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THE SUMMER RETREATS, | The Cocling C@ Spots in the United States. mone ts. UR | THE GOSSIP OF THE DAY. } Buds and Blossoms of Fashionable Socicty. NOTES FROM THR "HE NEW YORK HBRALD, he, &, ke , Bara, July 18, 1353. & Line or two from Bath—Its Lovation and Ad" wantages—What You Can See and Do There— | Contemplated Improvements, Se. $' Bath and the Bath House seem to have been over- ed by your numerous correspondents. For the information of those of your readers who are not fa- mailiar with the location, I would simply say that Bath is situated on the coast, or bay, about half way Between Fort Hamilton and Coney Island, with an even, unbroken shore, extending from a half to three quarters of a mile each way, dotted over with coun- tey seats and beautiful white cottages, where the in- | habitants enjoy al! the comforts of sea air, fine bath- | ing, aud the peace and quiet of country life. It is re- fresbing for the man of business, after the cares and labors of the day are closed, to get out of the noise and Dastle and filth ot the festering city, and after a short wide of furty-five minutes, find a resting place ina para- dise like this, The Bath House is situated within a stone’s throw” of the shore, and is 2 commodious wooden building, capable of accommodating, com- fertably, from two to three hundred persons. The house is near the centre of an enclosure of about ten acres of laud, mostly covered with a great variety of shade trees. Along the water front is a row of ven- ereble poplars, who have withstood the storms and tempests of a century, and are still green and stately im their old age. The entire enclosure is a solid mat of green turf, with well !uid out and clean walks, leading in almost every direction from the house, with bere and there a beautiful summer house, where Private parties can enjoy the fresh sea breeze, with ‘sherry cobblers” aud ‘sparkling wine,” eutirely sbut out from the gaze of the crowd. And here the ps can talk of love and bright hopes of the fa- » and the old can talk of by-gone days, and | things strange of the olden time, and* the interven- ing, eventful years, undisturbed, alone amidst the | muititude. The prospect from the water frout of the hotel is beautitul and magnificent... As wanders dowa the bay, the ships of all nations geen as they cone and go to aud from the great mart | ot the Western World. On the right, Staten Island, with its beautiful villas and shady walks; and far- ther down, the highlands of Nevisink, that over- Wook the great ovean; on the Coney island, wih its endless throng of trausient visiters, where | the “ million” can enjoy fine surf bathing and baked olams for a sbilling. ‘The Bath House has recently been leased to B. | Rathbun, Esq, for a term of years, who has given it a thorough cleaning and painting, (besides having Made some desirable alterations,) and furnished it new throughout. Mr. Ratibun’s reputation as a ho- tel keeper is too well established for me to attempt | apy words in his behalf. The public are wel! aware | that he understands his business in every particular, and that is sufficient. There are two hourly Ines of stages running between Bath, Greeuwoov, aud Ha- milton avenue ferry, and stages running almost con- stantly from the other ferries to Greenwood. There ie also a stage ranning between Bath and Fort Ha- milton, in connection with the steamboats that touch there, so that persous may take their choice in the mode of conveyance. I would state fur the information of your numer- eas readers, that it is contemplated to enlarge the Bath House to three times its present capacities. The parties also contemplate building splendid steamboat, to be called the Bath, with capacities for catying about five hundred passengers, which is to be finishe 1 and furnished in magnificent style, which is to be under the contro] of the proprietor of the Buth House, for the accommodation of his guests, runing to and from the city, for excursions and pleasure parties, & co This isa great country — only imagine a fairy floating palace, combining eomfort aid calety with speed, running from the Bath House to the Ty in twenty-five minutes, fastion and gaiety of this polis! This is truly a great country “Once mere upen the waters, and the waves dare beneath me like a steed thet pacer A Glimpse at Vermont, Jexanp Hovsz, Be.uows FAcus,} VERMONT, July 20, 1853. § A Good Rattlesnake Story—What they have in —— wil A Roser of a Fat Girl, Sc. was as Speaking of rattlesnakes, a fine spe ia ithe Hilfed a mile from this place, the day before yester- @ay. This rattlesnake measured four and a half feet im length, and, as he had thirteen rattles, he must have been sixtcen years old. This is the only one ‘that has been seen in the vicinity for several years. ‘He showed considerable fight,and to escape from his parsuers swam across the Connecticut river; but the fates bad marked him fora victim, and escape was wopossible. This is the only event that has taken place in this village since last winter, when a small Doy fell into the river and got his clothes damp. In sities there is something going on constantly to take up one’s time and attention—fires, riots, rows, acci- dents, and the like; but up here in the country, an ‘item of news does not find its way once a month. There is one thing, however, that one can find here that is not to be had in New York—that is, fresh air. This commodity grows, up here, wild; we get it in its purity, and at first hands; but when it & down to the great metropolis it has to be eathed by about six hundred thousand people, and you get it about as pure as the milk you daek. 1 was in Boston last week, and could not but notice how clean the streets were com- pered with New York, I was in all parts of the city, and I caw no garbage, or decayed fruit, or vegetables, in the streets, and not one-balf the filth that stares you in the face in New York. Why is it that the buildings in Boston all look old? There is not in the whole city a dwelling-house or store but has an old, staid, dull, Puritanical look. The mate- Fial is either granite or brick, and if the ‘latter, the eolor is dull and heavy, and the buildings all look as Thongh they had been washed in salt and water, and not wiped dry. All the country people that visit Boston inquire first for the State House, and then for Banker Hill Monument; in New York, the curiosities are the Crystal Palace, Hippodrome and Barnum's | Museum. “Speaking of curiosities, there is a fat girl | a few miles from here who rather takes the lead of female women generally, in the matter of weight. She is twenty years old, and weighs four bund and thirty-nine pounds! At fiy weighed one hundred and forty and sixty-five; and now her t and thirty-nine; and when she ia thirty, she weigh——the Lord only knows how mr features are quite good, and she is as int ‘most girls of for educat Most of her ti ens al sent half a 4 hanisome ones to the World's Fair, in hope: = a premium. - he crops in Vermont were ne: are this season. Hy, corn and o ly good, and the prospects, ge tering. Of fruit, there will be none, The canker worm hi region, and tl swept over by a fi s will be felt pecuniarily as well herwise. There } apples, of cour-e th housewiv go without usual supply of “apple “pancakes and cider’ will have to be eaten cider. Rv A Brieze from Lake Erie. Detrorr, Mich., July 21, 1953. Detroit—Lis People, its Situation, its Advantages — Barnum and E, K. Collins—City Improvements —New Hotels—Splendid Steamers, &c., & ‘The rapidly developing resources of our mineral regions at Lake Superior, and the peculiar adapta Mi- ty of our climate ‘or raising the great staple—wool— seems to have opened the eyes of your capitalists re- cently, to the fact that such a place as Detroit exists, Within a few days past we have been visited by Mr. Dodge, of the howe of Phelps, Dodge & Co., Mr. E.