The New York Herald Newspaper, August 20, 1855, Page 6

6 nity, aad send you al! the items. Much money has om sseleasly wandered hors by Congressional Committees and inierested lobbyites. An entire re- formation is weded, and the p: should know the facts. The prevailing easterly winds Keep as unnsu: cook for this season of the year—the morni the le of the day are remarkobly p the gs srequently call for 2 shaw!, or some- ibing more than the saumeor rig; but te nights are just right for good sleeping; in fact we have passed through the yarioug “‘ heated terms” with- rut the slightest inconvenience. Amoug the arrn ala at the Metropolitan yosterda was Judge S.A. Dorlas, of Minvis. Ie looks well and happy; and if Chevalier Webb could have seen the “ Little Giant’ as be emerged, barefooted trom the surf, about eleven o'clock to-day, decorated with a ved flanne! shirt, striped trowsers, and a coarse straw bat, and the sult water dripping from him, I think be would acknowledge his appearance anything but warlike. The Senator has just ar- rived from Washington, and it may be he comes to coot himself. He keaves in a few days for New York, on a visit to biv mother, and returns to Chi- cago in the course of three weeks. ‘Tue Metropolitan has been full to overflowing for the past ten days, This fact—consideving the sea- aon and the success of other watering places—proves conclusively that @ sti) Luger ho’ is required. ‘tomorrow night one oi our semi-weekly “ hops” takes plaice; bat as these atiiirs occur so frequently they excite little notice or prenaration; the enjoy- moat, however, is none the je°s on that account. Governor Price hes cons to Trenton for a few days to attend to niatters of siate. He is expected here again tomorrow. Lenlied at the Pavilion to-day wud sar “ Uncle Sam” Mo‘ris; he looks as smiling and contented as usaz]—and well he meh for his house is packed to ite utmost capacity. The other hotels, L understand, are weil patronized, also. Long Branch certainty ia“ around,” and the Hex acp mast be thanked therefor. Amigo. BATH. Barn, 1. I, Aug. 17, 1855. of Bath as a Summer Retrent---Its Seenery and Villas-—Dia Vernon, on Long Island -~Reiles of the Season, §c., ec. 1 have often wondered why so delightful and faebionable o place aa Bath bas so little meution among your correspondenta, With your permis-ion J have concluded to give you a few items concerning it Bath is very pleasautly sitcated on the southwestern shore of Long Island, and is composed of a number of neat and pretty dwellings, the Bath House—a large hotel—being the mo-t prouheut; while gay gardens, pleasant groves aud green fields greet the eye on every side. The hotel is well kept, and at the present time is Aled with boarders, who seem to enjoy themselves capitaliy, especially in the bathing line. It isa great place for javenile humanity. Any amount of babies sod parses may be seen perambulating the shady groves and public highways. ‘There are many fixe buildings in this vicinity, and also in tho village of New Utrecht, hulf a mile north of ua. The prettiest’and most architectaral is one owned by W. W. Cropsy, Esq. There is also a com- modious stone church roy fos ae Rev.J.0. Currie. Uhave noticed two or three fine conntry seats about 4 mile beyond New Utrecht—one very large, elegant dwelling, erected by J. A. Bennet, called Arlington House; and a new villa next to this, a chaste and beautiful affair, built aud owned, 1 am told, i Criawell, Esq., whose lady is known as C. H. Uris- well, the poetess, who may ofien be seen flying through the country on a Pegasus of good substan: tial breed, and very independently, alone. _ There ave some beautiful girls liere—among the re- aidents { mean. Miss C—— R— and Miss Mary C—— (the last is quite a belle) are the handsomest in my eyes, old bachelor ast am; however, Mixs B—, the Misses W——, and Miss E—— are con- sidered extremely pretty and attractive. Among the boarders at the hotel, Miss Susie H-—., Miss L--—, Bliss G—— and Mra, Y. are the most graceful aad interesting. But, there is the band striking up, aad, aa Lama votary of Terpischore, [ must lay down my pen to join the gay and whirling throng, Nerruns. GREENPORT. Guernrort, L. 1, Aug. 15, 1855, Progress of this Resort—Hotels and Fashtonables —The Ladies, Married and Unmarried—Beaw- tes of the Bay— The Annual Mop. Among the numerous and various summer resorts, here ave none that can vie in point of attractiveness with Greenport. Quite mnknown to the fashionable habitués of New York, itis fast becoming a formida- ble rival of many of acknowledged standing as agreeable resorts. The Peconic House ia not only posseased of apa- cious and convenient apartments, but is in possession also of that valuable anxiliary—a gentlemanly and efficient host—indefatigable in his efforts to render his guests comfortable and happy. The “ fairest of the fair" nightly tread the halls, and the parlors are filled witha gay and merry throng. The “arias” which Mrs. J——s, of New York, so beautifully and artistically renders, are worth a trip from New York to hear; and the sweet voice of Miss N——e C——h, of New York, captivates the hearts of all listeners. ‘The black eyes of the Misses Gi——y cause mam wooer to sigh. Miss M——a B——e is, as ever, leasunt and witty. The jovial and |p igled H— ——, of Brooklyn; Mrs. (3. Mra. W——o, of New ‘York; and Mra. F——y, of Hartford, are among the entertaining and agreeable of the mar- vied ladies. The princely mnniticence of Mr. D—— W—ts, has been employed by all who have had the pleasure of a sail on the Wavelet. This house is situated on the Peconic bay, and a more beautifal sight is wearcely ever beheld than is presented here to the eye on a pleasant day. 1’ rom the minatest sailboat to the largest ship may be seen gliding over its waters. Every kind of amusement viding, sailing, fishing, bowling and gunning, are all here employed to the greatest extent. The annual “ hop” of the season is to be given on Friday, the 17th inst., of which [will give you fur- ther particulars in my next. D.B.S. SARATOGA. LETTER FROM A FAST YOUNG GOTNAMITE ON MIS SUMMER RAMALES. Tak Nu Pius Utrera Hore, AaToua, Aug. 4, 1855.4 An frvaluable Acquaintance— Mrs. Pushahead's Little Peculiarities—A Lady who Goes to Bed by Detachments—Mrs. Galweill—No Shutting the Steam Off—Miss Mightyparticular and her Rejected Admirers—The Oldstocks and the Would- brs~Mizs Simple—Handsome Dresstodeath— People who Dance, and People who Won't—Inci- dents of a Fashionable Watering Place, §¢., §c. (U drop you a few Nees in exchange for your Newport letter, received a day or two since. I have been here a week, and think I have got the items. The first man] meton the piazza of the Uitra was our old friend, Dr. Knowall. He inquired affectionately after you, bad lots of things to tell me, aad lota of people to present me