The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-06
Gathering Of Invalid Statesmen at
White Sulphur.
ARRANGING POLITICAL COMBINATIONS.
LIFE AT THE SPRIN GS
GRRExBRIER WHITE SULPHUR, W. VAL
Auvua, 1e-r

Ino railroad strike, which promised al time
interrupt travel and break up tho political conference
at the White Sulphur Is reacting, and since the
sumption OF travel the Influx OF visitors has been
greater than the time any previous history
OF the springs The intense heat has had something
TO do with this but the hot term is responsible
the number OF politicians who suddenly convinced
that they have some organic disease Of the liver or
Kidneys, and are firmly convinced that nothing but
white sulphur water will effect a
The long talked OF congress of governors
sary postponed by the strkc the interruption OF
travel and the pressing demands for the presence oil
State executives at homo rendered tho gathering en-
tirey out of the question. But the troubles
subsde and order is restored the mags.
teral disnitariss turn their eyes longingly to
the Greenbrcr mountains and tho propretors daily
receiving information that the governors will be here
by the 18th OF August President Hayes has been
hndered IN bis movements; but like the State execu-
tves, he TOO, that the latter part OF the
month OF August will lnd him sojourning among the
Virginia mountains
GATHERING POLITICIANS.
Among the celebrities who have already found qnar-
tors here Ben Hin, Job Stevenson, Ex-Governor
Gilbert Z. Walker, ex Mayor Wickham BayaId Tay lor,
General Joe Johnston General John McCausland, Hon.
James 7. Thayer, Judge james Lyons. Senator Ran
dolpn, Hon. A. II. II. Stuart General Jubal Early,
eressman Henkle. Colonel A. Burke (oi New 0rleansl
General Dubose, Mrs General Robert Toombs and ex-
Senator Antony Kennedy. Among those soon ex'
pected President Hayes and family, Milton SayIer
Sunset Cox, Speaker Randall and Fernando Wood. Gem
eral Harry White has been here, SMILING the
wind. probably with tho hope OF finding scent Of
Blaine organizing movement in conjunction with the
Southern democrats to defeat Hayes plan of organic
ing tho next House OF Representatives. Colonel
Hampton, tho brother OF Governor Hampton, is also
here, and his presence is nightmare TO disturb the
dreams OF tho wouidbe organizers Of the House
OF Representatives
PARTY GHOSTS
The democratic politicians who take stock In the
story that the democratic party corpse feel Pc
cular whenever the friends of the present
administrator are seen hobn0bUing with such men az
Ben HUI or Hampton They at least feel that the
thread II lite h brittle that bolt from Hill or
Hampton would snap It and leave an inanmato ma
tional democratic party. On the other hand, the
publicans who profess incredibly 10 similar
story ABOUT defunct republican party exhibit
sensitlvensss Whenever anything is said or uone
that looks TO coalition the part Of Southern
democrats and the Hayes wing OF the republican
party. Consequently, when II announced that
Colonel Burke, the custodian OF the Foster and STAN
ley Matthew'S letters had arrived and was prepared Ia
use the documents IN a manner that would do the
most good, feverish excitement displayed
part OF tho political machine men. The Colonel
stouy denies that he has any papers to exhibit. but
that his VISIT TO the springs was solely with reference
TO his health. This statement was satisfactory ant
served to cool the lever OF uneasy poiiicans, until
Burke had suddenly called to New Orleans.
ing his family here, and whom that circumstance waA
considered In connection with Mr.. Scymours visit 70
that city, excitement ran up agaln, and ths
party organizer is now ION the ragged edge"
This uncasiness and restlessness tho part OF the
aIing politicians IS tho best evidence OF the truth Of
the HEIALD's statement, that parties are dsintegraed
AMI that there are two respectable copses lying IN
state waiting Tor internsut The PROBABILITY Is that
Mr.. Hayes ~il act as undertaken III both cases and
jim Blaine aud Bon Hin priucpai palibearcrs
| SMALL HUT ACTIVE CANVASS.