&K. Collins, of ocean steamer notoriety, and this morning, Mr. P. T. Barnum, himself, has been seen in our streets. There, withghundreds of others, are wending their way to the cool breezes of the Upper Peninsula. | vie with some of your own in WATERING RUASES 1504 house, and the manner in which it is kept, and the | in great abundance, and now and | stalk composition of Jef Strangers, and New Yorkers particnlarly, are | new a city with nearly 40,000 inhabitants, rapidly increasing. We have the widest, longest and best shaded avenues and strects im the couutry. ful publie buildings and private resid th wd the healthfal breezes « Bt. ir drive away all the epi ie supply us with an invigorating mosphere in winter. We ehurch edifices, one just comple ay ndor. Besi¢ new and magnificent Connec just been completed, called th furnished and conducted by Me k jamin, in a style equal to your famous Metropolitan, | he increase of travel denianded the building of this popularity it has attained, make as Detroitiers bold to invite “all creation to pay us a visit, assured that they will be wel! cared for. The road across Canada will be completed thisfall, and then we shall be in daily communication with New York. We shall shortly have five railroads in | Besides a whole fleet of superb lake | steamers, we have a magnificent one building by | operation. Captain Ward, the “Father of the Lakes,” to be named the E. K. Collins, to run to Lake Superior. Dernorr. Perth Amboy, Pexru Amuoy, N. J., July 22, 1953. Hotels—Fishing—The Maine Law in Jersey—Big Shark Story—Rush for the News, Sc. How I pity you poor denizens of the metropolis, broiling under a summer sun, when, by taking a boat at the foot of Robinson street, at the paltry fare of 124 cents you can enjoy a cool breeze from the ocean, and excellent bathing and fishing to your heart's content, weak tish being quite abundant! The eity, though small, is a quiet resort in snmmer. They have gota branch of the North American Phalanx of Red Bank, who have bought the ground of Dr. King, and are now erecting one hundred honses for the accommodation of the members; but, as another correspondent has given the readers of Tus New York Heravp a description of the place, it would be useless for me to say any more. The principal hotel in the place, called the Brighton House—the former residence of Bruen, of Commer- cial Bank notoriety—is a large, well kept house, capable of accommodating two hundred boarders The house now coutains one hundred and fifteen boarders, mostly the familles of gentlemen doing business in New York, who generally go down on Saturday evening. Among the principal rivate residences worthy of note is Commodore earney’s, who has a large, well built house, and extensive grounds. Mr. Merrit is a very eccentric man, haying two fine houses—one on each side of his private dwelling—which he always keeps vacant, for what reason no one can tell. ‘The beauty of this resort is the fishing, though not quite so good as it bas been, on account of full tides. Weak fish, blue tish, porgies, &e., ¢ fisherman, Frank Seguine, caught one last week measuring nine feet in length, aud he says he has caught them as long as cleven or twelve feet. Direct- ly opposite, on the Staten Is'and shore, is the | Grove, kdown as Mount Hermon, lately Biddles, where excursions from New York are of daily occur- rence. In fact, it is one of the prettiest groves you can find. The watermen of Amboy make an excel- lent living ferrying passengers over to Amboy, where they generally come to dine, although very few get served this season, on account of the license of the tavern keepers being stopped by the Common Coun- cil, the members being al! temperance men, (some- thing quite new that—an alderman to bea tee-to- taler!) Dut there is more liquor drank since the li- censes were stopped than ever was before in the same time. So much for the Maine Liquor law in Amboy. If you want anything nice and substantial, just go to Mr. Dan. Willett and his wife, real old fashioned people, and they are the kind to give you a hospitable welcome. You can get down here four times a day, and on Sunday morning at 8, 10, 3, and 4 o'clock, by good steamboats, eat a hearty dinner or supper, and then be ready for bathing or fishing, as your inclination prompts yon. We get the papers from New York about 1] o'clock A. M., and fifteen minutes after that not a copy of the New Yor Heravp can be bought for love or money, aud they will grumble to lend it to you, so much is it sought aiter. But I must close this letter, as I am going down to Shrewsbury. I will give a few ite on the way. J. H. EL Indian Springs, Georgia. Inpran Sprines, Ga., July 26, 1853. Magical Effect of the “ Cracker” Climate—The South Deserted for the North—The Hotel at Toliom Springs—Good Advice to Invalids. Three weeks bave already elapsed since T left old Gotham + ~wvivering summer weeks— and yet I live and move, and have a being. That is not all—my health bas improved decidedly. I have discarded cod liver oil, foresworn coughing and cof- fins, given up the idea of letting myself to Barnum as an exhumed Calvin Edson, and become alder- manic. It requires but one of me now to make a very veenectable shadow, whereas a bundle of like ana- tomical shrimps and shads would have scarcely sent areflection upon a wall the last time I pass¢1 the man with the “big telescope” in front of the old hospital. Having the spirit, if not the semblance, of a fast young man, I abominate old fogyism, and go in for progress even to the death, and am resolved, so long as the tenure holds, to improve the estate of a feeble constitution, although it may terminate “ at will,” and that, too, very suddenly. Taking the chances upon trust, I know no better way than to adopt the motto of the immortal Crockett, and “ go ahead.” Reflecting upon the world and the age, I felt that the one was constantly whirling round, and that the other would leave us far