Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-01
To Tie Editors ofihe E,.guuer:
SARATOGA SPRINGS, July %


Nessrs. Edors: A gay and fashionable crowd
OF persons is here from all paris OF Chlisiendom,
chef; from The Northern States. More persons
are now here than have ever known d; any time;
not single vacant room in any VI The large ho-
tells, and almost every one that has arrived wish
in The last three or four days has ueen c0iont1sd,
(Which means, lodged out but fed in The ho;cl al
which you stop There is however less c1-
element than one could suppose in 50 large a
crowi. No politics, no religion is talked OHIO
groups oil men are even seen standing or sitting
together, engaged IN animated conversations auouI
these or any other maitets-a peri, inqusiiive
line OF talk is adopted by almost every body, and
the CONVERSATION is lost as soon few questions
are asked, enquiring when you came and when
you will leave. The fashionable part Of The
company seem to spend their lime in using DIT
repeated expressions in promenades, IN rides
AID walks, and dancing and WALKING, and an.
other dance, which may be called by 10 name IN
particular, bui which 10 my mimi, presents the
sexes in positions 100 indicate Tor purify, and TOO
awkward Tor grace or elegance. The Congress
Spring is still the king amongst the springs. A
guard is ptlhere constantly, both nigh! and day,
10 prevent any attempt upon defacins or lnlniinS
the improvements about the spring or in any way
adulleIaliDg or destroying The waters. As place
as The waters last; as potent remedy for large
portion OF the diseases incident 10 city residence,
they are beyond estimation. Surrounded by a
lovely country, in the heart Of highly produc-
tive portion OF the Stale OF New York, and with
every facility OF access, and climate as salubri-
Gus as any on this continent lis attractions are
50 81 aerior that no other watering place can com
pete with il al present; bu look forward 10 the
lime when we, in Virginia. have opened through
To the Ohio on lhn North, and 10 The great rail.
road through the Southwestern States, line Of
railroads 10 connect Us with the balance Of The
world, 10 our springs rivallins, and even sur
passing these. How long il will be before that
is done, remains 10 be seen.
| have made some enquiry abont The political
affairs OF This Stale. learn from reliable sources
that, in The western portion OF The Stale, three
Wings 70 every Democrat will go of upon the
free soil question. The rccen, action OF tie Sc
male upon The slavery question has come upon
Van Buren, AMI his party as tie treaty OF peace
with Mexico CINE upon the recent Wing Con-
venion in Richmond, Just al The moment when
he was about - apply the mach 10 his Train. lie
and his son John will now have no use tor them
selves, and The people, disguised with them, will
leave them as the blacksmlhs do their iron some.
times 10 cool Of Itself. II is truly wonderful 10
SEE how silly men become who have been once
possessed OF some sagacly. Napoleon LAID down
and suffered himself 10 be shUrn OF his glory by a
piliatle cowardice and contemplate shrinking
from death in the only way that his glofy demand.
ed lie should die. Aaron Burr sold ou' his repu.
alton and popularity for nothing and Van Blu.
rem has drawn the veil o. ubscurily over his own
pathway, b. miserable and rascaliy piece Of
mannuvrus contemplate in politics, base in
morals, and disg!aceiul 10 any man, whoever he
may be. hat praciscs it. He permitted him.
self, Tor office sake 10 be misre presented in The
canvass VI 1886 and 1870, tor no other purpose
than tor getting power; and af,eI Obtaining i, AMI
after most signal reputation from his fellow
citizens, he was driven away 10 retire ment. a a
man wbo had gained the highest elevation, he
ought 10 have sat down with his ambition satisfied;
and II he had been guilty OF iasehood 10 his con.
science and mis- country ne might Tor the sake Of ms
country have wspt N silence over his bascuess;
hlt he has made confession which discloSes
most heinous iai'hc>,ness; and he will 90 down
with 10 brand npon his reputation bu, cunning
and viiiany, with he curses OF The entire South
ern Democracy upon him. How widely differ
ent are some 0! our pubic men-lakc Tor Instance
Andrew Slevensnn-a long and spuess career O
political usefulness al home ami abroad Is his
a privale character without blealsh-n0t a
single change throughout his lite on a single
question Of national pOliics-devoted 10 all TIT
great interests Of his country, with patriotism
uure a the rilclsss impulses OF Virginia maiden
be walks The Garth without feproach, and vii
90 down 10 poserity enshrinct IN the memory o
all who know him, as worthy OF imitation and ca
titled 10 every species Of respect. Such man a
| such time as his ought 10 be called 10 some pos
suitrd 10 his dignity and in keeping with the vel
fare Of his country. But 10 make pure and use
ful men we must have mothers who train up thei
children Is he mos, enlightened and cUnS'ah
roart for The ,ruh, not Only 10 speak il but L
ACT il ieariessly and constantly. Ii is in The cr4
die and al the fire side that great statesmen ar
sorme |, is, there in Inc quiet and holy leach
! incs OF vil,uouS and pious women thai those hie
| and honorable principles are formed that mari
The man, the great and good man through al
The changes OF subsequent life and il is in lhes
| respects that we in Virginia have the advana Q
4 over every body else a Virginia mo'her leache
her buys and girls The precepis OF religion an
instiis ao heir minds The leading and all impor
! lanl necessity OF speaking The truth
/ This is Sunday, and | have depressed int
morals, whereas | sal down 10 let you know
tina, we have had dance every night, bal
once week, delightful music excellent bowin
alleys, a race field open, political meeting yester
day al the lake, and during Inc week spesc
! from General Coonbs OF Kentucky, who de ire
me 10 remember him 10 all The ladies' OF Rich
mond bul said Virginia would never change he
politics, that vas certain. He is a warm hearIe
Ken,uckian, but wont do as politician.
he is Without any principle that does no sprn
from personal regard, which is false in politics.
| Principles, not men, is The mottci but he supper.
The man who has no principles. ami, therefore, h
mus 90 any way his man may lead him. Bu
Whigsety must take ,nal direction, as any olbe
leads 10 destructou like thief who pleads M
guilty, they sard he chances OF a flaw in The in
dic,mcn,, or some other iOrtuious ciTcumstanc
during their Trial. Ii won't all do they must b
condemned Yours, D.
| TCorres pondence Of the Washington Union
BALTIMORE, July 27-5, PM
ADJOURNMENT q THE IsDErENDENrs.-'The In
dependent Taylor Convention continued severa
hours in secret session today, and then adjourn
ed sine die. They dissolved the patty, but dec
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