The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-08-07
Correspondence Of the Unionl
RECORDS or A SEASON AT THE FAUQUIER WHITE
SULPHUR SPRINGS, YIRGINIA.--No. 2.

lifts my curtain Is filled with the chipping of insects the
song OF birds and the odors OF the forest The light
Of early day streaming through trees of pine oak and
sycamore the smooth turf of the park, while the
shadows that there but enhance the brightness of the
dew-drops hanging the waving grass The deer are
quietly grazing taking food from the hands of little
children and beautiful il is TO watch their movements
first, the long, graceful neck is aised the delicatey
formed head bearing proudly the anter Is turned half
aside; the small flexible brought forward; the
full black eyes gaze wstfuy the bread fruit then
the slender foot raised high and brought with delber
ate caution to the ground step follows step in the
timd approach the morsel is daintily taken from the
little hand and the deer starts back with short quick
bound, as if half repentng its confidence
Keenly do the visitors of this picturesque spot arriving
from the heat, dust and toll of the city enjoy these
pleasures of country life The portco of the hotel is filled
with gay promenaiers Weakening the echoes by their joy
GUS laughter by groups of valetudnaras oontentng
themselves with the quiet entertainment of watching
those they not able to join
II is said springs life heartess one, but this is
not necessarily the On the contrary many is the
occasion afforded for showing generous sympathies and
the whole range of social virtues Look at the invalid
brought from the winter confinement of city chamber
and the monotony of sick life seated in cushioned
chair in comfortable nook selected by loving child
perhaps young girl just the verge of that witching
period when life opens its rainbow tinted page to the eyes
of sweet sixteen" Observe the devotion with which
she watches every expression of the beloved mother
her stealing from the circle of gay companions the
excitement of the dance, to know if every want is
swered and las this is fancy sketch) your heart
will be drawn nuvely to add its mite of comfort to the
weary hours of sickness and of pain.
Where hundreds of persons thrown together seek
ing for health enjoyment, how few among them all
possess the happiness that appears to surround them
Many aching heart is concealed meath festive robes
many tear is hastily brushed away to cheerful
smile. How often will the pleasant sgood morning,
and the accompaniment of kindly remark, the
tension of of the courteses of society bestowed with
the unmstakable grace embellshng every act Of gine
'good will, give thrill of pleasure suspected
by him who has unwittngly bestowed beautiful char
tya charity acknowledged in the recesses of the com
forted heart by a silent yet fervent God bless you'll!
And Heavens blessings will descend upon all loving
deeds
Gentle readers have promised you record Of events
that occur here Perhaps you have looked only for a
notice of beaus and bellies of their gay attire of their
dances and their firtatons of their amusements and
their whereabouts This you shall have and possibly
this is all you have dreamed Of being worthy of notice
at watering place If So view society from differ
ent stand point Here, elsewhere,
Is real, life is earnest
Here as in the quiet secluson Of the home circle,
Every human heart 3 human
and it is well for pase and listen to the teachings
of life, where find them. Gods works around
in all their beauty Mans civilization and 'srequire
ments" surround Every mood of nature makes
its demand, and may meet with what it seeks.
The summer months peculiarly adapted for enjoy
ments The earth then puts her best attire The
trees bloom and mature fruits for autumn days. The
young saplng strengthens for the winter blasts and
ture teaches to gather health and elasticity of body
IL,
the measure of our lives.
The society at present here to understand this
perfectly and to unusual degree each one strives to
promote the pleasure of ALL while the propretors I'M
ceasing in their efforts to further any pro-
posed. Thursday rainy day, and the customary
reunion at the spring and bowling alley was interrupted
tableaux for the evening suggested hearty re-
Spouse made, and in few hours arranged
and characters assigned.
When the appointed hour arrived everything had been
prepared and the tabeaux exhibited with zest that
belongs to united and hearty undertaking The first
Romeo and Juliet in the tomb Juliet was person.
ated by young lady Of Washington and looked very
lovely she lay upon the white couch her long black
tresses crowned with her bridal wreath falling around her.
and her spotless dress srewed with flowers Romeo was
admirably represented by Lieut. D. of the United States
army. ''The village amanuensis, Mr.. D., of Alexan
dria schoolmaser of the Golden time with long
hlFcry wig queue cOInOrtable dressing
gown and embroidered frils sitting his ease at Ia
blc welding r9ae goose qaH quite object of curl
osity in this day of metallic pens for the benefit of
blushng maiden Miss l., of Philadelphia who had tim
idly presented him with newly-receved epistle Need
opne the contents of such letter. why she wished
the response in frer characters and smoother phrases
than her slender knowledge could afford 2
The village post Office comic in the extreme The
moment chosen Immediately after the opening Of the
mall when two Of her neighbors helping the post
mistress peer into the letters and discover much
possible of the contents without breaking the SEAL II
wonderful how three young faces could be made so
old and mpertinently curious The youthful Mrs w of
Baltimore, concealed her charms beneath high Dutch
cap spectacles and Hollandase dress Miss S fair hair
suddenly banched, than half revealed from
der singular skull cap; while the stately figure and
bright face of Mrs L. of N c. could scarcely be recog
missed in her grotesque costume This brought forth
bursts of merriment.
The Game Of Life very touching. Mephistopheles
Ir. c. of s. CD and the DEVIL Air. L. of Texas with
long black beard and horned hat adorned with his sig
nint ornament the cocks feather expressed well their
interest in the game and the guardian angel Miss W.
of Baltimore,) with her dark hair falling around her
shoulders dropping wings, and attitude of deep socitude
in the moves of the young man. Swallowed forth the
ous care love to believe those bright spirits extend
over the feeble and ering here This varied
three times
The Spanish scene an interview between beautiful