The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-09-01
THE WASHINGTON UNION.

and as warmly welcomed the season itself Col Tay-
lor who has himself been NJ c., son Of the late
senator Col John Taylor who introduced in Congress
the famous Virginia resolutions of 9s and ga service
that all those versed in the politics the State well
member and appreciate His wife is admirable woman,
beloved and respected by all who know her Their
friends Col and Mrs s. OF King and Queen whose faces
are also familiar here spoken of worthy representa-
ves Of county renowned for the virtue and integrity of
its people and one wishes TO form proper estimate of
the ''good old Virginia families better opportunity
be offered than by the cultivation an acquaint
with such persons as these Capt H. and his wife,
of Northumberland deserve place among the estmable
yirginians. Possessing ample fortune Captain II.
uses il like good citizen and good Heathesville
owes to him almost its existence iourshng vii
age and he fair inheritance in the blessings Of
the poor while many head of family thanks him for
the helpng hand that has led to comfort and prosper
ty Mrs H. less beloved by her neighbors for her
sincere and simple hospitality and readiness to help in
the hour of need.
The .'Warrenton House is cottage standing little
back from the public road and occupied by very pleas
ant families Mrs T. and Mrs. j. have neighboring
plantations in Carolina and have journeyed north with
their children TO pass the together. At the
Springs they live very much if at home pursuing
daily round of quiet pleasures strong the grounds
at the most inviting hours making friendly visits to the
cabins, and in their turn welcoming guests their
quarters Occasionally they In the ballroom
watching and enjoying the happiness of their children,
and seeming at perfect peace with themselves and
yet, with all the world. Their placid looks and
mpat sweet calm to those in contact with them
On the floor above is Mrs. p of Baltimore with her
three daughters and it would be hard to find family
more united and possessing domestic and uoman
virtues. Where much to admire, particularly
in young girls find it difficult to select phrases suited
to public journal therefore only say, did we
know these ladies less it would be far easier to write more
and silence must be considered eloquence. Happy
the daughters having such mother and happy the
mother in her children
Mrs H., the accomplished daughter of the Hon John
Y Mason minister at St. Cloud, graces circle
and wins the love of all who approach her Her sister
in-aw, Miss H., is very engaging in manners and is
much admired Miss j., of Warrenton, pleases by her
frank open character kind heart and unsesh consider
alton for the comfort of others
Once we had friend who had ''little WHEY dear
little woman cheerful and prompt to minister
to all his wants. whims and caprices; her feet al
ways willing to by his side her hands always ready
to smooth the wrinkles from his brow replace the
nissaag button lis long since have her; but we
recognise her counterpart in Mrs. IT, of Alexandria and
would say to this husband, we did to that My
friend cherish your little WHEY for you could hardly hope
to replace her.
Mr., Edward Boyer, an artist and graduate of the
Dusseldorf Academy, is at the Springs soliciting subscp
tions for work of great beauty and merit that he is
about publishing entitled ssThe Album of Virginia or
the Old Dominion Illustrated" dn colored lthograph)
Mr. Boyer purposes to issue several volumes containing
eight sketches EACH at intervals of about four months
The specimen number is very ne and the drawing true
to nature The Natural Bridge, Harper's Ferry, and
Rock Gap particularly good and should think
full deneations of the romantic scenery of his State
Among the subscribers the names of Gov. Wise
James Lyons, DIR Beale and many other we'll known low
ers OF the fine arts.
This afternoon Vests two celebrated paintings
Healing the Sick Original and Death the Pale Horse
"a copy by Dunlap pupil of Westwere exhibited in the
ballroom These paintings well known will
not attempt description, but we gazed upon them
weariedly for than hour, and would earnestly
urge those who have them by to
the opportunity to do should be presented
LA CHRISTIE.