The New York Herald Newspaper, September 8, 1851, Page 3

tte ol THE WATERING PLACES. Washion in Virginia. OUR SHANNONDALE CORRESPONDENCE. Stanvonpace Seninos, } Jerrenson County, Va, Sept. 1, 1861 ‘Dhe Tournament at the Virginia Shannondale Springs—The Scene—The Knights—The Heroic and Gallant .Achieve- ments of the Day—The Queen and Maids of Honor—Return of 0 Day of ChivalryThe Proceedings—Speeches and In- cidents of the Day, §e., $e «Bit. Jessica, — How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank !”” Beautiful night!—more like July than September. ‘low dark, and still, and solemn, loom up the lofty forest- -crowned mountains of the Blue Ridge behind us!—and below, the green meadows in front of this caravansary! ‘How gloomy appear, in the chastened moonlight, those lines of noble trees that mark the windings of the She- mandoab! Like sturdy sentinels, there they have stood through generations beyond the Revolution. No doubt #cme of them were standing guard where they now stand, when Columbus made his fret experimental voyage westward to the East Indies. What a history that old black oak, for example, could tell, if he were only gifted with speech, and the rudiments of a common English education! How solemn the bold outlines of this dreamy Jandscape under the moon! The hills, the lines of trees around the river, the august mountains, what dark, bold, sand dreary shadows they cast over the whole picture! Shannondale, beautiful by day, becomes at night sub- lime. But we have come downto be merry, with the appointed merriments of the morrow, and our sympho- ny is on the minor key. We have, however, to deal with ‘the gaieties of the closing season of the gay and gilded mothe and butterflies of fashion and pleasure; and not with the melancholy lucubrations of a methodist preach- er lost in the woods, ‘To-morrow, then, we are to have the tournament, and the evening of the next day is appointed for the fancy ball. A very fascinating company of ladies, aggregative- jy and individually, are on hand; but of the knights who are to contend for the awards of the queen of the day, the promise is no: so fair; and there is a prevailing suspicion that the tournament, though it may turo-a- mint of money over to our hostelrie, will turn-out a fail- ure. A few years ago. when the spectacle was first intro- duced here, it was a greater novelty than a scrub race at acamp meeting. Thousands of people, from afar and near, were attracted to see this mimicry of the « Steel-clad knights and courtly dames Of the brave days of old.’ For there is still a smattoring of veneration fer the dash- ing cavaliers of Charles the First and his “illustrious pre- decessors,"’ who contributed so materially to the gal- lantry in love and in arms, and to the hospitality and courtly refinements which characterized the ancient chivalry of the Old Dominion, She is still as proud as ever of her Fairfaxes, her Culpepers, and her Prince ‘Williams, as she is of her John Smith, that Napoleon of all the Smiths. and of Pocahontas, that o1 princess of the filthy aborigines. And, by the bye, Captain John Smith, as knight. is to*be remembered for the three ‘Turks that he had the honor of decapitating, once upon time upon a wager of battle. But, aa regards this tournament. every thing “gives promise of a goodly day 10- morrow,” except the very ucpromising collection of cavaliers, Meantime, we have a lively hop going on in the ball room, in which there are some specimens of Virginian dams fully up to the standard of her better days, when she was as pre-eminent among the States as her daughters were among the children of the white set- dlements, “So we'll quaff a cup 0° kindness yet, For auld lang syne.”” xapay, September 2, 1551. “Pair Margaret, from the turret head, Heard, far below, the courser’s tread, ‘ile loud the harness rung, As to their seats, with clamor dread, The ready horse en eprung.”’ Last Minstrel. Splendid September morning! The clouds, light and watery, are scudding over the Blue Ridge, before the rising sun, Some signs of a heavy storm before night, and ‘very decided symptoms of one of the hottest of the doz days, Ina large field at the foot of the hill, two poles twenty feet high and twenty-five apart, have been plant- ed ; from # cord stretched across from the top of the one pele to the other, a ring is suspended by hook; it is an iron ring, covered with blue ribbon, and hangs in the centre of the space between the two poles, nearly on a lovel with the eye of @ medium sized horseman, on & moderate sized horse, dashing over the turf at full speed. #ome of the knights are slready practising at the difti- cult feat of lifting the ring off ook upon the point of 1 lance. while eccuring between the poles as fast as their horses can run. Hulj-past 12 o'clock —Large accessions of visiters since breakfast, Horsemen and carriages have been coming 3 the ferryman coula bring them over the river. The ladies,tothe number of several hundreds, ‘are dispored in clusters, under the shads trees. along the side of fthe hill, overlooking the field of the to The bugle is sounded by « lusty darkie on the hill top and the knights, on their steeds, advance in front of the \adies. The following is then proclaimed as the list of she officers and the contestants for the day :— President of the day—Hon. Henry Bedinger, demo- eratic candidate for Congress in this Congressional dis- trict, an elegant speaker, and somewhat distinguished for the splendid vision of the golden eagle which he saw hovering over the cliffs at Harper's Ferry, during the debate in Congress on the Oregon juestion King-at-arms—H. N. Gallaher, Esq. Marshals—Captain Francis Thomas, of Maryland. hero of the Mexican war, and W. II Norris, Esq. Judges—Captain Hierme L. Opie, G. W. Sappington, ralde= Bennett Norris, Andrew E. Kennedy, and the New York Herald. Knights—Prince of Wales, William Briscoe; Highland Chief, P. pore Se of Scampton, David Hum- night of Beddington, Thos. D, Moore; Count . John T. Thompson; Iscander, the Albanian t, Wm. T. Lewis; Knight of Cuba, J. Q Janney; Knight of the Red Beard, B. F. Gallaher; Knight of Berkeley, C. Comegys. ‘The Knights berg drawn up in line, in front of the ladies, and being duly armed and accoutred for the oc- casion.and only waiting for the word. Mr. inger, President of the day, from the midst of a group of the belles of the valley thus addressed the cavaliers:—Sir knights, you have aseembled here tc- day, in henor of that departed chivalry whose illustrious feats of renown are immortalized in history, in poetry, and inromance. You are here to revive that ancient ebivalry. and its heroic deeds, that sacred institution of the middle ages, under which valor was encouraged, Chapa sppretiated, and beanty protected and adored. Applause) I, as your chief, am called upon to ad- eas you a few words in reference to your duties on this momentous and interesting occasion. Remember, sir knights, that the eye of beauty is upon you--that many « palpitating heart beats high with anticipations of your achievement/—that upon every one of you some bright rticular ster fixed her attention and her hopes. ide, then, gentlemen, with that skill and heroism which will make this day distinguished in the annals of hivalry=-ride this day as if the honor of our noble in- nd upon