The New York Herald Newspaper, August 11, 1855, Page 2

2 NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1835. ‘waters where there are Dow only and 4 these Highlands and Long Branch ag aad Newport or Cape May. HgGHLAND ov NAVESINK, Ang. 5, 1855. Phagiarists from the Herald—Their Unserupulous- ness— Advantages of Navesink ata Watering Place—Surf Bathing and River Bathing. T have bad occasion to observe that some interest- fag information concerning the manner of obtaining ews by steamers at Sandy Hook, which came under my observation, and was recorded in the columns of yeur paper, was copied by some of your cotempora- wies, from the Philadelphia Ledger, and by them eredited to that journal, when they mast have known & was taken from the Henaup. It seems to me that ‘those very sheets that depend the mo-t upon the Hegavp’s columns, are the most loth to acknow- Jedge it, fearing lest the public may ascertain the fect that their very existence depends npon your paper; and so they give credit for what they steal to apy other plausible source; but that sort of thing eannot bedone without detection, for your correspon- dents are ubiquitous, and are somewhat jealous for the rights of their great exponent. Since the accident at Coney Island I have thought much as to what there is in the snrf excelling any other form of bathing, that so many should go fairly wild upon the subject. The only reason I can possibly is, fashion! To be sure, there are those whose lymphatic temperaments urge them to breast the waves and realize positive enjoyment from it; bot about two-thirds never venture beyond their depth, but paddle around in shallow water, instead of a good bath. Now, at this place, the quiet wiver affords a most Inxurious bath for the timid amateur, and abundance of room for the practised swimmer, while on the opposite beach the broad AMantic greets us with an incessant dull roar, afford- tag plenty of scope for the wildest ambition in surf pothing. ALPHA, LONG BRANCH, N. J. Green's Horet, 2 Lon@ Branen, August 7, 1855.4 Summer Sports—Fishing with a Pitchfork--The Orops—The Hotels—Sale of Land Lots--Tvot™ ting Match, §c. Last week, all along shore, we had great sport eetching horse mackerel. Lines, with “ squids” at” tached, were thrown in the breakers, and drawn out with a perseverance worthy of “ sheep's head” or wea base. The porpoises were chasing the blue fish, ‘the blue fish were after the horse mackerel, and the florse mackerel were after small fish—e very exciting seene on the whole. But, altfough the lines were east in pleasant places for hauling in any reasonable amount of fish, yet we noticed one man (we believ: an Irishman) who, characteristically enough, pre- ferred fishing for them with a pitchfork. Success axyowned his efforts. We notice that one of your Newport correspond. ents speaks with hearty horror “of persons in the garbof men” (is that the legitimate expression?) their hours in the billiard rooms, attending 1998, instead of boys with the ladies minding duct is highly reprehen- : kind having been ob- its—a “stag” party, ere arrested, tried The ex- aan] a papmlaen well rain would prove acceptaly wound here, but we adubt if it would? come guest to the farmers. Present proehects indi- ‘ate avery abundant yield for the ee a poise ropa in this vicinity. “ We do not remember ever seen, at this season, the woods and fields a fresher hue of verdancy; and all this we owe tc misty, moist, damp and ‘rainy weather we have a os at so mych, ¢ hofels here are all well filled, and the season is a good one for the proprietors. There are fewer transicnt visiters—that is, persons who come only for afew days—than I have seen at any of the other watering places. eee of land—lots advertised to be sold by Messrs. Thomas & Sou—came off on the ad. The location was excellent, the lots having the use of a fine bathing ground, &c., but the bidding was limited, and only about a fifth of the lots advertised were f. What's the use of a cottage—‘ one of dollar humsteads,” so much desired by J. ibal—when you can get into a comfort- able hotel? A “‘trot” over the sea-shore road called ont all the vehicles in the place on Friday last. The scene was quite an exciting one. ONKAHYE. Merropouiran Hore i Lon@ Branca, N. J., Aug. 8, 1855. A Comparison of Advantages Between City and Country Life—Reauties of Long Branch—Con templated Improvements—-Distinguished Ar vals, &c. However high the thermometer may range in New York, or however hot Professor Meriam may cook his “heated term,” their effects upon us here fall harmiess. With a never failing breeze and an “en- tire absence of mosquitoes,” we are enabled to walk wpon the beach, to ride along the coast, to sit on the Piazza, or throw open our doors and windows for a free circulation of air, without any fear of the con- sequences. I pity you poor devils in the city. Wedo not boast, it is true, of a splendid monn- tain prospeet, althOugh an inland view, with the Navesink mountain as the background, is not to be @expived—but we have a word to say of our ever e@hanging, never tiring panomaric sea view. Every ‘weasel that passes Sandy Hook, outward or inward bound, dills up our picture; steamships cease to be a wovelty, and it is no uncommon thing to count five or six at a time. The luxury of surf bathing, notwith-tanding the bad repute given to itat Coney Island, is enjoyed here by men, women and children; all go in with a will and with the fullest confidence, but not until Capt. Sam MeLaue hoists his white flag, announcing the proper time of tide and the absence of the under tow; and even then rity ix made doubly secure By the employment of expert swimmers, ropes and surf boata. The arrivals at the Metropolitan continne at the yate of thirty and forty daily, and ney. of the other smaller houses ure also well patronized. Sever beautiful private cottage residences have recently been erected, and sites are selected for others. At ‘the present moment, the couss is occupied at least a mile in extent with houses, public and private. The rich fertile soil, with its waving fields of corn, wheat and grass, extending to the water's edge, offers in- d@ucements unequalled by the usual sandy shoves of most sea side places. Governor e and family stil continue at the Metropolitan. Governor Pollock, of PennsyWania. is expected in yy or two, and every part of the Union is tuirly represented by per sons of distinction. Some one told me yesterday that “Live Oak” George had engaged rooms, and would be bere about the loth of the month. One thing is certain—there ix no getting over it—that it Vong Branch is not xt the head ef the list of watering places, it deserves ta Le. To-morrow, I shail ride over to the property of the Jersey Fourierite