The New York Herald Newspaper, September 2, 1851, Page 6

THE SUMMER RESORTS, Our Fashionable Correspondence. POINT PLEASANT. Poinr Pixasanr, August 21, 1851 | Point Plasant’s Pvints- How to Approach the | | Place—The Principal Landlord—The Principal * Vietters, &e , &e. «Thave not noticed, for some time, any letter in your columns from this, one of the watering in the country. Point Pleasant is situated on | @he south side of the outlet of Mannasquau river, Bonmouth county, X. J, and is made by nature one of the most delightful summer retreats within our Union. The amusements here are of every | description. ‘The visitor can take his choice of | favorite sports, and in this consists the superiority of this summer retreat. This resort is within seven hours ride of the city, and so pleasant is the journey, that any one seeking enjoymext, might profitably make the visit for the sake of the ride alone. The steamer Thomas Hunt, one cf the finest of the New York floating palaces, daily leaves the pier from the south side of Peck slip, for Shrewsbury, making the trip in about thrce hours, from which place @ line of stages conveys the visiters, at a rapid speed, | immediately to this epet. The journey is interspersed throughout with the most beauti- ful and Mews Scenery, and the m pleasing reminiscences connected with the ride, ean never be effaced from the memory of those who are so fortunate as to come here. “Tac rouse of the amer lies directly south, through the | ‘Narrows, across the Amboy bay, introducing tae | uninitiaced to the briny breezes of the ovean, aside | of Sandy Hook, aud Sp soe. Shrewsbury river for bout five miles, the whole course of which stream iw lined with the wost picturesque scenery Oa ‘Doth sides are prasented the most thriving villages, | the towering heights, rising from its shore, bearing the many twinkling lights, waich are the | Deacons of hope to the sea tossed mariner. **Wnen the stormy tempests blow” these are objects of d Laudseupe, | culiar interest, and along the suns Hy the velvet as far as the eye can reach, are viewe dawns, the opening glade dw og fields, “*which teem with golden grain. The country through which runs the line of stages is of the most literesting chara -ter, and the whole jouraey is but # delightful excursion hi All that cun be desired by the most fastidious is hore eforded; the best accommodations are pro- vided for the boarders, and the agreeable locality of the place can not but please every visiter. Upoa ‘one side is viewed the grandeur of old ovean, as ne relis his mighty billows, which break and thunder — along the pr ‘aod upon the other hand is vie ved the placid bosom of the Mannasquay, slo #ly gliding by, its surface only moved by the gentie aepayr, | which fans the ripples of the water and the foliage | of the groves ; oI Among the different boarding houses a: this | place, that kept by Tommy Cook is the principal | during the summer season, it is the focus | jon. @ proprietor, who is a fiae old quaker gentleman of the good old stamp, gives his | undivided ution ia contributing t» the welfare i and all who are acquainted with the 4 integrity of this worthy farmer, caa- i eter and honor the maa. | s groan beneath the luxuries of the season. e can demand nothing better than is d in partaking of such delicacies, oae WoViG tral enjoys the maximum of huwan felicity ‘hose who vwit the country merely for the name, whore highest ambition isto be considered fashionable, aad whore. capabilities will admit of no loftier desire, may visit Newport, Saratoga, aad the other resorts of this class. But those who seek , al shades of the country for their owa in- mga who would *‘ taste the lucid cool- the ocean's wave, and flee fom the re- ats of fashion and the turmoil of the ciry, to y life in its usaffected simplicity, should visit this Place No watering resort affords a greater variety of certs than this. if one bas a peculiar love » bere is @ broad aud majestic river over which to glide. Those who delight ia guaning, fishing, and bathing, find here the spot for their enjoyment. That class who listen with ecstasy to mus.c's thrilling tones, can here lounge beseath the shadowy groves, and while the warbling song. ters ccho pature’s lays, realize the biiss of para- dise; and those who delight in reverie aud medita- tion, while ttanding by the Atiantic’s vide, and listening to the breakers’ roar, while contemplating | the many snow whive sails tossed upon the distant billows, and the untold secrets of the deep, are in- @pired with thoughts of the greatest sublimity and feel that they are more than mortal. The tocic*y here is the most select, not like the motley crowd which gather around the ive board et Saratoga, comprising every species of ebaracter, but in general, it is com d of those whose cheeks never had cause to tingle with the blush ofshame. Some ofthe most noted men of the nation are , and we are associated with some of the most ad b, the couatry can afiord. Miss A , of Philace Miss J., of Hud- sor; erd the accomplished L, 0 Brooklyn, Besides wary others, lend thir charms to the enchantment of the place, “and uil govs merry asa | marriage bell.” I might write much more about the affairs here, | but as] Lave already written, what, | fear, will be @ long ard tedious letter, { shall not presume to encroach farther upon your patience, but will sim- wy edd Unig. PITTSFIELD. Pirrarn iy, Mass., August 29, 1851. Resorts in Berhshire Cownty— Pitt sfield— Revra! Parties—Other Plec sures, § While others bave beon felicitating themselves in the solumans of your popular sheet upon their ad- misebic taste and wonderful foresight in selecting “summer resorts,” old Berkshire bas not sent the aniwering voice of defiance; but now that others have lisped their foeble praise, we wish to claim a Proper degree of reepect for the garden of the old Pay State Come, fi Surin ndly reader; betake thyself to the quict retreats among the “ cloud-sapped bills and acefol rivers” of Berkehir and bere ind pure enjoy ment and fun “——— the o'er burdened spiri: Shadows eball iift, Aisily aud swift.” I: is not too late in the reason. Now is the i T & person cacaping from the noise andf New York to plunge into the remotest | Come! y lost im thy » clear, fresh, ut Lot windy—vocl, nt Pitsfeld is truly a 5 ce te silvery blokes, ite rur sl ¢ of its inhabitants, and it Its Gne f lecics on more ignvt ky pa with him gra cll in the trove Perties for Liackt delicious berry does wv ¢ fresh milk of the y where youth and beauty ie!, un! rame the etiff formalities of chy camoms 1 sttended, the ocher ever ing, 9 masic oung Ladies’ Institute; avis rich ¢ jy and corporealiy—it was. Tus s you a hear in the city young ladies smiled, and sang charmingly the music we were invited by the pri take of another treat, which was no le:s ac end which pertained fe to wants of th yorn It is diffeult tosay which was mort pi ag, the generous profusion of the edibles, or the brignt ¢yce end weil bred politeness of the young la lies 4 found it herd to tear myself from either, and I more then half ect that I did not entirely get y -eyed, fun loving, maiien give me back my heart,” or give musements for gentlemen for which there are here | Woodcock for the dise Or of the ratorod, are the principal indace- ut the mountain stream furnish trout in ee, far there thilled in the hook aud live. | is pleasant to wader all the worning, with a un, Or @ hook and line, and dine upon your gai ith # dessert of corn, with ne fear of ebolo efore your eyer, Jou feed not fear the inmeter nd a! wards enjoy Four cigar beneath rome ‘ ling beech,” ‘and revel in the hazy | blue circlets «) jad o'er and float around, lengthened shadows ro. J, DAY, necessity of beat- irg a speedy retreat \. i are unwell), instead of mineral water you will bracing air, whieh, with exercise and early les of mist end dicem eway, until t soird you of the aa sone you back with the ruddy cheek of cote! Cooley's is by far the beat hotel of the place, the route by way of Bridgeport the best. Yours truly, Traan | proved to be decidedly the ball of the season. | Rowena and Rebecca, were aw fait, and the two | son at the ball, | bave the curiceity to visit “Croton Fails,” SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN. tho lobe, of them pull @ pair of skulls equal a te ee Rainy Weather— Fancy Dress Ball Tableaux— pe pepe py ‘ ; Sermons and Everything, §. A rainy day in the country is thought, by some, intolerable; but a rainy day at a watering place, where the hotel is filled with talent, wit, and beauty, isa very delightful thing. We have had rain here for the last three days, and, consequently, our amusements have been confined in doors. ‘Thursday morning a fancy ball was proposed for the evening, and a busy and amusing day we had of itin the preparation, for all were enlisted. It Such sport and merriment—such a display of artistic taste, with eyes so bright and hearts so light. Comparisons are invidious, so I will make none, but briefly individualize a few of the bright | particular stars. Miss A., as Diana Vernon, looked bewitchingly, and her youthful and queeniy looking mother, as Ceres, delighted all; Miss c., as Lucia, looked charmingly, and her sparkling wit captivated many hearts; Miss J., as Ophelia, with her wavy tresses flowing, sustained her part well; Miss G. and Miss H., as Spanish ladior, were dressed in good keeping with their assumed | characters— the former dazzled with her gipsy-like | beauty and artless manners; the beautiful and juve Miss ) , as a marchioness in the mn of XIV., was one ot the best im the room; the o'er the verge of day; the vesdure on the hill sides, the eultivated tlelds, the and the bright green of in the soft eunlight, aad which it ips of forest the become bat! @ scene of beauty is presented to th ‘would love to dwell on forever. Tk: A sweet, clear voice, accompanied by the rich low notes of a guitar, touched by the fingers of a fair pepe, comes sweeping over waters, while a boat seen pilantly erg on its hoe. os is t eater naturt - ody Prods Lak Waser and it might be places ia f th st ular wate made one of the most popt ee tae the State, as it can be reached in thr from the city of New York. (shall start over the hills again on my horse Frauk, for Peekskill, and will write you again from there or Poughkeepsie. lonly wish you were enjoying the counti as myself, and participating of the same house fare. as well ich farm- Orvs. NIAGARA FALLS. Niagara Fats, August 25, 1851. Nav York and Evie Railroad—Towns on the Roal— Seneca Lake—Scenery—Persons Met on the Route —WNiagara Falls—Jenny Lind, etc., etc. As the Herald is the great organ of intelligence, modest little Quakere:s, who felt so out of place in the ballroom, was very good. But 1 must pass | others, and fiaish by saying, the most amas- | ing characters of the evening were the delivate lady | and nurse, and the little girl with the doll Tho | company retired somewhere in the small hours, | and, foranything of the kind, got up in so short | notice, it certainly did great credit so the ladies | and gentlewen of Belmout Hall Last eveniag was devoted to tableaux, and they. also, obtained much | deserved praise; Miss G C , as Norma, was perfec:; | alo Miss M. C’, as Desdemona, and Me, G. as her | father; but Othello was a failure. Tae complexioa | was too dark, and the figure neither manly nor dig- | nified. Miss H , as Mary, Queen of Seots, excel- lent; the Bandi:’s Br.de capital; the “Old Woman in the Shoe, who had so many children she dida’t know what to do,” created a hearty laugh; also, Miss G. C., as Lady Gay Soanker and Doily, maids of Scio, just entering into womanhood were charming. The tableaux all received applanse lout and long, and many thanks were returned to the intellectual and amiable Mrs. C. (who was lady directress), and her competent and geat.omanly as- | sistants. The evening ended with a merry hop, | much to the satisfaction and enjoyment of all pre- gent. This morning the sun is brightly beaming, and the country with beauty teeming, looking as | freshly green asthe month of June. Several par- | ties bave just started out horse-riding, others are | bowling, walking, blackberry hunting, &>. Tais evening the week closes with a brilliant display of | fire works. Tomorrow we shall have a sermon | from some of our clergy, and on Monday oegins the | leave taking—the return to the dus: and vapor of | brick walls. Our bird, whose sweet warblings have ut many a feather in the wing of time, leaves too; | olestings go with her. Jt has been a very gay sea | and all leave this beautiful spot with regret, and a promise to meet here next sea- son. One of your millionaires, with his amiable fa- | mily. left this morning. It is a decided mistake in | leaving the country so early. September de- | lightful month here, and Uct ber caarming. Those who can afford it should remain ana enjoy the early autumn With a vote of thanks to our charming hostess