you—ride fall itly for the sal of her for whom no task js impossib! duty laborious, and no dangers are appalling juit yourselves like lant knights, and make good your claim to the mniles of beauty acd of love. The ladies wat their kerchiefs, the knights bowed and wheeled off. and the music struck up “In the days when we went gipseying, ‘A long time ago.” ‘The officers of the day having « the knights ia the order of succession. called ou! rince of Wales, who, at the words “march, ’ “charge,” “speed.” dashed off at fall epeed with his lance in rest at starting. but which he quickly balanced in his hand and struok for the ring as he pessed it. So of cach knight im sucsession for the _— — ve = knight carried off the mn his «pear, the Sod the ladies waved their applause ‘The following are the results of the general uial— First a vl. Sreond. Third, Miss. Mies, Miss ‘The contest was now wel down to the Knight of Neddingten. Count Bertrand. the Albanian Knight, and the Prince of Wales, for the three maids of honor, tl icnight of Seampton having won the choice of the (Queen of Love and leauty. After several trials, in which, after having bravely acquitted himself as ® cavalier, the Vrince of Wales was beaten, and the other were proclaimed, with the Knight of Scampton, the victors of | the da: The knights, then, and the officers of the day upon field, entered wancing to the shade, under which were assembled, drew uj alted. The music playe: Harte to the Wedding, whereupon, The President, advancing toward the knights, said — Sir Knighte—You have acwuitted yourselves in a style of Richard of the Lion Heart, Your bravery and nd astonishment struck with admiration a: your pnd admirers. And first in order comes the Knight of this fair assembiage, select as the Queen of e and ir. Hum; at once proclaimed his execiient judg- nent in cal nder a un and with @ bune! eys in indie, was led forward The President to be crowned. then said:—I crown thee, fair indy, beauty, attractions, ate (Appian and laughter.) Mu- | Mie ‘ng, thas ottessees her: —W#air es A the noble Wert, thou art sec eppointment, In thy perfections theu art gmang She fom. We thee to this humble tribute of one of our most gallant knights. (Ap- use.) Music—“Polks.”’ Mr pson, as Count Bertrand, being entitied to the choice of the third maid of honor. procisimed the name of Miss Jane Washington. ‘The President:—Fair lady, thy name—the name of ‘oclaims the bond end 3} . Mr. Bedinger ist.)—and is from the first to sion, Accept this humble tribute to wi Music—“Ilail Columbia " e President then addressed the knights:— Sir knights, nobly have you done your duty to-day. Chivalry is vii dicated—beauty is satisfied. and you have t tion of the assembly and mine. missed with all the honors. The knights, bg 3 their heimete to the !adies, wheel- ed about, and ‘with their lances. still in galloped o'f the field, ang the pageant wasover. At this juncture, a large bald eagle, or golden eagie, supposed to be the identicel bird of Jove seen in the visidh of Mr. Bedin- geron the Oregon question, might have been seen ho- vering over the top of the mountain, a singular and gra- iiying coincidence, No doubt he came up from Har. per’s Ferry, fer a bird’s eye view ofthe tournament. [he eompeny adjourned to dinner. In the evening. a lively ball wound up the interesting diversions of the day. ‘To morrow evening, a fancy ball, = which we shall give you the particulars. } ivelu baer telle! 3 You are, ther Swannonpae Svainas, Jevvexson Co., Va., Sept. 4, 1851. The Virginia Springs—Movements of Gen. Scott Tracking the President—Winding up the Gay Season—Balls and Tournaments— The Fancy Ball at Shannondale— Politics and Poetry, §¢. Gen. Scott, last week, passed up the valloy, on his way to the Greenbriar White Sulphur Springs. Itis along and tedious journey of stage-riding, for so late in the season. Two hundred and fifty miles’ jolting in a stage coach, for a day’s benefit of White Sulpbur water, in September, would hardly pay. The inducements of the journey must be com- mensurate with the enterprise. We have reason to suspect that Gen. Scott is a candidate for the Pre- sidency. Good whigs, Scott whigs, if they can un- ycke him from Gov. Seward, do say that the Gene, ral takes a little flattery about the Presidency very kindly—that he talks as complacently on the sub- ject as Gen. Sam Houston, just as if his nomination was an affair predetermined, and his election a sure thing, provided always that the party can be unit- ed; and they further say, that Gen. Scott deeply regrets the dissensions existing in the whig party, and the continued agitation of the nigger question, asitis very natural that he should. But the wayin which the Highland Chief has been following in the wake of President Fillmore’s Virginia pleasure ex- cursions, is a little curious. A fortnight ago Gen. Scott was luxuriating upon salt water, hog fish, and the smiles of the ladies, at Old Point Comfort. The President was there last July. Now we find the Gene- ral-in-Chief passing up the valley of Virgini: received as a lion of the first magnitude, mane and all, at the White Sulphur, near Winchester, and at Winchester, and at New Market, jin the tenth legion, among the Suabian Dutch, and at Harrison- burg, and at Staunton especially; indeed, all the way to Greenbriar, up the valley, among the de- scendants of the Cavaliers, and the wiry: limbed Scotch-Irish, and the sturdy Germans, famous for their fine farms, mene and sourkrout, and buxom daughters, and those lithe and powerful seven feet mountaineers; in a word, all the way to the real White Sulphur of Greenbriar, Gen. Svott seems to have covered over the tracks of the Com- mander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, and neu- tralized all the advantages promised t» Mr. F'ill- more from his Peer General Scott will get a great deal of useful in- formation at the White Sulphur. This summer, more than at any preceding summer, those Springs have been the resort of Southern pleasure seekers, particularly the fiery secessionists of South Caroli- na, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Some of them are still here; and a few conversations with some of these leading spirits will post a inan up completely on Southern ene ent upon the sorry chances of uniting the w! igs North and South, in the grand steeple chase of ’ But, at all events, this excursion of the General, into the heart of Vir- ginia, will do much to put him retus in curia in his native State. But what will it all avail? The State is democratic—the storm of 1840 did not change her; and when the new constitution is rati- fied by the people, as it will be next month, by a sweep! hy be a and the popular vote is thus in- creased by the dition of some 25,000, what can the whigs expect but an increase of the majority against thom. Yet the vote of Virginia may be worth contending for in a whig convention, if they have a convention; and this may account for the industry with which General Scott is tracking the President. Lesa our political spectacles this wild goose chase is a curious affair. Oa both sides, we fear, it will be “ love’s labor lost.” The gay season is closed at ay and the clos- ing tournament and fancy ball took place at Shaa- nondale on the second and third instant, and at Warrington, if the sage