The most entcrprsSins being conducted here
that for Doorkeeper Of the House Of Represen
tatlves The Two leading contestants Major weder-
burn and Colonel McCoy-aro on the ground, and their
respective uruanty and polite attentions would DO
corporos.ty may tell against HIM in the long run,
he able 70 shake many hanas IN the same
time as his less corpuIent competition
Whenever prominent person arrives the news
paper reporters are ANXIOUS to know what part he
pcc.s TO play IN the conference But what is rsmark-
know there to be political gathering. Tho wife
was sick and Just camo up for her health" SO Il is
Adam aud Belknap are reueatcd, and II evil grows
OF this White sulphur conference tho poor women
| will have to bear the blme Of IT.
viRGINiAs NEXT GOVERNOR
The most exciling canvass known In the Old
Dominion IS the one going on now for tho gubernato
rial nomination. The lcadng Candidates Tor nominal
tiun by the Convention which Is 10 be hela ut Rich
! mond OIL tho slh inst, are General William Mahonc
and Major John W. Daniel, while Halliday, Ta.aferro
aud Fitz Lee will each have strong following Ma
hone VIII probably go into Convention rs the leading
candidate but will have the disadvantage OF having all
tho minority candidates combined against him. Daniel
will the opposition and the probability Will DO
the nominee. Ho Is q young man Of brilliant attain
mens, and his record on tho Confederate side OF the
war is bright one His crutches appeal moro elo-
quenty 10 the symathies OF tho Virginia people than
Auhonc's railroad reputation does; and It Is an
figure when say that Daniei Will probably hob
BILE into the Executive Mansion. In tho event Of
Daniels failure TO concentrate the opposition 10 Ma
hone upon himself then dark horse Will loom up and
that viii be either Colonel Robert Beverly, OF Fsu-
QUEER, or General William H. \. Lee oil Prince William
Lee Is the Of General Robert Lee aud, while he
possesses none OF the .bIlity OF his distinguished
father yet he favorie with virgnans because he 10
the son Of their old chieftain.
Colonel Beverly IL farmer, owning splendid es-
tate at the Plains IN Fauqnler county, and while he
mas never figured couspicuousy in public life. yet no
sense and high character. he declined to permit his
friends To make canvass In his behalf In letter to
friend on the subject he gives bis reasons for not
wishing TO DO Governor, as folows"I do not desire
the POSITION because II would involve the neglect OF
my very fargo agricultural business, and knows
qures to be successful sccoDd because my manner Of
life IRON my youth up has been most active entirely
IN the country, and lear sedentary lfc In tho city
would DO very injurious to my health. Yet am
| not insensibe TO tho honor IL would DO to
| be Governor Of Virginia l would consider II the
highest that could DO conferred. not one Of
her citizens TO whom Virginia is indebted; on the con-
trury, owe ali am or have 10 my native State;
therefore, II my services are demanded will cheer
fully give them for what they WORTH" Is really
refreshing 10 hear prominent man say nowadays tnas
his State Is not indebted him. The usual cry OF tho
candidate Is that the existence o. the Common wealth
| depends upon his promotion.
LEE MONUMENT
The great social event OF the season At the White
| Sulphur will DC the Lee Monument ball, to com. of
! the 18th Of August IL Will be remembered that last
August similar ball hold here Tor the benefit Of
the Custer Monument Fund, and the proceeds arc still
held by proprietor subject the order Of Mon
| umcnl Committee. The movement was inaugurated
by the HERALD and rs the remains OF the gallant Gus
ter have been brought home II Is TO DO hoped that
! sufficient amount Will be realized to complete the
monument
II Is remarkable that the people OF Virginia have
never erected monument to tho memory OF Robert
| T.. Lee. His cnshrincd in their heart of
hearts and even from their soan means they ought to
contribute enough to erect shalt u testimony of
| their love and gratitude.
THE SPRINGS.
The simplicity Of the appointments and the ease of
social life here arc In unison with natures charms.
Although there room for loo people the place 10
piece OF the country pure and simple Lawns, trees
and plenty OF room forbid the suggestion of village.
aud the unpretendng cottages, with PLAIN and com
Portable appointments still further refresh one with
the pastoral spirit. Tho whole aspect OF tho place 10
charming and restuL Social freedom 10 the prevail
| ing habit OF the refined people who resort here.