for her liberality, and superior management in all things over which she presides, | will close this hasty cpistle. Louis. LAKE MAHOPAC. Laxz Manorac, Putoam Co., N. Y. | Aveusr 29, 1851 The Hexhiands of Peekskill and Pougikeepsie— Tue Old Farmers and Knickerbocker Customs— the Country Girls— How to enjvy Country Life—De scription of Lake Mahoprc— Beautiful Scenery— rotom Falls~-Lantscapes— Music on the Lake, | I have been rambling of late over the mountains and bills between Peekskill and Poughkeepsie, and have at last brought up at this secluded but most lovely place. The people on the hills 1 found to be as primitive as in the legendary days of old ** Rip Van Winkle;” and, with the exception of the en- croachment which our railroads have made, their manners and customs continue of the old Knicker- bocker school. The appointments of the farm bouees, as they existed half a centary ago, are still kept up, and there one may absolutely see and enjoy country life. Just pistare to your self, tor instance, fifteen or tweaty rosy-cheek- ed buxom girls in a field rakin, delicious aroma arising from which excoeda all the double extract perfumes that Lubin over furnished to the courts of Russia or England— while their joyous laugh, as it vibrates on the air, | a of the merry time they bave of it, as well as the contentment and happiness which prevail. As I stgod in the distance enjoying the scene, I felt I uld ratber have taken aband with them in ‘‘aay- king,” than to dance the ‘‘Chottice,” as they | and there you will find good land; but in | in wy opinion, it is poor. | coking Geneva and the lake. and being your correspondent, in duty bound, I will give you a rapid sketch of my tour since leay- ing the city of New York. I left on the morning of the 2ist inst., crossing the North River to Jersey City, and there taking the cars for Sufferns, where I entered the large and magnificent cars of the New York and Erie Railroad. These are the pleasantest, widest, and most comfortable cars, pro- bably, in the the whole world. You ride along as easy, and with almost as little motion, as as if your were sitting quietly at home, in your own cushioned arm chair. The scenery along this road is all that has been said of it. It is wi r mantic, grand, and to the lover of nature in all its bold and rugged wildness, the scenes here presented to bis view will fill him with delight. Itis not my purpose to notice al the places that we passed; but only those most worthy of remark. 1 will simply say, in general, that all along the road, towns are shooting up with iy? rapidity. i:verywhere you see the impetus that has been given, and the on- | ward march of improvement. Binghamton and Elmira are the two towns of most note, and of the reatest attraction. The former is really one of prettiest ye lever saw. It liesona wide extent of level land, all surrounded with high hills, covered with the finest timber. Upon inquiry, J found that buil mg lots are bringing large prices here, and that it healthy and delightful places for a residence. 1 be- lieve it was Washingtor Irving who said that it | was one of the loveliest and most romantic spots — in the world, and that in all his travels he hasnever seen any place he admired more. With regard to Elmira, it is the most active place for business of the two. It does not possess the natural beauty | and advantages of Binghamton, but in all the elements of enterprise and activity it far surpasses it. House after house is here going uP. and it evi- dently bids fair, at some future day, to become a city of considerable importance. It lies in the parce Valley, which is avery rich and well cultivate: piece of anny The land along the Erie rail- road, as far as Elmira—for there 1 branched off to go to Geneva—is not rich, as a general thing. wee ¢ maio, After leaviog Elmira, I took the cars for Jeffer- son, and then the steamboat for Creneva. It is need ess to describe the sail, or the beautiful sheet | of water, the Seneca Lake. The water was not dis- turbed by a single ripple—all was smooth and gla and as the sun was about set- ting, throwing his golden rays on the east- era banks, which are covered with elegaat i the whole scene was ex- But I eannot stop to be poeti- , and must pas: | arrived eneva at about half-past eight o'clock in the evening, and found most comfortable quarters at the Geneva Hotel. It is situated in the upper part of the city, and has a full view of the lake and sur- rounding country. Geneva is a very pretty place. The private residences along the banks of the luke are Very attractive, with their terraced gardens, 5 | Mrs. Gideon Lee resides about three miles trom the city, and basone of the most superb of country teats. Her house stands on a high eminence, over- The grounds around it sre most beautifully laid cut, exhibitin; | @ great deal of taste. I called at her hot and , bad theexqu'site pleasure of seeing one of the finest Picces of statuary iathe world. I saw nothing, | while in Italy, that] admired more. It represents hay—the | Christ in his agony, aoe by anangel. Tae | Wings of the angel, as they are Spread out, look ust like life; and the great American sculptor, Powers, +a f the some years Geneva Dr. Van Vranken, Peters. one of the professors of Jollege, New Jersey, who is an old friend By the way, he is a most agreeable panion, and a whol ruled. nerous maa, rt 60, the prize at St. Rutger’s t, (for as the word is not inthe dictionary, | am t bound to spell it after any particular fashi th all he belles at Saratega or | “What a barbarian,” no doubt some of the chalk- ed and painted beauties will exclaim. But I cannot help it, and if fa taste bas become perverted in these days of fashion and flumadiddile, it must be attributed to the impression which has been made on me by the guileless simplicity, and the natural and unefected manners of tue country gi is nothing to those who have been “‘in citie soxefreching to the mind and body, as the e which is aforded by country-quiet and beautiful landscapes, * Where heavenly pensive contemplation dwells,’ And why poople, who ** go to the country,” as they mit, to enjoy themselves, seek out the most fashionable watering places, is more than | can for there is but little ‘heavenly pensive pe xsept it be with the young 4 the “ Chotties” wise vw, for those whogo in f fun, it ie all very well; but others thould not complain on their return, éo, ** Oh, there is so much fash- 0 be x slusive; aud jealoasy; ¢ to dress half