rg was fulfilled, on the same days, and will take place, according to ee arrangements, at the Frederick county hite Sulphur Springs, near Winchester, within this week. We bave given you an account of the tournament at Shannondale, on ‘Tuesday, on the day before yesterday, and we now propose a free po of the fancy ball at this place last night. waits ‘The bright and youthful dancers meet, With laughing lips and winged feet; And golden locks come flashing by, Like sudden sunshine through the sky” Passing over the formalities, or rather inform- alities of the organization, for the affair was im- pear. we come at once to the merits of the case. ntering the ballreom at ge oy eight o'clock, we were per dazzled by the splendid scene, asanowl is dazzled by the sun. he brilliant lights, the artistic decorations of the saloon, the mirrors, the festoons of flowers, the orange trees under the orchastra, filled with stuffed birds of paradise, natural as life, the trimmings of the bal- pat fe the orchestra, the costumes of the ebony musict « The raven perched above the door,” Might be imagined; but could not, on this interest ing occasion, be described. The magic ring and wonderful lamp of Aladdin, we were about per- ded to suspect, had been discovered, in some cave in tl Tue Ridge, and were here brought into requi m. And, out upon the moun‘ains, and on the beautiful river, and in the clear circum- ambient sky, it was what the old women would call a pleasant evening, “ Smiling from heaven, as if nought of ill, Could happen in so sweet an hour. jut the grand promenade march announces the opening of the exercises, and here we are. The fn mg | are aware of the fact that ubiquitous re- sorter of the New York Herald is amongst them. Fivey expect a “first-rate notice,” and they ought to have it; for there are beauties in this crowd that, had he seen them, would have charmed old Abelard out of his conventicle, or started John Ran- dolph to writing sonn irginia, when called upon to show her jew may exultingly point to her daughters and sa; ar’ thar.” Promi- nent among the dancers wee Miss Kate Sappinton, of Cha: of love, and beauty of the tourna ; in white; head dress lilies of the valley. She is a splendid creature; fair asthe flowers in her black hair, ino- dest as lily, yet queenly in her appearance as Maria Theresa. Lard and callous must he be who mn this young maiden unmoved by the in! love, the purity grace. The mind, ic breathing from her face She had her maide of honor, Miss Nelson of Berk, Josephine of Missouri, and Miss Ja: ington of this valley, a descendant of the V ton family. What charming young peop! sure! Like the three graves, in their simple, white wn, the queen t! he | drei they wait hom their beloved sovereign. For , in her example, is not Mise Washington wo: ; jue beauty, tall, delicate ond fair, with the | and light hair of the North—is she not worthy her noble Anglo-Saxon ancestors, that splendid race whose destiny is the inion of the earth! And Miss Ellen Sappin; he, with the dark of her » ek profile, that ehe does not ‘aid ot Athens, as she promised? for who are waitin, Mata o are several trusty knights b peenanee, to say— , ore wi ; oy heer Gi ve me back ‘ Miss yo ye iy ae ume or Bloomer, green velvet corsage, embroi dered with gold, red tuni¢, full white trowsers, red cap, interwoven with pearls, and blazing with dia- monds. These old towns, like Alexandria, that have bad their day of Prosperity, are still the places where to look for beautiful women; and in this ele- gant little creature we have a fair specimen of what the ancient city of the Potomac can do maintaining her reputation for the beauty of her Gecghiers, sod bless them! Miss H., we should be willing to swear by, as true to the mott L've rich ones rejected, and fond once denie jut take me, fond shepherd, I’m thine, Miss Elizabeth Osborne; court dress of Louis X1V.—crimson jacket, skirt skyblue sati bi wreathed with le surmounted by a vy plume of ostrich feathers—an e! it dress, ehly becom: the elegant and stately the wearer. And— How beautifal the i won On beauty’s brow, in beaut; Miss Osborne wor attended by ‘Mr. ).T.N of Baltimore, in the black velvet costume o Miss Mary Hunter, of Charleston, in a esque costume of the Tyrol. May the snowy wings figure o! Of innoce nee and lore preeeeh Coen, Beawriul creature that thoy Bt. sto be | Miss Amelia Tompkins, of Albany, New York — @ roprosentative of whom the Empire state may be proud. in the modest and cefull, aged costume of a Swiss peasant girl Miss T’. is attired. Talk with her, and see if the attractions of her mind do not harmonize, to downright fascination, with the delicacy and grace of her person. Misa Elizabeth Ridenour, of C ten, as & Greek girl, or in what might be called a Bloomer outfit upon a festival occasion What a pretty little Bloomer it is. She looks as if “ Waiting the little deity, As the blossom waita the breeze. Miss Emma Thompson, fancy dress; black velvet jacket blue ekirt, flounces red, white, and blue; dark eyes and hair, sweet face, light and graceful figure— And she dancos most divinely, And ber voive is aweet and low,” Miss Mary Bottzell, of Baltimore. In the illus trations of the Waverley Novels, one of the beau- } ties of the historian, Nowena, if we mistake ni light hair, fine large liquid blue eyes, would gi sowe idea of this young * bello of Baltimore.” Miss Lucretia Hickman, of Berkeley, as a lady of the Court of Mary Qu:en of Scots. Vory gracefully done, and very becoming “Qh, there's nothing haif so sweet ia Life, As love's young dream.” Mias Fann; keress. Verily, Miss anny, it behooveth ua in all godliness to say that thy Buicty, aud thy dancing were not exactly according to the Hicksite priaci- ples of faith, though in thy comeliness the church wig well be vain of such an acquisition. Maria E. Henderson as a wood nymph, white dress, embroidered with living foliage. Head | dress of natural ringlets, black eyes. character. Some fifty other ladies were present in ordinary ball costumes. ‘The feature of the ovening was the entreo of Mra. Southworth, Washington, in the Queen of the Amazons, accompanied by a whole troop of fairies, her two little children among them, one person- ating Oberon and tae other Titania, and the whole troop representing the Midsummer Night’s Dream, wita the addition of a litde black tellow of five years old, in white turban, white muslin blouse, gold lace all over it, short breeches and golden shoes. ‘The fairies wore in light gossamer, spangled and embroidered with gold. Te costume of Mrs: S. was a tiara of gold, jewels and flowers, white reel, spangled with Folds red jacket. bound with a broad margin of gold lace, and fine lace skirt, and og slippers. The entree of Mr. South worth and er troop was hailed by the applause of the wholo company, and her scheme was no} only a beautiful aes ut it was fulfilled to the general admira- tion. Among the gentlemen in costume were :— Mr. David Humphreys, as the Highland Chief. Mr. William Briscoe as Prince of Wale: . by Wm. Lewis, as Iskander, the Albanian night, Mr. Charles Stewart, as the War Eagle of the Pokanokets. Mr. T.C. S. Sigapore, as the Wendering Jw, including the five nails, in the form of a cross, ia his shoe heels—brass nails, such as thoy use ia waking trunks. Mr. William Purcell, as