Evening star., 1869-09-03
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
The Late Affair of Honor-rhe Season
for the fatare-Ye Tiger, &c.

Especial correspondents OF the Starl
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, GREKNBRIRR
COUNTY, VA, Sept. 3.-As stated sy telegraph
from this point to-day, q meeting for hostile
purposes took place near here this morning.
between Mr.. l.. q. Washington, late Of the Va
fiondi inteuigencer, but more recently a Cores
pondent under the nomme de plume OF "Plan-
Ghetto, and Mr.. wilkins Glenn, editor Of the
Baltimore Gd>ette. The origin Of the difficulty
was, ii is said, publication Of Mr.. Washing
ton In Richmond journal drawing a com.
parison between the ladies OF Virginia aud
Baltimore decidedly unfavorable 10 those OF
the latter city, which met with a reloindsr
from MIR. Glenn. of the Gasets, that severely
excoriated Mr.. w. The affair, however, wa
not attended with serious consequences, as
through the intercession Of friends an amieabie
adjustment was effected between the principals
before the use OF deadly weapons was brough,
into requisition. This little episode is the frs.
OF its kind which has occurred al the Greenbrier
White sulphur, and OF course, as was natural
has afforded a theme of much speculation
though 10 say surprise would be a stretch OF
iancy, as since their arrival the subject has
been freely talked Of and hints thro wn out n at
their simultaneous presence here was not with
out significance.
The season al this delightful place of sum-
mer resort Is drawing 10 a clo-e. Daily long
ralns OF cars, pacSe with visitors, leave the
terminus depot here of the Chesapeaka ana
ONO Railroad, ana, connecting with the
orange and Alexandria Railroad at Gordons-
Vile, transfer such p3 ties wish to 60 north,
while those going south continue on tiIl reach
ing Richmond, and there re-embark for their
destinations.
Fires have now become necessary for comfort
here, and should there be no change in the
temperature, but few days longer remain be-
lore the lth-seeking visitors will ali depart.
The springs will not De entirely closed, how
ever, as we learn that it is the intention OF the
Messrs. Peyton 10 keep open all the winter the
main building for the accommodation OF such
travellers as wish 10 take the cars from this
point, where the proprietors have their per-
manent residence.
As to the future management of the springs
tneren much speculation. The Messrs. Peyton
have lease on ii for two years longer, but It is
not known whether they will continue after
that time, as wealthy parties from New York,
II is said, are negotiating for the property al a
fabulous sum either to lease or ren {, the amouat
being largely in excess of that which the
present proprietors at this time are willing to
give. One million OF dollars have been offered
for its purchase, but this has been refused: the
company owners demanding S95O,OOO in excess
OF that sum. The dessrs. Peyton, We learn,
nave been offered $4,000 for the privilege of
building a new hotel on the grounds winch
they have refused. That the possession of
these springs should be held al suca high
valuation is by no means a matter OF surprise
tor It's natural scenery and heal b. prOmotnz
advantages place II In the front rank OF summer
resorts.
uScT ranges ueTe without restriction,
and nightly his handsomely fitted up den IS
visited by the yotaries OF the game, embracing
all classes and conditions. who can raise the
means 10 tamper with the animal. One gentle
man from the South, planter OF some means
made his detut at this place a few Rights since.
when he yielded TO the persuasIons OF a friend.
began TO fondle the velvety claws Of the ami
NAL, and in a few hours afterwards left a loser
10 he tune of two thousand dollars. The pre-
siding genius OF this establishment is Mr. W,
OF Richmond, OF fine appearance. courteous
manners, and perhaps one of the best known
OF ''the profession" in The CnIon.
In the report of the Press banquet, which
was given on Tuesday night, an omission oc-
CURED which II Is of some interest TO note
among other sentiments given on that occa-
sion was one complimentary 10 the Presidents
and Directors of the Orange and Alexandra
Chesapeake and Ohio, and RIchmo ond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac railroads, for the gener-
ous courteses extended IN OF, ring free passes
over their roads TO all members OF the press
who desired 20 attend the ball. The toast was
heartily approved Of by every one present, and
suitably responded 10. In Conclusion, your
correspondent desires especially 10 return his
acknowledgements TO Capt. FInks. conductor
or the Chesapeake and OHIO railroad, and Can't
y. Y. Moore, OF the Orange and Alexandria
railroad. for courtesies shown him during ina
trip from Washington to the White Sulphur
and return.
In the list OF members OF the press who were
IN attendance al the banquet, the name OF Mr
A r. Stofer, OF the Orange county Ndttre Vir-
glnian, was inadvertently omitted. O.