a ; Can't do aswe like,’ &». I only how that fashionable resorts a-e oy the country, and have raral to me, as Mr. to ¢ your readers a description af this ’ ich is so little known to the mmunity of your city, and which, [ never was heard of out of the bere are two the one by the d then take distance about twelve however, is to take yourself under the ter, Mr. Marks, You then take cming ride of 3 he hilla, and over be seerery out from the fails is 1 increases in iuterest till you Should the traveller, how. ver, the neme of the littie town at which the cara stop, he will fird atthe fa bill near by, # little stream or creek (one of the {orks of the Croton,) with hardl ¢nongh Water in it, at this time, ‘to make a f) bath for a as my friend Charles Lever ox- presses To enjoy oneeelf here, you must come with @ part; jenda, and then you will imme- diately feel at There are some very clever people stopping at Mr. Baldwin's Hotel, + mong whom are to highly educated young ladies from Py AtMr. Morton's, Whe tome vate house, takes in families occasi ly, is some \pry charming society, which is coum of Mrs. Hi., of your eity, who reminds you of thore po per and noble matrons of G: re pad; kak ill la 0 Vee ke 8 siege tothe la *, in the ¢ very gord roacs rack 1 beantiful, anc the leke. eneral Wathingion' kited and talented Mra. G. the farcinating and winsing Mi ‘ r Somptibe Mises Ry of ‘Kew Yorke and elegant E can ladles fevmn Pasier tht hes bore soe a Of their time rambling over the hills, 2 ae grand da ion.) | 1 besides being a good scholar a: quent divine. also saw bere the Rev. ere eorhees, who has lately become the pastor of the Dutch Reformed ebureh of this place. is quite ayoung man, not over twenty-three y ind is making quite a-rensation. Ile is of Princeton, N. J, College. He hasagree- writes with taste, beauty and power, remarkably fine reader and speaker. He shurch that the celebrated Dr. James Romeyn called to, when he was aillicted with a paralytic stroke. Leaving Geneva, 1 took the cars for Buffalo, aud then to this place, the great wonder of natu: ad object of such intense interest and admiration. Although I have seen the mighty falls eevoral times before, yet | nover tire in gazing at them. I could epend *ecks here, in just watching the onward rush ofwators, their mighty fall, and in listening to the ceaseless rovr that ee! make. Tho hotels are all full. The Cataract, where lam stopping, can hold Mrs. Daniel Webster arrived here yes- She fs looking well. I wish the godlike, (ber husband,) the great expounder of constitu- tional Jaw, and able champion of our glorious Union, was with ber. Like Niagara, he, too, is one of the greatest of wonders—aud, with his large head, broad and expansive head, sunken eyes, and masculine frame, is an obje and admiration. The little mag headed advo sate, 7 Clifton Hotel, cme how or other he could n dations there, so off he went to cites but little interest now. i cal charecter in the Uni not a politt- d States that is as little thought ef, and bas ag few friends, as this same Von Buren. You have always been right in your bis character is still at the Clifton Hotel, and keeps 1. It is protty bard work to catch It is rnin Corre spondence. of In fthe I Itoly, one by acky ae wae freed ont or is, indecd, to be seen ever t Worth gazing upon, that rich, cloudies:, algar Export ee. This bar ix on the ni fthe American siver, and the principal ranches are situated on & bluff that overlooks the stream, and commands a ree lin g the enowy peaks ada, rising pure aud white, and ¢ dim distance Here the miners, amount- ing to reverel burdreds, awembledin the’ mornin, ed in & game of ball, wnich they entere into with all the #virit and uhonsum of a crowd of seboolboys. In about haifan hour, a man rushed breathlessly in, and reported a man drowning in the river. All efforts to rave him, or recover the body, were unavailing, and the “port was broken up forthe time. In the afternoon they were called together again by a band of music, consisting of one fite ard a gorg, in liew of a bass drum. The pro- cersion was headed by @ homir:, bearing for the American flag, and the more immediate follow- (rs Wore uniforms that were quite as fantastic as military. After parading until the proper degree of patriotivm was aroused, they cat down in the chede to listen to the order of exercises, ‘The declaration was read by Mr. Southwort and ean oration was delivered by Wm. Stark. O| the address, it may be truly said, tha: it was a well timed and well written production it was received here with great applause; doubtless, the novel cireumstences under which it was composed and delivered, made it more than commonly jatere: ing. A curious assemblage was that of miners, with their long beards, huge mustachios, an conrse woollen shirts, listening. with though :ful faces, to a speazer as rough as themselves, and who could not boast of & coat, even, for such anoveasion. The rpeaker's stand was behind the bar of a rancho, so that it was his own fault if there were no spirit in his discowrte. Afterwards, songs were sung and tesate dennis, ond the whole yoased off much to our well; some rich leads » and ciolying is resorted to to obtain the ore. In one lead two men are tal out daily from three to four hundred dollars. will be taken out this summer than ever. The com 8 here will all be in the river ix a few days; water is now lower than it was at any time last season; many preepantionio that the water this summer will be as low as it was in 1844 and 1848, when scarcely water enough ran to quench thirst. If such should be the case, you will hear of piles being taken out. In Fy vent I wi furnish you with more particulars of the plave; also give you an account of the stupendous pieces of work the different companies here have accom: plished. Yours, respectfully, Wi.w. Our Washington Correspondence. Wasuinoton, August 29, 1851. Cuban Affairs—The Equilibrium—Opinions on Cuban Annexation—The Course of Senator Dou- glas, §c. ‘The affairs of Cuba, notwithstanding all the pa- pers may say on the subject, and all the reported failuies of public meetings in Washington, are exciting a deep sympathy for that unfortunate, misgoverned island. The Intelligencer may conti- nue to throw cold water on it, and what little social aristocraey there may be in our eity, may affect some pious astonishment at tho daring of the Ame- rican /ilibusteros ; but those who have an eye to the future, cannot misunderstand the signs of the times. Cuba is irretrievably lost to the crown of Spain. It is the last stronghold of European despoiism in plant must wither and die, when the conditions of its life are no longer in existence. The question is only one of time and circumstances—nothing more. The Intelligencer and its associated presses have equally opposed the annexation of have equaily me ney quisition of California ; and they will be seposed to every new acquisition, because they fee every new acquisition necessarily exercises a con- ative influence on our democratic instituti ms.