Phalanx—" the last leaf upon the tree,” now fluttering under the hammer of the auc- tioneer, and coming to the block next October. Til make a survey of the “domain,” and in my next give you the resulie of my observations. Amico. Green's Bata Horen,+ Lone Branca, N.J., August §, 1555. ¢ Te Advantages of Long Branch as a Summer Re sidence—The Hotels--Unceremonious and Unos- tentatious Character of the Place--Amusements. Among the thoasand aud one places of summer resort in the vicinity of New York, it is a matter of sarprise that the many advantages of Long Brauch shoukl not be more extensively appreciated by your citizens. Situated at only thirty miles distance from New York, and accessible every day about three hours, by the steamers Occan Wave and James Christopher, it certainly offers many ndncements for a residence during the warm months. ‘There are nine hotels here, having accommoda tions for over two thousand persons; and as we re- ccive the HERALD every morning, we are kept post ed on all matters occurring in the Imay world ‘There are many citizens of New York here. at pre- Sent, scattered among the various hotels, though the Metropolitan may \e named as the one more exclasively patronized by your citizens. The advantages of (ong Branch may be summed np a8 follows, viz.:—The absence of that ultra fash jonable mania which renders a sojourn at some oth: er places tedious, and also the very fow “fast young men” who remain here, wi where every: thing in entirely too tame for them. The surf ie magnificent, and the bathing gronnds safe, and immediately contiguous to the hot The view of the ocean, studded with steamers and gail. Jog craft bound to or from New York, iy always jn- from personal observation. The necessity of feeing servants in order fo obtain proper table is Cp obviated here—and in this respect it is worthy of watering piaces I could name. ennui, and yet devoid of that excitement an pation which sometimes send the visiter home again in a worse state of health than when he left it. At the Bath Hotel there have been several grand displays of tireworks. There have been hops, con- adapted to the invalid, the seeker after health, the Weary man of business, and families. I have visited all the fashionable watering places of the country, and I unhesitatingly give it the preference over any those of your citizens who are sceptical on this sub- ject, and who can appreciate quiet and repose, make a visit to Long Branch and test the truth of the as- sertion. here, on Shrewsbury river, and, being one of the craft, you would, perhaps, do me and yourself a fa- vor by inserting this. neither should. men of small means be crowded out of the public press be porters to chronicle their little enjoyments, ones, and therefore took the steamer Ocean Wave, from the foot of Jay street, last Saturtay, for Red Bank. and for real comfort and country enjoyment it is everything that could be wished for. vegetables from his garden, and the milk and eggs are of the unsophisticated growth. bury oysters—Shrewsbur¥ blue fish, and Shrewsbury chickens. We have drives and sailing parties, and has slipped my memory. hotel kept by Mr. Slamm. four miles. “There is an exclusive French or German honge there, which admits no Yankees. J inspected the premi: are Newport ‘of the White Suiphur, but a little fresh air is necessary for a and ) knoy of we better resorp than Red Bank. Island, on the ocean. miles from Brooklyn, and eight from Riverhead, on two hours, over a sandy road nearly as white as Mr. teresting; while Bho arive along the bank in the cool Brooklyn, and others, swell our o 3 of the day, and fanned by a refreshing sea breeze, 36 | on the ses we think we pe cow ‘doen tes pean really delicious. The surrounding country, too, 33 } to Saratoga or Newport, any very great ap- celebrated for its many beautiful drives, : prebensions of the result. Bat the myail is just off, 60 : The hotels ier pate all a apt with } inst conclude; but if you print this I shall soon clean, airy rooms fare. Such isthe gene- iy fi ot ral report of those from the other hotels with fs MAU hades - ones oe. 1 have conversed; and of the Bath Hotel I can speak i a Howrx. Hovse, } Qvoeur, L. I., Aug. 7, 1855. Advantages of Quogue as a Summer Retrect—Ite Bathing and Sporting Facilities, Hotel Accom- modations, §c. attention at the example by the hotels at some other The amusements are sutticiently varied to pense’ i- oe ora lead ao ae, &e., de. ‘aken al ether, now of no pl: ttes ary shee iP Place better | tion is on the south side of this island, aboat eighty Riverhead, at which place you are received by the other reasi it ide resort for ratioual enjoyment. Let conveys you inome and > io tie quiet and pleasant little village. We have among us some of the most respectable citizens of your metro- polis, who contribute greatly to the liveliness of the place. For health and refreshing breezes nothing can surpass this place, it being within ten minutes’ walk of the ocean, where the luxury of surf bathing is enjoyed in perfection, It is a wonder that, in RED BANK, N. J. Rep Bank, Ang. 8, 1855. One of the Craft on his Summer Rambles--.A Print- erunder c Red Bank Fig Tree—The Wife and the Children taking their Share of the t-- Pillage | *tead of hundreds who are here, there are not of the Iee Saje—Narrow Escape from Drown- | thousands. Quogue is not exceeded by any ocean ing, $e watering place, save Ne , and there only in Bs See fashion, Here we are not tied down to ceremony, I have been passing some pleasant days down ing as we please, and no comment ‘Three miles off, at the Inlet, lovers of fishing can indulge in their favorite sport. Blue fish are taken in large quantities; thirty have been taken in two hours with a single squid. Striped bass have made their appearance; were taken the other day, the largest weighing 114 pounds. Tront: are also to be had in the various ponds from one to six miles distant. A good shot can tind plenty of amusement here. Dovitchers, yellow legs, ducks and robin snipe are on our table almost daily. We have with us the Napoleon of shots, Colonel P., from your city, who has bagged his hundreds already. Some days he spreads on the piazza the trophies of a day's work, numbering as high as ninety. Mine host of the Howell House is as active as ever, although he has seen seventy summers. He gives us an excellent table, and allows his accom- plished grand-daughter to preside at it. We have a number of charming young ladies with us, but are lamentably short of beaux. Can't you send some along? They will receive a hearty wel- come and be treated kindly. Quantuc. All is not gold that glitters, se they cannot employ re We wished a cheap trip for ourselves ane little The house is