an Eastern Caliph, or the Caliph of Damascus. Dr. B. Washington, as a Troubadour. Mr. J. Reed, of New York, as esng Deeiae Dr. Daily, of Washington, as the Minstrel re- turned from the wars. Mr. Jauncy, as the Kaight of Cuba, strong for annexation. There were several hundred persons present during the evening, and when we left, at near mid- night, there was no abatement in the spirit of the dancing. It was sltogathes = pret affair. The ladies,. not otherwise located, are from Jefferson county, or the neighborhood. The season, we un- derstand, will finally close next month, at Shan- nondale, with a horse raxe. Vive la bagade Charming SARATOGA SPRINGS. Saratoga Springs, August 30, 1851. Close of the Fashionable Season—Decline of Snob- ism, §c. . Since the grand ball of the season, which occurred a week ago, most of the fashionables have dropped off from the lists of the hotels, though some yet remain to enjoy the charmiog weather which has set in after a cold and unpleasant summer. The season at Saratoga has been, altogether, brilliant. The dignitaries of this and other coun- tries have given their countenanee and their wit, on numerous festive occasions, and never, in the annals of this delightful watering place, have genius and talent been oftener called into action or received juster appreciation. Society appears to be taking a new and dignified turn here, and if the present be any harbinger of the future, snob- ism has ignobly breathed its last. For this, Mr. Editor, we are chiefly indebted to the manly and harag org, action of the New York Herald, and we thank you for it. Nothing could have been more unworthy the good heads and better hearts of our fair countrywomen, than the affected exclu- siveness and frivolous amusements which, during the last few years, have been fostered among them; and we rejoice that, through your all-powerful influence, society is being re-established upon the firm basis of good morals, good manners, and last, not least, good understanding. The change has been agreeably felt and ac- know! yy all who have participated in the varied pleasures of each day. I:very State in our glorious Union has contributed its fair representa- tive, and beauty and intelligence have received their gust meed of praise. ('t the hardier sex we have had distingués not a few; and the gentlemen of widely extended sources, desiring to encow the prevailing good spirit, have deserted the gam- bling rooms and bars, and aided by their presence to increase the excellent harmony. | will venture to assert that, while the crimson fountain never | flowed less abundantly, the Messrs. Marvin have seldom reaped a richer harvest from their guests. The springs have been unfailiug in their streams of invigorating waters, restoring the blush to the check and fire to the eye. After visiting, in turn, the most of our summer hauat?, from Niagara to Cape May, | have found none to compare, thi fig with gay, delightfal, bealth-restoring Saratoga. ‘The facilities for enjoyment have also been in- creased by the numerous plank roads lately laid, offering new and beautiful drives to the owners of the tylendid equipsges drawn up every afternoon in front of the United es. Of these, Mr B—'s, of your city, is uneclipsed. His magnificent black horees bave been surrounded and gaved upon with admiration, by all lovers of the breed. They are said to have cost $1,500. Among the visiters still here is the handsome Frank Granger; also, the W—'s 's, P—'s, and *s, of York; and others, lly entitled few qs sons have private cottages. Mrs. ex-President Tyler is lodged at one of these, with her sister, Mre. B., both well known for their beauty and elegance. [’x President Tyler is ex- ected to arrive the early part of next week. The 1.’s have also a cottage, at the northern extremity of the village. Few Southerners have come among us this year, mush to the annoyanee of the shop- keepers, who depend mostly upon their patronage for heavy profits. They are ruralizing at the own watering places, as a first ster towards seces- sion. A fire broke out, yesterday morning, in the rear of the United States, which threatened to be very rerious, but was finally subdued, after a bowling alley and two or three small private dwellings were consumed. ‘The news from Cuba has made rome tir here, in a private way—the common butchery, of course, re- ceiving universal condesunation Migrator WHITE SULPHUR SPRING~. Write Sririek Serives, ? Frevericn Co., Va., August 30, 1551. § The Virginia Springs— Shannowial— Bath—Frede- rick White Swlphur— Cayon— The Ser son—Balls— Tournaments-- Politics of te Day, & This has been a dashing season for the Virginia springs. A large body of Southerners, especially Virginians and South Carolinians, heretofore accus- tomed to spend the summer eoletice at‘Cape May, Newport, Saratoga, and the Niagara and \lontreal circuits, as regularly as the season came round, have turned their patronage, this summer, to the springs of Virginia and their splendid mountain scenery. | The consequence has been that the Virginia springs | have been doing a good business; and when her pro jected lines of railroade are finished, as they will be few years, New Yorkers and Northernere pt wii be among the regular visiters to the foun- tains and the mountains of Virginia. | The visit of Mr. Webster to Capon was in good time. It overflowed the Mountain House with cus- tomers from that day till the formal closing of the | festivals of the season, in the tournament and ball of Inst uenteg. Seven hundred visivers have they had to provide for at that cne establishment— i heart of the mountains, and twenty-six miles to the nearest point, by a common highway, where provisions could be had. No wonder they were little short of that variety and elegance so convenient to the Northern Osborne, of Loudoun, as a Qua- | Their situation is plo idet of producti ofeountey, a bers | The Frederick White Sulphur, five miles north- east of Winchester, are located among the piae | bills, in the bottom of » narrow valley Suplctely surrounded by the pinehilis. This place has somo- thing of a melancholy air, its seclusion is 0 com- plote from the eurrounding world. Bat the sulphur | water has been used and approved for half a cen- tury; and for the last twenty-five years it has been | the favorite resort of the Attorney Geners! of the United states. They have their tournament and ball bere on the 4th and 5th of September. The Shannondale Springs, ten miles above Harper's Ferry, on the Saenwndoah river, you have | bad very particularly described in your suapmer oor | respondence. ‘The visit of the Presidont and suite | has contributed to make this chirmiugly beautifal place known the wide world over, trom the letters j published iu the New York Her Tthas bad an unusually large share of the public patronage tuis and by the ext, preparations will be mado pated reinforcements. The tournament | and hall como off at Shannondale, noxt Tuesday and Wednesday, the 2d and 3d of September. All these springs lie within the circuit of one | Congressional district. Western Virgiaia is with- | outa parallel for the abundances anc variety of her | mineral waters; hor bold, beautiful, aud sublime mountain ecenery; and her gorgeous subterransan caves, compa with which the cave of Fingal, and tbe groxto of Antiparos