to. fam blessed if that man aint a curiosity; he is a walking ency- clopedia of current events and fashionable women; is as valuable an acquisition here to a modest young man a4 Brown is at home; he knows everybody worth knowing, and if you want to know an out- sider he will manage to ring in, and present you in tess than an hour—for all of which praiseworthy labor a claret cobbler and a trabuca is all the equiva- feat asked. He isa tittle down on old Mra. Push- ahead, because she maliciously asked him yesterday the sanitary condition of the nigger waiters of the hotel. He says she ia getting in her dotage; that because she has got a new wig and curls, anda new set of false teeth, and discovered a new style of coloring her eyebrows, she is patting on aim. He adds that she onght to belong to a dragoon corps, for ahe goes to bed by detachments. He introduced me to Mra Gubwell, the rich widow. irs. G.ought to belong tothe women's rn x a addition to that iets Sody, ny eee eine eas of ody beg can't tal! man into @ perspiration no I aint bad myself on lip; without a chance to 3 The ry lian Hiss Might ticular i: y ity and st: leu od on hand, with her’ aeistocratic ld . She's no chicken, as you know; ia getting a little passé in the face, but she ones now on her style, which is ne plus ultra. ft is suid she haa already refused three admirers while staying here. The first, an am- bitious young brick, ab pean looks and salary, bat mo income, didn't stand a ghost of a chance. Her refasal changed the current of his affections towards cobbler and jnleps, which respond to his devotion with spirit. No. 2, a widower, rich with three scion and an ok! mother, was nowhere. The third, an author, aspiring and poor of course, aweara hell give the whole family an immortalit Abey ever dreamt of in his next work. Poor devi NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1855. ‘The Oldstocks are here, looking as neat and gen- teel as ever; they are So yeu the place, and know they ure up to snug; thoy contrast beauti- y with the snobbish appearance and ene ambition of the Would-les, who swell out toad- fish, while promenading every day after dinner, and whore capacity for stowing away provender is 24 good ax when we laughed at them two years ago. Miss Simper locks very fair; she’s lost two side teeth since We met her last season, but still persists in apes at every man behind a moustache that looks at her. Bteased if I didn’t think last evening she'd dislocate her neck while cokversing with » heavy swell in the parlor. I hurriedly sought out the doctor, to have ready if such an unfortnuate accident shonid happen. The doctor lanshed, end profeesionally gave me an tical explinstion of he impossibility of such a réH Cwonder it he’s got any practice at home, that man; guess he’s more in the profession than the practice. Dancing don’t seem to go down so well this sum- mer, A few enthusiastic young women, who give up their minds to it, do all the heavy work. Haud- some Dresetodeath says it’s bloody slow and an awful bore to dance in hot weather; says it spoils his white pata and masses his Mog! and he’s down on it. Miss Redowa, thu cause he’s been trying to learn for four years, and cav't, and thet he's constitutionally stif in the knees. Down at Cotillon House they have a regular sociable hop every night; people thero aint ulraid to dance without dress coats and lavender kids, and they go it with spirit; but they are all _quadrilles. Why will people be so old togylsh? To be sure, a polka and redowo or two are introduced in the coure of an evening, which are usually monopolized by the boys irem our house, who £0 in with a rash, and electrify the crowd. Our dance does not open till late, we're so awful stylish; so we first go down to tle tother house, take a turn or two and astenish tho company, then over tothe Cotillon, pitch in and sarprise thé quadrille dancers, and retrra home to delight the folks for an hour or two. You spoke of going this season to tho Co- tion. I'll ie!l you how it i: at that house you mect people you can associate with and some you don’t want to,at once—all sorts—some that you Cun, some that you won't, and some that yon can't. This isin- decd the watering place of ail others, for they swill down enough to doat a frigate. Blessed if T didn't this morning sees young woman who looked as if. she'd just recovered from the moasles, drink ten tumblers, and she visi!'ly swelled before my very eyes. A six footer from Lowa swore it was.a regular Bar- num hanoeeeaie the proprietors every night emptied in a lot of Epsom salts and physicked the crowd next day: said he'd rather take it out of the old woman’s salts bottle at home,wheie he knew who mixed it. The @inners are so so; but you must poize a dish with one hand, hold fast and eat out of it with the other, for the waiters have a sort ofa legerde- main trick of whipping away everythitlg out of sight that wouldn't disgrace Blitz.’ Colonizing is carried to its utmost limits this season. ‘Two days ago a colony of young children took up quarters in an adjoining room, and they vary their amuse- ments from daylight by clamping in'their daddy's boots and playlug ball in the entry with my door as one of the goals, @ performance that has the beneficial effect of waking up every sleeper in the house. But these you know are little irifles we all get used to at Saratoga, and the brute who grumbles don’t visit fashionable places. Horace Loox ann Dir. Inrrev Srares Horst, » RAVOGA, Aug. 17, 156.) The Arcana of Fashimable Socicty—To Know or Not to Know—Amusements-—Fashionable Belles, $e. ‘There are many phases of society that never fail to afford amusenient to the spectator. To know, or not to know, certain persons is one of them. Upon thia one subject there is exhausted an amount of tact and pereverance perfectly astonishing. The question is not, to be ornot tobe? Ibis to kuow, ornot to know. An old Knickerbocker, whose an- cestors maintained a space me that one of these manwuve him when ke wag in a certain cirele, but in cut him when surrounded by another set. Knickerbocker kindly smiled while re! incident, and exensed the condact of his some-time acquaintance, by assuring me that his (the some- time acquaintance) position in society was so doubi ful and precarious that he couldn't afford to recog nize a plain old Knickerbocker before his fashiox- able friends. That is it. If the position of an ambitions noto ker was fixed, they conld afford to recog: rf am sdequaintince in the presence of fashionable friends ag well os on the ely. But i there is the slightest denger of the inquiry being put of “who i r trendti” the occupant of a doubtful position will be ceitain to cut you. This making proclamation about distinguished Trieuds, whore notice has been won by chrnce or after deaperate strnggles, is by no means an