kept by ex-Alderman Isaac B. Smith, We get our We have plenty of Shrewsbury clams—Shrews- we have. plenty of shade, on the grounds and vicinity. There are no mosquitoes and few flies. I cannot xt- ford to visit Saratoga or Niagara; but this three shilling trip, with small charges at the hotel comes within the capacity of my purse. The child- dren ave sporting on the grass while Tam writing, and the wife is rolling ten pins in the bowling alley. My expeneee are not more here for living than in New York at my own home, and-here I have everything fresh. Cucumbers are wholesome down here, and | inight almost say green apples. Somebody made free with our ice-box, an evening or two since; it is a large one, and stands out doors, without a lock. It was relieved of all the beef, pork and lamb, together with a large Shanghai chicken! Smith will be obliged to mount 2 Paixhan for its protection, else famine may prevail down here. A small lad tumbled into the water from the dock the other day, and would have been drowned but for the prompt aid of a carpenter who was at work in the vicinity. 1 would gladly give his name, but it BATH, LONG ISLAND. Bara Srasipr, } Lone IsLanp, August 5, 1855. Crowded State of the Village—Project for the Erec- tion of a Magnificent Hotel on the Site of the Old Bath House. Every spot capable of affording even the most in- different accommodation is now crowded with visit- ers. It ix impossible to supply the demand for rooms, and new buildings will have to be erected to provide aguinst the rush of next season. A grand project of this kind is now on the tapis, and will no doubt be carried through. It is proposed to form a joint stock company, with a capital of one hundred thousand dollars, to purchase the present Bath House and grounds, and to ereet a magnificent mansion on its site. I have seen the plan of the vew building, which bears a close resemblance to the principal front of Windsor Castle, in England, and will be a most imposing structure. It will ac- commodate an immense aumnber of inmates. Brau Nasa. Yesterday cht and ran down toa rother to Levi D.—some we took a , and may inspect them in, when T ill give you still further information. . Slamm’s ce is small, but it is well arranged, and guests ade comfortahle. gether, J am enjoying myself as well and ly aa a Bn man can ex] to. 1 cannot visit CLARENDON SYRINGS, VT. CLARENDON SPRNIGS, Vt., Ang. 9, 1855. The Hotel—Ride from Rutiand—The Springs— Analysis of the Water—Their Efficacy for Scrofulous* and Cutancovs Diseases— Waka, Scenery, &c. ‘The hotel at Clarendon Springs is a large, three story house, built chiefly of brick, with a piazza to every story. It is situated on a side hill, with half a dozen private dwelling houses near by, and is sur- rounded by mountains. It is seven miles from R: | 1 nd, and the drive is a very pleasant one. At Cen- tre Rutland you pass a water-fall, white with per- petual foam as it dashes down over and among the yocks, The entire route is alive with innumerable birds: the little yellow bird, with his brilliant plu- mage of gold and black, and his unequal flight, flut- tering from the sober mullen top to the gorgeous thistle-flower; the honest robin red-breast; the mournful phoebe bird, with its continual see-saw mo- tion while sitting, sacred and secure hy superstition from all harm; the baoyant and aerial swallow; the petite wren; the cat bird, alias the northern mock- ing bird, safe in some bush or thicket from the cruelty of mimic sportsmen; and the vindictive king bird, little, but strong, whom shot will hardl kill, with whom might is right, whose small aud petty talons have plucked many a feather trom the backs of great hawks. Butternut trees stand by the road side with their clusters of green nuts and their delicate foliage, inhabited, as usual, by the sprightly red squirtels. As horses and carriages can always be had at Rutland, that is a good point to leave the cars in coming here, though the West Rutland station is two miles nearer. That is five miles distant, and is the nearest station, There are one hundred and thirty gnests here now: they come mostly for the pure air and the spring water. The spring, isonly a few rods from the house, just across a clear stream of water that comes rash- ing rapidly down over the boulders lying in its bed, ud is spanned here by « wooden bridge thirty or tin length. ais of this spring water shows the following ic in the summer season, A Prinrer. QUOGUE, LONG ISLAND. \ Quvocur, L. L, Aug. 9, 1855. The Scenevy and Natural Beauties of Quogue—Iis Population of Babies—its Hotels and Boarding Houses—Etymology of Quogue—Distinguished Visiters, &¢., &¢- Among the many interesting letters in the HERaup, from the various places of summer resort, T have as yet seen none from the charming place bearing the euphonious appellation of Quogue. Now, such an oversight as this cannot be endared for a raoment by the denizens of the place, and the sooner it is remedied the better. To'thisend your humble ser- vant has taken op the pen, and for once sought to win the appellation of ‘our own correspondent.” Quogue, then, is situated on the south side of Long It is distant about ninety the Long Island railroad. After reaching River- head by the cars, you ride through the woods some Greeley’s hat, and through a forest of little stunted pine trees and scrub oaks. ‘This truly charming ride accomplished, yon are at Quogue. It is not a village, for there are no private houses here, but simply a collection of boarding honses. These are four in number—Foster’s, Howell's, Port’s and Cooper's: Fach of these establishments has it: own champion, but all are comfortable. There are nearly 300 per” sons at these houses, and children by the dozen— in fact, go where you will, you are sure to meet a baby. (io up stairs, and just as you reach the middle of the stairgase down comes baby head over heels, nearly knocking you over, aud making the whole house resound with its melody. Go down stgirs, and a sudden iruption of children rushing ap stairs nearly precipitates von headlong, while a fran- tie shout of triumph rings through the honse. Go out for a walk, there is the indefatigable baby in his | i willow carriage, making [aces at all who pass him. | 100 comic Go on the beach, there is the ubiquitous, never-tiring | ,, baby, squawking feebly as his nurse plunges him in the waves, and in a great state of indignation at mankind in general, and his watortunute temale at- tendaut in particular. m Quogue, you must know, means “clams;” and it indeed merits the name, tor more delicious bivalves never slipped down the throat of mortal man since Noah embarked in the ark (wonder if he had clams?) than we have every morniug for breaktast. They say the place got its name in the following manner: The Indian squaws who u inhabit Long Island, amazed at the the clams found here, called them “h pie who heard of this, of maguesin, ) INCHES OF THE GAS Wiel! WAS RVOLVED PROM THe WATER CONSISTS OF . 