Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-19
Letter from the Springs.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. |
MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Va, Aug. l7.--This delightful mountain re-
sort (of which I've before given you some ac-
COUNTY has for the latter part of the past week
been the scene OF lively excitement.
As has been announced by telegraph, the
Southern Historical Association met here on
Thursday, and Gen. Jubal a. Early delivered
bis address on the objects OF the association,
which was very ably compiled delivered IN
his usually easy style. The principal acts OF
the convention having been reported, Will
pass them over.
There are here Confederate officers from every
State, including Beauregarl, Early, Scmmes
Munford Ftz Lee, and others equally dlstln-
guished, though too numerous to name. Among
the notables is ex-Gov. John Letcher, man
who is highly and deservedIy esteemed by all.
The manner and bearing of these gallant sol
diers are easy and courteous, and even where
no formal Introduction has been given, all feel
at ease because all are friends; all are gentle
men who are of and from the South. It'll,
quite agreeable to sit aud listen to the yarns
spun by old Jutal aud the others, that lead you
back to the war, and while these stories are an
evcr-euding source OF amusement aud pleasure,
yet subjects of general interest are daily dis
cusscd Gen. Beauregard has scheme for IT.
PRODUCING emigration into Louisiana; others
talk of the material development and business
prospects of their own States, and politics, too,
are not avoided, although We have but one side
to discuss All Of this large company here,
over SU0, arc Southern in birth and politics,
yet have yet to hear one word against our
opponents that could shock the car OF the most
sensitive among them.
Last night Mr.. Jefferson Davis arrived, aud
was received by the committee appointed by
the convention to-day, and as | write he Is sur
rounded by the generals out on the lawn 10 &C.
NAL and general converse: 1t Is goody scene
to behold these many illustrouS and ,llant
men thus joining, freed from bitterness, talking
over, vel with moderation, things Of the pres
ent and the past. MIR. Davis is looking we'll,
even better than he did some years ago.
cannot longer talk of these great men. |
turn to scenes of lovely woman, IA lnlnisterlng
angel" in the dark days when these bright
lights shown so Brilliant J on battle fields and
10 our country councils. Messrs. Calhoun 4
Cowan, the proprietors, on Thursday night
last gave their guests the second ball this sea-
son. Ia fact it was the ball given in honor OF
the distinguished guests, and to please the
many fair visitors that had gathered here, 10
all about 900 The gentlemen were 10 full
dress, and the ladies, bless their pretty faces,
shoue u all the splendor Of fancy dress. > 1t
would be folly to attempt description; suffice
it to say that over 500 participated IN the merry
mazes Of Dances and that every nationality
and every cline was represented nor was the
fabulous forgotten and Ceres and Minerva and
like host of goddcsscs fitted about n such
fashion as to make one eXclaim, 81 Jove, they
all are Junos The most notable set of the
evening was composed in part of such war
worn veterans as Jubal Early and Ralph Sem
mes. The warrior forgot bis steel IN the bright
eyes of these Southern maidens the heart i'm
preguable, surrendered to the happy influences,
and mirth aud merriment reigned in every
mind. The band was excellent, and ball room,
parIors, and hall were filled with daucers. At
y clock our hosts provided US a sumptuous
repast Of all the dclicacics to be had either IN
substautials or CONNECTIONS. The tables were
beautifully decorated, aud one and all joined in
the praise of our worthy hosts, whose success
must be greater with each succeeding year.
OCCASIONAL.