aro small potatoes. A ew more railroads will attra: a summer travel through these regions which will be worth aillions of sa to the people and the treasury of the State. Having waked up in the absence of Father Kitebie at Washington, it isto be hoped that the | old commonwealth will push forward the system of internal improvemonts she has so nobly begua. Members of Congroas are clected in this Stato on the first Thursdayin October. It is generally expected that the results will be noarly the same as the elections to the last Congross. ‘Thorois very little political excitement here, notwithstanding that with the elections for Congress, a total revolu- tion in the fundamental law of the State has to bo decided upon by the people. There is no doubt, however, of the adoption of the new constitution by anoverwhelming majority of the popular vote. Ww. ES Outrage upon Madame Anna Bishop. _Acorrespousdent of the Buifalo E-press, writing tcom Ra- Wise , under date of August 30, says —A most eful, cowardly and diabolical outrage (which nearly endangered the lives of Auns Bishop, of the artists of her company, and of the sufienen) was perpetrated last ‘Thursday evening, at the cantatrice musical entertain- ment, Racine, by « set of ruffians which have proved to be not only a disgrace to the quiet ard genteel city fof Racine, but a scourge upon the American e. Amidst the confusion which prevailed, and which has not yet sub- sided, we have not yet been able to get more than the fol lowing:—Mad. Anna Bishop, lyric entertainment at Racine, and Mr, Bochss, her mani ger, according to his custom, sent two days before, son to see if all the necessary arrangements ri tickets, bill certain at the various hotels ot the town if suitable apartments could be got for Madame Anua Bishop and party, but on no account to retain any lodgings, or to de- who it appeacs always settles such matters himself. Racine, on the mornin; dueted to Congress Hall, aa unfinished comfortably installed at Racine House. This, it seems, gave a mortal offence to mine host of Congress Hall. About four o'clock in the afternoon the following bill was posted on the walls, and distributed all over the town. by boys :— MADAME BISto? Wink i IN “*NOISE AND CONTUSION.”” Put in readiness, and then to avotd ill, bas gone elsewher in other places, Can i: be otherwise than that she is SMAL POTATOES and cannot sing’ If she does sing she sings in cov- PU sion Many Citizens. THOSE WHO SING MUST PAY TH We came here when Root River was CANNOT BE FIDDLERS small stream. and GED. On Mr. Bochsa reading the above, he sent one of his agents to the Mayor, to ask protection and adi but his Hionor was not in town, and the only civil authority im the place was the City Marshal, who said that he would see that no disturbance should occur. o'clock, Madame A. Bisl received the visit of several of the first gentlemen of Racine, assuring her that no- body would dare to insult her or stop the performance, adding that she just not judge of the feeling of the town yy the ashamed of it. About this time, groups of people, rather @ la sans culotte, mort of them boys, began te parade the streets, shouting and carrying with them bills. In fact, the town was ina great fermentation, At seven, the audience began to assemble, and it was then the signal for the ruflians who had congregated outside to begin their noire; some hissing. some playing children's drums, others with brass instruments, This lasted till eight o'clock, when Anna Bishop appeared, and with a fine and sonorous voice commenced the grand recitative pre- ceding “ Casta Diva,” te the accompaniment of Bochea, Odd to say, when Anna's voice was heard, silence pre- = eins va ow Fone = mob heard the deaf- ening applause of the aadience, they began again, and running behind the building, which is an open field, threw #1 in the hall and broke many panes of ‘The itlemen inside, to protect the ladies, fo: ith benches. and tranquillity was restored, but for w minutes only, asonAnna Bishop's beginning her grand scene, in costume, from “Robert> Dewereu: heavy stone, Large as half the fist, struck the arm of na, Every one in the rocim screamed, and exclaim “Do not ‘sing any more. But the spirited cantatrice continued with more energy than although ano- ther stone war thrown from the front side to the youn; female violinist, Lavinia Bandini, and nearly ached ber violin, From that moment, (the second part of the performace.) all was confusion outside, the doors barri- caded within. Stones followed stones, smashing thing, but the performers did their work steadily, ieee announced was performed. But it was pot ‘o furmount the last difficulty, was Mad. Bishofago return home withcut being recognized by the mob’ First, | her carriage was cent away with some costumes in it, and simply dressed and veiled. she gaited the family of Judge Chase. d taking bis arm passed thro the crowd and arrived safe home, Mr. Bochsa waited some time before he would venture out, but the mob dis- the maestro, with his aid-de- and reached home without weuttacked, The next day the ringleaders of this diegraceful aftair were arre: and putin jail, viour of a few, who soon would be ‘The Barker Platform Kebullt. LETTER PROM MR. BARKER. To te Epitors or tux New Onieans Deva: | —You have thought proper to referto my political opinions. Unimportant as 1 know the opinions of any individual to be, | am nevertheless unwilling to be placed before the public ina false position. | You say that | vigorously opposed General Cass | at the last l’residential election. In this you are mistaken, unless there was opposition in my enter- taining the belief that the situation of our sons, brothers, fathers, and friends, engaged in the Mexi- gan war, Was such that party consi ‘ons should | yield to the great question of giving a vigorous | — to that war. | In order to do thi: it was necessary to counteract the influence of its opposers, who had acquired a | majority in the House of Kepresentatives of the Congress of the Uniced States, and of their friends threughout the nation, who were insisting on making the administration declare for what they were fighting, before the supplies of | money, men, and muniti of war should be fur- | nished to protect our patriotic citizens, who had | exchanged their dom stic comforts for the hardships | of the camp, in a foreign and unhealthy climate, at the first call of their country. Thus ciroum- | stanced, the public good demanded a temporary suspension of party discipline. | General Taylor bering declared emphatically, that he would not be the Presiden: of a party, and having been the mos; energetic and successful sup- porter of the war, it was «deemed expedien; to pro- | pese him asa candidate for the |’resideney; and | for the aforesaid reasons | embarked in his support with all my heart. By the great skill and roweet of the candidate thus selected, and of his fellow-laborers in the field ‘en the enemy were whipped into sub: ion before the tion came on; yet, having enlisted | for the campa’ could not ‘retire from the ser- . I vice until our Cras manider-in-chief had been safely escorted to the encampment destined for him at Washington. The nomination of General Taylor took place before the nomination of General Cass, and there- fore was not made in oj ition to him ; and