behind if we for a moment stood still. Change, change, change! Lhe whole civilized world is but a bell, on which the “rest of mankind” ring out a constant change— manners, fashion, travel, allis changed. The far, far west bath no boundary lice; and people turn not back where the sun sets, but keep straight on to see it rise. Foreign missionaries are being called home from the Ganges and the Nile to labor in the cess pools and miasmic regions of our (civilized?) towns and cities; a John Chinaman is to be the successor ot ee in the cultivation of sugar and cot- ton; and John Buil hath frowned upon and upset a past “flesh pot” of hypocrisy even at the door of iet Majesty's chambers, showing that even he, eld fogy as he is, has some slight appreciation of female propriety, and sufficient moral courage tostow away in a (garret) that which would disgrace a reception room below stairs. Still, however, notwithstand: all this change and reyviution, the South continues in its wonted course of absenteeism from its sunny slopes and shadowy —pouring wealth and beauty into the lap of Northern money clutchers, who chitch at both with d, while wit ey are unclasfing e golden bands w 1 and the “ Coati- nental Congress” b and South to- | gether. | Dor travel ce too, undergo tlow vice ver 20 nin he made opon ce should know the that those of the Lencath the ors neath the outstretched aims of the m , With its gray beard of lengthened mos icg about you like a draped the mountain heights, or stand guifs, or listen to the murmurs of meandering through woods or fields, or da precipices in beantiful North ehoul ar wi ch, or ar and re’s grandeu outh bas become f erandear, spread fr m's shore.” st were jumping from Scilla d every ono headed toward klin, [ would jast reverse nd July though it was, Island, put out to sea, and s Tele aad sonny Ge rybdia, each the unheard from the ofder of “my up helm, pase Govern steer my course for Savannah and on were but places by t Augusta and Milledgeville but wood and bri dust and mortar, parched and dried and terrib’ serted. We therefore pass at once ‘ and dropped plomp down at “V: le host of tl i way, le | in hi » | Ocea male b ie hotel, to be sure, is not u/a St. itan. We have an extended y colurons more purely A irely pine love it, either for its simplicity or conveni T assure you there are no ‘nssitation we retire for the night by an upward sggoste ht of © 1 | omceorder, aud when we bec | be ascertain it | stroggle and More | | too much for the female portion of our c mpany, we | landed on the Canadian shove, and under the cool- | contents of a well filled dinner box, provide corn: | | substantial penning than we have means to allow | ie cusiomay, with a a life, by the too invitirg velv thet has lolled many a dyspeptic into an ever' thep. Our furniture is decidedly ge me tired of the house we resort to the woods, where nature has spread mony 2 glee cushion of thiek mors apon a rock or x3 re, we recline, or romp, or ¥ y, the only desecration by le visible.) is a . from whieh four wooden steeds, upheld by iroz go rownd and round, swift as Franconi’s steeds at tar famed Gotham’s Hippodrome. To the invalid who has ever wade, or ever contem- ates, a winter's tour south for the benefit of his or her health, I would sugges: that you spend the winter | season in Florida or upon the coast; in the summer return not north, but come up into the hills of Geor- gia. Of the medicinal properties of the water I could cite thousands of almost incredible cases of perma- nent restoration to health, in proof of their efficacy. The great difficulty with consumptives who spend a portion of their time South is a too early return to a northern clime in spring, or a too late departurein the fall. One, to hope for a ogee recovery, should re- main South permanently for the space of two or three years. By that time Northerners generally adopt it, with all its heightened colors, as their home. The Indian Springs are about fifty miles west of Macon by railroad and stages, easy of acceas, and in every way a comfortable place when reached. The springs, or spring—for there is but one Siloam— hes pure as crystal from a solid rock. 1 do not know that it is the identical one that Moses smote, but I have never seen anything so nearly resembling it. The aperture is small, but the stream is constant, never diminishing or increasing, and affords suffi- cient water to quench the thirst or heal the ills of thousands. ‘Che atmosphere is cool and bracing, morning and night delightful, and those who come here to be healed generally go away benefitted, whether the ailment be in the head or the heart—the disease physical or mental. Two cases of the latter are of such marked importance that I cannot forego citing them for the especial benefit of the lovers of possip. These were decided cases of brain fever. There is no local cause in this vicinity productive of such terrible effects; it was owing entirely to the fitting up of along saloon, or ball room, and an in- troduction into it of a fine orchestra and bevies of beautiful young women. The atmosphere became so perfectly innceulated with the aroma of sweet breaths, givin, forth an incense of soft words and softersighs, which, settling in heavy masses upon an occiput not o'er crustaceous, it Heicey upon the brain, and fever immediately ensued. The cause ang effect in the one case were produced with euch electro-magnitic speed as to be worthy of a place atthe head of the columns of the fastest paper of the age. . arties, both in high life—gent, physician, and lanter. Young lJady—planter’s daughter and an ciress. lel gent, fine manly form and features. Young lady, take ber all-in-all, than whom Diana Vernon would no more compare than the veriest amateur equestrian to Madame Tou 5 ay were both attacked at the same time and place (f room), upon a Monday evening. On Tue: , during a short gallop over the hills, the young man be- came so Violently affected, that upon his return to dinner, many thought ita decided case of coup de soleil; symptems not so manifest in the lady; cheeks slightly flushed, pulse fluttering; le highly colored, and eyes emitting quick vivid flashes. Afternoon pasted without any material change, but as night came on, and music and the dance excited the nervous system it was dis- covered that the case was like to prove a sorry one. Upon this, wise duennas and anxious mothers m. fested a degree of sympathetic interest very unusaal vpon such occasions. And when the doomed pair strolled out upon the piazza, his fair, high brow un- shadowed by a tile, and her rich raven ringlets all unfurled and fluttering in the breeze, wise ones and learned exclaimed—“ Ah, me! how very imprudent!” And when the next day the fever was at its height, one wiser than the rest, who had suggested the “ coup de soleil,’ now positively averred it was “ that ianghty moon, that in warm climes plays the very. dickens with those who