0.05 euble inches. real or fancied difference rv scrofula and cutancons diseases ed to possess wonderful viri drink and bathing. Well auth most miraculous cures are told f New York, minends it very Tt is clear and nearly tasteless. ley belonging to the house. of the neighborhood are test attraction is the uot remurkably good. called them “sq * The transition was easy | walks, You can scarcely in to “squogues,” and next to “qnogues,” aad bence | gtrott thon o ying hill sides, cover- Quogue P ed with shoré, green gra for they ure used as pas- If this place were only more accessible it would | tares—and shaded by the elean rock maple aaa soon vie with any of the tashionable watering places | peach, and other forest trees, scattered, singly or in that are now so much frequented by our citizens, It has a beautiful beach, five surf, and, what trange to gay, no umiertow. In fact, no lent has e occurred to any of the bathers The boarding houses are about a quarter of clusters. NEWPORT. OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE, Ocean House, F from the “ry morning our good Mr. Foster has his catriage ready at half past ten Newrort (R. 1), August 4, 1855, A. M., to carry Newport as it Is—tndustry of Correspondents- sorts of © old Neptune. for a new «re: will tind — Miseries of the Passuge— Prospects of the Sea- Watering Ploce Belles, from a New Point of View—Snobs and Scenery—Singing Birds at Nawport—La Grange and Brignoli Becoming 7 *Chavitable—No Doy Fixed for ti atom Moing: or walking | “CharitableNo Day Fixed for the Regati ate. A. very fayo- Hotels, &e. n unlucky brig that | adhere to my orig Ml now lies em- | time si t there wp ‘ bedded in the snvd abont'a mile below our house, | Ume since, thet the matte cept dust, polking and p Several in- It is called the Lacy Verhaps it was built, by some young inariner, who wormed it after F dastrious correspoudents have ineuaged to pick up the iid oe ee But nape re Dag ne charming little local items relative to relig tairs stranded, and will never again ride the waves tike P ‘ . * a thing of life. Let us hope the real Lucy Ellen, be and other ingenic rrangements for sedocing away she who she may, hos not shared the sad fateof hor | one’s small change; but itis oll vanity all dnat namesake, and is not & shattered wreck on the } all emptiness, The correspondents alluded to are, however, entitled to praise for iwaking words ottt of such smoll materials. ocean of Life. It will be quite superfinous to tell you of the Lleft New York in the Kunpire State, » good boat with good people abont her, There was a great Is are ever at a loss own here and they son . let them come any surpassing in effect anything of whieh that worthy regiment ever dreamed. After bathing we come and then spend the afternoon i on the beach, as faney 1m: rite walk is to the “ wreck, cast its bones ashore last sp and dreas for dinner, al opinion, promulgated some not mach at ol gall ) many “beauties” down bere, when you hear that they are most of them from Brooklyn. That's enough! New York can boast too of her fair M—tte—, and other laces are well represented. : PiGenerul Dix and family. ote staying at Howell's, | crowd. ‘The state rooms were all taken—berths His son, the Rev. Morgan A. Dix, read servi@e and | grew scarce—large uuabers of people occupied preached for us last Sunday, and his sermon will | pleasant couches on the floor of the stute room sa Ting tive in our memories, nok omly for the grace and } jon, while others, still more undrtan sought elegance of its delivery, but for the touching an eiithes ‘Ik data eal ay 4 beantiful precepts inculcated in language e har- | Slumber in chairs wand upon lonnges artially con- monious and vigorous, Many others, famous in | trived so as to give ove a# melt pain os possible, 1 the commercial arena, are here. Messrs. Daniel Lord and Dan. Marvin; Baqs., of the New York bar—the latter of whom is just reco vering from his recent severe accident—are seeking in the harmless amusements of the seaside a re- laxation from the mental toils that so severely tax a lawyer's strength. Mr. Morris, the President of the Long Island Railroad Company, My. Woodward, of emporium and the professional | heard one geutleman, who usually inhabits a fine suite of rooms in Saint Mark's place, imploring the waiter to give hima shakedown where the prome- naders would not tread apon him. That's the re- werd of going away from home for pleasure! But in spite of all its inconveniences, this must be con- sidered the best ronte to Newport, It jg a great deal I notice your valuable journal receives corres- pondence from numerous watering places, bat not a word from Quogue. Now, this is not right; let me inform your readers that Quogue is not in the darkest corner of the Union; its geographical posi- miles from your city. It is reached by railroad to prince of whips, the ever-obliging John Martin, who but are as free as air, enjoying the luxury of dress- ts, A better than being jolted all day over a bad railroad, aud suffering three hours from the stench of a little, dirty, sputtering steamboat. The Empire State last night brought mm about five hundred passengers, inck.ding many for Newport. They all slept some- where, the Sogenuity of Mr. Clerk was conside: exercised in stowing them away. The prospects of the season here are fair. There are about three hundred people at the Ocean House. (eighty arrivals yesterday); the Bellevue, a small house, is full, and there is a good number of guests at the Atlantic, The number of beautiful cottage residences on the island has increased fifty per cent since my last visit here, and this, of course, dimi- pines ul eons of the hotels. ere may be some pretty women here. I have not had the’ pleasure to ec’ thea, however; and [ have not that excessive fulness of i tion which makes Miss Pena nose a“ ic Gi 3” or which transforms Mre. 