The Washington union., 1857-08-22
Correspondence Of the Union
RECORDS OF A SEASON AT THE FAUQUIER WHITE
SULPHUR SPRINGS, vIRGINIA.-No 5.
Auausr IN, Is57.

One Of the charms of the country consists in the
changing beauty of the scenery occaoned by the
of the atmosphere, the lights and shadows of the float
ing clouds and the varied hues of the heavens the
light advances recedes in its daily course.
Glorious is the at dawn chasing before his pres
the darkness of the night comparatively few behold
his appearing but all view the hour of his setting with
sentiments of admiration suited to the grandeur OF the
In mountainous regions this period of the day is
particularly lovely and from the portico of hotel the
view is one to awaken enthusiasm in the dullest soul
The park have already described and it is easy to
imagine how beautiful it is bathed In the golden light
that then pours in flood all the earth while the
of trees adown which the eye wander is closed
in the vista by peak of the Blue Ridge, SO exactly
filling in the space that 1t seems If the mountain
set in verdant Against ts side the rising msts
staid first kndng from the reflection of the
rounding splendor, and then darkening the de-
clnes the pures violet nts while the sky undergoes
every gadaon Of color from the gorgeous hue of the
hango to the dusy gray of twilight leaving upon the
mind the impression of pleasure pure and elevated
that it tones the feelings to harmony with itself and
sends forth the breathing Of kndest sympaes to all
around The moral influences of the beauties Of nature
upon the heart hardly be too highly appreciated
cultivated.
To-day all rejoicing in the delightful change Of
weather from the close heats of the past week For
or three days have had thunderstorms Of short du-
ration and frequent showers which have at length
dered the air fresh and nvigoratng, easily to be
seen after breakfast in the elastic step of the guests
vending their way to the bowling ALLEY, the avorite
sort of the morning.
The company here is very pleasant and unusually
social Recently good many young Indies have arrived
and gentleman, who considers himself conaossr in
female charms declares he has great pro-
the evening enjoying the advantages Of tasteful dress and
gasght added to their personal attractions they do APP
pear very enchanting that the bachelors assert they
were never before puzzled to tell who oveliest
But if Rumor speaks truly Venus holds her court
where in these sylvan shades and Cupid is very busy
with his bow and arrows, reaching hearts that have here
tofore been considered nvulnerable Hymen is also re-
ported not to be far off Of course, would have
the temerty to vouch for the words of Dame Rumor
that only say this place has been famous in years
past for the tying of "true lowers knots that
disposed to give credit to whatever hear particularly
when we see so many bouquets filled with opening rose-
buds in the hands of the bellies and have slumbers
SO frequently broken by sweet music and songs of love
brcathed upon the midnight air.
As the number Of visitors increases the ball room is
not exclusively the place of evening resort but in the
side-rooms cosy whist parties, and in the drawing
circle is frequently drawn together to listen to
the 'voicc Of song there some sweet vocaiss
among Scottish gentleman, recently arrived,
draws together all within the sound Of his voice when he
sings the touching ballads the soustrng Pbroch of
his native land In speaking of music, must not omit
to mention the delightful band hear daily in the ball
room. About hour before dinner all may be OBJ
served vending their way from the cabins to the hotel
to listen to choice selections from the best operas played
with precision taste, and feeling This treat to many
forms small part of the pleasure of the day hear
the strains of music now borne upon the air and you
dear readers, will sure, forgive if lay down my
pen that may go and listen.
LA CHRISTIE