ventare beneath its influ- ence.” Qne said the sign was in the reins, for she reigned when he was first taken—reigned when they passed ofi—and some were unkind enough to hint that she would prove his reigning star in the fature. The case was CBrapeny treated by a magistrate, on the third dey after the attack, (which, by the way, was the first time they had ever seen the light of each other’s eyes.) Both parties are now on a tour over in the state of matrimony, and doing well. The other case was somewhat similar, though it did not terminate so happily. Disease the same— symptoms manifested previous to their arrival at the Springs. In this case the young lady’s mother took the “ reins,’ and deeming *‘ absence the best cure for love,” drove the fair one off to some other place unknown, leaving the unblest to recuperate on min- eral water and mint juleps. .I trust that if this “anxious mother’ finds a Bethesda whose waters can heal a bruised heart, when the object for which it in med bee SA. Ot Gon hin dintannn. wondy to administer a real healing balm, she will just mas a note of itfor the benefit of the age in which we live, as such a fount bas never yet been discovered. Because I have not expatiated largely upon the fair faces and lovely forms that suiround me, do not think that they are notas plentifal and brilliant as the dew-drops of a sunny morn. I must close my gossip and my blinds, for they tell me, those whom tne geds love die young. Being in favor, I have a care lest the saying be verified in my own cage. r. the St. Lawrence. Avzxanperra Bay, July 29, 1353. Amusements of the Locality—A Fishing Excursion and Adventures Thereat—A Canadian Camp Meeting — Public Convcyances— A Ballasted Stage Coach, §e. Here we are, floating upon the bosom of the St. Lawrence, whose waters are the Elysian Melds dreamed of by the followers of “Old Izaak,” and whose “Thousand Isles”—celebrated for being the theatre of patristic exploits by their quon- dam hero and queen, Bill Johnson and his daughter Kate—stretcbing away as far a3 the eye can reach—here a mere speck upon the sur- face, there a large and fertile farm, yonder a bar- ren, rocky waste, covering an area of many miles— are constantly presenting to the eye new and ever- varying kaleidoscopic beauties, and to the mind new ideas, new suggestions, and new material with which to fill the pleasure-shuttle in weaving the ever chang- ing, vari-colored web of life. We,a party of two ladies and gentlemen, started out for pleasure, expecting to find it in a fishing ex- cursion. After being shot through from Utica to Rome in the short space of two whiffs and a wink, (as per time table of the New York Central,) and jogged along to Watertown at the rate of about twenty-four miles p2r hour, we found ourselves com- fortably “‘at home” in one of the most spacious, con- venient, and gentlemanly proprictered hotels of Western New York—the Woodruff House. Our host, Mr. Dorsey, formerly of the Irving, is hereby ded to the travelling community as leman every way worthy of their es- page, and—what is abont as essen- i dimes. Having obtained a coach, were £00n on our journey, and the entire dis- ce, thirty-two miles, is absolutely wanting in in- notLing but parched fields, rocks and stumps vision. ‘ iy at our destination and partaking of yod dioner, served up by our worthy host, 0. mon— who, allow me to Boy, is avery gentle- manly and obliging landlord, and his wife the sine qua non of a well regulated household—we procured 2) two carsmen with eeparate boats, and sailed off in ch ef stray pickerel and roaming muscalonge 2¢ most usual mode of fisi is trolling with es from one hundred to one hundred and fifty feet pngth, attached to which are spoon hooks manu- | factured from copper, galvanized with silver, brass, or some other shining material. IT could not help ing how much like a man a hooked pickerel tg the short career allotted him—how soon be comes up, the ubserved of all observers, after a sufficient quantity of brass finds it; way mato his cheek, and how soon, after running the length of his tine. @ the fate of all to shine, flounce, Yesterday we went to the foot of some cight miles distant, and 1000, when, the rays of old Sol pro Grenadil fiched nti ing shade of oaks and cedars, greedily devoured the by our exce lent ho Again we struck out for pickerel, leaving our lodies ashore; bat had not ventured far when we found the heat of the sun actually insupport- able, and returning to the shore found our better halves locked in the embrace of Morpheus, and or four gaunt, grayhoundish looking swine enjc themselves vastly by rooting out from antry—the box sforessid—eundry howls, tumblers, &c., which were h glee, down tle sloping ba: ionally the elder of these | part of a faithful sentinel, po bis snout into th a of our snoring comrades, to make sur | well, and a lusty sqfeal of his ‘ low grunters with new zeal and ec | oosremen put a finis to this part of th chacing there loyal subjects back into the ee where we trust their decds will insure them a more | with the bark on; in fact, th house pre- | them. Last, Sabbath our jilot took us “ over rent original etyle of architecture, jit is ‘so | the river to Canada,” to attend a camp meet: mystic,” as a lady remarked, that I admire it and | ing at Rock Harbor, where were enacted the scenes ually prevented on such occasions, winding oy ff exhortation tot to te bhatt ent 10 drop somethin ‘ rt * ue i be ring pase struck withike bouuty and location of Detros. ibis) pals of slaire, ueiilcy are we upt to lead #0 sedentary | ed by tie deacons of that society, which wea nobly onshioned conch | ered by * feathered songsters of | ‘ide, for here | | casion. responded to by a parce! of sailor boys and others, who bad taken the precaution to supply themselves | bberally with York sixpences aud shillings from a | neighboripg tiushop. e mecting broke up in very litde nolge ane confusion, and we left the fleld wi-er and, we trust, better persons. On our way back to the bey, Ducton remarked, “ How strange itis that niiuieters may forget the home of their birth, friends, kindred, and even their own famallles, yet ever re- member to have the hat passed round after a ser- | mon!” ‘ And,” seid he, swelling with poetic emo- tions, “however they may differ in creeds, ordinan2es and tenets, they all agree upon one point, and that at the close of each sermon they could say agreat al more upon the same subject if they only had .’ We admired his philosophy. The hotel is built upon a rock, nearly fifty feet above the level of the river, and commands an ex- | cellent view of the islands and surrounding country. Strangers from nearly every part of the State are here, and not unfrequently from twenty to forty hun- dred pounds of fish are brought to the shore—tro- phies of a single day's encounter. Steamers land here four times in A al hours, op their trips to Ogdensburg, Montreal, &c., all of them Tearing new sportsmen and taking away all who bave fishe and frolicked to satiety, so that the company is as changeful and promiscuous as the surrounding scenery. To a to this place from Watertown, we mxrponed a private carriage must be obtained, although we learned, too lgte, that a sage performed the jour- ney nearly every day, with a very slim paying audience, we judge, from the regularity wath which an empty coach brings up at Cross- mon’s each night. Whether the youngster who drives the aforesaid e is, from hisalarming want of gravity, compelled to “ carry weight,” or whether it is necessary to preserve the equilibrium of the coach while descending the hills over which it passes, or from whatever cause, it is necessary to carry a large stone in the baggage boot of this daily diligence, we did not inquire; but cer- tain it is that a large rock, weighing from seventy- five to one huudred pounds, is each evening carefully landed at the bay, and as snugly replaced in the morning. To carry a brick in one’s hat is by no Means an anomaly; but it is seldom one is caught with a rock in his boot. We leave to morrow for home, on the steamer Bay State, via Cape Vincent, Watertown, &c. Here an opportunity for much enjoyment, both in the pleasure afforded by a fishing trip, and in the scenery spread out before you while gliding along with the current of this mighty river. On shore, save the society one mingles with, there is little to attract admiration or even attention, unless the hum: ming of blocd thirsty mosquitoes may be considered attractive features, and the country is one uninter- rupted series of rocks acd withered pastures. The man that owns but a small portion of this part of “our common country,” is as badly “troubled with the rocks” as many of our more ext ive landhold- ers, or even milliouaires. Leng Branch. PAVILION Fog Lone Brancu, July 29, 1853. Curiosity at Watering Places—Amusements at Long Branch—A Word about the Ladies— Cliquism and its Unpopularity—A Dash at the Snobs and Parvenues, etc., etc. Narratives of voyages and tales of travel are so common now-a-days, that, for the sake of my literary reputation, I will omit all detail of “the moving in cidents by the flood and field” which occurred on my way hither. On some future day, when publishers’ shelves shall have ceased to groan under the weight of tourists’ tales and voyagers’ visions, the reading public may be charmed by the appearance of “A Voyage from Peck slip to the Ocean House, thence across the Great Desert to Long Branch.” Suffice it now to say, that four hours after my departure from your city, I was greeted by ‘ mine host” of the Pa- vilion. My name is registered, and I have become the property of the curious; my birth and parentage, osition and profession, are freely canvassed, and, ere e ink upon the register is fairly dried, I shall have passed the ordeal of a trial without judge or jury. ittle does the unthinking traveller imagine the ago- ny he occasions by an indistinct inscription of his au- tograph, of the mighty efforts of the curious tounravel the untangled web of his flourishes, and of their despair when they find their efforts fruitless; verily, curiosity entereth largely into the composition of sojourners at fashionable watering places. An experience of some days inducesme to call this a most charming spot,and to those who are familiar with its many attractions, the crowded state of the yarious hotels will be a matter of no surprise. The air is most delightful, the rays of the sun, tempered by the sea breeze, are just sufliciently powerful to form an atmosphere that makes the “heart feel glad;” and, then, theie is the bathing. It is unly those whohave evperienved the calilirating influence of a surf bath that can form any conception of the elasticity of limb and elevation of spirit that it creates. Here, also, isthe inward man amply cared for, and our table daily groans under the weight of the good things of this life, provided by our host, Governor Morris. Nor have the young and gay any cause to complain of a paucity of amusements, Inthe morning they disport themselves like sea nymphs in the water; in the afternoon they haye pleasant rides, sentimental walks, or joyous beating parties; and in the evening “tread a megsure”’ or float through the mazy whirl of a polka or redowa. There, in all the charm of taffeta and gauze, may be seen the pretty,Miss A——, the gay and sprightly Miss M.D——, the amiable Miss H——, and a host of married belles, with faces so happy that it would make the most bachelor—could he see them with eye uny —foreswear celibacy, and confess bimscks Hymen for the rest of his life, ‘Lhis house is filled to overflowing, and T wit yort- ture to say that nowhere in the ULain (T Tegoejt some two or three families) could there be foutid a more refined or more social circle. Those Lhavve ex? cepted assume to have placed themselves on tiiat pe- destal beneath which, in letters of brass, You may read “ codfish aristocracy.’ These would wish to establish here a reign of terrorism such as exists at the United States, at Saratoga, where twenty diffe- rent circles are formed, each of which would consider themselves contaminated by associating with the other, and where a stranger must either fe frozen to death in attempting to break through the icy barrier, or die in solitude of ennui. “ Honor to him who, self complete, and brave, In scorn can carve his pathway to the yrave. ‘And heedicg naught that men may.think or say, Make his own heart his world upon the way But here I am delighted to say that the opinions of the minority are held in just that esteem that the deserve, and that the majority are of that righ thinking sort that look with contempt upon the as- sumption of superiority when founded alone upon the possession of a little wealth. I wes amused a few days since, by seeing astranger whose manners and appearance bespoke the gentle- man, address one of these would-be aristocrats; he ‘was listened to with profound indifference, and if re Paes to at all,it could only have been by a monysylla- ble, for I speedily saw him move on his heel with disgust. Tavailed myself of an opportunity during the evening of relating to this aristocratic personage an anecdote of the celebrated Curran. Lord Chan- cellor Clare, on one occasion, whilst Curran was ad- dressing him on an important case, ocenpied himself in caressing a spaniel dog. Curran having ceased speaking, either through indignation or malice pre- ense, Lord Clare raised his head and asked, “ Why on’t you proceed, Mr. Curra: “ T thought your lordships were in consultation,” was Curran’s quick reply. Will my taciturn friend extract a moral trom my anecdote? Nous verrons. J The HuraLp makes its appearance daily, about oon, which period is looked tor with great anxiety, and, though the news boy charges six cents per copy, the demand invariably exceeds the supply. We are to have great doings here