's forty years and badl, concealed wrinkles into the fully Yereloped aymune- try of matronly charms. To me women at watering ae with a few e: are maniking who ex- ist ouly in the adoration of snobs, and who are brilliant only in the ratio of the number of their flirtations and the depth of their flounces. Don't they look “pretty” in their drip ing bathing dresses, as they rise from the sea, Hot like Asphro; ie by any means, but closely resembling the ‘uries | But what is woman that we should make account prtent ae raat is a snob that we should waste ink upon ‘t us turn rather to Newport, as it ie—the gem of Boa Island, the dise of New England—in the full er, of its delicious climate. They say that Anne Hutchinson was “ exiled” to this island from Massachusetts Bay san. If Goy- ernor John mea | ronounced such sentence, the heretic might have trnly imitated the Roman statesman, and cried : “ Banished! I thank you for it!” I should lke to be banished here for six months in the year. The atmosphere is deliciously bracing, and when the thermometer does get high, the weather never seems hot. Ah! what heresy in man to mar snch divine perfection of the beautifal in nature, by such monstrosities, which pretend to be the perfection of art ! The artist world is pretty well represented here by Mle La Grange, Signors oli, Amodio, and the Germanians—not quite equal to the Germanians of former days. J believe Ja Grange sings here, for the first and only time, on Monday, at a concert to be given at the Roman Catholic charch, in ofa charitable object. Brignoli, “the handsome yr”? to be a tremendous algo assists, and there is suj excitement in the fashionable world in consequence. ‘The artists would be great favorites here, but they don’t ea to speak English, and our watering- sent belles are not distinguished for the extent or rilliancy of their uccomplishments. Very few of them have a ‘speaking acquaintance” with French. Poor things! Things are not very lively here. There is some trouble about the regatta, and the day for it is not yet fixed. If the arrangements for it are to he as teres as they were last year, it would be just as well if it never comes off at all. It is here us ever before. The same round of amusements—the same bathing, the same dreases and the same promenades to astonishing music after dinner. The hotels seem to be better—the Ocean is really very comfortable. W. ia ° Newrorrt, Aug. 7, 1855. City Belles at Newport—An Eye to Beauty—A + Ggmperison of Personal Attractions—Politics at . & Discount, &e. Thave been wandering among the different hotels here, and will give your readers a few items as re- gards the ladies in this fashionable watering place. Among the arrivals at the Touro House, is Miss B—n, of New York. She has a tall and graceful fi sure, an intelligent and pleasing face, with beauti- ful black hair, sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks. Mrs. C--k, of New York, is also at this house. She was a decided belle at the Ovcan two summers ago; Miss J—s, of New York, has « very pleasing face~-dresses elegantly." Miss B—d, of Albany, is tall and grace. ful, and very agreeable. Thefirst of last week, it was reported thata celebrated belle was soon to arrive at the Atlantic. On Wed- nesday she made her appearance at dinner, accom- panied by her parents and a triend, Asshe came in, all-eyes were furned tipon her; and truly she created asensation. She is tall, and the very embodiment of case and grace--hus an exquisite figare, jet black hair and eyes, that speak their own eloquent and ex- Jel language. She danced in the parlor on ‘riday evening, and is one of the most graceful dancérs 7 have ever seen. Such is Miss , of Philadelphia-—beyond all question the Belle of New- port this season. Miss P—s, of New York, is also very beautiful, and creates a decided sensation. C—I, of Baltimore, is an interesting young lady, and has many admirers. At the Bellevue there are also many beautifal women. Indeed, I think that Newport this year has far more than its share of these gems of crea- tion. Mrs. D—n, of Natche-, is as beautiful as ever, and receives a great deal of attention, which she ruly deserves. ‘The beautiful Miss E. W—y, of New Hampshire, who was a belle at the ‘an one season ago, has just arrived at the Bellevue, and is as charming as ever. There are not as many visiters at Newport this season 2s usual, bat we that are here enjoy ourselves as mach. ‘Che HERALD is our great comfort, and is songht for with much avidity. One evil we are rid of here—that is, politics, and we have no reason to regret it. xX. NEW ROCHELLE. Neptune House, New Rocneute, Aug. 8, 1855. Scenery of New Rochellc—Its Early History— Fa- cilities of Access—Amusements—Norigern and Southern Watering Places—A Hint to Dyspep- tie Editors, Sc. J arrived here a few days ago with no intention of remaining for any length of time, but such is the heauty of this spot that Lam induced to extend my visit for some days longer. Taking a ride aronnd the country yesterday aiternoon, I was strack with the picturesque character and variety of its scenery. It was, as your readers are aware, settled by the ancient Huguenots; and amongst their descendants here and in the city of the Empire State, are some of the most euterprising and respectable of our citi- zens. The country around abounds in beautifal country seats, the facilities of communication with which from the city rendera them as accessible as the suburbs of New York. ‘The roads in the immediate vicinity of this neigh- borhood, leading to Throg’s Neck, have all the uni- formity of a plank road. J have never seen more level roads for beautiful drives, Yachting, fishing,and all aquatic sports, are in abundance. Irom the Nep- tane Hroune, wil es the river, and wl - the Sound, w ene vi f a ve on Friday last. themselves in rowing, fishing, tever other amusement their variety to our sports, we it s last Christy’s Minstrels, pecially engaged for the guests of the Neptu ise. They discoursed, of course, their most eloquent music, and everything went off charm- ingly. There are a g) number of guests stopping here, among whom are some of our most distia- guished and noted citizens. [ observe particularly the Hon. Judge Green C. Bronson, Mr. Neilson, the President of the Sau Mutual Insurance Company, who are here with their families, besides others of general note. We have a fair share of the beauty of the watering places, and as much, [ dare say, of their agreeableness and sociability. I think were the Southern country editor, whom the Evening Post regards with so much honor for finding fault with Northern watering places, and upon whose dyspeptic account the editor of the Post thinks the Union ought to be dissolved, to come here, he would find a cure for his sectional maladies, and, at leat, an example of a place that is not contagious of “snobbishness” or of “soulless gaiety. Should, how- ever, the afr of this neighBorhood be nnfavorable to the political diet of the Southern editor aforesaid, or the tastidionsness of the poetical cynic of the Post, they both might tind a temporary relief in the capi- tal fare served by our host, Mr. Willis, of the Nep- tune house. For the sake of the Union, if not thelr own, | wish they would come. Really, | want tosee . Valon saved, and 1 am sure that as long as coun- uuithern editors and New York