Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-09
Letter from the Springs.


GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Aug. 9th. lS70.-There seemed to be very
generally felt desire that the proprietors Of the
WhiteSulphur should reduce the fare; this they
have done; and as consequence tho place
is filing up very rapidly, having run up 10 the
last two days from COO to 900, and still they
are pouring in. We have lost Mr. Davis but
gained Senator Toombs, and many other dis.
tinguished men from all sections of our com
mon country.
hear the names of Major VIM. Il. Souther-
lin, Gov. Walker and others spoken OF in con-
neciion with the Senatorship. Judge Asa d.
Dickinson for Mr.. Ridgway's place, &C. No
one with whom have been thrown in social
intercourse since my arrival at the White Sui
phur commands my admiration and respect in
higher degree than the Hon. Geo. w. Wood
ward, OF W,lKesbarrc, Pennsylvania, name
we'll known in Virginia.
Hon. VIM. II. Miller of Harrisburg, Pa,
a gentleman of fine culture, kind and courte
Gus ia his address. is also here the centre Of a
large circle OF admriny friends. | trust the
stalwart Democracy OF Pennsylvania may place
Mr.. Miller in the position now held by }. W.
Gcary. OBSERVER.
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.-A man named Leo
nard, charged with horse stealing, escaped from
the Jail OF Louisa county on Wednesday night.
The prisoner effected his escape by saving in
two one Of the heavy timbers which surmount
tie chimney and removing it, thence up the
chimney to the garrett where, by means 81 the
same saw made use Of before he cut out piece
OF he shceting, ripped eff some OF the shingles,
aud climbed TO the top of the house. Terra
tirma was reached by means of rope made Of
strips of blanket twisted together.
A la.tar ]afr nv Toopar1 9 q modal He TOLLS
tie sheriff that his H. wife is in destitute
condition, and that as he has sworn TO protect
and support her, he had made up his mind to
regain his liberty. He hopes the sheriff will
not think hard Of him for doing so. That be
had been five mouths in Jail already, and as
soon as Lawyer Gray is ready to clear him he
will appear before Court Leonard writes to
the JaiIur thanking him for kindness, and says:
Il ought not to treat you in this manner, but
circumstances alter eases. tore up one of
your blankets, but [ leave mine in the place Of
it. "-F'ydsrtcksJurg Herald.
FAIRFAX CoUNTY.-Th Washington Re
publican OF this morning ssys:-"Ou Friday
morning last several Washingtonians took pas
sage on the Arrow, for trip to visit the farm
erS OF old Fairfax county. We landed at "Col.
linpwoud," part OF the company went farther
ing We met Valentine Baker and the brothers
Snowdeu, and d. p. Smith, who took US in
carriages to "WoodIawn," where the farmers
annual meeting was to be hold that p. m, and
where we found assembled large number Of
intelligent and thrifty farmers with their fami-
lies. From observation and inquiry We learn
cd that the crops Of grain and hay arc very fair
this season, and that more than an ordinary
yield Of fruit, such as apples peaches pears,
&C., will te gathered this season 10 that coun.
~. The county is just now suffering from
drouth, which threatens to injure the corn and
potatoes, and binders the fall ploWlng. We
hsvo never seen moro Intelligent, orderly and
thrifty set OF farmers than those who compose
this club, and they generally have tho finest
farms, with splendid views overlooking the 20
tomac. Sotriety everywhere prevails among
them
THE WOODLAND FARMERS CLUB, FAIR
FAX CoUNTY.-'rhe club met at WoodlaWD,
yesterday, President Chakley Gillingham in
the chair, and I. Wright secretary &c mem
bers and some hundred others being present.
The committee on fruit, the committe on
bees, and the president and the treasurer
made reports The club proceeded to the cleo.
ton of officers Tor the ensuing year-and the
Old officers were reelected for another year.
D. S. Curtiss, of Washington. delivered
very excellent address, which was listened to
with attention. After singing. under the lead
of Samuel Mason, Judge j. II. Gray, of Falls
Church, made very pertinent speech: DR..
Rowland also made some remarks. William
Saunders, ct Washington, excused himself
from lengthy remarks. Colonel Edward Dan
icls, Of lone. Va, made spirited speech
The club adjourned to meet at Huntley, the
house of Nathan Pierson, September 3.
The Congressional delegation elect from
North Carolina will stand five Democrats and
two Republicans. The Democrats have ma
iarity Of fourteen 10 the Senate and thirty in