— Every uew acquisition relieves what local or sec- tio ure there may exist, either upon States or individuals, and thus acts as a safety valve in considered one of the most | regard to the body politic. Every new juisition ofterritory ecient the period of ioe of our democratic institutions, and enables them to be- come firmly planted in the hearts of the before the mirage of European aristocratic tions can have time to corrupt our go-ahead com- mon sense and instinctive progress. if Turkey in Euro; | pean question, miscalled ‘Oriental,” it is because | the division of Turkey is certain to disturb the diplomatic chimera of an European equilibrium, | which M. Guizot, in a fatal hour, wished to ex- tend even t> America. But no such European notion of equilibrium is applicable to this continent. | There are no rival powers —no five Ved pow. | ers; nor three, nor two great powers. There is but one great and increasing power on this continent, | which we are ourselves—great in territory, great with hope, great in industry, gigantic in enterprise. | There is no resisting this power, whose strength is | derived from itself, and not from alliances or arti- ficial modes of government. Government here is not a craft ; it is the will of twenty-five millions | who understand each other, and who feel their power. You may as well talk of restraining the covrse of the sun, or to prevent the sea from ebbing and flowing, as of restraining twenty-five millions who havea will, and the courage and energy to | execute it. The question of Cuba is one which must be solved in a very few years—perhaps sooner; and, if we are indifferent in regard to it, European diplo- macy, whose acts are secret, may dispose of it in , & manner not only opposed to our interests, but to our safety. Spain woutd sooner sell the island to England or France, than make a concession to the islanders; and it is, after all, nothing but the sym- pathy of the islanders for us, which will ever in- cline the crown of Spain to consent to its aliena- tion, when incapable of holding it any long via subjection. The sympathy of the United for Cub: id thatot the Cubans for the States, are the two American elements, apy European compact of the gr gard to a permanent lodgment o tutions, either on this continent or iss adjacent islanés | The attraction between the United tates and Cuba is that of political gravitation, and is as natural as any phenomenon in the physical or moral world. In ro ease can we consent to have Cuba made a European question—ia no tase can we acoept of British or French interference. (On this subject the democracy of the country is already committed, aud the good sense of all other parties must soon come tothe same conclusion. Allow me, here, to refer to a historical fact. nited opposed to powers, in re- Duriog the administration of Mr. Tyler, the late | , Jobn Quincy Adsms, then a member of the House, made an attack on the navy and army ostimates, which, he foe) were higher than those of former — years, amounting to eight or nine millions of dol- lars for the navy alone. He denounced the mates in vie intended to prevent England from acquiring a foot- hold in Cuba and ‘Texas. Mr. Lougias, in reply, stated that if that was the object of the administration in regard to these high estimates, it was the best defence he heard m: or that could be made, for such an appropriation. Hereupon Mr Adams asked Mr. Douglas if he (Mr. D ) was willing to vote nine millions of dollars for such a purpose! To which Mr. Douglas re- plied, * Yes, | would vote nine millions, if necessary; and if that we from taking either (Cuba or Texas), then I should vote ninety-nine millions; and if that isnot enough, lam ready to vote ration of war, with all its possible consequences. esti- -election was iced on this dia- g the grounds on which to defeat barging him with annexing more slave terri- tory to the United States, not only by advocating the annexation of Texas, to which our ¢wa people had removed, but of the Island of Cuba, whore | there were no Aimeiicans When Mr. louglas got home, he took the stump, and boldly deslared that he was in favor of the an- nexation of Texas at once, and also of the annexa- tion of Cuba whezever it was necessary to keep it out of the hands of England or any other European power of the firstrank. So long as the Cubans were content to remain dependent on Spain, he hai no disposition to interfere ; but when independent, he would be for annexing the island, whenever its in habitants should desire it; and, ifnecessary tokeep it out of the hands of England, he would take it at once, by force of arms. Cuda was necessary te our country, to fully realize our des:iny,— necessary alike to the South and the North, to the sgricuitural, manufacturing aud morcantile interests, ard espe ly to the great } i Valley, whose produce floats down tho mighty river, and thee ugh the Gulf of Mexico, to finda market at home or abroai. The mouth of the Mississippi, ald Mr. Douglas, was not the Belize, but th ~ row channel between Florida and th Cuba. He submitted the question w: people of Iltinois were willing to ie Bogland the power to blockade the mouth of the Mississippi, and cut off their road to the markets of the world? Houglas, whose ma, is firet election end elected by a e We y a rt by Ex-Govornor Rey: y by hisearoastic Western the Huwle, Dassed uaani- nnexation 6f Caba, t a vivlation of ulations, or at ngland page from the y of the country, of your read: po fat behind th gress of she cov country are, from their very nature, perpetually at war with those of Europe. Every stop that } arup? loses !n that war, i9 necessarily a gain for demo- cratic Awe & pe*@anent conquest of humanity throvghout the world ERICANTS Our Saugerties Correspondence, Savoenties, Aug. 20, Is51 Sougertics— Populatin—Churches—lis Enterpri ing D1cn— Skitch of the History of two of then— Scene y—Bloomaiem, & Inasmuch as a