next week, all of which shalt be faithfully chronicled and transmitted to yon hy Loum WEis. 2 Cape May. Mansron Ho’ Carn May, July 30, 2 Grend Bal @Ete at the Mansion House—Descrip tion of the Scene—The Ladies and the Gentlemen —Stigular Predisposition in Favor of Hei Goh The magnificent saloon of the Mansion Hoase, kept by those popular managers, Messrs. Hooper & Ludlam, was the scene of beauty, fascination, and loveliness, last evening, aud the ball given was, par execllence, the ball of the season. The saloon was gorgeously lighted with Chinese shades, Parisian lanterns, and elaborately cut glass chandeliers, in honor of the occasion, and it was universally conced- ed that a greater profusion of feminine loveliness giaced the entertainment than on any previous oc- Soon after 10 o’ciock, Johnson's celebrated Philadelphia band struck up for the first promenade Your correspoudeut was of course around, and will briefly give you u few items, first premising that he Jabers under the disadvantage of writing against sess | time—for I do not wish to miss the mat—and there- fore, as my moments are few, I must necessarily be brief. The Misses Me of Georgetown, D. £., were very much admired, and exhibited exquisite taste in their toilet, dressed in simple white, with a fall of blonde lace over the shoulder, and @ white japonica , entwined in their bair. The dark eyes of Miss W,, of Philadelphia, were lighted up with an unusual briliianey, while her hand was often sought for in the giddy dance; she wos beautifully attired ina light ganze, pink, trimmed with flow Mra, O., of PL Jacelphia, was charmingly attired in a dress of w sik, trimmed with detvate little white rows. yt ' sprightly litle figure of Miss N., of Washington — she with the witching was parti ticeable, and more i an one heart beat hich as she ed aud re-pasced. The Misses G. of Philadel as, wexe much in demand, and seemed to enter fully into the spirit of the /éte. Miss A. C——, of the latter city, was a perfect little pink, and ber pretty, dimpled cheek seemed wreathed in pleasant emiles all the evening. Mrs. T., of Phila- dely scemed perfectly happy, and danced with great taste and elegance. Bul there was one, of whom to speak in terms of admiration it is indeed difficult. Half the room—or at least the male hali— were crazy anout her—a perfect Hebe—and all the time she seemed quite unconscious that she was making so great a sensation. She, too, was from the City of Brotherly Love. Among the gentlemen pre- sent were two or three M. C.’s, J. HL, pa, the Editor ofthe Philadelphia Enquirer; J. T., ee R, T., J.H., Dr. R., of Philadelphia; Mr. M., of George- town; 5. C. Massett, of New York; R. Reed, Esq., of San Francisco; Judge Johnson, of Sacramento; Captain Woolgar, of the B. A., and others, An ele- pant supper was provided by the hosts, Messrs. Hooper & Ludlam, assisted by Col. A. Hopkins, the head manager. and proprietor of the Girard Saloon, Philadelphia, and all seemed delighted with the en- tertainment. There are several $150,000 young ladies here, and great anxiety is evinced for their welfare by ambi- tious young gallants. I shall be here for some days, and will write to you anon. OBSERVER, Redfora Springs, Pa, Beprorp Springs, Pa., July 30, 1853. The Bedford Springs—Spirited Undertaking— Newport “used up” by Cold Water—Saratoga Threatened—Railroad Conveyances—Pennsylva- + nia Medicinal Waters, §c., §c. The Maine Liquor law having considefably inter- fered, or threatened to interfere, with the quiet amusements at Newport and Saratoga, four of the moet interprising gentlemen known throughout the State of Pennsylvania, Mesers. George M. Lauman, Simon Cameron, Col. Geary, and Chambers McKib- ben, have purchased the white sulphur and mineral springs of this place, together with a dozen others of various kinds and diversified medicinal qualities situated in this charming neighborhood. The whcle area of their purchase comprises fifteen thousand acres, for which they paid $175,000, and which they propose to improve on the most magnificent, philoso- hical, and fashionable scale, suited to the modern idea of comfort and freedom as a watering place. It is to be the Wiesbaden and Baden-Baden of America, united into one magnificent establishment, which will do for American watering placee what Vander: bilt’s great steam yacht is doing for all other yachts in creation—serve ag an exemplar and pattern for imitation. Three large stone buildings are to be erected at once, capable of accommodating at least three thou- rand persons, furnished entirely new, and placed under the management of Chambers McKibben, Esq., the present host of the Merchants’ Hotel, Fourth street, Philadelphia. A beautiful lawn, three quarters of a mile in dia- meter, and about a mile and a half round, is to be fitted up as a corso, for ladies and gentlemen to ride on horseback or to drive in carriages. Walks for promenenes and whispering galleries, strewed with lowers, are to be constructed PY scientific landscape gardeners, and nothing left undone that can add to the beauty or romance of the scenery. A large conversation house is also to be built, which, like that of Baden, is to be used also as a concert hall ard a ball room, during the season. The furniture will be style de rénaissance, and in keeping with the magnificence of the whole establishment. The bath- ing houses for warm bath, plunging baths and shower baths, will be refitted and reconstructed to suit the other improvements, and the charge for water drank in the place entirely States. ‘There is now a fine plank road from Cumberland to the Springs, and a railroad in the course of con- struction from Huntington to Bedford. Finally,'a plauk road from Holidaysburg to Bedford will add to the facilities of reaching this place, five miles of which are already completed. To afford families and parties an opportunity of privacy, a number of cottages are to be built for their accommodation. Romantic situations for more than twenty of them are already selected, and there is room for plenty more. The building is to be com- menced in September, when possession will be given to the purcbasers. We trust that next year you will send us one of your corps of reporters to note im- provements. I can assure him of a warm and hearty welcome. Warer Nruru. Lake George. Laxe Hovse, CALDWELL, i LAKE GEORGE, Angust 4, 1853. Beauties cf Lake George—The Scenery—Amuse- ments—Names of the Visiters, §c. Though not a regular correspondent of your va- luable paper, yet still at times have I contributed my small mite, for I at all times delight in noting its varied contents, and with what pleasure it is sought after by its numerous readers at all times, and in every place, here and in other countries. Knowing that you delight in giving the first in- formation of all that is going on in the different por- tions of our country, I thought it would be pleasing to you and your many readers to