The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-19
Revival Of Tournaments-The White Sui
phur Springs.


were being made by the visitors at the Farquer
White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, for Tournament
which should equal those so admirably described in
ancient story of the days OF chlvalry, and now we
are enabled 10 supply description OF the monen-
tous event, (which lis scarcely eoualled by Sir Wal
Ter SCOTS vivid picture of such scene in his Ivan
hoe.
In beautiful valley, bounded by the Rappahan-
mock river, and shaded by the primeval oaks under
which in by-gone days the Indian lover wooed his
forest maid, and he Of the lion.heart and eagle eye
reposed in native freedom by his counsel fires-in
this valley, thus situated the lists were opened, and
at the sound of bugle eight knights, fully caparson
ed and mounted on melted steeds, with lances in
rest and vizors down, appeared to contend for the
prize, and emulate those days OF chivalry IN which
"Knighthood's dauntless deed
And beauty's matchess eye"
were honored by the brave, and rewarded by the
great.
ring was suspended from cord, extended across
the ground in circumference as large lady's
bracelet, to carry which on the POINT of the lance,
with horse at tull speed, the object oil rivalry
Among the combdtanis, Mr. X OF an adjoining coun-
~, repre-, ented the tall and graceful Knight OF 'Chip
pewa." Filled with martial spirit, he came to
qncr-hls dress was rich, and his steed of noble
blood Then iooVed Mr.. G. the dark eyed and
"a liant knight OF Rappahannock;" bright tachlon
al his SIDE and his lance well balanced. Following
him, on a blooded charger, rode Mr.. b., OF florida
The brave and warm h. arred knight OF the " Ever
glad. s"-gracefa as his s,eed and bright in his ap
rarel and gaze as the troplc cline hat ella med hum
Then entered the lists Mr.. G.. of E,stern Virginia.
the proud and ihoughtfu knight otlhe "lowlands"
For vaor ne, and contemplation made"
But who Is he that now advances-hs chestnut
steed champlng the lmpotent bit, and paving the
earth, while bright eyes greet his approach 1t is
nj fha L. ,nkx oc 81,
'Prarles;' from The Tar West he comes, and sits
like an Iudian warrior in his saddle Now, follow
ing him., appears Mr. 2. OF Baltimore, the good
knight of the "North"-he looked defiance. and
victory seemed TO have already welcomed him TO
the lists Again, all eyes are turned, and 10 in "a.
ven dress with black plume in his hat, advanced
Mr. H. OF Philadelphia. the knight OF the .'Lone
Heart" and most gracefully bowed to the ladies'
Last came Mr.. OF Maryland. our herald, mount
ed on his grey steed. an eagles feather waving
from his cap, and Tartan belt flowing at his side.
He played his part most admirably, and as if he
felt the love OF chlvalrv, and tried TO herald well
such ga liant knights, before such "fair ladies'"
All things being ready, the knights, in the order
named, at the sound OF The Duge, started for the
prize Terrific was the speed with which they rush
ed towards the ring, with well aimed lance. Upon
the first trial, the knight of Rappahannock bore it
of IN triumph, and was hailed by the waving of
handkerchiets and martial music, as the herald led
hun past the judges and ladies' The spirited knights
OF the Everglades and The Prairies, and he of the
Lone heart" and Chippewa, bore off also the ring
After breathing their chargers and adjusting their
vzCrs, they are again IN readiness, and again the
bugle sounded, The dark-eyed knight OF Kappa.
hammock fixed his eye on the prize OF contention,
his steed once more dashed wildly on, and he is
again victorious Among his rivals, however, the
bold knight of the Everglades" now made an ef.
fort, and with triumph was he crowned, having,
equaled his rival In carrying the ring off vice.
Following him, the others essayed to win, but in
were appauded, notwithstanding, for
their graceful bearing and fine Workmanship
The trial tor victory. and the crown of laurel |
(Which hung suspended in view, and which bpauty
had weaved for valor,) was now 10 be determined. |
All was breathless anxiety and suspense among the
fair; heart beat to heart; and eyes looked brighter
than ever, for the victor knight would be call
ed to select from among them the Queen of Beauty |
and Love.
have run their course, and the Knight of Rappahan-
mock bears of with grace the ring, and is declared
the conqueror.
With modest brow he is lead up by the herald.
who applauds HIM in knighty and touching Ian
guase and presents him to the Judges and the fair,
as the 'bravest of the brave" Warmly is he greet
ed amid the bursts of music and enthusiasm-and
for moment it seemed as if the days of chivalry
had returned Receiving the crownirom the Judges
the herald placed II on his brow; but the moment OF
thrilling interest had arrived. His crown must be
shared, and who will he select as the Queenl was
the half-uttered question oil the fair.
The victor is called TO decide and choose some
flower from the bright bouquet OF lovely women be-
fore him. He paused but for moment, and then |
modestly selected Miss j G, of st. Louis. Timid |
as frightened fawn, and gentle as one OF Diana's |
doves she is led forth with roses on her cheeks and
beating heart-the musl C sounds and the valley |
rings with acc amations OF pleasure-the Queen is |
crowned and the Tournament ended! |
At night Ball followed, ia which the Queen and |
Victor led the dance, and the merry hours gaily |
passed till midnight.
On the oath inst there will be another Tourna-
Knights are expected to ride and efforts will be
made to assimiae 1t closely in dresses and arrange
ments to those tournays that lvanhoe witnessed and
Sir Walter Scott has celebrated.
We may here take occasion to add, that there are
at present about two hundred visitors at the Fau-
QUEER White Sulphur Springs. who in search of
health and pleasure, and add to the lite of this de-
lghhul retreat. The grounds tastefuly laid of
upon lawn OF gentle declivlty, with picturesque
walks, fountains and harbors interspersed At the
summit OF the lawn stands the large brick building
and lis wings, with an extensive portico running its
whole length, supported by IL doric pillars. Around
the lawn, and forming vblOng spherold, you be- |
hold lhe neat white cabins. pressing through the |
green trees, like good &c ions 10 bad world, and
presenting altogether tout ensemble of much inte-
rest and beauty
The establishment is now under the superintend- |
ence OF Mr. Ward, polite and kind-hear,ed gen.
Il, m n, aided by Mr.. McNlsh-who leave nothing |
undone 10 please the vislers. Besides whom, Jones |
Green, Esq OF the propretors, whose estate is
near by, gives his personal supervision to the estab
llshmeut: gentleman whose tine manners and |
liberal views go Ter TO win and attach to him all who
KNOW MIN; whlle his LADY and family, by their KIND
ness and agreeable demeanor, give you, iRdeed, a
Virginia welcome, and make you feel at once at
home. The vis'ters. we hear, sometimes get up
the =" Idbeur Vtrant," in which the company take
parts, representing to the eye scenes OF alternate
mirth or sorrow rom history or romance.
THE YACHT EMMA.-Ths beautiful craft, under
the command of Captain Robinson, of Newburgh,
arrived last evening from cruise; on trial of her
sailing qualities, she proved herself to be the fastest
sailing yacht that ever foated in our waters. On
her late cruise she spoke off Fire Island, the packet
ships Rhone, for Havre, and Liverpool, for Liver
pool, from New York. The Emma sails to-day for
Newport, TO take part in great sailing match
between several yachts that have congregated
there for that purpose. AS the Emma was going