city editors, of a i» streak, find themselves so put out by the unfortunate state of their digestion, and the insurpportable effects of the fourth | nape heated term-—they will never recover their good humor until they undergo the steno e's invigorating effects of a good sea breeze. All they want isa little bracing np. Dyspepstic stomachs and diseased litical imaginations are all very well for those who ike to cultivate tim, but the moment they inflict their crotehets on the Mle) they become as griev- ous a hore to them as they are a torture to their pos- sessors, A little sen bathing, pnre air, country ex- ercise, and general resuscitation are the only reme- dies in the political heated term for these incurables. These failing, send them over to the tender mercies of the “border ruffians,” or the amiable aberrations of the Tribune saints. Tam collecting some inter- esting historical accounts of the ancient settlement of this locality by the Huguenots, which, should they prove acceptable to the readers of your distin- guished journal, I will he beppy to forward to you. SARATOGA. Unirep States Horen, Saparoea, Angust 4, 1854. Rush of Visiter to the Springs—The Codfish Aris- fied @ Discount—New Fashions—The Patent Ventilator—The Negro Difficulty, &¢. Saratoga eat toujours le meme, Shly more attrac- tive than ever. The village is jammed and crammed to overflowing, and the cry is still they come. All the houses are in excellent order, and a marked im- provement is evident in them all. The high codfish tribe is not at all numerous here, I notice, this sea- son, and J have heard it ascribed as a reason that the hard times of the past having curtailed their fancy revenues, they are “waiting for remittances” at home, whilst the substantial classes—the bone and sinew of the bourgeoisie—can honestly afford to en- joy life here in a rational way. ‘There has been nothing yet in the way of any ex- plosive excitement. The grand fanc is talked of for about the 20th, and of course the feminines are already on the qui vive. Cotteries of dozens and halves of dozens of petticoats are canvassing the all important items of tucks, flounces, &. The negro difficulty is entirely over. Another monument ought therefore to be erected to Mr. Colt, for the invention of his eloquent shooting iron. LEXINGTON. SARATOGA BELLES. [Saratoga Correspondence of the New Orleans Bulletin.) The id Fourth of July ball came off last night at our house, where I sq 800 persons were pre- sent. <A large number of the Say company present ‘were rida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee. Of all the fashionable follics among the fair sex to be found anywhere, we have them here. Women so etherial in composition that it occurs to me the slightest of would them off, and a rude blast utterly an- nihilate them. “Thin, angular forms—pale, wan faces, listless, creatures,” are epithets truly written of such 8) ens as were present last evening. Those tight. ices (now all the fashion) spoil half the of our pretty girls. The dress- makers are to blame three times out of four for this great folly. Ihad the com; of one last night, whose annoyance at the tightness of her dress was very sincere. It was truly a needless discomfort. Her natnral figure, though full, is beautifully sym- metrical, and her waist small enough without pres- sure. Yet the pleasure of dancing with such com- rexsion of the lungs was quite spoiled. I wish the ressmakers could be reached with the idea that this eases no onc. Tifey should be made to fit their fashions apy those marble models which some writer lately described very wittily as “‘ unprotected females.” The Greek Slave, and the Venus de Me- dicis, wonld be troubled enough to make a fashion- ablo dress “meet.” AN the absurdities of fashion ary dished up here. It would be worth something to see some of these belles in a plain calico wrapper “ at home.” Onr Southern girls do not enter as fully into all the absurdities of Dame Fashion ax the New York and Boston belles. Of all the studied display of Tings and bracelets, elaborate Hate Stee the costly six and seven bundred dollar dresses; the rolling up and casting down of eyes; the gettings up aud down before the proper attitude is attained, and finally the Bey 00k step e-aitaty areonly carried out most exqui- sitely fine by these latter named, laying aside as they utterly do, simplicity and self-forgetfulness, two of the greatest charms of our Southern women. I can but notice among the ladies now on the tapis here for matrimonial Prospecn: @ majority sweet sixteen years of age only, and a smart sprinkling less. This placing girls of this tender age so forward is certain- ly a great evil, that should be corrected in our coun- try. Girls of the above mentioned age leave school, come out, are engaged, soon marry, and settle down for life, their heads full of all the li ighter socom ments, but utterly ignorant of every thing pertaining to domestic affairs—knowledge far more useful in ractical life than all the book lessons ever learned. ‘hey leave school entirely too early, marry too youns: and thus lose the charming season of girl- ood, free from the care that added years in some form bring to all the daughters of Eve. Parents do not allow them time for body and ‘mind to fully ma- tore. But more anon concerning the fair sex. I love them with all their faults. God bless ‘em all. LAKE GEORGE, N. Y. Forr Wini1am Henny Hore, Lake Groror, August 8, 185. Fort Henry—Ite Historical Associations——The Lake Scenery—Hotels, Society, &c. It is astonishing what changes are brought about in the course of a hundred years, especially in a new country like our own. <A century ago this vicinity, which is now crowded with visiters in search of re- creation from every portion of the Union, was one unbroken forest, through which the red man roamed in his unrestrained liberty and original rudeness. Upon the site of the hotel from which this letter is dated, stood Fort William Henry, memorable for the disastrous siege which it sustained doring the “old French war,” and the cold-blooded massacre of its garrison by the Indian allies of the Marquis of Mont- calm, after the fort had surrendered to his army. ‘The hills, which now re-echo no more warlike sound than the report of the cannon which is daily fired to salute the little lake steamboat upon her arrival, then rang with the terrific war-whoop of the savage and the heart-rending shricks of the miserable vic- tims of the tomahawk and scalping knife. Every spot in the neighborhood is teeming with historical recollecfions, and the interest thus excited is still further increased by the spell of enchantment which has been thrown around the place by the magic pen of a Cooper. But apart from