The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-25

bottle locked and mat owing 10 aPprencn'
SONS which her husband has about waking her, our
passengers obliged 70 start without the exnilAraung
rsughh N rsnsn for which they essow no very nsrS md
We are a Bedford Springs and a. il 10 two o'clock on
Sunday morning, we determined that 1t will be "a
day OF rest TO U.s. and that the Scrptura cton snail
be obeyed TO the very letter. Monday shall be devoted
TO the Springs and buchanan and both shall receive that
the hands OF your correspondent.
BEDFORD SPRINGS, Aug. 10, 1855.
Sunday at Watering Ploce-Pop,esties Of Presides-
tial Candsaase-BucAanan and His 7opsichorean Ac.
sonpl.sA,nasts-Hands an Rousd-A Sermon on Pearls
REMARKABLE Instance Of Sci deuotion-A Converted Old
Line -EzToodirary Capacity for khseral va
Leys, de-
Sunday at fashionable watering place IL about the
dusst affair that can be imagined, and Of all watering
places Bedford Springs is the most stupid that day
The guests Of Andersons Hotel look particularly weary
and saunter azy about the grounds as they had lost
all interest everything, and there was nothing more
worth living TOR. They have all made their morning
visit to the spring, taken their usual draugh and the
bell having sounded marching in sort Of funeral
procession breakfast in the spacious dining hail. Even
hat old gentleman with the white clerical neckue who
appears TO hurried about thing looks as he
brings up the rear, lehargic than ever He has
been in the habit Of visiting the springs every year about
this season. except when official business has taken him
out Of the country and present he has not been home
more than two or three months from sojourn In
England. That old genteman-seventy years old at least
lis James Buchanan, the Sage OF Wheatand, late United
States Minister at the Court Of st. James, and the cand
date Of the consolidated democracy for the Presidency
He came here alone but he is now surrounded by &c
knowedgcd office seekers, who come to pay their res
poets 70 him, and who atter themselves that he des
tined to be the President. On this point he has It
is sad serious doubts himself and s sadly perpexed
by the way in which his dangerous rival, John G. Fre-
mont, 10 carrying everything before him. He shows
himself however, very seldom for he 10 coseted the
greater part or the time with his political adherents and
when he does make his appearance he has careworn
look a. he did not sleep well at night and the waters,
or something else, did not agree with him. Whatever
may be the cause Of it. those who have been
in the habit OF seeing him every day for
the past five weeks say that he Is losing confidence
as the time approaches for the Presidential election Yet
in company is notwithstanding al his and appe
tensions quite agreeable old gentleman and although
an nveterae bachelor he manages to make himself very
socable and pleasant with the ladies.
One evening he even carried his amabty 10 that
tent he only went into the ball room but walked
through coton and did wonders at hands all round"
His style Of dancing is certainly not remarkable for its
elegance and grace then like himself It belongs to
the cid school, is rather antiquated for the present
age. And yet Buchanan is said TO be . great
ladies' man. and in his younger days was noted for his
galantry 70 the fair but be Is beyond all hope
now and should elected President the White House
viii be rather desoate looking concern, with no wo
man smile to light up For the enlightenment OF bis
political admirers may be well to state that Mr.. Blu
chanan poks e and II is also limited that on one or
two occasions known TO indulge In Waiting Now
this matter Of pecuia Interest," subject to reflect
upon-n connection with the display he made at the Os
tend Congress- and the serious business which he had
trusted TO charge while In England But even in dane
ing it seems governed by that regularity and prec
sion which old bachelors have always been noted He
never dances more than three cotors-.he mysterious
number three-and has such strong objections 70 the
cheat and jig that consideration will induce him 70
stand Up in that figure In the ball no Is the OBJ
Of all observers and every one except the boys
who are engaged In light skirmshes IN and out of the
room, and amusing themselves by sticking pms in
each other and such innocent recresoEs appear TO
On Sunday last we had divine service the reception
paror Of the hotel when Rev Mr.. Bradford preached
Sermon taking for lis text the comparison made by
Saviour between the kingdom Of heaven and pearl Of
great value Mr.. Buchanan was present, and appeared
speaker commenced by giving the natural history Of the
pearl and the manner In which Il 10 procured in fact.
onehaf Of the was devoted to this subject and
described with unuteness that would have done
credit 10 the most learned naturalist II necessary
he began, "ihat should fret tel you something IN
meaning and application Of the text II IS then"
l said be- the result Of disease created in
n%a Win u O Ss sometimes happens GEs s
grain OF sand taken into the stomach producing rri-
iaton therein, when the oyster, unable 70 expel y
Aeyes Itself by covering with secreton, which
process time, bardeIs and Increases 10 size I'll Il
sometimes atGns the bulk Of walnut" Tho reverend
gentleman then proceeded o inform his bearers that the
pearl oyster found the coasts OF China and Cali
orna, and at depth Of six eight ianoms that the
70 Us
times smo'bered 70 death by the length Of time which
some interesting historical facts in regars % he pearls
| tod how Philip he secord q Spain became pos
ssssed Of one worth o one hundred and hsy thou
! had another valued at four hundred thousand.
Now al this was peculiarly edifyiug, and tho au.
Mr. Bashansn but when Inc preacher came 10 make The
application their interest abscd considerably, and fear
pearcd 10 be ali absorbed 10 the accoun, Of ceopatras
pearl and despite the moral lesson misunderstanding worth
81 ss wsa as oysb - s
all. Upon Buchanan seemed 10 have been equally In
enecua and when The preacher t9d how necessary i
hopes and prospects, be appeared TO be tsixng more
seriously Of his prospects in this campaign THAI Of any
sldency e concerned be win have TO do15i. remain
| bhdel until the election In over, when he may
some poei lie ,ays that he Is no, ambitions Q,
the Presidency, but That he y willing 70 accept rs the
tha, he would much raner have passed tho remainder
Of his LIE On his farm, but " necessary be vii pond
10 tie voice OF the people and devote himself during the
evening Of his exstence 70 heir service. Should scca
MAG nsnimiiy fail 10 be appreciated, u will be another
proof OF the saying that republics always ungratec.
lie at prestnt understand, gagged the super
Of campaign docuucnts which, confidently expected.
xil anI hae Fremont and hints are thrown out 70 tue
effccs that m Will withdraw be, the election,
maSrs over hs forces 10 Buchanan SO Ear a. IL Is "a his
power 10 do 70 ensure the defai o. toe Pail Ider.
Among tho guests At the hotel, " gentleman from
Ohio no says that Buchanan viii receive the vote
corporals guard IN that state and that The whole
| Tctt II II dOe8 net 80 mass, for Fremont, will
Infwn him rsrL av ming inrt No a
n renLsylvana, where was thought h. had certainty
his proc pecs not only very doubtful, but the feeling
Ia strongly In favor OF the republican candidate b
chapan dong all no can TO win the conservative
old line whgs 70 his support, and few ago told
| gentleman who was formerly active member o. tha.
party that he could vote for h without the sasrae OF
single Obligation that the Gully .ssue the present con
test was upon the queso or slavery and that II the
Union were not endangered thereby his defeat would
give BIN DO porsonal uneasnoss. lie whG. u Appears.