so far from otherwise opposing (ieneral Cass, | never thought, wrote, or spoke a word against him in the whole course of my life. On the contrary, | have always been ana of his public course, fi the breaki word alden to the com- ae se of agitated the nation uri 8, inclusive, and articularly of the part he took, when Minister at Paris, relation to the quadruple treaty, @ of the vealous support he gave tothe war with Mexico. | should rejoice to vee the honors of the two first offices in the world conferred on him and some other patriot like General Persifer F. Smith, cov- ered with military glory; iv if | have any influ- _ ence on the question, it will be exerted in favor of | the election of the nominees of the Dem: Na- tional Convention. It will be for them, and not any bl pass i ) choice between Cass, King, | of this rej | tions, all ¢! dially unite. Past experience admonishes us ue not — our national affairs to men gh cake tour most sanguine expectations; ino to insure suecess, the individual selected must be | euch as will not allow any im) ment of obstacle to be tigwn inthe way of oar fellow men, who sons blie; of such nomina- called Taylor democrats will cor- in to and in the district \ few daysaince, announced | ting ¢.,had been attended to, and also to as- | cide upon the house, before the arrival of Mr. Bochsa, | On the landing of Anna Bishop and Mr. Bochsa at | of the concert, they were con- | 01 Me. | Bochea, after inspecting two rooms on the ground floor, | ‘and surrounded by carpenters hammering away. thought | they would not suit, and soon afterwards the party was | Believing that Miss Bishop has not only grossly in sulted the proprietor of Congress Hall, by ordering & suit of rooms which cannot be surpassed in Wisconsin, to be ying a reasonable | but has pursued the same course | M About five | every od | emigrate to this land of liberty, becoming citizens po ay the provisions of The laws OP ue land as they now exist. ‘This, in the present state of the worl 1, I consider of such vast importance as for every other ques- tion to dwindle into comparative inr‘gnifi ance. Jacos Barxer. Your obedient servant, Affairs of Hayt! and St. Domingo. MayTt. {From the Moniteur Haytian, July 5.) By a bulletin dated the 2d June last, Buemnaven- tura Baez, chief of the inhabitants of the East, announces to tho people and the army, that a column of Haytian troops, consisting of infantry and cavalry, in an hostile manner, crossed over the lines of Caleta, on the 2%h of May last, notewith- standing the fire ofan advanced out post; and was repulsed on the ‘0th with less. He adds “that the aggression ofthe Hay tians isa manifest viola tion ot the stipulated truce.” ny rycen of the Ith of June, he de- clares that the truce which existed since last hostili- ties,had sattled down into an armistice, owing tothe inter vention of powerful nations, and the advocates of humanity; and that on the appeal of these powers he had refrained from hostilities, but that he now summoned the Dominicans to resume them, con- sidering the truce at an end. He further states that he assumes the defensive, and represents us as having disgraced civilization by our srimes, and shown an inveterate hatred against all species of the human race. ‘These are the circumstances which have led to the publication of two hostile documents from the authorities of the last. On the 19th of May, the general of division de Casimer, Duke of Mirebalais, having received th order to proceed under a flag of truce to the ad- vanced post ot Neyba, to communicate the pacific address of H. M. to the inbabitants of the Kast, dated the Mth of May of tho present year, marched from Mirebalais on the 26th of the same, at the head of a ietachmont of troops taking the road to Neyba. He discortinued his march on coming up with the inhabitants, and at that moment, whilst displaying a white flag, he received a volley towhich he did not reply. His instructions were not to ex- pose himself to an attack, nor to be the aggzessor. And as the Aneurgents refused to recognize the **oartel,”’ he caused to be suspended to the branches of trees numerous copies of the address of H. M. the Ezperor, and commenced his retreat on the 20th; the insurgents planned and ambuscade, in which he became exposed to a spirited and mur- derous fire ; with the view of protecting his re- treat, the rear guard was under the necessity of returning thefire. He did not halt to prolong the contest, but continued on his return to Miroeblais, where he arrivedin order, having everywhere ro- spected the people and their property. | | Such are the facts which the authorities of St. Domingo represent as an Haytian invasion—a re- newal of hostilities. ‘Che substance cf what we have just stated is, that the alarm experienced by the inhabitants of Neyba, at the sight of our do- tachment, although preceded by a ** cartel flag,” have given Lirth to an encounter which is no ways connected with any hostile project on the part of the Haytian government. To the contrary, the collision is @wing to the pacific overtures which we had gone to offer. At Las Matas, at Laxavon, the address of bis Majesty the Emperor has been transmitted without difficulty, and in those places, the people have in general received the same with the most lively demonstration, as steps dictated by humanity and an earnest desire for peace. The mission of the Duke de Mirebalais was altogether pacific, and the untoward incident at Neyba is en- tirely owing to the attack by the advanced post of the insurgeats against us. It is strange that those who holdauthority in the East, judge of an event such as that which hasoc- | curred at Neyba, without investigation, aad in their oficial documents hasten to denounce a simple ac- cident which we are the first to deplore, as an act of premeditated perfidy; that they could pervert the generous intentions of the government of his ost to that extentasto make it appear that his real object in sending ‘a flag” to St. Domingo with an offer of peace was to conceal more effectu- ally a diversion on an unimportant point of the frontiers, and commit an aggression of no utility whatscever. It is very extraordinary that the authorities of St. Domingo, who have been the first to solicit the mediation of the three power, could have, oa so slight grounds, seized the opportunity to declare the truce broken ; a truce, morever, which had not | been stipulated, as it has been incorrectly alleged. | On them rest the charge of the outrage which they accuse us of having committed against the three powers. It is strange, whilst it betrays their bad faith, that, on the bare of the commanders of the held an i on the yesterday forenoon. We Bove Tor tenrned what was the Yordict, ve whether any other facte than those related wore disclored.