uncom- mon failing. The exertions of our white brethren are countenanced by their colored co-laborer, the Black Swap, who makes frequent mention,in her small bills, that she has had the honor of appearing before the Duchees of Sutherland, &c., &c., which fact, not only adds to the sweetness of her voice, but attracts the valgar to her concerts. The round of pleasure still continnes. The hops and balls at the United States are as stupid as ever. The ladies are weil dreseed, look well, walk well, «ke., but have sach 2 limited confidence in their social ‘itions that they can’t afford to act naturally. Last night there was a concert and ball at the Union. There was a remarkable array of beauty, brilliantly decorated. There were very few from either the Congress or the States. It is more than hinted that the seeret motive for the absence of the Jadies of our house has its foundation in the generally admitted tact that the ladies of the Union are not only more beautifnl, but possess more wit and greater conversational powers than we can boast of here—and yon know how difficult it is to brook a rival. We must make the effort next season to win the Union ladics to the States. The ball passed off exceedingly weil, the young ladies, as well as the married, looking remarkably beautifnl. Ifthe prac- tice had not become vulyar to specify names, t would mention those who were most admired for their beauty and elegant attire. Imay be pardoned for saying that one, the “qneen of the ball” as she was called, was resplendently lovely. Fusrus. The old their But i AND PRESS BALL AT U (Correspond of the Si This grand aud eminently respectable affair came of last night at the Union, under the most admira- ble management and good feeling. Soon after 8 o'clock the specious dining hall was thrown open, and the evyeving’s festivities prefaced for an hour by the most enchanting m from W. Wiese’s cele- brated band, for whoze benefit the concert and ball was given. * As muric yore with its voluptuons swell, the hall throvged with ‘oir forms and bright faces; and when the last strain from the aria of * Lucia di Lam- mermoor” died amid applause, Terpsichore had usurped the realm, and the dance began “ right merrilic." | Without ony preconcerted management, there were those not over sanguine of success, as dancing gentlemen expecially had been at a premium in Saratoga this season. But on the band thundered Ita coronet call; Till the fair who had wondered, Where their partners were numbere! Saw brave men and tall Quick thronging the hall, As down came the gallant “six hundred Hearts beat happier. Every lady had a partner, and if the opinion ex «1 to your humble servant by one of the loveliest be a criterion, each had an “elecant” one. Seta were formed without delay, and from the first dancing went off finely. Each gentleman attendant upon a party of ladies seemed by the common consent of the company to be duly acknowledged a master of ceremonies. Introduc- SION HALL. tions were freely given, and not an hour had elapsed ere this vast assemblage of “fair women and brave men” wereon terms ot agreeable intercourse. What shall I say of this most truly brilliant and eminently social ocension ? Three or four hundred of the most beantiful women who ever have graced any festal hall—Lney Stone and her family of strong minded women excepte:—dressed in the most tante- ful and costly styles, and yet with manners #0 refined that their movements shed avoand a richer iMuaion than their laces, while diamonds grew dim in the radiance of their wit. This was the Union ball of Saratoga. The States, Congress Mall and the citi- zens joined the Union guests with au equality and fraternity of feeling highly creditable to themeclves. This Union er shall sever— For hearts were there pledged In the union of bands— At the Ball of the Union—Porever ! Among the gentlemen most efficient in manage ment, | noticed Major Morton, Mr. Chase, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Beach, Mr. Reed, Dr. Kip, Mr, Edgar, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Widdifield, Mr. McBarney, Mr. Nor- vel, Major Thompeon, all of New York city—Mr, Sherwood, of San Francisco, and Mr. McMaster, of Chicago. There gentlemen were attendant upon parties of ladies, among whom were the most aceful dancers of the occasion, Ex-Chancellor Valworth and Col. Graham, were in escort of Mra. Chancellor W——; Mr. S——h, of Washington; Miss B—, of Conn., the two Misses J——n, of Brooklyn, who were grently admired; Miss B—e, of Waterford; Miss H-—o, of Albany; and Miss T——-n, of Saratoga, who waa rem for her exquisite grace in dancing. The dress of this en- laste. with 9 caseh comtmendahts sbetinence of orna- mon Who is the belle? was westion frequently arked, and not av casi): among so many heavtifl women, Varions styles und accom- pohments, even a good judges of beileship is quite ie to think. ‘The last etiM) loveliest till tis gone. —And leave with a very confnsed idea, but full of ediniration. Suppose I say there were a trio of belles—will the others tuke offence if I put the most youthful down first? When natare is beaatifin! it no sdorn- ment from excess of dress. ‘Lhe unafiected foveli- noes, the simple and recherche style, both in dress aud manners, of Mies D-——y, of Utica, N. Y., ren- dered her one of the graces of my trio. In wide, Lot heautifally couteasted style, Mrs. T—s, of N. Y., attracted admiration both for manners and dress —she'wore pink and white hrocade. Miss H—t, of N, Y., in fol drest,—white silk, foanced and rich- ly tiimmed with lace, made a most artistic tout en semble; her approprints head-dress and well selected ornaments set off ‘air complexion admirably. — M of WN. were present with their duvghter, whoso gracefn were much admired. She was pink tissue, with hee d-dress of With My. D——y, of Utica, ., | observed Misa P.