description of almost every place of note bas found its way into the columns of your invaluable journal, | do not see why cur flourishing town should Jay here in oblivion, just because some one will not raire the curtain, and bring its enter- prising men—the beau'y and picturesqueness of its delightfal scenery, and the like, before the public eye. "About one hundred miles from Gotham, on the west side of the Hudson river, upon a high eleva- tion of land, commanding a eplendid vie # in almost every direction, and which the lofty summits of the majestic Cateki ap quiet and peacet 24, containing eight thousand It has thirty three nine churches—two Episcopal, three |’atea one Lutheran, one Cathoiis, one Baptist, end one Methodist. With such amp'e means of i this quarter of the globe, and it must fall, as every | ‘exas; they | the Mexican war and the ac- | that | pees: | constitutes the great Euro- | uropean insti- | terms, charging that thoy were | insufficient to prevent England | ursuit of a place in the country, where he could locate, and spend the remainder of his life in unalloyed happiness. After having travelled over a considerable ex- tent of our then wild and unsultivated country, his steps were checked by the beautiful appearance which this pleasant district presented, and, in fact, it struck bim very. fossthlee that it was the iden- tical spot he was in pursuit of. Ascordingly, ho immediately erected a hause, which made the fourth tenement that had been erected ia the place. It stands yet, and I will venture to say that it is as inviting a country seat as there is located on the banks of the Hudson river. No sooner had ho finished building his house, arranging the grounds, shrubbery, &c., than the novelty ef a country life began to wear away. The qoscomnier scenery—its ravines, its romantic walks, had lost all their charms, and he became discontented, and in fact miser- able. Having always been accustomed to an active life, he soon overed that he was out of his ele- ment. He looked about him. The waters of tho Esopus creek (which I have forgotten to say passes through the centre of this town, and emptiesinto the Hudzoa,) were rushing impetuously arasxtiee: rocks, without affording any one the least » A Shosghs struck him tha’ these waters’might be made useful, and he accordingly scoured the country, and procured what force he could, and built a dam | across them, which stands yet, as firm as the Cats kills. In order to Bet a aubiont head Ce aay ff | water for proy ag purposes, he foun at he | must carr: The water some little distance by means ofacanal. To accomplish this work he must cut through solid rock some two hundred feet long and not thirty or forty feet high. This, however, di discourage him; he cut it through at an enor- mous expense, and succeeded in Sareing the water where he wanted it, and erected a lar, paper mill, which was leased by a gentleman wi not long since, presided over the destinies of a penny paper in yourcity, and who, if report be true, did r ousa: yu it ae ew, » OD contrary, helped to Not being contented with having built one ex- tensive manufacturing establishment, which found employment for a considerable number of men, women, and children, this enterprising gentlem: commenced putting up a large iron rolling mill. Finding that things were no: progressing in a very satisfactory manner at the paper mill, offered hissite for the iron works, tor sale, and it was urckased and completed wy an association of gen- lemen, and for many years extensively known as | the Ulster Iron Company. Immediately after having dispose1 of this pro- perty, he returned to the paper mills, expunged the ambitious le: and cemmenced manufacturing paper himself. hilst engaged in manufacturing | paper, he induced some gentlemen in New York to | purchase a water privilege of bim, and erec’ a white lead manufactory, the establishment now so exten- sively known as the New York and Saugerties White Caving | prse di facturii ‘er hay n engaged in manufactur: | per several years, he bead that his fends wire | nearly exhausted, consequently he leased his paper mills, and engaged as book-keeper to the lessee of | the same, in which ik oem he remained till | £ometime in the month of January Jast, when he died very poor, but highly esteemed. and much re- cted by all who kuew him—a gentleman, a Christian, and an honest man. The Hon. Jeremiah Russell, who now owns the Steatest share of our town, and who, report says, is worth somewhere near balf p million of dollars, was once a poor boy. At an eariy he Was appicn- ticed to a tailor ; and, it appea: at he has cut his coats according to his cloth, and without the assistance of any one, bas, by his own industry, severance, and energy, amassed a fortune. otwithstanding his immense wealth, he is, | am happy to say, @ humane man, and a man who does not allow money to make him haughty, despoti:, ostentatious, or overbearing—far trom it; he is just as free to converse with, or lend a helping hand to jor man, if he be honorable, as he is with a wealthy man. In fact, there are but few men of wealth who are to be compared with him in this respect ; suffice it to say he is-a man of good sound sense, and possesses that which but few can boast of, who are situated as he is—a noble heart, | and a kind and amiable disposition. ‘The scenery and salubrity of Saugerties is not surpassed by that of any other town on the’banks of the Hudson river, and not a few persons of note spend the summer season hero regularly. There are many beautiful counisry residonces here, among which are those of Mr. ff. D. Cruger’s, Kev. D. Broadhead’s, Mr, ( aod Barclay’s residence of the late wed Barclay, (which is now occupied by Mr. Alfred Pell, of your city,) the widow’ Deas’, consort of the late Lieutenant Deas; the widow | Kearney’s, wife of the late Join W. eras Esq., who was brother to the lamented Cieneral S. Ww! Kearney, of Mexican memory. These residences are all located on an elevation of land commanding a splendid view both up and down the waters of the noble Hudson, as they move slowly along, covered with countless crafts of every | description, from the fisherman's dirty smack, to | the magnificent floating steam palaces. | The inhabitants of pn ee are principally of Duteh origin, and a kind-hearted and generous | people, and, ew, speaking, pretty well in- formed. We ave a weekly paper published here, | called the Saugerties Tieeragh & very valuable sheet, from the fact of its