Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-12
FROM THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
To The Editor, of The Enquirer:
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

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GREESBRIER, Va, Aug. ), 1856.
My Dear Enquirer After long interval OF heat
and dust, We have been visited by very welcome
raIn and the result o! the most charming days
that he fancied. The whitening grass refreshed
the mountains have put brighter green-the
sky is OF clearer blue, and the clouds ot more
snowy whiteness. As natural consequence, all the
visitors to have renewed their elasticity of body
aud mind The grounds are literally alive anu the
jocund laugh salurs the ear continually.
All those who have their equlpages, or can sc.
cure one, have this morning avaled themselves oi
the opportunity to drive. | have just returned from
u very delightful one the Sweet Spring road. lht
road besides being very fiue aud perfectly free
from DUST is exceedingly picturesque, winding AS II
does, through ne:ruw valley between The uioun'
taus. At intervals, adding more interest to the
scene one comes acruss log cabin with It's small
.arden attached. As the sound OF the wheels Il
heard, the little children rush to the door, or peep
with sunny faces from the windows. lIhaollng one
Vf these humble dwellings is family that appears 10
have learned the lesson ot true coniennent. Every
evening" alter the labor Of the day s over, the pa
rents themselves without the door, their children
gather around, aud the father reads TO them from the
"Blessed Word All unconsciously do these poor
people give lesson, not unheeded by SOME OF the
gay observers, who, III passing, note their happy
countenances.
liner. i, ut present, large number OF visitors here
bat louisiana umd the Caroinas more fully rep
resented than any OF the other States August IS
particularly the month for the Firgnians 10 arrive
from time to tins, interesting families on the ground
Among the distinguished men Is Mr. Nenabe oi
North Carolina, dear to many hearts tor his talents
and noble qualities, and, TO The warm politicians o
his party, douby dear as having beeu inc intimate
friend of John G.. Calhoun. The Of that disin
gushed and amented statesman is here. lhe Lieut.
| cnalit Governor of Virginia, Mr.. McComas, IL now
pending few days ut the Sweet Springs, but viii
soon return. The Rev. Mr.. Reaie OF Richmond, has
uasseI nearly fortnight here, aud preached two
| I'M
Of a large congregation. To-day be leaves for the
| Sweet Springs.
Ii is really amusing to see how quickly the vacated
cabins are snatrhed up. Scarcely is The baggage re-
moved before the chamber. maid il at hand 10 ''se
the ~ rights for other guests, anu before 'he
dust is fairly laid, in comes other baggage aud ne"
| occupants.
Tie ballroom is opened every evening for dancing,
vet Mondays and Thursdays cmphaticHliy the bait
nights. Then are to be the bellies IN ihe: pref
| tiest dresses, and the gentlemen in their pures'
white kids. AS the balls commence about nine
o'clock, and seldom last later than e!eyen' tne
| gentlemen ure obliged to be on the alert and
| secure their partners for the dance during the
day, elsa they might have no chance to play the
agreeable to the bright particular star vi thelI
fancy. could not help smiling the other day ut the
easerness OF young gentleman, who, IN passing
cabin near mine, in which dwelt u belle from New
Orleans said 10 his companion, stop minute
must 20 in here" and after receiving An affirmative
rrply 10 his question, "MCdmosele, may have the
pleasure of your hand for the second quadrille 7
stepped forward, slapped his companion on the should
er, and in tone joyous, as 1t announcing the gam o
a Kingdom exclaimed, "Ive got her, she's mine
now ~ and went on, laughing aloud at his good for
tune.
II you will take your stand with me, deer Enquirer
on the bacouy of the ball roOm you have the very
hest position Tor observation. just entering, IN the
white dress, trimmed with pink fringe, Is Miss L.
New Orleans according many, the prei'est girl here
and agreeable she is pretty, Judging from the eager
ucss wth which the gentlemen crowd round her, and
the grnce with which she receives them. Bat
look quickly at this lovely grl IN pure whlle
with her sUit black eye and winning sInI!c; 1t
is Miss ". Of Baltimore, and some say she is the
beauty of the room others contend the larry crea
ture by her side with blue eyes and golden rglets Is
pretlier, but you know has always been disputed
point whether blue or black eyes should win the
palm: don't pretend 10 decide. True, painters have
given ceruleau and gold rs the type OF angels jet
| and ravens wing as that uf hours, but we Will e en-
hope both may be found in heaven. Another Miss
L., Of lhe Crescent City, dances well nnd exceis IN
music; the paror in the morning her voice attracts
a crowd of sdniring listeners. Miss g. and Miss s..
of Florida, bellies now, aud "belles wherever they
CO., are fair the blossoms of that tiowery land
Dancing with that tall gentleman s the little MISS NJ.
OF Louisiana; very wealthy, but unpreiending as q
simple village maiden her pleasant inhnners and
cheerful disposition cause her TO be a pet among oil
who know her. But, without undertaking. the claims
Of others, must call your attention particularly IL
| the lady OH the right. A little above the medium
|
her beauty but for an ndescribable womanly lowell.
ness that like halo surrounds her. She has wealth
out her Dress though always tasteful, ID perfectly un
| ostentatious. See the harmony OF her inoveme nts
observe her in the dsnce-there is one that watzes
so smoothly she turns with the ease Of the bird
wheeling ITS flight into the upper air. Even he'
dress, perfectly Obedient 10 the same hoa!lns
motion, seems scarcely disturbed, by her rapid
turnings, as her little feet hardly touched the
| huur In the qladrllle she is no less pleaslug
gliding through lls mazes lightly zephyr in and
and out among the branches. When at rest, The re-
pose of her indicates quiet consciousness VI
inner strength that would invite you TO make heI
heart resting place, if borne down by care or sor
row. But Milton must finish her porrature
"Grace in her step, heaven in her eye,
| In every gesture dignity and love-
Who is she1 Ah, my friend we'll may you ask
with eagerneas; but know her only "afar on, yet
will point TO you her father, and then through him
you may make her acquaintance, II you can. Dc
you ses that tall elderly gentleman, 80 erect 80 dig
nifed in his carriage and rather porty crossing the
room His face is Drowned BY many Southern sun
and his head made hoary by many frosty winter
But the majesty OF an honest, upright mind ana a a
conscience void of offence, is 80 stamped upon MS
| whole outer man, that you regard hun with respect
and admiration. He suggests TO your m'"d al .'A'
ia most noble and sincere IN the character oi La ny
ette centred in more impos ~ Pays.que' ieaniy'
tell why this is, unless there is something oi rehc
either in his immediate parcntage or IN MS descent.
| Be that as it may, Mis'issipp "ouH oe P'ouu "
The music ceases and the dancers take their seats;
but we must not wait for the next set am sure The
gentlemen will forgveme that have bestowed more more
st,sr,nn uuou their PARTNERS tnsn themselves, since
hsy. been but q locker on, while they have had the
onportunty to impress the fair mstens with the resli
~ of their own claims 10 high consideration and es
tsem and as the nigh, air has become chilling, vii!
ask you dear Enquirer, 10 l-uvo ms at the door OF
ms cabin while the silver crescent still hangs high
enough in the heavens to afford its guiding light.
| Good night. Doubtless you will be visited by
dreams OF beauty. LA CHRISTIE
! To the Editors Of The Enquirer:
WARRESToS SPRINGS, VA, Aug. S, 1856.
Gentlemen: Personal enjoyment makes il really a