—, of Vt., and Mrs. S——r, of Alabama. There were many regrets oxpreseed that 8 deep afiliction prevented the former trom participating in a pleasure 80 geniaito ber graces. The two Misses 1——n, of Albany, from “Cou gress Hall,” were greatly admired by their aumer- ous friends; their dancing was faultless. Mirs Josephine J——s, of New York, from the “States,” was a grout favorite with our best dan- cers, end “we thiuk, a charming talker; Mr. ‘T——r, wife and Gaughter, New York, with their Mrs. C—-—m, and daughter, and Miss . of New York, comprised one of the most agreeable sets of the evening. * Mrs. D'B——s, and daughter, with Miss T——r, and Mrs. B——s, ehered frequent compliments, and deservingly. Miss M-—1l, of New York, appeared in white illusion, over silk, with given Jeaves wreathed in hair and dyess. ‘Tho effect was charming. Chicago was represented by Miss. R-——e, who both in dress and manners did fair credit to tho “Carden City” of the West. The interior of Ncw York was represented by Miss McD—1d, of Onondaga Valley, whom it is scarcely pene to name without alloding to Wm. E. MeM. ler fair blonde evmolexion was iv fine herimony with the white tissue, worn over pale blue sil white rose her only ornament. I have princi noticed the dancing ladies; there were others elegantly dressed, wives and mo- aa, who seemed to enjoy in spirit, and m if Umo and space permitted, should re “tip top” notice. ‘ii cre were distinguished meh present—I saw lion. Daniel Ullman, L Peck, of Vt., and oihers. Petween the dances the entire company indiged in promenade Amplo refreslment was furnished the company, which was given by Putnam & Alnsworth, gratuitously, to tho band on this occasion i evefit. The utwost good feeling with all p seemed to prevail towards the Union and ts prietors, and this ¢ easion will lang be remembered with gratification hy those who contributed by their presence. At one o'clock the whole vffair closed with au im- promptu Virginia recl. SAYBROOK, CONN. Saysroor, Aug. 16, 1855. 4 Word for Saybrook—The Routes by which it is Reached—Hotel Accommodations—Amusements — Beauty of the Surrounding Scenery— Primitive Notions—New York Belle. Among the many letters from your correspondents at the diferent summer retreats throughout the vountry, I have, so far, observed none from tuis ich may be justly considered as possessing nttractions as others more widely celebrat ed, and as fully calculated to administer to the on- joyment of the tourist as those whose advantages have received a wider range of publicity and nots riety. Saybrook is distant from New York about one hundred milex, and may be reached by way of New Haven, or by steamboats running daily from Peck slip. The latter mode of transit is cheaper expeditions than the former, besides en- the cool, refreshing breeze from the river ¢ a pleasaré sail of from six to seven hours, are two hotels here, weli filled with visiters from New York, who seem to embrace every means le, as regards aquatic thing. For those who re- i wable tonic, ample provi- sion ig made, There is a fine sandy beach, miles in 7 pe May or Long Branch Tu isites for bathers. Jish- cular, is liberally practised, and with e of a little ingeauity an abundant ill always meet the efforts of the fisherman. The scencry is particularly remarkable for its variety and beanty. Here, from a high range of hills to the north of the town is a scene of unparal- Jeled grandenr, diversified in extent and surpassing- ly rich in all the beauties of creative power. To the the long, winding valley of the Connecticut river is seen ut intervals here and there through the tall and stately oaks that ti its banks, as it glides calmly to the sea. On the south, were fleets of dancing little crafts, with their white sails ole ping in the breeze, stretching far away to the soutl ern horizon, increase the interest of the scene; while to the east, as far as the eye can reach, the pine, the oak and the sycamore raise their majestic crests and armsof rich emerald, and weave themselves into ro- mantic woods and groves, seemingly boundless, in the distance. The scenery of er lands, boasted of aa it is, may equal, but not excel, the inexhausti- ble variety of American scenery; but in the race of nations the pencil of the painter has become as obso- lete as the nation which tirst fostered and perpetu- ated its efforts, and tion” nipped in the ‘nascent bud the classic ideas of earlicr ages. Self- advancement and aggrandizesuent is to-day the go- yerning attribute inthe character of man. But [ have digresved from the mai object, viz., recom- mending Saybrook as an agreeable resort for tho#e weary denizens of the metropolis who, like me, the year round are eternally sweltering under a seuse of city restriction. Some of those old Connecticut re- sidente, whose tuition in other respects las been neglected, are wonderfully expert in mental arith- metic, Their adaptability to “kalkelation” is extra- ordinary. They live well and piously, but seem to have aii wnutterable horror of dress. Indeed I ain inclined to thini they would have difficulty in recog- nizing a Broadway swe)l us a man, were he to ap- pear here. They have also an instinctive aversion to brokers and «tock-jebbers, whom they universally regard as a race of robbers and swindlers, The canecerns of other men trouble them not. They live for themselves. Money is their God, and the acenmulation of wealth their only ambition. Never: theleas, there still remains the old genuine hospi- tality pervading all their actions. Among the New Yorkers here at present, I have noticed Judge V. and family, and the charming pomplished Misses B. and Miss Y.,of Fourth There are also many of our functiona- ries, and others of equal note, iWLIELMUS, NEWPORT. Newronrrt, R.1., Ang. 15, 1855. The Voyage to Newport—Ite Incidents— Arrival at One's Destination—Waking Up—The Hotelse— Extensive Robbery at Bathing Sheds, §c. The good steamer Metropolis landed us here this morning, at 2o’elock, in company with about the biggest crowd of pleasure secking bipeds that was ever dumped npon the “Long Wharves” at Newport. Just imagine the scene! We were dreaming in an arm-chair, every berth and stateroom being occu pied, when the cry of “Wake up—Newport, if you please, sir,” from @ half awakened darkey, an- nounced that we had better go below and look after that particular black carpet bag in which your cor- respondent felt most particolarly interested. So down we went; and having fished out the luggage aforesaid from a very avalanche of trunks, we added one to the sleepy looking groups who waited pe behind the rope pen which divides the impatient passenger from the gangway until the cry, “Step ashore, gentlemen,” anvounces that he may, #0 tar as the steamer Metropolis is concerned, take up his mune dimittie, And now we have crossed the plank. What a Bedlam Babel! And the con- fasion of the tongues is “nowheres” by comparison. “Ocean House !" “ Aquackanock Honse!” Atlantic House!’ “Ride up?” “ Here you are, sir!” “Here, dim, show the lady to our “carriage,” &o., &e., until your head reels, and yon mentally ejacniate, “Tess Providence!” as you emerge from the mob of vehicles and escape the din of thei ing cha- rioteers. Aud then come quaint, old fashioned houwes, rotting piles, dilapidated w arves, a smell of tho alt sea or the “Point mad”—just ‘aa your nore may be pleased to translate it-and then “Gee uy Pa horses "—smack goes the whip and ro ee ent ted a is mounted—and you ourself among the arrivals, with candle in hand, to take Rr eueeith gore inn, until the breakfast gong shall break the spell of a and remind you that poor humanity must feed. The Ocean records 140 arrivalea day for the last four days, and yet there is probably alittic more room 8 lumes. ja tire party was charscterized by simplicity and * (here than almost anywhere eke; the balconics ar Pr y simplicity and goog balconies ar ¢ filled. Ex-Mayor 1Gngsland, of New Hi Day, of Tad’ taubes nokoteey, doar Coke Wards - Day, 0 ortety, do.; ‘ard; oud further the Ocena House eet A might ray, but this Sopnatt “Inoweth not.” OF Kio zac’ rae, yon we doubtless beard how the Julia carried’ off the prizo, how the bets were ing and affecting eventa counected with the Revola light, the ones doubtful. the. ‘ “ {linge not eine ones doubtful. But are the-2 | cyuit their health and thelr tzength, by breathing correspondence ? its pure air and bathing in these invigorating waters. Woe have % ramor to the effect that eome unforta- nate individual was done at the beach, this morning, to the tane of $300 in cash, and a handsome go! watch. Yt is aaid to have been the work of some adroit operator who obtained the gentleman's check for valdshles deposited, while bathing, and pre sented it at the bathing door office, whcre he re- ceived the effects. At the last accounts the thief wee unknown. Syarrrne Terris. HOP AT THR ATLANTIC HOUSE. {Correspondence of the Newport Newe.] ‘The bop et the Atlantic House, Mondey evening, was one of the most brilliant that I ever saw, cither here or elsewhere. J¢ was very pumerouly attended by beautifal ladics and gallant gentlemen. Aimong tho crowd I noticed Madame La Grauge, Miss Eliso Hen: ‘er and Miss Louisa Hensler, the celebrated vo- calists. 1t would be impossible to give even a slight description of any considerable number of those who Were prevent. Atthis time I can cnly speak of a few of the ladies and the manner in which they were dresa- ed. Although there wero a large number of heauti- fui ladies present, all of wliom were entitled to the appellation of Lelle, sti!l 1 adhere to my opinion origi- nal nt expressed, Miss Schaumherg, of Philadelphia, is the Lelie of Newport this seasou. She is daily admired by those who have the pleasure of her ac- quaintance, not only for her great personal beauty, but also for her many accomplishments, and the art- leasness ond pare a ity of her myaaners; sho ix constantly admiring t i ¥ and sayiig kind things of them, without the slight- est apparent consciousness of her own extraordinary nateral endowme She wore o sills dress aiter- rately flonnced with blne aud white; bine and pearl head drers. : Miss Berryman, very handsome; she is tall and has 0 fine figuice; embroidered muslin; head dress, black | velvet ond straw. . | Miss Lottie Ogden is a decided belle; white muslin | flonared, trimmed with cherry satin ribbon. ‘“ Mrs. Rairada; three floonced pink silk, magnifi- cently embroidered. Mias C Roser; white muslin flounced ; head dress of white flowers. ‘ Mrs. Melivaine; black eilk, three flounces; head press of black an W. Madamo de Trobiand, » most charming and excel- ie Indy; white illusion, trimmed with black velvet and lac Mise Willinmson; very pretty; white torieton em- broiderca with colored ‘silk; head dress of scarlet flowers. Miss D’ Wolf; a qveenlike fignre and be pink and white glace, three flounces; hea pind on black velvet. perish—tor It shall resist the empire of decay, ‘Till time is gooe and worlds have passed away. —- o seen, morning and evening, in their carr pictaresque and the beautiful. k knowing, for ) have Springs, White er places of faabionabic resort, aud can truly 4a} that these springs will comapare most favorably wit! y of them. Mrs. Nerf’s popular esti undergone exteusise impro' h gleetly contrilute to the comfort and pleasure visiiers. Everything bas been done by i proprictress to gratify tho taste and fauc ners. The lovers of Howers and music will find ¢: yeculiar care has been taken to win their appyovel, and everything which expanded liberali geet has been done to add at your pleasure in the tenpin alleys, the leries and the ball room. ‘There are repre here from the North and the South, and s, numbcr of visiters are from Philadelphia. In the moining, after breakfasting at 8 0 most generally aseemble for a few mi arlors, where thers is e splendid pi in pursuit of their own please rooms. of the land, and table is to be fou nat theae Springs. : bine and wh head dress. ing face ; white masiia with society which adorns the There are many Leautife city of Philadelphia, with the accomplished daughters, who 1 they are as greatly admired fe Joveliness here as at Sarato; r immings. Mrs. A. Peckham; light silk, three flounces; point lace head dress; necklace of diamonds and pearls. Miss BE. Peckham; yreen grenadine; necklace of* emeralds; she looked very pretty. Miss Ludlum; blue satin, mayaificent lace berthe; hend dress of pcari Mra. Ludlum; rich si!k dress; head dress of gold. Miss Phillips; pink ‘ounced tarleton; pearl head drese. Where there is such a blaz brilleat corruscations of ¢ daughters, it have brightened these springs by their Mrs. Powell; white and black three flounced ture the sceue of their (1/uiphs. Buss T., of Chestnn Cape May, where she w: every thing which adorn tivated mind, her + three flounced white tarleton; te and bine sil! pink silk dre orleton, trimmed in her hair. a number ¢ a Woman. Miss Gibbes; with pink ink roe f beautifnl ladies at Thave not time hem. { notice who reside or icularly pleas- if a sorrow never paived her heart, oran unpleasant feeling never tinged her soul. The Misses Roser, of Savaunah, ride in Kay street; [ very mach admire their oR: they are very beantifal, young ladies, are playing the ladies und gentlemen seat them- selves on either side of the hall, some listening to the sweet mu-ic, oud others enjoying a pleasont conver sation: other iil ave promenading through the hall. Atsneh a time as this it is utterly impossible for any one to pass, because by the new style of dress- ing which the ladies have adopted, cach lady re- Guires about ten s: ct while st nding, and a proportionate inevca-o while walking. Isee by the lust price current that whalebone has grevily in- ervased in price. have been honored with her acqnaintance. sister has few rivals in point of attra son and gracefulness of manners, and i cd by all who know hor worth and o¢complishm Mirs L., of Westcheste i i and her nd intelli; ppreciated. ratio P Philadelphia. The acknowledged relgning 42 Spine, this season, is Mies fird— Mrs. B—a,of Baltimore; her lady-like deport- ment, guict and unpretending manners, her taste in dress, sinple and yet so becoming, have procured her an enyiable position at the Ocean. Mrs. E. D. W——y, of Philadelphia, is still the Jeader of fashion at this pomike house; she has great taste for music, and I understand that she is un aceomplished performer on the pianoforte. _ Mrs, and Miss E——e, of New York, are decided favorites. Miss D—-s, of New York, is a very accomplished lady; she speaks several languages fluently, and plays on the pianoforte with great nicety and taste; she executes the