an
csrn aud truly desirable watering place snd dcsrrv
cy the iRycSiic resort Of ho, the invalid and the robust
The submily Of the scenery, nea,nes OF TIE buildings
and enclosure the uneoualled and most remarkable qua
ly Of tho water. and the urbsnty of the worthy pro-
pretor Mr. Burke, together with his fine table place Ibis
Interesting retreat might almost say prmus inter partS
The adjacent Spring known as The Grey Sulphur owned
by Mr. Legsre Of South Carolina, wafer possessing
many excellent qualities and we'll conducted establish
rneni in general was also visited by Mr.. Van Buren,
sre large pumber Of gentlemen OF both Springs sal
down TO q sump,unuS dinner on the 9th, prepared spe
cialiy for the OCCASION and in honor Of anahe Pre-
sG.nt We'll pleased with these evidences of respect
shown him at these latter Springs, Mr. Van Buren,
end campsny returned TO the Salt and on yesterday al
tended Union church, when eloquent and fOrcbIe
setnIoa preached by the Rev. W. Bartlett OF re-
tes,su.s After u day tEo spent with Col Beirne,
lie sci out TSiursday for the Sweet Springs and the
Fau0uiss Springs, where doubt lie will lie treated
with ihs kindness cordially, and fr'eadshp Inch
has thus FAR attended his entire progress Through the
mountainous md mineral regions o! the oid DonI'
sion"
In conclusion, MIR Van Buren, has shown himself
S,a1a Pa l,nttH hat hn cam.