Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-10

quite as little Abolitionism exists as in the
State Of Virginia. The American party of St.
Louis is for the most part sound on the slavery
question, and refrain from voting with the De-
mocracy because of their difference on the nat
uralization question, and not because of diff
ference with reference to slavery. The true
anti-abolition vote of st. Louis is the Demo
cratic and American party vote combined.
Nearly two-thirds of the whole Blair vote was
almost entirely q German vote. The fact
that the heavy German vote of that city voted
en- masse to sustain so vehement an Abolition
list as Blair, Jr., cannot fail to damage to a
greater or less extent, the prospects of Ger
mans at the South-to generate in the Southern
popular mind a stronger disposition than now
exists to change the naturalization lawson
the ground that there can be no security for
the institutions of the South with the rapid
increase of class of voters who unite almost
to man to use the privilege of the ballot to
break down the constitutional rights of that
section of the Confederacy.
The German population in the United States
have either to purge themselves from identifi-
cation with the Republican party, or eventually
to find we'll nigh the whole South standing in
unbroken array in favor of some change in the
naturalization laws designed to embrace a
guarantee that no more strength will be added
to the force and power in this country warning
on the rights Of the South as guaranteed by the
Constitution, by the admission of persons fresh
from their European continental homes to all
the privileges Of American citizenship. In
the late wild and excited contest over the
already exploded Know Nothing question, the
unanimity Of the South alone saved the rights
OF the German emigrant, intact, as they now
exist under the Government of the United
States. Had the prejudices against them
which were so rife ut the North existed at the
South in equal force, Know Nothingism would
undoubtedly have triumphed. Though in that
great contest the South was the bulwark of
their defence, more than half the German vote
OF the -slaveholding States was given to
the candidate tFremonD running as an avowed
enemy Of Southern rights; and In this late
Missouri election the German vote has eyinced
q persistence in that grave mistake, which it is
but reasonable to expect that the South in Con-
gress may remember whenever questions arise
wherein the policy of placing further checks
and guards around the acquisition of American
citizenship may be involved.
WAsHINGrOsIAN AT THE ALUM SPRINGS
fCOUsspondsnee Of the Star
RockBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA)
August 5, 1883.
"Here am - in the midst of sublime mountain
scenery, enjoying balmy and refreshing atmos-
Phere, 1.-THE thermometer ranging from ESQ to 7OO,,
and imbibing the etticacious and healing waters
Of the springs, which have become renowned I'm
the annals Of watering places. and will be visited
by thousands of persons from all sections of the
country in pursuit of either health or pleasure
This place is in the county the name of which
II bears; and If were not lamentably deficient
in descriptive powers ii would be pleasing task
to speak Of the towering mountains, the gushing
springs and flowing streams, the grandeur and
l0yeilness OF the scenery, view Of which would
I'LL poets soul with delight and admiration A
gentleman Of great worth and deep piety, re-
Gently here, remarked to the writer that the great
singer OF Israel, David, probably had In bis
minds eye this reg ion when he exclaimed 90 Oh
Lord, how marvellous are thy works.
The Springs are 100 miles west Of Richmond
and can be reached by the Virginia Central Rail,
more, Washington and Alexandria " Mnch ba ba.
been written in favor of. the healing Qualities
and medicinal virtues OF the water Of these
cures Of scrofula, diseases of the kidney and
liver, chronic diarThea, dyspepsia and other NAL
aides. The celebrated DIR. Cartwright of Lou.
isiana, has written learnedly and with entbu
siasm In advocacy OF these waters and of their
healing properties.
This valuable estate is owned and conducted by
william Frazier, Esq lawyer of distinction,
and gentleman Of the old Virginia school He
contemPlates erecting an additional large and
substantial hotel for the next season The cabin,
are Of brick, and superior in structure to any
which have seen In tue mountains. All the an.
pliances and appointments Of the establishments
are convenient, and Ia good taste, with, regret
to say, one exception. The table Is abund ,ntly
supplied with mountain mutton, venisou and is
la fact grooming, as II were, under s'creature com
forts, but the arrangement of the tables Is I'M
satisfactory This evil, the proprietor assured
me, would soon be remeded
There now here about six hundred and any
visitors; and there are representatives from ali
parts OF our widely extended, and still extending
country; but the representatives Of the sunny
South" are largely in the prePonderance
Among the distinguished persons here will
name the gifted, patriotic, but eccentric senator
hayne Of the Palmetto State, ex-senator Pow
watchman Of the peoples Treasury. the Hon
John Letcher, OF Virginia. Though so careful of
the public rnoaey, this gentleman 10 liberal with
MS own means, and lavishes his refined and ele.
CANT hospitality upon his visitors. The pToba
bity Is that he will soon grace the gubernatoria
chair OF this venerated commonwealth
But why should dwell upon the male Whit
Ofs, though they be ever distinp uisbed :,
Should | not say something OF the softer the
gentler, the lovelier sex-those In whom :. the |
and tue lily are beautifully blended -, The
fair here present an array Of beauty and in
teliigence, which will favorably compare with
any lovely display OF tue kind that have ever |
witnessed Hs
The time is whiled away In rambling over the |
mountains, playing pins, whist, &c; and at |
night splendid band Of music invites the gay |
thTong to mingle in the sportive dance, tripping
the light fantastic toe In response to the strains
OF inspiring music.
Where all engaging and interesting II |
would seem invidious 10 particuiarizs; but dis |
avowing this, am constrained to say a word of /
few with whom 1t was my good fortune TO be- l
come acquainted.
The county Of Fauquier has a representation
here, which does her honor The sptjehtIv
agreeable, and lovely Miss Queen w, the
sparkling eye, the rosy cheek K, he petite symmet-
rical person, and her bewitching manners have |
made this favorite little belle q ueen of the Alum
Another one Of the regning oeIi.s is Miss C
formerly Of Clark county, but now of tb, Monu |
mental civ On FIRST seeiuU H. la, /