Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-12

garb ana llttle caps, louI"aIo oiSuS vi pered'e'
ment,) call forth expressions of sympathy, (more
generally. admiration,) as they pass on in the
same pathways where the fun and mirth-lovine
population wend their way. Brides, who have
lust been led to and from the "hymenia altar, "
are here-perfect specimens Of those in the en-
ioyment of domestic happiness. Some in the
perfection of beauty, style and accomplishments,
.(who have in society gathered around them
hosts of admirers,) have here resorted to show
to the world that the state of "connubial bliss
is a fitting institution of recommendation, and
in voices of sweetness and concord, they seem
to saw. "Go thou and do likewise" Mrs.
H--y, of KY, formerly Miss Gamble, of Flor
ida.) Mrs. Jenkins, of Va, Qormerly Miss Bow.
lin. of Mo.) Mrs. Dr. Ny, formerly Miss
Parker, of Washington, (Mrs. DR.. BIS, (for
merly Miss Mcfarland, of Riohmond) Mrs. B
ID, formerly Miss Shepherd0 and several
Others. who have recently laid aside the 'orange
blossoms" have granted to "White Sulphur" the
honor of their presence in their new relations.
Misses Wood and Maury, of Washington, with
raven tresses and bewitching eyes, with unpre
tending natural graces, win many hearts; and
to the inquiry, "Who are they s"-the response
goes back: The former, granddaughter o
General Taylor, one of the amented Chief Mag
istrates of our nation; the latter, daughter Of
the late John w. Maury, whose benevolent ac
tions and deeds in life are the lasting monuments
to his memory. Mississippi has given us re-
preventative, in most charming and accom-
plishsd lady, viz Miss Forte, who, having just
completed her education comes with well stored
mind, with ready repartee and attractive man
ners to make slaves of some-admirers of all.
Misses Bailey, of La, are welcomed as acqui-
sitioDs to these scenes--scenes which they have
before frequented, when the gallant and the gay
followed in their train. The recherche toilette
of Miss Holbrook, OF Boston, does full credit to
the refined taste of an elegant American lady
The gentlemen or "beaaa" here congregated are
from every part of our vest Union The North
South, East and West unite in making up this
band of representatives, and, whilst they meet
to pay homage to the ladies' the gent2er ser in
return lavish their smiles and kind sayings
(''making glad the hearty at the same time
giving it a little ACHE, for which they should
never be censured or held responsible DR.
Moorlnan still offers his prescriptions and medi
cal services to those who crave speedy cure
A Fertilization is here formed where cupid''
darts, il even aimed well, will find an invulner
able substancet to resist them, and yet that Oort,
is made Of Southern clay and stands on Southern
soil. rr
No kindlier spirit or generous nature (evel
seeking the personal happiness and pleasure o
friends) is here to be seen than In Capt Graham
of New York, who will leave in the hearts o
the young ladies, as well as the married, name
to be recalled hereafter with infinite pleasure.
Many hearts beat to the gallant sayings of 8
young chief, standing prominent among the dis
ftkrNL 49,, - RI NJ.
when sunshine lends its potent influence
dark shadows flee away and leave but flood o
light. Some would even forego the blessed priv
ileges and pleasures granted under sworn allie
glance to our country's flag and hie them away
to bonnie Scotland" for the love of the young
chieftain's heart and his honored preferences.
These mountains, raising their high brows tc
the arch of heaven, shelter valley where
youth, beauty, old age and infancy meet annu
ally TO seek pleasure, regain health and strength
and to drink of the sparkling water fresh bub
bling from the earth.
The picturesque views from the mountain top
where the brook at its base murmurs on in its
undisturbed course,-those sequestered little
spots which Nature has made beautiful, and
made ms Quick to exclaim, "How beautiful j:
earth l"-the Lovers Leap" where romance i;
written on the leaIiel, nanginS oNer ils craBeS
rocks and stupendous sides,-the Bower, ina
ture's own work. pleasant retreat, where the
sun looks down too lovingly in its ardent nature
upon us,-the great hotel, (the proudest sentinel
on Greenbrier soil,) keeping watch, as it were
over the little surrounding cottages and cabins
the Springs Of Sulphur water, and its untirne
tenant, the honest face of the Virginia slave
the walks, promensdes and drises,---the lone
cemetery, where have lately been pillowed the
heads of two of this summers guests, with al
these things in our hearts, TO make east mem
orr, and with the acknowledgment of Gods
goodness and greatness, rs manifested in the va.
ried beauties of this, our transient "mountair
home, we say adeu to the delightful scenes
the companions and friends Of oar large Janits
of the summer OF '58.