The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-07
Correspondence of the MadisOnian.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,


(Near Winchester0 September2, 1S43.
The President in The Talley Of Vrginia-
His reception-Anecdote- Company al "Jor-
dan's"-Presidents skill IN borLng-MsS
Alice Tyle,-Balls, &c.
The President of the United States, accom-
panied by several members of his family, arriv-
ed at this agreeable watering place on Tuesday
last in the cars from Washington He appears
to be in good health ard spirits, but am sorry
to learn that the health of one of his daughters
is extremely delicate A large number of his
friends, from both Winchester and the country
around, have called upon him TO pay their re-
spects; and, as far as | have been able TO see
and learn, all who were not previously acquaint-
ed with him, have been very agreeably disap-
pointed. From the rank vituperaton and abuse,
both political and personal, which Viii, presses
and Wing partisans have so Increasingly heap
ed upon him. many persons expected to behold
something outre-n truth, almost monster
frank and social manners of JOHN TYLER soon
disT eil.d their deluson; and venture TO pre-
dict thar, ere he leaves our mountains, he will
have won troops Of friends"
A little incident took place here on Wednes-
day, which, as il afforded some amusement for
a time, / will relate. Mr. S., fat and Jolly
Democrat from the country, after becoming &C
quanted with the President, met with some Of
his nei5hbors, who also desired an Introduction,
and so be accordingly conducted them to the
presence Of his Excellency, and very formally
introduced them to-Cdptdin TYLER. The
company around b gan to smile and litter, and
Mr. S. (upon some one reminding him Of his
mist ke) was beginning TO feel uneasy, when
the President, with much ndirette and humor,
came TO his relief, explained how he came by
the soubriquet, and soon put his worthy friend
perfectly at ease.
The number now at these bealthful and de-
ighlful waters is quite large. Among the visit
ers are Chief Justice fancy and family, Roger
Jones, Adjutant General Of the Army; the
Hon Edward KaveDaugh, Acting Governor Of
Maine; and Judges Nicholas Of Virginia and
Randall of Florida. There are also many visit
crs from Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and
North Carolina.
ut ldul'o anu SNhhNh'th '''"o' '"N''SN'NS
every morning with game OF bowls, in which
the President usually takes part. He app' ais
TO have a keen relish for the sport, and is an ex-
ccllent bowler Miss TYLER also plays well,
and their side generally comes off victorious.
In the evenings, the spacious ballroom is thrown
open and Int up and the standing order
"On with the dance,
Let JOY be unconfned"-
, is proclaimed; and, Of course, the mandate is
I eagerly obeyed. The President and family gen
erallv attend the saloon on these occasions, and
the graceful form Of Miss ALICE TYLER, as she
moves through the dance, is the admiration of
many an eye.
J Tomorrow Sunday the President goes to
, Winchester to attend divine worship, having
| accepted the polite invitation Of VIM l.. CLARK,
ESD, President of the Railroad Company, who
very kindly offered to despatch an extra locomo-
tive aud car for the purpose Of taking him there
and bringing him back.
Mr.. TYLER will leave here in a few days for
the fine and hospiiab,e mansion OF Colonel J.
/ w. WARE, in Clarke County, where he will re-
main for some time.
A NIRGINIAN.