taking the most of ite | Seay 3 matter from the Her Several ladies | mace their appearance in our streets, a few days since, dressedin the Bloomer costume. They at- | tracted but very little attention, and, to judge from their looks and actions, made rather a flat debut. ‘The weather is extremely dry in this y | The corn and potatoe crop have suffered sev by the drought, and it is predicted by man; they will comein very light. ty. ely that Our Canadian Correspondence. Toronto, August 24, 1351. Close of the Parliamentary Sessim—The Loan of Six- ten Millions— Parliamentary Bi!ls—Canadian O; inions on the Cuban Affair, §¢ The present Parliament will close it sion and existence on Saturday next; andthe province will ve in view of the coming elections. ¢ earlier part of the presented little wortby of notice in the way of action; but this can- il of the closing period. A large number vate bills havo already become law; still more ain to be sacrificed at the shrine of hurried legis- lation, im the course of to-day or to-morrow. The clergy reserves, the rectories, the representation, 1 othe: ics of moment to Western Canada, ved off, or ively smothered, for a 7, } sanctioning th tars for a trunk cailwa; sembly, and will uoqnest! Legislative Council first. and advanced to rally an opposition e. It is utterly do more than bring d built throve aod ate further te onstfust cto 4, in improbable that the loan the line as far ar ‘jaebec, leaving the whole pro- ince westward of that city without any portion of undertaking, for which the whole province is to No estimates bave been prepared relative to rtion of the line; and no atte: 7 | 6 | ro Phd coat of any bas been made to calculate the probable tr: from (Quebec eastward. Ali is guess work and idea among the people, F regions of ete v0 wha watouvring. It is piain tha; the continuation of the road westward is essential to its success i1 any point of vi It teegually certain that when the province has pledged its fexcurces to the extent | frepeces, and intended, the atmost diffirult | The Sioux | roged with a fury unka gration; the chote: most of the to in the Anthony was all combined to prevent itis for me to say the in- | but now seem di to let tho matter dro; fibttante op Boemution are 2 obureh. : ople. | quietly as pensitie nad Saugerties owes much of its to the per- The “new combinations,” which have formed the severance and iadustry of the late Barclay, | great political theme for some wei ‘are still Faq and the Hon. Jeremiah Russell, consequently | vague and mysterious. Certain city nals, of at 1 endeavor to give you a sketch of their career | least average honesty, assure the public that a —that is, as far as my knowledge of each will allow | junction of reformers has been effected on sound me to proceed, principles, while the Globe, the quondam thick-and- comatuente.tre years since, the former gentle- | thin advocate of Mr. Hicks and his Party now man, one of the firm of Barclay & Brothers, of | out Herods Herod in its denunciations of tha whole your city (now so extensively known as the house | affair. Apart from the credibility of the; ve of Barclay & Livingston), becoming tired of the | controversialists one ig is undeniable, and that city, its noise and bustle, withdrew name from | is, that the secresy which hangs over the embryo the firm, with a cool one hundred thousand dollars tform of the ‘united reforin party,” is not calcu. in his pocket, and left the city, in ‘ated to excite confidence in any man’s mind. Dr. Rolph, who is to occupy a prominent place in the new cabinet, is © surgeen of good practice in this city. He was mixed up in some way with Macken- zie’s mimic rebellion, and found it nece: to seek refuge for a time under Jonathan’s fing. Sinco histeturn he has, until now, eschewed politics. ‘The geveramees departments are Ereparing for the wholesale flitting to Quebec, which is to take place without delay. 5 You can scarcely fail to notice the miserable ma- ligvity with which many of the Canadian papere— pec the very rey pers of Toronto—gloat over the massacre of the Cuban sympathizers. ie whole American people are represented as friendly to the Lopez invasion, and the conduct of the Cu- bans is held up asjust and chivalrous. Tho matter is worthy of mention here only because it illustrates the spite and envy with which our immacniate guides of Canadian opinion ro everything taining to the Statee. Canada stands like a blubbering boy, with his fingers ia his mouth, gloomily enjoying the fortunes of another, whose activity and enterprise he cannot hope to imitate. This is all the whole secret of Canadian criticism on American affairs. The Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron railroad, run- ning northward from Toronto to Lake Simcoe, and thence westward to the Nottawasaga river—is to be commenced on the 10th September, under the aus- pices of the Governor General. Lady Elgin is to “*turn the firat sod.”’ Madame Bishop has announced her last visit to Toronto in September. During the last few days the weather has quite cool, and even frosty in the mo 8 al evenings. A goodly number of American tourists till in our midst. ANGLO-AMERICAN. @ur Nicaragua Corrospondence. San Juan ve Nicaragua, June 26, 1851. Poputation of San Juan—Business—Americans in Nicaragua—Arrival of the Hon. J. B. Kerr— Resolutions—The Government, §c. Aiter a very pleasant voyage of a few days from New York, I arrived in this place, and, indeed, must say I was somewhat surprised to seo the pro- gress in the way of building, and so forth, going on since I was here last year. Mr. Kerr wa3 my com- panion for the entrée into the territory of his minis- terial labors, and will beso up as far as Granada. ‘There are quite a number of young and enter pris- ing Americans settled here, who are engagod in mercantile pursuits, &c., also some foreigners; and from the quantity of gooda here, one would almost conclude there was quite a business going on. Such, however, is not thecase. There isnot much doing, but as they say, when the company commence the canal, &e., there will be plenty todo; so I fully believe. The iron steamboat of Mr. Vanderbilt’s line is now here, and partly joined together, and it is calculated that in two or three weeks it will be ready for the navigation of the river. 