most difficult pieces with the great- est the two it The two Misses W——e, of New York, are great favorites, especially with the gentlemen, as the auanberless bouquets on their centre-table indicate, Mrs. W. Wy, of Philadelphia, has a splendid figure, and dresses with exquisite taste; she is ad- mired by all, Miss 8, of New York, is very beautiful and greatly admired. Mraand Miss B~—e, of New York, are among the most distinguished ladies at the Ocean. The fonr Misses* H——e, of Natchez, are very Mmoch admired ; one of them is particularly beauti- fol, and her mourning costume adds much to her clarms, in my estimation. Miss M——e, of New Orleans, a gennine Southern beauty. She ia very accomplished, and plays the pisnoforte in a very artistic manner, preferring the productions of Gottschalk, Wallace, Lizt, &e. ‘The Misses S——t, of Philadelphia, ave very hand- tifal. There is in her a blendis; her firmament, may no flerce winds swocp thorn upon her grave. meat, who remind you of those found at a man’ pt tvate mansion. eyery day, and the Hin aup eve Amid these shady trees an forenoon. the night is never oppressive, but the very air you gested themselyes to O qui me geiidi Sistat, et inges you in the city:— 2 vallibus haemi remorum protigat umbra ! 4 Viator. A SOUTH VY SARATOGA, {Correspondence of the Petersburg (Va.) Democrat.} Montéomeay Wurrr Subravr,) Aug. 14, 1855. |{ 1 have travelled some in my brief existence, visited many of the popular summer resorts, drank some, ogg attract much attention, their water, eaten their fare, taken their drives, and The isees S——a, of New York, are greatly | flept on their beds. I have been to the seashore, admires and can spouk feelingly of its delicacies—quite Mis. Rs, of Philadelphia, i4 a very handsome | enough to swerve an anchorite from his propriety. lady, aud dresses with fine taste; she is a decided | But 1 confess to never having visited a spot, to my favorite. taste, seed of more attractions than the de Mrs, W——d, of New York, is a very fashionable lady, and a fine dancer. Talso notice many others whom T have not time to describe at present; among them are Mi G k, of Cincinnati ; -8, of Ph yA eb spot from which this epistle is written. Locat and lofty spurs of the Alleghanies, it natural advantages, and ment unequalled within t phia ; Miss E———y, Misa T- » and Mrs. This valley, a bundred years ago, was a dense wikl, of New York ; Miss McG-—-e, Philadelphi and is said to have been the abode of a band of free- and M ; Miss W— booters, whore ravages spread consternation among A Wal Pitts the early settlers. Prom this circumstance, the locality acqujred the name of “ Devil's Den,” which it vulgarly bears in the vicinity. The cave in which the robbers secured their booty is situated about a half mile from the Springs, and is mach resorted to by the visiters. There are some traditions in con- nection with this spot, of which I may make mention in another letter. ‘The establishment is in an unfinished state, having been commenced but little over ten months a There are already comfortable accommodations for about three hu persons, which will sufficiently indicate the energy and despatch with which the work has been prosecuted. I rooms are large and airy, while the ball room and dining room are equally well tg bat to their rea ive pur pores. The work of building is still on vigor- ously, and the proprietors confidently anticipate being able to have comtortable accommodations by the next season for upwards of a The bib eek is owned by a joint stock company, comprising some six or eight gentlemen, aggre- gate wealth of whom cannot be less than $2,500,000. se? have already doubled the original capital stock,and are determined to spare no outlay to make it the large and fashionable watering os of the South. Nothing short of a Southern toga will answer their expectations: which, I confess, are well founded. Situated within a mile ands half of the Virginia and Tennessee line, it communicates with thia mag: nificent improvement by means of a private Hla enabling the traveller to reach it withoat le sal jected to a foot of . Juatto think of it, in three years one , fast in Norfolk and sup here on the top of the Aleghanies! Mo the railroad a great institution, As an addi fea- ture of interest, I will remark that the have eee for inl (age agen pag in line of telegraph, conn ane Seriogs Pill be te ise 4, Philadeiphia + Madaine La Grange, the celebrated prima donna, is enjoying herself in a very pleasant and quiet man’ ner. [ understand that her admirers will be grati- fied by hearing her in a concert at the Ocean House, when she will be assisted by a number of distin- wished artists now sojourning here. Miss Elise jensier, the young American ima donna, from Boston, who has lately retu from Italy, where ehe haa been studying music for the last fonr years, ives a Matince Musicale at the Ocean House, on jonday morning, at 12 o'clock. The Germanians continue to be aa great favorites as ever ; they discourse excellent music every after- noon and evening, at the Ocean, Atlantic and Belle vue. I understand that the annual concert, or soirée dansante, the proceeds of which are for their benefit, will be given some evening next week. YELLOW SPRINGS. Yettow Serinas, Cnester Co., Pa., August 13, 1856, t The Scenery of the Springs—Their Historical As sociations—Hotel Aceommodations— Amusements —Beilles of the Season, §¢., 8. Among the numerous places of fashionable resort in oar country, it has been a matter of surprise that the many advantages of ‘hese springs should not be now extensively appreciate) by the patrons of water- ing places in your Norihern and Southern cities, ‘These springs are moat benntifully situated amid the interesting and picture ue scenery of the bill country of Chester county, «id have been for many years the summer residence for the families of Phi- Tonaieary: and Abingdon ladelphia and its neighboring « \'cx, where they may | operation by next summer. wabeicing two be free during the warm season from the conven | There are four mineral oh eabrncing tee of chalybeate and two of au P . One of the is very mrne, bre in ‘tinkering with it aectine teats was ade to flow into it, which, #0 far, the workmen tore hows unable to separate. No doubt is enter. tained of their ability to do so, in which event the water ines to be quite as Ged impregnated with sulpbur as the Greenbrier Wh: ‘Thos tar Ihave ssid nothing about the fire, and wonderful, too; for, tobe candid, I confeas to a weak- nees for good ae To grow climacterio again, I will observe (hat f have put my (cet aader various tionalities of city life, and the restraints which fashion imposes upon its voteries. At this pleasant and romantic «pot, which is #0 full of revolutionary incidents and os<ociations, you may rusticate for a few weeks amid heautifal and