Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-17
a Trip from oumborIand to Bedford
SprIngs-WhRt a Correspondent
Saw at the Latter Place.
BEDFoRD, "a, august 8, l864.

SprIngs-What a Correspondent
Saw at the Latter Place.
BEDFORD, Pa, August 8, 1864.
REBEL sYMPATHIsERs- AT BEDFORD SPRINGS.
Communication by the Baltimore and
Ohio rail road being interrupted by the en-
emV, in order to reach the line of the Penn-
eylvania Central rail road was obliged to
take stage from Cumberland to Bedford, a
distance of thirty miles. One mile and a
half south of Bedford, and on our route
lay Bedford Springs. Having plenty of
time we tarried over an hour looking about
the grounds and tasting of the various
waters. Nov, do not propose to speak
of the desirability of the springs as sum-
mer resort, the medicinal and health i'm
parting effects of its waters, but briefly,
\ pOintedly aud plainly of the character of
the people that have centered here the pres.
eut season-and l may add that the case
has been the same every year of the war.
THE GUESTS OF BEDFORD SPRINGS
are made up of two classes, socially and
politically. The first class are those of
Union feelings and sentiments, with their
attendant finer qualities of heart and head.
| The other class consists of a shabby ire
| sponsible and low order of Philadelphia
! and Baltimore seoessiOnists, either by
blood or sympathy. The latter come here
less to imbibe their favorite sulphur water
than to hold reunion of friends to trea-
son. They too, being in a decided major
ity, amuse themselves by brow beating and
misusing the tolerent minority of loyal
gentlemen and ladies who have come here
! for the benefit of their health. And, in
| fact, to such degree does the constant
taunting of the Unionists extend, that the
larger portion of their number have been
forced away in order to escape the bitter
ness and superior numbers of their ene
mics. As an example Of the feeling
| TOURNAMENT.
Yesterday afternoon, a means of harm
less enjoyment was made q contest of the
two political parties, into which the guests
of the Springs have divided themselves.
at the opening FIVE competitors entered
the list. After several efforts three of the
party withdrew, leaving the contest be-
tween Mr.. Lyon, young lawyer of New
York city, and formerly a resident of Bed
ford, and one DIR. Seitzinger. Mr.. Lyon
represented the Union, and was dressed in
Brother Jonathan costume, and the Doctor
the secession element. In the riding, Mr.
Lyon won the victory. The crowning, as
is usual upon such occasions, was to take
place at the evening ball. The defeat,
however, OF the secessionists, in the true
SDlflL anu OE h0SCS-
sionism, caused the opposition to declare
MIR. Lyons riding was unfair, and made
every kind of unjust accusation, deciding
at first not to attend the crowning. Night
came but the opposition did not fail to
make their appearance, and ChiValry-like
expose their foul natures by passing re-
marks upon the ceremonies. Miss Dollie
W., of Harrisburg, daughter of the Presi-
dent of the Northern Central Railway, was
crowned the fairest of the Union fair; and
! may add parenthetically, from what l
saw, very rightly so too. The bitter feel
ing of the secesh did not even end here;
but the triumph of that most estimable
minority, for short period humbled their
pride. o.,
AN INSULT TO GOV. CURTIN.
About week since, Gov. Curtin was at
the Springs. At the same time ex-Presi-
dent Buchanan was also there. Seeing the
Governor one evening seated and in con-
versation, Buchanan arose and advanced
The Governor, with proper etiquette, also
rose and advanced, extending his hand to
, 1.-THE ex- President, whereupoh the latter
wheeled upon his heel, turned his back
and walked away.
GENERAL BUELL..
The conduct of General Buell. has also
De6u SDdIuSlAl " tAO AASSS ~eS
!, If for nor feelings of personal respect, out
! of regard for the favors shown him by tht
government, it would be more becoming tc
keep aIoof from the communicating ma
iority. of guests at Bedford Springs. In
stead, however, of doing this, he receives
: their batteries, applause and courtship
!, and is the hero OF the season among 8
crowd who would laud anything tina
would sympathize and add numbers Il
their party. r..l .
NATIONAL FAST DAY.
On this occasion the antagonism of th'
persons alluded to presented itself in still
more striking manner. 1t was proposed
by the Unionists to set aside the ball TO
that evening, and manifest some regard to
the day in that way. The secessionists
hearing this, at once were unanimously IL
favor of the ball, and when the hour cam
the music struck up and the dance wen
on with more Vigor and enthusiasm thai
any night of the season. 1t is unnecessar
to add that the Unionlsts were not present
n-7 THE SPRINGS BAND. ~
This necessary body of individuals ar
as much tinctured with the element as tn
most hot-headed, and at certain hours 81
10 under the trees of the lawn and mnrde
b secesh airs to an alarming extent.
= ~ THE REV. DANIEL WAsHBURE.
9 Hearing of the impiety of the guests