The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-11
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->,y ..AUGUsT II, 1871

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rp,n.y ,......AUGUsT II, 1871.
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Astbe lady.authors of the following nave
-. ~ ,he;r names, we publish 1T, douos-
s sn.s ,hc same time whether we ought not
70 have put it into our waste'osske.:
W CHIcxES-Soup SpRINa,}
ASHLAND, VA, Aug. 9th. }
Editors of the Dispatch: ,;so
certain man, on entering iaIaoiss'
oncned the door, and seeing lnuI''C 49,;
oroia;,ond. :" Gentlemen. ! hope don t.
;rtrmde0 y. so. on entering your eaitorisi
sanctnm. we bow our diminished n HEY,
ard re;teratc the above exciamaIioh. W I'LL
nardonsbIe conceit, however, soe 40 not
think its an intrusionamerelr So s,;s;tH
rnrv rare. The smoky sultriness Of q
.rnnic August compelled us to leave our
,netrnnolis and seek rural retreat. On
Yesterday the iron horse bore us In safety
to this delectable village, where we met
with a warm Virginia welcome, and were
soon on our way, bona fide, to the famous
Chicken-Soup Spring, Of which you,
Messrs. Editors, gave US such glowing
account in one Of your recent issues.
After numerous adventures with the ca
nine, equine. and bovine species, we UT.
rived at our destination, wnere we M,es
with cool reception in the shape OF q glass
OF the cooling beverage. With little salt
and pepper, we found it as was represent.
ed-a most savory brotll-and swallowed 1t
with marvellous rapidly. We have visited
Europe, looked upon the Strada Toledo
with disgust, wished ourselves anywhere
but in San Carlos. sneered at fosollppo,
pooh-hoohcd Vesurius, strolled over the
Castle of st. Elmo, nodded over the mono
tonous scenery Of the Rhine anu Rnone,
sailed in luxurious gondolas over the placid
Gulf of Venice, enjoyed the yoluptuous
atmosphere, criticised the models Of sculp.
t,Ire and painting at Athens, heard with
breathless attention the finely-modulated
tones of gay cavaliers serenading some
"fayre Iadye" In Italia's sunny cline, but
our woman's curiosity and interest, which
nothing else has excited, has been really
aroused about this fabulous spring, hitherto
so incredible and our visionary gifts have
often portrayed it to our minds eye, The
-eam-pictures were confirmed by the re-
:Iity, and the abundance Of feathers around
satisfactorily proved that what we had
heard was no school boy fabrication.
At night we attended grand fancy ball
at the Sulphur Springs. Ashland has been
on the qui Uiue about it for several weeks
Besides the weather, which has made the
ballast Of the saloon chats, the good deni.
Zens have been measuring opinions, IN
their careless, hap-hazard way, about the
success of the entertainment. Lertes, their
most Saneuine expectations have been more
than realized, and all "went merry as a
marriage bell" Indeed, it was 4 perfectly
gorgeous scene, and to one looking down
on the brilliant throng it seemed as vast
IL. MI!
scenes, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Rich
mond, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk,
and Washington, were we'll represented.
Two celebrated bands from Washington
were in attendance and discoursed brilliant
music for the entertainment. At hali-past
II spirited waltz was struck up, and
polkas, redowas, gallops, and the German,
followed in quick succession.
The costumes were elegant and tasteful.
Mrs. c., of Philadelphia, represented Cleo
patra. She was richly attired in n black
satin. over which was gracefully draped a
lace robe. marvellous in its fine texture and
workmanship. A diamond cOronet and
necklace completed the elegant toilette, the
latter of which had spanked on the snowy
bosom of one Of England's crowned heads.
Miss D., Of Richmond, figured conspicu-
o,,>ly as an Italian flower girl, and her dark
style Of beauty rendered the character
CONNIE IL fdut.
Miss L., a youthful belle of Norfolk. in
blue crepe and pearls, portrayed Twilight.
Miss lie f., from New Orleans,
"a blooming maid In bloomer dressed
With his device upon her crest,
"SorosiS :" manfully and publicly ac-
knowledgcd herself an advocate of woman's
rights.
Miss ", of Richmond, as a German emi-
grant. in simple, unaffected garb of Grim
son and black. displayed To advantage her
tall. elegant figure and intellectual features
Miss b., Of New York. represented Il
Spanish princess. Her costume was de-
A magnificent robe of white satin, en-
broidered with gold; oversklrt and tunic
OF Brussels lace, and complete set of dia-
monds and opals constituted her attire.
Miss e., Of Washington, was the actual
Of TcnnySon's ideal, Queen of the rose
bud garden Of girls" HerregaI figure was
elegantly clad in delicate pink silk, elabo-
ra,ciy trimmed with points, lace, and rose
culored m0're-QntiqUe. Diamonds flashed
from neck and arms, while Il tiara threw
out its dazzling rays from among her golden
curs.
Miss NJ, of Richmond, charminely acted
her role Of "COquette,' and her roguish
eyes aud pquant figure plainly told that it
was not 4 miSnomer.
Miss A., of Baltimore, as q Duenna, was
faultless.
Miss E., of Hcnrlco, faithfully repre-
senled Topsy in blue and white checked
domestic, red and yellow turban. and Va, d.
apron.
The most prominent arr , tho oertle,
a ar1n r ma &c III, the h0spitable host
~ u," n, =, The hotel here. He, adj
oc ans Ie Darwinian theory, appeared
w. ape, and his caudal appendage elected
much applause and fun from some mlschle
youS urchm>. :,
tar c., Of North Carolina, represented
Sir Joshua, with his jewelled snu1t-boX aud
gold-headed cane.
Mr.. W., of Baltimore. as Signor Rica-
hooca, with red umbrella and antique
clothing, created quite q sensation.
Mr.. F., OF Richmond, took the character
of Heather Chinee. and sustained it well.
Mr.. D., Of Richmond, appeared advanta-
peouslv as Beau Brummell, and his sly fish
costume and ChesteItieldian manners made
him decidedly the beau of the evening.
There are many others who deserve men-
ton, but among such brilliant cOterie it
seems invidious to discriminate. And now,
dear Messrs. Editors, having taxed your
patience long enough, we will di>mounl
before modestly requesting you to favor us
with a place in your paper and not in youl
waste basket. Hoping you may soon visit
this borough and test the qualities OF the
Chicken-Soup Spring, we remain, with re.
spert, YOUR FAIR CORRESPONDENTS.
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