know that here, too, are pleasures to be found, as well as at Saratoga or Newport; and it is by far pleasanter than many of the more fashionable watering placéS in Which ouy country abounds. T left Saratoga, where all was bustle and confusion, to find a quiet rest for a day or two, and this was my choosen spot. It being my first visit for many ears, I look a retrospect of the delightful pleasure it ad afforded me, and which I was once more about to realize. I had not forgotten the delighfal dinners I had once eaten there—the splendid bass and those delightful trout were constantly before me, and in imagination I luxuriated over them, as we drove along overa good plank road for sixteeen miles. I was warned by my friend that I might be able to secure a place to toss down upon, yet it was doubtful. However, I risked it, and for- tune stocd by me on my arrival. But, my dear sir, how agreeable wss my disappointment. Here was everything that mertal man could wish for. She:rill, one of the best men of the day, was still here, smil- ing and courteous as ever,and the house so mach improved I regretted my stay was to be so limited: for you well know, a good table, good attendance, and a loxurious bed to go to after the fatigues of the day, are a great inducement—and again, the many splendid beats, either for rowing or sailing, all so convenicnt. Here I noticed the initials, L. G.C., flying at the most head of one of the sweetest little crafts on the leke. Long may it be a/pride to its own- er, for the name of this pretty craft has been well bestowed; and I find my friend of the Knickerbocker is much loved and reniembered here, and his visits locked upon with pleasure. Since my last visit to this place, there bas been another hotel erected, on the opposite side of the lake; as I have not yet visit- ed there, { can say but little of it. From appearance it is a very fine house, and the views from itup the lake, are magnificent; but I am satisfied. I arrived here in time to dress tor dinner, and when Stephen uskered me into my seat, I was delighted. So many charming faces, all tending to make you enjoy a good dinner. There is 9 great crowd here at oer yet still, I am told that there are many families remaining here for the season, who have their private vehicles and beats, which add much to their pleasures. ‘The only excitement one bas really, is the arrival of the beat down the lake—those staying here all rush- i 'o eee who arrives; and it is quite izhable to ce them es they form a line, and scrutinize each and every traveller as he passes this array of bright eyes, ard wischicvous group, speculating on the gents and remarking upon the ladies. Last night there was a hop in the large and ele- gant parlor, and though it had the appearance of a tuilure, yet it afforded asight well worth looking upon. J saw many faces familiar to me as I saunter- ed about the room, and I regret to say, though many were eacer for the dance, they still appeared to want confidence ; some few attempted, enticed by the charm ic discoursed ly the fine band retained here during the sesson by our worthy host. Ofth who are bere now, is Mr. B— and famt- ly, of New York—they have everything here to com- Vine health and pleasure; Mr. C—— and lady, banker, trom Philadelphia. chtfal company, and much liked; Mr. J. C——, of ornia, accompanied by his charming lady, dressed richly and in elegant taste; Miss H——, ‘who accompanies Mra, C——, is stylish and queen like in all ber moveme: representative of the Quaker ci beautiful i w—-— * Baltimors daughters; Mr. ‘ys Mr. S--— Ajfamily . H-—, ex-col- wit hers whom Tregret act to be able to mention here; yet hope another opportunity inay offer, for 1 will not tire your patience, but close this with B. Newport. Newronrr, R. 1, August 5, 1853. The Germanians—Day Boat from New Vork—The Belle of Newport and Her Fortune The Ladies Generally—Scarcity of Brans—-Rainy Weather, &c., Se. Newport has wonderfully improved within the last two or three years, and the price of Jand jes ta. ercased amozingly. Lots which sold for $1 090 last peer readily bring $2,000 at this time; and rates are rapidly advancing. Many nice li Speculations !! the for rly no- | tunes have been made, T am abolished. A charge will, of | course, be made for water sent toa distance, and | agents for the sale of it appointed all over the United | ‘ormed, by thea speculations, The Germania Band has arri; will begin their concerts this week, I hear. Visiters are arriving daily in crowds, end the season promises to be both brisk and pleasant. For the accommoda- tion of such portion of the visiters as prefer to bring as many of the creature comforts with them as pos- sible, there has been & day boat put upon the route, which leaves New York in the morning, at eight o'clock, and arrives here about six in the evening. This is decidedly an improvement upon the eld night travel, and is really a pleasant trip, a8 she saila along the Connecticut shores, affording to the lover of nature some very pretty views. I noticed among other things during the sail, that the-boats are now furnished with quite a large sup- ply of life-preservers, which are neatly and cont- pactly stowed away in convenient and accessible places upon the lower deck. I did not ascertain their number, but should judge it to be several perhaps five hundred to each boat. This seems ta obviate all necessity for such slaughter as occurred upon your river last year; and mingled with the sense of security which the sight of them produced, there was a considerable degree of philanthropy which in this age of indifference, as to the preservation of life, should be abundantly appreciated. The eaptain is a most considerate, obliging, and courteous gentle, man, and did the honors ie pcotally toa table hand- somely get with all the delicacies of the season, deli- cately cooked and temptingly served. Among the beautiful ies at the Ocean House, there were none 80 attractive as Mrs. rich young widow of your city. She was Miss H——, and married Dr. M—— some thvee or four years ago He lived but a short time, and she is now the sole possessor of about a million of dollars, She is youn, and beautiful, with a queenly bearing, a symmetrical figure, dignified manners. and the most fascinating owers of conversation. She is the belle of the place, a or Philadelphia, is rine the cea She is of ver leasing manners, au @ great favorite, eke. unbounded my and peng & ster, Miss S—— ier isa Dewi as ever, end is busily engaged captivativg all the young gentlemen. There re reveral beauties at the Ocean, Atlantic, and Bellevue. ‘At the Ocean House I observe the magnificent Mrs. D—, of Natchez, and her handsome sister, Misa S———. Mrs. D. is tall and beautifully made. Her face is of that order which imagination often pic- tures, but which one rarely sees in Lol moving flesh and blooi—her eyes are mirrors of dangerous eloquence, and her movements the embodyment