The New York herald., 1877-07-01
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.


DENT OF THE UNITED sTATEs-GUEsrs PRES
Esr AND THOSE ExPEcTED-PRospEcTs OF A
Busy SEASON.
wHrR SULPHUR SPRINGS, I
Grsenbriar county. w. Va. June rs, 1877.
II the assured expectations OF the proprctors OF
these famous springs, we'll those OF the visitors
here, realized the present season s destined
10 be Of the most notable in thoir history Win
the exception of the great OF 1869, when Con-
eral Rosecrans met Lee and Aleck Stephens and
large lumber of the Southern chefains and leaders
with view to Larmonize the sections and when the
great and good George Peabody was feed and rendered
thc honor of grand ball. there has been no such
prospect for large and fashionable company nor have
there been many applications for quarters from so
many distinguished people In every section OF the
country as there are at present
OPENING ruK SEASON
The opened with great <ctat nearly two weeks
ago, when grand banquet was given 10 the first
large arrival OF visitors by the proprietors and
the guests already assembled While there has boon
special Improvement Of importance since last sum-
In tho way OF new buildings the cottages and
hotels In such excellent state of repair,
and the old furniture and appointments have in the
main substituted By Of the most modern
the comfort, n not the luxury, OF the guesta The
grounds looked more beautiful than now Nature
assisted in part by ART has given to this lovely little
valley most charming appearance. The grand oaks
aud naples covered with the richest foliage,
the lawns are carpetcd by q velvcty green verduIe
the labyrinthap walks and drives nicely and we'll
gravcllod, the cottages are bright IN u coat OF
fresh whte paint and these through the rich
tree leaves and across the lovely lawns Win the
Green brer Mountain on the right and Kalc's Noun
ian n q
the Aieghanics stretching away OF to the wes make
picture that would ascinate tho eye OF 40 artist One
OF the cottage rows - inaptly callcd "Paradse," "
chiefly suppose because ali the bachelors arc as
signed quarters there; but II there s any earthly spot
by tha. that place 10 the White sulphur Springs
during tho swimmer
The present company averages about the usual num-
THIS stage period Of the but IN It's dis
brilliant and fashionabe crowds 10 come There are
quite large number from the West and South here,
who have taken The prcc"ation Of coming early ana
throng IN. Among the notable guests VINO are
here permanently tor the seuson see Ex-Governor
Giibert Y. Walkor and lady and General Joseph f.
Johnston lady Letters arc constantly pouring in
upon tho management engaging cottages and quarters,
many Of these coming IRON lsuding and wealthy Is.
rscites In the North. 10 all OF The latter cordial
welcome extended by the propriet0rs, accompanied
by assurances that here In the South At least there
wi be no discrimination made--certanIy not on ac-
count oil creed. but without saying anything
about scolor or provious condition OF servtude."
VISITORS EXPECTANCY.
Among the distinguished visitors whose coming 10
assured is, hrst His Excelency Rutherford b. hayes,
rive ABOUT the Goth VI July. There seems to be no
mistake about this, and what everybody says must DO
The announcement drst looked ike sharp ad-
vertising dodge the part OF management hero,
but when the news leaked out ! found that the pro-
OF tho rivalry IL would occasion on the part OF
other watering places 10 secure the eminent visitor
and author OF the Southern emancipation policy.
Preparations have not yet commenced 10 receive the
President but understand that plan Is matured IN
which both the states Of Virginia and West Virginia
will join TO welcome the Chiof Magistrate IN munner
beGtting his nigh Office. II Is not unlikely That
General Bradley r. johnson, who Is Colonel OF tho
First virginia Regiment, at Richmond, spendidty
uniformed and drilled corps, will bring his regiment
the Springs to receive the President and probably
the military from Charleston the capital OF this State,
tho eventu occuson From all that can hear II can
safely be the President will bs right royalty
welcomed will be entertained with true Virginan
hospitality.
Next IN importance to the President among the cx-
pected guests Tor tho Senator Randolph Of
New Jersey: Hon. W. w. Corcoran, OF Washington;
Hons Fernando Wood % and Cox ca,,,s OF New York;
Milton Saylsr, OF OHIO; General Preston, OF South
Carolina; Bayard Taylor aud family Hon. John
Goode, of Virginia; General McCauselund, or West
Virginia; General Martin Gary, OF South Csrolina;
Hon william Morrison, Of Indiana; Governor H. NJ.
Vest viis,nis; Senator Gordon, oi Gsorass and nu.
merous olher candidates for the Speakershp Of tAe
Of the PROBABILITIES OF the occasion that the Southern
policy OF the President will be fully discussed with
view TO organize democratic support oil his measures
in The Senate and House WINTER should vigorous
attack be made upon him by Messrs Blaine, Morton
ana company and this seems TO bc very reasonable and
justnabe under the circumstances. WHO Knows"
remarked gentleman 10 me to-day, "but that this
very meeting Of
pYsPEPTiC DEMOCRATS
candidates for the Speak ership-may under the In
nuence Of the medicinal and peculiar qualities OF the
sulphur water realize tho fact that the demo-
cratic party is defunct and the republican party
moribund and that Hayes party may grow out Of
their deliberations. More curious things have hap
pened before a this very place, he continued 'and
should be surprised II the meeting here would re-
suit IN u revolution or party politics' Tho mounain
air the cosmopolitan character oi the company, tho
non sectional location vi the springs, ana
the curative and Alternative nature oil tho sui.
pbur water cannot iah to have bene-
ncaI effect upon the systems both physical and men
tai of the would-be Speakers Added TO all this the
presence OF President, and perhaps sone OF tho
members Of his Cabinet. particularly Mr. Evarts, who
is one OF the Of the Peabody iund the Board
of which meets here will have eject, and the best
results are anticipated from the conferences and dis
cusslons that will take place.
About the same time that the politicians assemble
the annual session Of tho National Cotton Exchange
will also be held mere The meeting will DO held on
tho 18th Of July and will lass over a week.
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.