all this, the natural advantages of the situation are such as to challenge comparison. The view from the piazza of our well-kept, conve- nient hotel is one of the most beautiful that it has ever been my fortune to behold. You look directly down the lake—over the countless little green islets, which like emeralds set in mppbire, rej in the bosom of the “Horicon.” Beyond,and on either hand, casting their shadows in the crystal water, arise lofty wooded hills, which at sunset exhibit the most varied tints of blue and purple, and charming effects of light and shade, which would enchant the eye of an artist. I do not wonder that Lake George is such a favorite resort, and that it is constantly increasing in popularity, The hotel is always crowded to ex- cess, although, asa large Paes lon of the guests are transient visiters, and as public conveyances leave the hotel several times each day, one can al- ways be provided with le accommodations by waiting a few hours. There are a namber of families from New York passing the season here, and a more delightful place in which to while away a month or so could not be found. Grares. SHARON SPRINGS, N. Y. Smanon House, | Swaron Springs, August 4, 1855. { Society at the Springs—Is Old and Its New Phases —Fast People and their Attempts at Innovation— Improvements nm the Village—An Unpleasant Monitor— Fashionable and Rustic Amusements— People Who Enjoy Themselves and People Who Don't—A French Marquis in Disguise—A Per- secuted Millionaire, §c. In my last, I alluded briefly to the progress which Sharon has been making within the last few years. From being one of the most obscure and retired of onr so-called summer retreats, known but to a few adventurous health seekers, and, happily for their comfort, uniuvaded by the fashionable idlers who only seek in the country a variation of their dissi- pated enjoyments, it has become, not only a place of high sanitary repute, but also a favorite resort for those who like society without the trouble and personal sacrifices with which itis attended in Saratoga, New- port, and other haunts of the beau monde. Few persons come here who are not invalids, or who have not imperative necessity for cultivating repose. Difficult of access, and situated at about sixteen miles dis tance from the nearest line of railway, it offers no facilities to those who make the rounds of the water- ing places simply for the purpose of seeing and been seen. It is true that occasionally some few of the fast people from the larger cities make an irrup- tion into “our happy valley,” but they are soon frightened away by the air of sobriety and decorum which pervades its society. So far from finding themselves objects of envy and admiration to its members, they discover, before they art many days here, that the impression which they make is direct- ly the reverse of that which they had calculated upon. The self-created leaders of extravagant styles find it is true the distinction of isolation, bat itis an isolation far from enviable. They are the icuses ridicules of our little community, without the intellect and the polish of manners which origi- nally relieved the sting of the appellation. They are excellent models for the show cases of the mi ner and mantua makers, but they have no other ommend them. It is hardly nec Quality otell you that persons who attempt, t introduce bere euch Doneensical babita, cap neither be very sure of their social position, nor have a ver accurate idea of what get is. se You may perhaps think me rather severe in m: comments on these follies. Had you seen as muc! of their pernicious resnits as I have you would be of a different opinions The pre mone for these summer campaigns juetry and flirtation are vi and reckless ‘s cha? 80 cost); acharacter that they tre- quently tothe embarrasment and ruin of fa- milies. But these consequences are not the only ones which flow from the ambitious rivalries of a watering place. Fathers and husbands who are revented by business, from accompanying the ies of their families on their summer trips, have often bitter reason toregret that both in parse and in persor they have not exercised a stricter check over the motives which these excursions, and the fancied wants to w! they give rise. It is not necessary forme to be more specif: upon these ints. “The experience of all who have been in the abit of visiting our fashionable watering places, will enable them at once to seize my macaning. In the application of these observations, however, Jet me not be mistaken. I am not describing Sharon batvbe but as it is likely in the course ofa lew years plant's which the waters have lately attained, and the is which they are area from all parts of the Union, must soon alter the social charac- ter of the place. Aw I have already told you, efforte are being made to break up its homogeneous ele- ments into cliques and coteries, and to destroy the mostagreeable ire that has hitherto distinguished it, that of the comm: of interests and sympathies which should unite all of invalids. “The good senge of the older visiters has been steadily opposed to these attempts, but it will soon be overborne b' the flood of vanity and folly which the rapid gow and reputation of the place will let loose upon it. In the meanwhile, it is duty of all who these rural haunts for the tranquil and healthfal enjoy- ments which they afford, to assist in stem: thix invasion of notions and habits which are only con- sistent with the artificial life of lasge cities, aad which, in the end, must wholly neutralize the sani- tary objects which are supposed to attract people to such places. The demand for accommodation at the different, hotels, has lately been so unprecedentedty great, that their proprietors are Already making arrange- ments to provide against the disappointment to which many have been subjected this season. The Pavilion which makes up over three hundred beds, has been compelled to send away crowds of appli- cants. Ithas been the same at the Tlarldge. the Union, the American, and the Spriog houses. The proprietors of the Pavilion will clear $25,000 by the profits of this short season, and every cent of this they wisely purpose laying out’ on socal im- provements. ‘he carpenters are already busy preparing the wood work of a new addition to their already large establishment, which will ac- commodate one himdred more boarders. They have also commenced improving the approaches to the Springs, which were exceedingly inconveni- ent in damp weather. Were the proprietors of the other houses to nnite with them in defraying the ex- penses of these alterations, the natural beauties of the place might be enhanced tenfold and the comfort of the visiters Scone peneed The Spring House, which, next