Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-08-20
.Messrs. Fan Buren, and Clay.

The WINGS ndQ begun 10 style MT. van Dufen teHl'
porary excursion TO Balson and Troy the HPgira or
Flight (from Mr.. Clay)-but it appears that Mr. Van
Buren, returned to Saratoga the 18th, with no form.
but with exceeding quetness. The papers are full OF
gossping letters from Saratoga The Correspondent OF
the New York Times says, that s'as MIR. Clay
heard he the ground he went and called on him.
In honor of the occasion, suppose, the black band
played National airs during dinner. Mr. Van Buren, and
Mr. Clay, though far apart, took wine and snuff with
each other After dinner, the drawing room was filed
with The elite of the place Mr. Clay was evidently the
favorite and threw His Republican Majesty completely
in the back ground" (The Correspondent of the New
York Post, gives The palm to Mr. " B-Mr. Legare of
South Carolina arrived on The 9Th.
Another scrbber for the Times gives more gossip
SARATOGA SPRINGS, August 10, 1889
aThe presence of MIR. Van Buren, and Mr. Clay, here
together in the house, have given additional ex.
element to our community The weather yesterday
wet raw, cold and blusterng-wss enough to give US
all the bluesyet there seemed 10 be more than ordinary
life and spirit among the company. Dinner went on
with more animation and social enjoyment than usual
Mr. Van Buren, led in Mrs Ponsett the lady OF the Sc
cre,ary Of War; and took place at the head OF theaoe
arrival which by means conspicuous place at the
board General Scott sat near the Presldent-and Mr..
Talmadge not far from Mr.. Clay. The distances
however, too great 10 allow any continued CONVEX
saon between these notable persons They all seemed
in excellent spirils-and vvucity pervaded The whole
company. -
"Tbe drawing room after dinner, reminded me Of the
Presidents levee Washington; but here there was
far greater display of beauty in proportion TO the numbers
than saw There were few presentations 0.
new to the President and TO Mr. Clay, both OF
whom walked through the rooms easily and famafiy,
shaking hand with those who saluted them, ana occa
sionaly meeting each other, and exchanging good hu
mored remarks. Mr.. Tallmadge and Mr. Legare, who
are objects Of great attention TO the company were pre-
SENT but they did not meet the President IN ms Winning
pe:ambustions In the midst Of the brilliant scene,
General Scott in with look of haste, shook hanos
hurriedly with the President and Mr. Clay, babe adeu
10 them ind several of his friends swept rapidly round
the room bowling all sides, and then proceeded as
quickly possible IN the railroad depot with inc ar OF
a man who has business TO despatch Immediately
Gen. Scott whose manners and service have won MIN
the attention of all parties has left Saratoga Tor NJ
Mr. Clay was 10 leave Saratoga on Saturday last LOT
Albany-to visit PoughkeePsie on Monday-nnd was
expected to 10 the City of New York on Wednes'
day. The Star says that arrangements hre making 10
receive him. and that he will remain two days IN 'he
Mr. CLAY is expected a, the White Sulphur on the
26th--and he will scarcely be able TO greet his wing
friends in Hanover
The President was to leave Saratoga at very early
day, for an excursion to the Northern frontiers
Markets and Money.
The New York Express Of Saturday last says that the
Mediator with Liverpool dates Of the 18th ulumo, hao
brought ndications of better state Of things IN Eng
land of which we shall 10 all probability, nave 80 hnI
lion in London from South America to the amount OF
OOO and no doubt entertained that there woua
be further arrivals from Mexico, which the french
blockade had been lnterruPung ms oppo''u"e ~,
Of this amour, of bullion hada decided influence on the
Bank parbur in preventing further rise Of interest and
on the 18Th Bankers in London freely discounted al "
per cent. 10 per cent for money brokers' ne news
had yerv favorable effect on stocks in Wall street. and
as soon as was known they all jumped up l-sto per
cent at the Board, and before the news was known
there decided improvement in some OF the fances
which rose from 10 per cent Inc LiVerpoo, now
looked for every moment as she 10 sail on The 1s0
with much more inleres, than There is no de-
mand for specie 10 go TO England ,.,
The New York Sun Of Saturday says, that "LVerpoo
or no Liverpool, matters appear 10 be wearing much
more favorable appearance. The people OF this country
are beginning to learn, that England does not exactly
hold The issues of life and death with and that tue hat
of her ordy bank cannot strike out Of existence,
however il may shake the nerves Of few timorous
bankers and brokers'.