--Buffalo (N. Y.) Commercial, Au- gust 25. Our Canadian Correspondence. Tonento, August 31, 1861. Provogation of the Canadian Parliament—The Erie Railroad: —Elmivra—The Falls of Niogara—Futher Matiew—Jenny Lind—Postal Arrangements. Yesterday the Governor General, the Ear! of Elgin, prorogued the Parliament which has held ite sessions here for the last four yearr, and will meet forthe next, four years in Quebec. His lordship, in his speech to tha Legislative Assembly, aid :— ‘The grants which you have made for the erection of light houses. and for other improvements in the navi- gation of the Bt. Lawrence, and the relief which you have etforded to shipping by the remission of light dues and the reduction of the immigrant tax, will no doubt prove advantegeous to the trade of the province. It is highly satisfactory that the favorable state of the revenue should hare enabled you to adopt these measures. The mea- sures which you have matured, with much care and deli- beration for the encouragement of relizapentenain, will, L trust, be productive of very beneficial results te the province at large, by attracting trade, enhancing the value of property, promoting the settlement of the coun- try, avd leading to ivereased’ intercourse between the sister colonies. The setistactory eondition of the pro- vineial revenue and credit, the progress of public im- provements, the creditable appearance of Canadian dustry at the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of alt tions, and the harmony with which the three branches: the Legislature co-cperute for the public good, have attracted much atten to the province, and removed prejudices and misgivings engendered by years of dis- quiet. At the close of the Parliament, I feei that I am entitled to congvatulate you on the’ share which you have had in bringing about these gratifying results. It will be recollected that in consequence of the vie~ lence of the mob in Montreal, the Parliament was re- moved from that city to Toronto, and there is « pleasing eontrast in the conduct of the people of the sister cities, as was borne testimony to in an address, which was for- warded to John G. Bowes. Eeq., Mayor of Toronto, and signed by a large body of the members of the Legislative asem ‘The trip along the Erie Railroad is certainly delightful, and the comfort of the carriages, with the civi- lity and attention of the conductors, John K Sayers and C. M. Durland, render it the most pleasing and agreeable route to the Falls of Niagara, at this eeason of the But if the journey should prove too long for the to accomplish. arriving at Di ‘x without rest, I recommend him to stop at the beautiful village of Elmire, which is about two hundred and seventy miles New York, and where he can be accommodated at Brainard’s House with elegance. and en the most reasonable terms. It will be, perhaps, remembered that the st vicisei- tudes in the life of the late Louis Philippe, ex king of the French, drove him at one time to Elmira, with his bro- thera, the Dukes de Nemoure and De Berri. These royall outcasts came to Elmira in 1795, on foot from Canan- daigua, and after a brief sojourn there, descended the Chemung and Susquehanna to Harrisburg. Bince then, however, the wild valley of Elmira has become a ful village, well worthy of the tourist's notice. On ar- riving at Duvkirk, you can take the steamer Charter, under the skilfvl command of Uspt. Wolverton, whick conveys you to Buflaio in four hours, by the graceful ard picturesque shores of Lake Eric, and from thence, by be Coma you are rattled down to the Falls in forty minutes. Father Mathew, the Apostle of Temperance, is at pre- sent in Buffalo, and is in the enjoyment of good health. He purposes visiting the Falls for a short time, and will bein New York in about three weeks, on his way to Europe. The very reverend gentleman will be the guest, of Archbishop Hughes during his stay in New York. Jenny Lind is still at the Falls, but never can go out without being the observed of all observers, which annoys her yery much. In the evening, when ehe practices ing, her doors are besieged by dozens of listeners, and a person moves thrcugh the corridor while she is sing- ing, he is ssluted by a “hush” from the eavesdrop) which reminds one of Mrs. Fitagig’s party, in the farce of the “Irish Lion.” From the Falls, (which it does not remain for me to describe,) I wen. to Queens! and thence acrors I, Ontorio to Toronto in the steamer Chief Justice, which ¥ ably commanded by Capt. Miller, Tam sorry to say that the postal arrangements betweem id the United States are far behind this of ms. Oubel nine deqy pagan i mesivokthe Mien only twice; and, on inquiry, ascertained that I waa just as fortunate as many otkers, and received my news in ax eqval proportion to nine-tenths of the people of Toronto, who expect intelligence from the States, ‘There is somes thing radically wrong in this; but where the fault lies E have not been abie to ascertain. It ie, however, said to be in rome of the intermediate towns, as the Toronte post cflice ts seldom in error in its deliveries from country save the United States. This must ultimately be injurious to newspaper proprietors, as no man would continue to subscribe to a paper if he is to receive only two numbers out of a fortnight’s publication, J K. Treaty with Portugal. DY THE PRESIDENTE OF THE UNITED STATES OF NORTIC AMERICA: A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, a Convention between the United States i sections, without reflecting en their correctness, those who hold authority in the East can call to arms a population disposed to peac and union, b; creating an alarm, owing to an unimportant inl. | cent on matters of the doarest and deepest interest. | We are led to ask, may it not be the plan of those who, because their system is erroneous, and unable to maintain themselves but amidst confusion, take advantage of the most frivolous incident to exsite to arms against each other parties bound by the ties of kindred brotherhood, and above all, dis- pesed to come to an understanding, who als> repre- vent us to the civilized world as perfidious and averse to peace ! | Such are the explanations of the motives of the two proclamations addressed to the Haytians, in which they are treated as anarchists—sanguinary, and enemies of the human race—provocations which are unworthy of authorities who respect themselves. The Haytian government acts with forbearance towards the inhabitants of the East, who are our brothers. It desires union, and will use its utmost efforts or power towards the re- union of both people. The authorities of the East incessantly speak of their — and victories—how often, during that ontest, valor and power have been on our side; d if they have been the first to np ore earnestly the support and mediation of the three powers, it was with the conviction that, compelled to depend upon their single efforts, they would have suc- cumbed. These are the views which pepe penn’ J ree assure us against the boastful style of the procla- mation cf Baez. Far from exciting our displeasure, we are the more confirmed to persevere in the | design to achieve a friendly reconciliation. These are the sentiments of his Majesty, who will, not- withstanding, continue his efiorts to attain that | object, recognizing no other rf than those im- | posed on him for the interest and happiness of his people. ‘The pride of victory, or the misfortune of defeat, may flatter or cause despair to those who struggle for the love of war, havoc, and blood! but amicst the peculiar cireumst s in which we are placed, the government do not entertain any relfish motives; its only view is the reconciliation of the Haytian family, and it has already universally pro- claimed that it labors to effect that great purpose— to obtain which it will submit