The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-08

lids and produces, with such nmitable power,
oors that never have been painted misty faoiedtir
Ihat have never been witnessed elsewhere, and ell
scis that have never been conceived. But lei us
lei down from these stills, for II requires sober
ce to descend the hill Arrived below, let US pass
~ the other paths to the remaining springs, and
Ken cross by the floating bridge TO the house.
zen from the springs what more lovely spot could be
Conceived than ths9 The fine open space IN front
yfthe buildings, with its beautiful statue-fountan
the white fence by which il is surrounded-the
lean, level road leading TO the iown--the omni-
buses waiting to convey visiters there-the ladies'
nd gentlemen in the walks, on the portlcos, or I'M
er the Shaded ees,-all this seen to most advan'
aye every morning and evening, is picture wor-
by of the pencil of The painter Thisis feeble and
hurried description of Bedford Springs; but 1t may
kerye as the humble means of conveying faint dea
water so famous for its medicinal virtues, and ola
IcOon so rich in its mineral and agricultural re-
lo1rces. and so picturesque and romantic
tmay be supposed, that at such place ingenu-
nv is often taxed to supply new means OF amuse-
Inent: and many are the devices and pastimes that
| re conceived. Before our arrival, series of Ia
I,aur pranis were got up by several of the ladies'
| nd gentlemen, and exhibited in the saloon, with
real scat and effect to the vsiters at the springs
| md The peope from the town. They were beauti-
Frllv arranged, and were greeted with rounds ofap
I,Isiss Among the scenes exhibited, were JEANNE
Deans and the Duke of Argyle before the Queen;
Fornelia the Roman mother; Conrad and Gulnare;
In bride at her toilet, &c.;--the female characters
kv the most lovely young ladies', and the male char
Scters by the gentlemen. Ii was an affair that
l.red admirably TO while away an evening.
Among the visteIs now at the springs, are Mrs. |
6eorge Bancroft, the amable lady of the Secretary
bfthe Navy, and Mr.. Giles at present the democratic
6omnee for Congress in the district represent
"a by John p Kennedy, of Baltimore He is an
pble and an excellent man, and, learn, has good
pbance to be elected. number Of Pennsylvania
are here-WIlson M'Candless, ESQ.,, of Pittsburg,
president of the late electoral college of this State,
and the well-known popular orator; S. w. Black,
ESQ.,, also of Pitisburg Our friend George Pitt,
esq is another of our number, and is quite popular
with all parties.
The Hon James Buchanan has just reached here. |
He was escorted to the springs by party Of his
personal and political friends, who had heard Of his
expected arrival, and was received by the ladies on
the porco with waving handkerchiefs and smiling
Welcomes and with the hearty congratulations Of the
A band of music struck up favoriie |
air as the cavacade appeared in sight and the whole
affair, spontaneous 1t was, proved that the exalt
ed talents Of this eminent and pure-minded man con-
tnue to be as warmly appreciated as ever. be-
leve him to be more popular in Pennsylvania now
than he has ever been.
During my visit TO Cumberland and the coal re- |
gion in that vicinity, as well as at the Mount Saw.
sources prospects, and general condition of that val
liable mineral district, which will take early oc-
casion to lay before your readers.