to the Pavilion, occupies the site in the place, being, as its name indicates, imme- diately contiguous to the waters, is to be torn down. this fall, and a larger and more imposing building is to be erected on the spot. One convenience it will have, which will give it a great advantage over the other houses, and that is the introduction of the sulphur baths on its premises, which will render it ‘unnecessary for invalids to leave the honse in dam) weather. “As it is, it is one of the most comfortah! houses in the place, the table being excellent, the sleeping accommodations good, the charges mo- derate, and the company quiet and unostentatious. For anny in delicate ith it is the most desira- ble al in the village. At this house there is a German physician stay- ing, whose conscientious reverence for the curative powers of the waters renders him amusingly sensi- tive to any departare on the part of those about him from the ‘strict regimen prescribed. Presiding at one of the tables, he watches with a vigilant eye the movements of those who are seated at it. Some an- happy gonrmand, tem) by an Sppe ing dish to infringe the rules Isid down for his stealthily draws it near to him in the vain hope of escaping the Doctor's lynx eye. He'is about to raise ‘the coveted morse! to energetic exclamation from our nic monitor his lips, when a lond and | compels him, horror stgicken, t0 drop it, and draws ~ upon him the observation and it of the company. The effect of this sanitary censorship is exceedingly beneficial, as many wonld do themselves serious mischief were they suffered to give way to their aj ites. The waters are in themselves so difficult of digestion to weak stomachs, that food must be very lightly partaken of, and that only of the simplest and most wholesome kind. ‘here are but few amusements here beyond those which the beauties of the surrounding scenery afford. The usual weekly hops on the Friday night at the Pavilion have been discontinued, owing to the severe illness of one of the inmates. The Tuesday re-nnions at the Eldridge House assemble some few good dancers ; but these attempts on the part of the young people to popularize their favorite amusement seem to me, in general, to be fuilures here, owing to the causes upon which I have already dilated in the commencement of this letter. The fast young men and the fast young women have all the prominence in these matters to themeclves, the general feeling amongst the old frequenters of the place being to discourage everything which may tend to give it acharacter for dissipation like that of Saratoga and Ne |. At Leake’s house on the bill, which is a regular country inn and therefore beyond the pre- cincts of fashionable cognizance, the best dance of Sy Coe eto Laird any a S went Aco rom the same love of sec! enjoyin - aayes, which has often (ara to the F ach and ferman guingeltes. A gay throng of village beaus and village maids was emembied bere, and right merrily did they enjoy themselves. Some few ‘visit- ers Cay ee beer nga terge ms ventured in, like myself, from curiosity; but ir presence had not the effect of damping the ardor of tho da cers. Several of the prettiest girls that I have seer: since I have been here, figured in the sete. I would chronicle their names for you, after the fashion of a certain city cotemporary who patronises emall cele- brities, were [ not restrained by ap] ‘nsions of the ridicule of my snobbish acquaintances of the Pa- vilion. Of the society composing this rustic ball, 1 am, therefore, reluctantly compelled to conteat my- self with the scitocae vere description: — ‘The company was inixed—the phrase | quote is As much as saying they're beneath your notice. A very dandified and _foreign-looking personage, who ry ore ei Yankee card iy is at wesent mystifying the sentimental girls ace Teaintence hete with the creerere sl of se Saou tion and his looks. Some will have it that he is a rench Marquis in disguise. At the Pavilion there is an unhappy millionaire, who has attained the respectable age of fifty in his bachelor state. and upon whom all the girts of the place are making a dead set. The sensitiveness to which these attentions give rise on his part is exceed- ingly amusing. He shies everything in the shape of a petticoat, even though harmlessly suspended on @ clothes line. As the conspiracy 4 general aguinst ee he will, however, have to surrender im the end. I must now conclude, as Ihave exhausted both my lamp and my budget of oun I start to-morrow for Mount Pros he Cherry Valley, and other places of nei interest int hborhood. I will probably give you a few “pencillings by the way.” | Sige A CAPE MAY. Cart May, August. 6, 1855. Amusements of the Season—The Accident on Board the Delaware— Popular Preachers— Puffing News- paper Correspondents, &c., §c. The season here bids fair to last until the first of September, or near thereto. Hundreds are, at any rate, arriving daily, and those who are on the island. do not seem disposed, as a general thing, to leave. On Wednesday evening there was a grand. “hop” at the Mount Vernon; on Thursday an elegant party of the kind came off at the Columbia; on Friday the Mansion House was the scene of a similar entertain- ment; while on Sat y the Mount Vernon again drew together a th \d or two of happy “‘trippers on the light fantastic toe.” The Sabbath yesterday was a painful one, on ac count of the news of the accident on the Delaware, particulars of which the Heraty will, of course have published before this letter reaches you. [t was a sad affair, and crowds were gathered about the telegraph office yesterday morning, as I went t church, talking it over. Such incidents are calenla- ted to make a deep impression even here, where ali care ix presumed to be thrown aside. The Rev. Mr. Slicer, of Washington, I believe, preached yesterday morning at the Strangers’ church, and in thé evening at the Mount Vernon Hotel. The morning sermon was a most powerful prodnetion: and every person who heard it concedes to its author a remarkable gift, hoth of thought and e: ‘A manner more vemarkable I never observed. Sach sermons as Mr. 8. preaches are highly profitable. We have se prominent people bere at thie time—to specify all of whom I have not time to-day. Among them I must not fail to note Mr. Robert Mor- ris, of the Philadelphia irer, who is stopping at the Mount Vernon, with family. 5 Your remarks about the puffy proclivities of some of your correspondents are most excelent. If l have ever said snyteing favorable of landlords or port. #, ithas been entirely from a desire to let the public know where they may find comfortable qnarters and Chliging bosta. I always una the shot, and never pecepted of any grataity in shape of boarding