to ail the sacrifices consistent with the national dignity. And it enter- tains the conviction (notwithstanding the all tions of the authorities of ast) that, in t protection of the honor of Il in people, it acts in strict accordanse with the veritable interest of every individual of our race who breathes the at- mosphere of liberty on the soil of the island of Hayti. | ST. DOMINGO. | (Prom the Santo Doeninge eta July 27.) The President of the republic continues at Azua. The most perfect tranquillity exists on the fron- tiers, which are still guarded with the greatest vigilance, to avoid any perfidious attempt from the enemy. Mr. Hardi, the Haytian Commissioner, returned from Arua, and embarked on the evening of the Uth July, for Curacoa, to report to his government the result of his official mission, wherein he has an. nounced to this government the desire of towards the termination of the war. with him the reply of the government, which is, in | substance, a stipulation of peace, preceded b; acknowledgement of the independen ve, and all t territorial rights of the repub! These conditions to be recorded in a treaty guaranteed by the medi- ating powers. | _ “ | Suockine TRaGEDY AT Saratoga Srrixves.— Yesterday morning, the body of a man was found on the track of the Saratoga and Whitehall rail- out two miles from Saratoga Springs, the | ‘ing run over the body the previ sus eve: at Sj o'clock. At first, it was Soren that the | deceased had come to his death by being run over | circumstances secined to just e might have been mur- dere: placed on the track, to convey the im- pression that the death was the result of accident and not of design. The body lay directly across one of the rails, and was cut in two where the logs join the body, and one of the legs was completely se- vered from the body, and was found some from it, and the other barely hung to the body, ines were found protruding from ti name of the unfortunate man wae } Steed (oe tree cents, with interest as hereinafter | the ii distance | sixth day of Fe thourand ham. Report said that (sraham had $100 in money | Her Most of America and her Most Faithful Majesty the posse of Vortugal and of the Aor , Was con- uded and signed by their Plenipotentiaries, om the 26th day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one, which Convention being in the I:nglish and Portuguese leagueess, is word for word as follows :— ‘The United States ef America and her Most Faithful Majesty the Queen of Portugal and of the Algarves, equally animated with the desire to maintain the rela- tions of harmony and amity which have always existed, and which it is desirable to preserve between the two powers, have agreed to terminate, by a Convention, the Pending questions between their respective govern- ments. in relation to certain pecuniary claims of Ameri- can citizers, presented by the government of the United States against the government of Portugal, have ap- Pointed as their Mlenipotentiaries for that purpose, wit. — ‘The President of the United States of America, Daniel Webster, Secretary of State cf the said United States, and her Most Faithful Majesty, J. C. de Figanieére & Morao, of her Council, Knight, Commander of the Or- ders of Christ, and of 0. L. of Conception of Villa Vieo- 2a, and Min’ esident of Portugal near the - ment of the United States, who, after having exchanged their respective full powers, found to be in due and pro~ r form, have agreed upon and concluded the follow- | | ond articles :-— | “"\rt. Her Most Faithful Majesty, the Queen of Por- teyal and of the Algarves, appreciating the difficulty of the two governments agreeipg upon the subject of said claims, from the difference of opinion entertained by | them respectively, which difleulty might hazard the continuance of the good understanding now prevailing between them, and resolved to maintain the same unim- paired. has asrented to pay to the government of the ‘nited States a sum equivaiont to the indemnities claimed for reveral American citizens, (with the excep- tion of that mentioned in the fourth article.) and which eum the government of the United States un- dertakes to receive in full satisfaction of said claims, except as aforesaid, and distribute the same among the claimants. Art. Il. The high contracting parties, not being able to come to an agreement upon the involved in the case of the Ai fayal. in September, 1814, Her Most Faithful Majesty has propored, and the United tates of America have consented, that the claim pre- | ent government, in behalf of the , officers and crew of the said privateer should | be submitted to the arbitrament of a sov . poten- tate, Oe eblef of some nation in amiay with both the high contracting parties Art. IIL. So soon as the consent of the po- | temtate or chief of come friendly nation, who be | chosen by the two high contracting parties, shall have been obtained to act as arbiter in the aforesaid case of the privateer brig respondence whic between the two sentativer, shall decision the two high contracting parties hereby bind. themeelves to submit Art. LV. The pecuniary indemnities which Her Most for ail the eletu prerented previous to the 6th the claims pre to July, 1850, in ‘behalf of the American citizens, oo government of the United States. (with the ex that of the General Armstrong.) are fixed at ninety-one thousand seven hundred and twenty-seven dollars, in accordance with the correspondence between the twa governments. ee ent the sum stipulated in the in ten equal a Art. V. The Rass article shall be made im Li jostalments, in the course of five i to authorized agent of the United . ‘The first ment of nine thous mt one hundred and seventy two 3 i { ‘or ite equivalent in yy er sball be paid as afor-enid. om the day of the current yefir of 1801. or earlier, the Portuguese government ; and at th subsequent six months, « like instalment sum of ninety-one thourand and twenty-seven dollars, or ite equival ate 3% 4 i i MY rd z satisfied on or before the 30th da Art. VI. Tt te hereby agreed tench aad all of the raid instalments are to bear, and to be paid with an in- terest of oe cent perannum, from the date of the exel of ratifications of the SS Art. 1. This convention shall be approved fatified. and the ratifications shail be “ae to city of Lisbon within four monthe after the hereef, or sooner if possible. In testimony whereof, the ive plenipotentiaries have signed same, and affixed thereto the seals of is ity of Washington, D. C., the twenty~ el . Oy , of the year of our Lord one Done in the and one DANIEL WEBSTER, J.C. DE FIGANIERE BE MORAO. has been rati HY ‘eight hi or) on Sat evening, none of which was found on | 4°At his ren. Tt was also rumored, with how much | *aid truth we cannot say, that Graham was the Now, witness in an im t lawsuit about to be } | oomoae involving a |; amount of iy: and, it is the eame, said, it was ble with parties to get | observed him out of the way. wasa wound on the back of the head of the dece: and other | have hereunto set marks of violence, which hardly could have been | United States to produced by the train over him. There were also boot tracks in the sand in close proximity to the , Which must have been made by some persons other than (iraham. circumstances seemed to justify a suspicion there had been | py the