The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-16
THE UNION.
and breathe in the pure mountain air and luxursts in its

and breathe in the pure mountain air and uxurate in its
coolness
There some fifty visters here among them ou,
accomplished writer, Mrs Souihwouh, lady who has
written Of the best novels that any female author
has produced in The United States. and among them
+" Shannondaie." the OF which, Astounding In
beauties. is laid here There are several ladies and
gentlemen from Washington only wonder there are
mol len where there is one-some from Baltimore,
and IRON other places in this vicinity The hotel here is
very spacious and airy, and most beautifully located
is well kept by Mr. Hail. who leaves no exerton he is
capable oil unred 10 make his guests comfortable and
happy and, may Judge from the table this day spread
Tor dinner there lack Tor "a feast OF al things to
those inclined 10 indulge in the good things OF life.
will close this part of my letter by saying 10 my Wash
ingon friends, If you desire visit beautiful place, and
one where you enjoy not only the comforts but the
luxuTles OF fe-where you lind respite from
heat, and turmoil-where the langud be nvigoated
and the invalid find health take the at early
ing, stop at the Relay House until the train from Balti
more for the West arrives, at o'clock then go TO Har-
pers Ferry; there take the Winchester train and go to
Charlesown-only eight mllesand there take the stage
and arrive here in one hour in time for dinners and when
you here, if you cannot be happy, just give up the
idea OF ever being happy anywhere
CHARIEsrowN Monday morning, July H.
| returned here from Shannondale last evening, at.
tel nPSlanp utIBuuul utIc " JOIN
in the ceremonies OF laying the cornerstone of a
Presbyterian church now in process of erection
II laid on Saturday by the Freemasons, who
turned out largely for the OCCASION and the town
cnvened by an immense of people from
and places in the vicinity The ceremonies OF laying the
stone were performed in the most dlgnfed and work
manlike by Edmund ?. Hunter, esq, deputy
grand master of Virginia. in the presence OF Malta
Lodge and host of visiting brethren. The large ant
handsome procession proceeded from the lodge t.
the place of laying the stone, preceded by exceen
band of music from Marlnsburg, and, after the
MES at the stone, the procession was reformed
marched TO the Presbyterian church, which densely
crowded by ladies and gentlemen except that portion
served for the fraternity when the procession arrived
The services at the church were prayer, the singing
of some masonic odes, and address by the Crane
Master of Masons of the District of Columbia. Tit
prayers, both at the church and the cornerstone
by Rev. MIR. Martin, were most appropriate, sol
emn, and eloquent; the singing by the choir wal
equal to any singing upon such occasion that eve
heard. 1t surprisingly beautiful. OF the address
which occupied half an hour in its delivery it does no
become speak can only say, whether deserved.
or not, il several times applauded and when it shall
be published is TO be, you read il if you fit
and Judge for yourself.
No occasion of the sort passed off better or NOR
appropriately and by O'Clock in the evening the
OF this town were silent if no public ceremony ha
taken place
II is said that the old war-horse. when he hears tn
beat OF the drum and the blast of the buge pcks up hi
ears, and snufs the air in remembrance of his fields
battle il cannot therefore. be expected that reasonin
mortal who has been all his life in the field of politics
have should pass the Office and read the sign OF TIL
Spirit OF Jefferson without recalling OF the po
cal feelings Of the past and seeking to know the potca
movements hereabout, especially the for tn
October election is now going
Hon Henry Bedinger, who has already representa-
this district in Congress two terms, is the regularly nom
mated democratic candidate. There have been nantes
tations OF dissatisfaction at the nomination of Mr. Bedn
GER on the alleged ground that he opposed to In
Compromise. am assured by undoubted authority iha
there is not in all Virginia advocate OF tn
Union than Henry Bednger and that, although oppose
10 the compromise in the shape which the
were before Congress- he has avowed his determination
over and over. TO sustain them, they have becom
laws of the land
II is to be hoped the democracy Of the tenth lego
will not suffer any division to creep into their ranks an
thereby leopard their success. Whoever knows Nj
Bedinger as | know him will admit that he is as we
qualified 10 represent the democracy Of this district
any man in it. In eoquence surpass hin
He is true democrat, and he exert influence
Congress OF which his constituents may well be proud
am reoced 10 learn that, in all probability, comple
union among the democracy here will be brought abou
and tina, the election of Mr. Bednger may be consdere
certain. | hope, with all my heart, this may be III
case. a.
intend to be on my way tosWashington in the cours
of an hour, and have only time to say that am, wit
high regard. Yours. wtt y F.
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