Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-14
Private Corresdondence /.

Private Corresdonden
PARAGRAPHs ABOUT PATERSON If the Editor OF
the Herald thinks these few gleanlngs from domes-
tic worth an insertion, he is al liberty to devel-
Ope his benevolent qualities by affordlng some OF his
readers a few moments relaxation from some more
sober occupation.
In passing through some of the pleasant towns
and villages the northern part Of The state OF New
Jersey, CHANGED TO pass night IN Paerson-one
of the most romantic and beautifully situated towns
that have met with during my route BY its exter-
nal advantages its manufacturing reputation, &c, as
we'll as its grand and beautiful cascade, 1t would be
unnecessary to dwell this has become twice told
tale in the of every school boy. But my purpose
present is TO give you little insight into the circle
of the Somebody's, for your knowledge OF the world
will readily enable you TO understand the relative
value of the terms, somebody aud nobody and
most especially so in growing hut hactuatng popu
aton, where aristocracy has not been tardy IN her
advances. You will perhaps anticipate me by en-
qulrlng how became possessed OF so much valua-
BILE Information In the short space Oh one evening
will answer you promptly for fear you will not be
interested land | had rather you would)-that as
always go upon the principle OF cleaning some USE
fa lesson from every thing, aRd for that purpose make
use OF my eyes, ears and tongue when proper.
I was passing through the bar room OF the Hotel,
Congress Hail, / think is the tlc.) which was FILL
ed with motley groups of personages from the well
dressed gentleman 10 the common laborer and rail.
road drudge But to the point As passed the various
circles, observed young man standing alone, ap
parently an unnerested spectator in the busy crowd
To him. therefore, addressed my question, OF will
you be good enough 10 direct me 10 the falls With
gravity Of manner and dignity OF bearing that was
almost repusive, he answered, he would and ad-
died. am going up my self, and will therefore be your
pilot We set out, and after passing through long
dirty street. more remarkable for the number of chill.
dreH and pigs II contained than any other stirring
circumstance we assembled the hull by the upper race,
and came in view of the artificial fall descending
kastp q mon podt IN fnr.
get his reserved manner the strange, yserlous ex-
preston faded somewhat from his countenanoe, as
the beautiful scenery Of hill and dell, wood and wa
ter burst upon view. This Is truly happy CON-
blnaton of nature and art, exclaimed. Yes, he an
swsred beautiful indeed, but rendered still more SO,
when viewed by the calm, clear light of beautiful
with fair and romantic gli hanging up
on your arm, remarked. Yes, he answered; and
we have many such--not only fair and romantic but
sensible and well educated. And rich, suppose T
iatruding most com mon place interrogatory. Why
as 10 that SAID he, dosing the high tone OF feeling
my remarks had ntrruptee) not great deal TO boast
of There are the two Misses P-t, who will proba-
bly, stand in that point, at the head OF the lls-ihc
eldest smart contrivlng and witty-the younger
most angelic creature soft a gentle zephyPs
breezes, who, by the way, has most unconsclonsly
the heart of young friend oil mlne-the
last thing should have dreamt of-and can only ac-
count for II bat by supposlng that Dcsdemona like,
she must have used some strange arts or enchant-
mens to have stormed fortress heretofore 30 in in
chile.
Then next-but am At less, and find the work
Of classification not easy, and must therefore give
YOU them en- masse. Miss F--t, softly beautiful,
bu, rather TOO laaguishing. Miss On, syiph-lke
FORM but the slight newledse have OF her charac
ter, prevents my SWING more elaborate description
tt en- the three Misses V, well worthy the nieh
reputation they have gained; the Oldest with want
of ,hose precnons that would designate the regular
beauty sull amply atones for Il, by sweetness OF
expression and playiulness OF manner that enchans
the attention OF all. The second, with a youthful.
ness of form ana child like appearance that would
lead stranger to mistake her the youngest Of the
three were il no, happily blended with thoughtful
Bess Of manser and gravity OF expression rarely met
with in youth. The third with maj sly OF figure
and dignity oil bearing that would sirik. the beholder
with ave- were II not for the extremely gentle and
almost pensive cast of one Of nature farest mouds.
" WELL remarked, "you have rebsed the graces."
But think not SIR, said the stranger, that The de-
scrpon OF the fair of our village ends here there
are the two daughters Of one OF The ReveTcnds OF our
iown-thc Oldest Of the most superior young la.
d,er 1 have ever met and whe, have no doubt
f,udp,nr from her conversational powers) will some
day be ranked with Miss Sc igwitk, and other dis
shed females Of the age. The younger sister
has a sweet engaging ceunienance, combined with an
ar,lessness Of manner fascinating that when once
beheld, nak-s an impre sion on the mind not soon
have gwen YOU glowing description,
sa,d my companion, have not and If y meet not
response IN your breast II Will not fail OF beng
erNpe0
w new Corners, young ladies whe have created
quite sensation in our wonder loving town. The
elder commanding IN her appearance, rather SNOWY,
quite pleasant and agreeabe thought so, al least by
the dtvoted Mr.. D--n. Then her sister, fairy like
in the eyes Of q eeriMn Mr.. A--y and CT two
rIvnls 10 her favor but rather small pattern for the
admircrs OF par excellence" "Wlth the most of
your portrai,ures," l remarked, "you have given
some such prominent features that they could not
easily be N staken when met but as you, from an
innate deicscy, have allowed me TO suppose that
CUPID has been more liberal IN the discharge OF as
arrows 10 all Than yourself must presume TO enquire
which of these IL n,adens hold your passive soul y
"Ahi" cxclaimed ne, "ihe little god has been ng-
csrdlv in his rfis For some reason cannot dirine,
~. ether with a certain gentleman Of most correct
prncipl ., serirg in'egriiy, who would make Almost
excrIlYnt husband, 90 prudent and economical but
unfortunately, destitute OF that desirable requisite,
,srn,ed tact, aem 10 be regarded IN no other light
than rs convenient sor, Of ANIMALS, especially II an
extra vehcle or an odd beau 10 wanted"
"Bui," ne remarked, 81 have an engagement OF
nine is now nearly that hour, mos, heg TO DC
excused" Aud here. gentle reader, also inset cay
good naht-beerng your forgiveness IN breaking on
thus ab'uptly; but want OF time, as we'll as sene-
yrlen dss,rc to make y-u some what acquainted with
your ne ghbors may NJ some future time prompt the
desire for srcond visit 20 this pleasant and delight
fuI retreat You shall then have another bird seye
view nj this panorama. hAhovs'
To he Editsr Of ne Hc~a,d
Nv DsAp Sia-As yOs go generally support tie
cause si the sa =, ssk ycw 20 call atcn'iun 20 we
hsd .,,e az the pave. hsd . fail the eiAer Day,
NV foo, v % csusht bet wecr too brokco 6ses, sns
was rs.cb ,rrued ! sdd,csssd ns'e 30 I've ess
,swd Aj,,ry,ran ~ the tlth wssd en- she ssf9rcs ~
- hss moi dAe suv sh,nx 20 wasds havng fepasrod