of majestic grace. She is an admirable waltzer, to the distraction of a crowd of beaux, who constantly surround her, some anxiously bids a3 their turn, others envying the blessed oves, yet lingering near the sweet ‘attraction to feast their eyes upon her loveliness and grace. Miss S—— resembles} her sister, although she isa much smaller woman. She also dances ety. is very agreeable, and as both sisters are very popular, they receive, of course, & great deal of attention. Misa P——, of Boston, is a fine looking lady, and though not so dashing in style as her sister, Mrs. D——,, is decidedly one of the belles of the season. ‘At the Bellevue there is a g.eat deal of beauty. Miss Edith T——, Garett of Col. T—— of your city,-is the reigning belle. She is, indeed, an exqui- site creature, and unconsciously,alnost upon behold- ing her, we are forced to exclaim, in old Willis’ glo- i ; aad langnage jrer than the evening sir, Cied in the beeuty of a thousand stars—”? | as pureand bright as those grand orbs, and withal as calmasthey. She has a splendid figure, with fairy like complexion; full, rich, dreamy eyes, and beautiful sun tinted brown hair. She is one of the | finest waltzers I have ever seen—of finished graces | and again to have recourse to the master painter who says 60 well for me what 1 have no language to ex- press, I can but add, ‘When you do dance, I wish you A waye o’ the that you might ever do move still, #till so, i function.” Miss Ellen T—— is also a fine looking, as well aa beautiful lady. They monopolize the attention of all the beaux at the house as well as serve as an attrac- tion to those of the other hoi The trath is the Colonel is creating an immense sensation here, and dashes it amazingly with bis fine horses, handsome daughters, stylish equipages, and numerous attend- ants. Miss R—-, from Savannab, is Jikewise a very hand- some young lady. She b sweet fascinating face, with much amiability depicted 10 it. She isa Spanish style of beauty, with rever-tu-be-forgotteu eyes, most effectual and fatal in their lances. Miss B——, of Bo: , is anotier belle, and a pretty sweet young creature she is too, ‘all smiles and sunshine. The Misses T——, of New York, daughters of Mr. M—— T——., are among the very attractive youn, ladies. They have many admirers, and are ate ingly popular. re. P——, a widow lady from St. Louis, is also exceedingly handsome, diguified in appearance, with classical contour of face, and a dream-like sensibi- vi hovering over her countenance. ut among them all, none are more beantiful than Miss M——, of South Carolina. A simple infantile creature, with a complexion of themost exquisite and refined tints, looking as thongh the warm Southern blushes lurked beneath the delicate snow of her skin, ready to peep forth at the lighte-t word. epeenpir| pe fet; thak b ‘ apirit gull an alot er motion Blurhed at itrelf, bis There are many other pretty women fieré, butt leave them for the present, to say a word about the men. Although at some previous seasons Newport has been cursed with its full proportion of snobs and self-styled aristocrats, who have materially tended to give an unpleasant odor to society here, in conse- quence of their disgusting assumptions and various endeavors to pony themselves forward as the leaders of fashion, still I think that the city is remarkably free this season from this kind of nuisance. I have no doubt that the well-merited castigations which have frequently been administered to those snobs, through the columns of your widely-circulated jour- nal, have had an important influence in co: this evil, and driving these abortive humanity from this truly bright gem of the Ocean. There are, however, a few of the generation still left, and it may possibly become my duty, ere the season closes, to administer a few more scruples of whole- some advice or precautionary admonitions to them; if so, I can assnre you that it will be done with a truthful but caustic pen—-not that I shall desire to: say severe or unpleasant things, but simply to sepa- rate evil from good, just as the pradent farmer eradi- cates obnoxious and useless weeds from the choice and valuable products of his soil William 8. Wetmore, Esq., formerly of your city, has erccted a magnificent mansion, of stone, about ore mile south of the O ean House, on one of the most ccmmanding sites in the city. He owns about twenty acies of land, which is beautifully laid out for pleasure purposes, with every convenience and lux- ur io tis ae ambitious Sold one r. Parish, also of your as Cater a: other splerdid dwe ting house, of brick, a short dis- tance belcw that of Mr Wetmore. These cost about one hundred thousand dollars each, exclusive of land. There are many others about the place nearly as large and expensive as thoce which I have named, some of which | may speak of at a future time, The Cermanians gave their first matinée this morning at twelve. The room was well filled, the mu «1, fine, and the opportunity for contrast- ing the beauties with cach other a rare one. I don’t think the beanx are quite so numerous as they should be. Can't you send on fresh (perhaps I should say amore extensive) jy fvom your yi They must have bad ample time to examine all the odd the Paiace, we should be gratified by ist from them, ly if they bring a little hilarity with them—or the’ brain [mean—natoral hilarity; for there is, 1 can assure you, no indifferent upply of that which produceth it artificially. This ! announce for the benelit of the members of the cobbler and cocktail clubs. I observed one exquisite in particalar, to-day, grandly alone—conepicuously dressed, conspicuously seated, and conspicuous by nature by reason of his ugliness, and yet he was what is familiarly denomi- nated distingud. We have hed much ugly weather, and a vast deal of rain within the past fortnight; but today the bathers were out in all their glory, as bright as the sunbeams, and doubly frolicsome trom the long re- straint. I shall invite you in ny next to go with me to the beach at bathing lour, and watch the wild gambols and frolics of the bathers, list the strange echoes which float to the shove, and perhaps relate to you a few strange, stray sentences which I could not help hearing. M. re, T- Another Voice from Newport Ocwan House, Newport, 2.1, August 8, 1853. Dulness of Newport—‘ihe Reason why People Al- low themselves to be Bored There— Maine Li- quor Law— Ripley and Bancroft-—-The Old Mill Ground Over, 8. Se. T should have endeavored to have sent yon, long before this, some few sketches of this locality, had there been anything worth chronicling in the co- Jaumns of your paper; but this scema to be the very empire of dulness, one day is like unto another, and there is hardly anything here worth calling your attention to. Newport reems to he taken ag a sort of sedative by ; thoge perzons who have beet ex! wisted by the round of gaieties at Saratoga, and other more favored war