picturesque scenery, which greets you from every point of the compass, and clicita the admiration of every beholder; for here, nature has arrayed her- self in ber loveliest apparel. The visiter can cast is eye over 2 panorama of thirty miles, embracing hills, valleyp and landscape, borning with the parple and the gold, aa well e# hallowed by many toach- tion. To these clawio grounds and shady groves, Washington, and his officers and soldiers, resorted to Here were his quarters, and here are the trees which he planted. Let us emulate his virtues, imitate his character, cherish his memory—which can uever The climate is mild and the soil is fertile, and, on every hand, ve are encompassed with as splendid a loveliness and grandeur 24 can be found any other portion of the State. Visiters may be and on horseback, viewing the noble scenery which com- mands the admiration of all who have ‘an eye for the ‘These springs are wlout thirty miles from Phila- delphia, which you reach by railway and stage in about two hours: and for al) the comforts of a fashiopable retreat, the pleasnres of refined society, end the luxuries of a gocd table, they are unsur- aseed by wny other watering place in the country. f § ited Saratoga tilphur, Old Point Comfort, ud fests, 28 well as to promote their health and 1 poi a wld sug: © the com/ort and accom. modation of city visiters. You can amuse promvelt as St. Lonis, though et the present time the greatest who sing or play; then we are off, each party i rez or amnsements— some to the hill country, some to the lover's walk, others to the tenpin alley, and others to the billiard At noon we return to the hotel, ready for a bath ande lunch. At 2 o'clock we dine upon the fat ‘ant and sumptuoay tha f would say, then, to all who are oppresved by the sultry heat and are longing for some coo! retreat, to cows forth- with to the Yellow Spriugs, where they will be ag much pleased with the accommodations as with the omen here from the fair, intelligent and dno edlogist, for their attractions and a and Newport, where they have always !een the observed of all observers. of beauty amid the s galaxy of Eve's fair be considered invidious on my art to particelarize, but 1 cannot refrain from giv- ing you a running sketch of several of them who resence during the suzamer, and will darken by their depar- reet, who has retarned from distinguished, as here, for Her highly cu- etness of manners, and her ess of character have won for her troops of era, etd long will she be remembered here by of Walnut street, who is considered, as yi at Cape May, one of the most beautiful aud interesting gils at these springs, is yet in her teeus, snd bas numerous admirers. _Her younger acknowledg- distinguished for her he looka the woman. rho is vemarkable for her leasing manners, and is she has only tobe know in order to ‘There has recently arrived of these springs, from Long Branch, a beavtiful and clegant woman, who has been admired here, a8 there, by all whose admi- an honor. She has au exquisite form, a graecful walk, which ia the very poetry of motion, charming manners, dark hair, lustrous eyes which speak for themselves, as well as an intelligent coun- tenance, that have wou for her the most unqualified Her brow is as graceful as the rainbow, and combines in her person the dignity of the woman with the simplicity of the child, Such ia Miss H., of belle of the Yellow fanny [., of Philadel- ia, and has received beyond all question the greatest attention. This has been her first ap- earance, and she has created a great sensation. She is as impressive as she is expressive, and by her dress, a8 well a8 address, she has commanded tho respect und elicited the admiration of every lover of the interesting, the attractive and the bean- of the loveliness of the rose with the sweetness of the lily. 1 predict for her a brilliant future, May no dark skies yee er world-path, and may no one survive her to plant a 1 must not omit to mention the bathing springs, which are clear as crystal, kept at four fect deep, and fifty-six degrees of Fahrenheit, and which are attended by the excellent servanta of the a ntle- The mail is received here vigorous breezes, where the mornings and the evenings are cool, and breathe is medicinal, we cannot refrain from calling to mind the Lutin lines which have oftentimes sug- in a beautifol valley, between two steep SBCBSC8 sceptibility for improve- range of my observation. editions of table meahorany in the cities und in the country, but | much donut it ever 1 have found thom more bountiiny and deliciously bedecked than oar tubles here, which are inde)te:! for their inviting Sree to the cpfcring and cooking ministratioas of my old fricad Thom, Tyler, who used to hang out at the Kollingbrook. As‘ on illustration of the enter of the prop:ictors, I will notice that daity supplies of melous and other fruits are brought up from Petersburg, by Adams & Co.'s express Nor must I omit to notice tho table arrangements. Instead of 2 sesquipedsiian tab'o of fe sanrinn style, ith long rows of chairs on a se ard interminable bother pra seats, the room is filed with email tables capable of boidiug from six to ten persons, Iu this way one may have his family, with his ser- vant in waiting, and be #6 wiucd to himself as at home. A enpital feature. "There are several Petersburg people here. Among them ere Messrs. Moade and V wiace ; the latter is accompanied by bia family. Both a pee to be oa- Joying the piace amazingly, aad add much to ite spirit. ¥ must not leave out the ladies, §: ere very beautiful and interesting. charmingly represented. era of (heas ano Y (Correspondence of the is.itina ae BEkEGLEY Sprincs, August 14, 1855. Bivkeiey and ita Elegant Company—No Preten- caveller casily and cheaply down at thia charming watering place. Lerkeley Springs is a sort of State institution. The baths ave fitted np by the trustees of Virginia, the walks and groves are greded tnd beautuied by the State, and there is no offer personal exactions. Lond Fairfax, when proprieto the Northeen neck of Virginia, surrendered these dclightfnl waters in perpetuity to the creat public, under the trostecship of the State. At tho same 1 us place in Bugland; town of Bath, after tho fom but the days of Beau Brummel have never beea reolized here. Berkeley has maintained tho char- acter for elegance and refinement that was given to it by Gen. Washington, and the furnilies who used to meet with him here at this first discovered of the mineral springs of the United States. There is am utler absence of that bane of watering places, yelept pretension and cliqueisu. There is an “uppor two hundred” of the most genial, clever, best man- mered ladies ond gentlemen that we have met at any of the dozea summer resorts into which we have looked. ABITA SPRINGS. (Correspondence of the New Orlcana