1 am very much prepossessed in favor of the San Juan port. The land is quite dry and loamy, even in the wet season, and can be made quitea pretty place. Theland in the town is held prinoi- pally under titles from the reigning authorities, and in fact there is now very little to be had, one way or the other, as there are owners for all. The town is very quiet; and to the inhabitants, the nr. Sent goveriiiiént seems tobe all they waat. Thay say they obey the existing powers. ‘I do not know what the Nicaraguans think. ‘They are one hun- dred miles from San Juan. I send you a copy of resolutions passed in honor of the arrival of the Ho J. B. Kerr, by some twenty Amerivan citizens, who called upon him at the Government House. At amecting of American citizeas, convened at the United States Hotel on Wednesday, the twen- ty-fifth day of June, 1851, when the {o! owing reso lutions were unanimously adopted: — Resolved, That we, as American citizens of San Juam de Nicaragua, have abundant cause to congratulate ourselves upon the arrival in this couatry of # represen- tative of our bome government, and that we heartily ex- tend to the Hon John B Kerr, the Charge de Affaires of the United States of America, accredited to the republic of Nicaragua, our warmest expressions of welcome Resolved, That our thanks are hereby extended to Capt. H. G. Foote, Captain of the Port, and Capt. Jolly cf her Britannic Mujesty’s navy, for their courtesy to- wards the Hon. John B Kerr ard family. Resolved, That we individually tender to the Hon. Jobu B, Kerr and family, the hospitulity cf our houses and homes, Resolved, That we hereby express to our representa- tive and hir family, our wishes for (ae success of his mis- sion, their continual good health, aud safe arrival at the scene of his labors. Resolved, That our thanks be and are hereby extend- ed to the Department of State of the United States of America, for acknowl dging our claims to the protection of @ representative of our Lome goverament HENRY L. sTLV2N30N, Chairman. Gronce Nany, Secretary. Wma. Gray, ) Benjamin Mooney. Albert Mathieu, ~ ) Thee resolutions were received by Mr Korr, and responded to ina very handsome manner, saying, in conclusion, “he was very happy in finding 60 many young American citizens in this land,” &e. There has been a rumor in town, to-day, that Gen. Munos is at the heat of eight hundred men, and the government of Nicaragua was preparing to resist him. I have rot seen Charles Augustus Frederic, King of the Musquitos, as he is now at the seat of government Mle wields. J.M. B. Jommittes. Our Minnesota Correspondence. Sr. Pave, August 8, 1851, Treaty— More Land—Destiny of St. Pawl—The Character of the Territory—The Next Presidency, and Politics gc. Tho Sioux treaty is consummated. Tho im- mense tract of country, oxtending from the northern boundary of lowa, westerly to the Sioux river, and northwesterly along the Missiesippi river to the Watab river, ninety miles ab Paul, and henee northwesterly beyond Lake Traverse, has | been purchased by the United States. Tho treaty needs but the ratification of the Senate to open one of the finest tracts of country ia the whole West to the enterprise of the emigrant square miles in this tract is estimated to be nearly one hundred thousand—all withia tue limits of Mia- ‘The number of nesota. From St. Paul to the fowa line is at least two thousand miles, and from mouth of thoSt. Peter's or Minnesota, to the e limit of the couasry apait for the Sioux, i, ed and fifey 5 ve, that w its of our ter- filty consecutive s through its very f navigable wate heart; along which the land ix vassed for its fertility, beauty—ayo, i Anywhore the emtg: can drop ¢ 2 the steamboat, build @ shantee, become the lord St. Paul is, probably always will lef town of the , and should this ic will, € ve yeara, wil'in peint b crs aud popula- ti noth of St. Louir, The amount of money P the government to the Winnebago, Chip- pewa, and, henceforth, to be paid to thy siour In- dians, has given business an impalee hero which Dubuque, Quincy, and even Galena, must tau itd the shade. ne hundred inha- thousand, and the ery ny causes have ope- of We antic!y our organization. ‘The CU soo*v, aud that St. near the north pole, emigration the first © experienced in raising additional loans forthe | and recond after our organization. completion of the line: and yet, while incomplete, | Hut the ‘ants aro pouring in, every any sem that may be invested will be positively | b im, and this is but ‘the be- | lest. The whole he wildest imaginable, | givning of the end ral wembers of O se | aed will, if | mistake not, damage irreparably tho | have visited us this seavun, to viow the country, and financial reputation of its concoctors. Mr Tlowo | have lett ws highly grotilied. Among them, Dr. hae been burnt in figs at Pugwash (a dirty hole, | Malony, from the Chicago district, luinois; the no doubt), and Mr. owe's Canadian helpmates will share his fate : it were wanting to show , bow Upper Canada the bubble, it would be found in the cirew nee, that,on the final divi- | sion, twenty Upper Canadian members voted ff inet it, and but eleven for it, tour of the elevea being in the government. ‘The seigniorial tenure—the ve another 'y ofthe Assembly are decidedly ia fx & sweeping amendment, hat there is no ance of their wishes being carried into effect dur- | j ing th it of the present session Colonel Gy topion of thi ‘on of tal Cenada— will be perinitted ‘The w Hon. Amos Tuck, of Geyer, of Missouri. Geyer, that he expressed hia intention to make Minnesota, in future, bis | the Hon. Amos Tuck. Water power of St Anthooy, said that no man could estimate its value. Tbe people of Minnesota, although deprived of ail right to participate in ma- year. | tional affairs, tics. and of the demverats, seven-cighthe preter for Pres- ries of the West. popular man in the Wess. New Hampsbire, and Senator So deligated was Senator summer residence; and , after viewing the extensive take @ deep iuterest in national poli- Seven eighths of them are c »mpromise mea; dent Stephen A. Louglas, the long and tried friend »( Minnesota, Califorma--indeed, of all the territo- t. Douglas is, to-day, the moss Almost every democra- ier to dlefeata sure of refori now leforethe | ue paper in Illinois has ¢xprossed its peeference for jure. him, and it needs bat a liccle exertion by the young It is now tolerably clear that the rinistry will con- | democracy to seoure the nomination and the trie trive to. give the reciprocity question the go by umphant election of the “ Illinois mech wie,” Ste+ They threatened termble retrivution at gne tine, | phen A. Dovglas, Veritas.