Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-10-06
LIFE AT THE SPRINGS

We clipped the following from one of our
exchanges few days since, but canno, q, ,b;.
moment recollect to which one belongs the
credit OF bringing it to the, light Whether
the incident happened at Drennon. or Rlue
Lick, or Harrodsburg, we are not advised 4,
is good 'un," and will create hearty
laugh wherever it is read = PETERSBURG Int.
lew days since an elegantly dressed and
handsome young gentleman arrived at the
springs. Curiosity was on tpoe, nav il lean,
ell into the very air, to discover all abon, tho
Stranger. The register was examined
ms name was entered in plain round hand
WILLIE Z. MANGUM, jr,, of North Carolina.
The sensation produced by this discovery
was tremendous and unparalleled. He was
the son OF Senator-his father was once
President of the United States Senate. and b;s,
family connections had long been distinguish.
Ell Tor their enormous wealth and unauestIon.
able ability.
Inc ladies' Immediately emptied their trunks
spent hours in dressing and appeared at the
dinner table arrayed in all the splendour Of
beautiful laces and costly silks. AT the table
all eyes were directed towards the Senator's
son, and many fair one anxiousIy desired
an Introduction. The afternoon passed bv
evening aPproached-an an hour before
the usual time the company assembled in the
dancing room.
AT 3 O'Clock, precisely, young Maneum en-
tered the hall and a buzz of admiration foI-
lowed. One of the bellies fortunately attract
en- his attention and he led her to the dance.
Ills every movement was closely observed.
no taff,a Il
"What princely manners! Such NAOMI
hcent figure Such graceful dancing A
love oil foot! 0, he is duck of a dear.
charming fellow" and other similar express
slons peculiar, | believe, TO the sex.
During the entire evening the favorite Belle
received the most devoted attentions from Mr..
Mangum. Many of the ladies, who thought
they possessed some attractions, were greatly
mortified at this marked preference, and two
or three OF the gentlemen eyinced the strono-
est symptoms of laboring under the influence
OF envy and passion. Your friends, the wit
ty and graceful colonel -, and the accom-
pushed and handsome Major -, were COM
pietely thrown into the shade, and your hum
bic servant, Rustic, was driven from the list
OF competitors. The Senator's son was de-
ciared victor, and Dobly did he bear his no.
nors' The next day Mr. Mangum was again
Tie re'gning lion. He was Aattered, admired
and courted by all the ladies, but the superb
or tact Of the charming belle enabled her to
engross the attention of the ardent Southern
err.
Evening once more advanced, and the COM
Pany again assembled for the purpose of dan
eng. Mr.. Maugum was again by the side of
the happy Miss, admiring appearance and
complImentDg her beauty in the most extra
VACANT language, when a steamboat captain
entered the room. Looking around him for
moment, he remarked 10 the writer
well, he's cutting it fat"
"Who :" inquired.
my steward" lie answered, pointing 10
the Senator's son.
replied that he was mstak en-"the indi-
vldudl was Willie p. Mangum, jr., OF North
Carolina.n
"Mangum, indeed,' was the reply, @irs
Tony Welch-my steward, and very good
s.eward.D
The news circulated-Tony saw the cap
tain and disappeared the mortified belle took
the first stage and is now at home, deeply re.
GREETING that she met and admired the Sena-
tors son