Daily Crescent 4 Antra § oben lt tego Scenery of the Springs—Diang at the Chuse—' Ms Host ‘ind hee Ei loits, Bc., §e. Some one has said that Dian's light wos only a mischievous invention of improvident nature to light thieves and poacners about their evil avoca- tion. But I must confess I know nothing which adds so much to the heantiful in natural scenery aa the gentle radiance of the moon, You can scarcely conceive the eflect of her silver rays coming doww aslant the cone-capped pines, throwing delicate beams far into the forest, while all the time the low- voiced orison of tho woods goes up in melodious ca- dence to who is the fountain of light. Moon- light in the city meilows down its asperities and casts a shade of romance over mansion and hovel; but here, by Abita Spings, it produces a higher, ho- Hier influence; not. only clothing the rustic scene with unimagined loveliness, but seeming to bring one nearer the presence of Divinity. . ‘There are amusements here et Abita, so different from those the belles of the concert or ball room sf- fect, that they exhilarate beyond conception in comparison. Whatthink you, Mr. Editor, of rosy sixteen, (for the rose revisits tle downy cheek m this silvan retreat) with deadly fire arms’ equipped, and lovd mouthed dogs attended, suliying out in quest of game, and, with deadjier aim than bright eyes ever made against impregnable hearts, bringing down the antlered buck, or carrying in from the hunt the wily fox? I draw no fancy picture. One of oar New Orleans Indies, to whom the beaux are inclined, has, more than once, returned laden with forest spoils, and others have learned with steady hand and sure eye to direct the leaden missile, while they can traverse miles or stand to await the game, like veterans of ,our more hardy sex. Then we have the sport of angling Leneath the shade, in the gently flowing Abita river, whose grassy banks afford 2 Ivxuriant carpet for delica te feet; and, if theee pall by repetition, we gather round the “ da water of the health giving spring, and in jovial and serioas converse Hd the fleeting hours. Better than all these, is the wisdom that comes from reifection and communion with nature in her virgin innoceuce. Onur host is one of the notables of the land. His deeds of arms on the northern frontier, and hia hair- breadth ese: on the ocean wild, did not respect, tor his modety forbid the narration, would form the book of the season. Chivalrous as a Paladin, hu- merons as a Hood, he seasons his well cooked vianda with tale and jest, delicate, yet spicy, which provoke laughter-—that promoter of health—while, inthe merry twinkle of his liquid, black eye, you still see a thousand unborn provocations of merri- ment waiting for expression. { grant thatI have found his miles long ones, and hia imagination lively, but even this affords reasons for ee ing offennui, and driving away listlesaness, We shall return, Mr. Editor, with a “new armory of of- ense against yoor too susceptible heart, which leads you, if we can trust your words, to regard all ladies ‘angels” TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Your correspondent, “J. M.,” in telling “ the Story of the Electric Telegraph,” says that the February number of the North British Review for the cur- rent year, has the following :— ae ae of Anvene me ght telegraph and ay ing it on ® grand scale for the use, is beyond al controversy due to Professor Morse, of the United States. That isa quotation from the work of a Scotch tourist in America, and is referred to in the Review thas, ‘‘ Mackay's Western World, vol. 2, p. 252,” and is the commencement of Mr. Mackay’s deacription of Moree's Telegraph and its history, as he understood it from information obtained in the United States. The passage next preceding this quotation in the Review is as follows :—“* MM. Ganss and Weber, of Gottingen, were decidedly the first persons who ap- plied an electric telegraph to purposes of actnal util- ity. So early as 1833 they had crected a teledraphic wire between the astronomical and magnetical ob- servatory of Gottingen and the Physical Cabinet of the big nef for the purpose of carrying intelli- gence from the one locality to the other.” ‘The reviewer claims that the tirst inventor of the electric telegra i waa, a Scotchman who published a description of his plan in the Scots’ Magazine for February, 1753, and this curious article is copied im the Review. J.M. says that Professor Morse, in 1838, went to England, “having secured his invention here, and endeavored to obtain a patent from the British government. The application, however, was met and opposed by Wheatstone and Davy, and was de- feated in consequence of their alleging that the in- vention had already been eon that ac- cording to Bnglish patent law it was public pro- previously obtained ‘patente for ther yetenss, rat revi taine pnts for ir 8) 4, and Norse merely claimen i gleotin gry re on theirs. Wheatstone’s English patent is dated 12th June, 1837. Morse’s first American patent is dated 20th of Jane, 1840, and is posterior in date to heatetone’s American patent. Morse’s nt is for an improvement on the prev’ invented electric telegraphs. It is a dispni jnestion whether hia system is an improvement on eae ones, and in point of fact it is not preferred in don or Paris. Morse first began to bnild a tel yh _ line be- bad made an approprtation fr tie parpave ef tao ad made an appro} lon for 7, of the vem oe ie eatstone’s telegraph was in operation on 25th of July, 1837, on London and railroad, between two stations at the London ead. (London Quarterly Review for July, a sas ‘The C Census Retarns. ew York, August 14, 1855, 10 THE EDITOR OF THY HERALD. Tulking of omissions by the city Census Marshats, T should [ike to know if they intend visiting the hoaves in Third avenue, between Fortieth and 'y~ second strects. bly some two ham dred reside within above named space, not one house has ever yet been visited thereiu. Can_ you, Mr. Henacd, inform me how it ia that, whole blocks of houses, in different parts of the ¢y. are unvisited? Yet the wards are censused. I like to know. Gro. BaasHaw, 605 Third avenae. New Yoru, Ang. 13, 1855. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Seeing a communication in yesterday's Herate from the Seventh ward, complaining of the Conse Marvhals not their duty, allow me to say that, the Census Marshal called at my store, 329 Broad. way, when I was out, and promised my son to call pe op a mnegt has never done. My family con- sists of nine, which T have no doabt are missing from the retarne. W. E. Minter, 329 Broadway, New Yor, Aug. 14, 1856. * Pe o00 eee or ye i emit me fo ani ic, through: your. valuable and widely cireaiated journal, that ihe Censas Mi has not called at 371 Bowery, my resideace and place of business, Dr. L. H. Lives, Seventeenth ward,