Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-20
MORNING HERALDI


~ The WEEKLY HERALD of this day will con-
lain .ome Of the most highly interesting matter tna'
.v.r was published in this county; and, amongst
thsr things the tour Of the President up the North
p;ver illustrated with graphic wood cuts and iun
and valuable account Of the Croton Aquedust Illus
sr,ted with a sectional view Of the same. Hcan be
had at the desk after so'clock--price, 81 cents.
lrs- Neither the Great Western nor the British
Queen have yet arrived. ft
TREArrx SroRE-We last left His Democratic
Majesty sound asleep, after the fatigues Of the ball,
ut Mr. Kemble's beautiful mansion at Cold Springs.
and after today we shall say more about His Ma
jesty till he arrives at Saratoga, save to note his
meeting with his cabbages at Undertook, and the
great "note Of preparation" when he reaches Alba
nv We have come to this determination principal
Nv on account of the objectionable conduct OF His
Republican Hghness on Sunday last He went so
far as to slight God Almighty and to treat him with
contempt and therefore we shall send him to Coven
try for a few days
On Saturday night last, the Right Reverend Father
In God, the pious and fascinating Bishop Onderdonk
arrived at the West Point Hotel, and announced his
inention TO preach the military church next day.
before His Democratic Majesty, instii small por-
tion of pety and plain dealing into him, and save his
soul from he'll f possible the pious prophet Paui
preached and prastised before Festus. His Majesty
went to bed late, and woke up late on Sunday morn
ing The rain poured down in torrents. His MaJes-
ty rubbed his eyes, put Of his crooked legs OUT
of bed, (from the 70 Of which over night he had
forgotten to take off his stockng) and rung the bell
for his sable valet He was long time IN dressings
and on reaching the breakfast room, Mr. kemoie
asked If he meant to hear the Bishop preach. "No,
said His Highness, swearing Tor once IN MS me-
aIm id if I do-God forgive me for the oath
and the OMISSION And he kept Ais word Inc
church was crowded-the Bishop was there-the
place was halrfull of ladies-they can walk through
= shower to wait upon the Lord, and to pick up q
few crumbs Of salvation but not SO His Democratic
Majesty. Ten o'clock came, and sign Of him
half past ten-eleven-he not there and the SER
mon proceeded and very fair sermon it was, con-
sidering that well paid Bishop preached IT, The
ladies' left the church, declaring that they believed
the Almighty sent the rain purpose to keep 50
wicked man as His Majesty away from the church,
and that now there chance Of saving his soul,
securing his election in this life, that which is to
come.
Although nothing could atone to the ladies' for
their disappointment yet the Bishop received note,
calling him to say grace over good dinner at
Cold Springs, which he gladly complied with. And
accordingly, Mr.. Kemble last Sunday feasted both
Church and State--His Majesty and the Bishop
glory be to God The salvation Of sinners has not
yet ceased. At dinner, His Majesty smacked has
lips over the turtle soup sent from the American
Hotel in this city.
His Majesty-This is very fine soup, Mr.. Kemble
Mr.. Rcmbie-yery fine; I'm glad you like it.
New York, on hearing you were to dine with me.
His Majesfy-Couzens! he's no friend of mine
oh! what are his political sentiments Just now? 1
he friendly to our partyi
Mr. K.-I should think he was very friendly Il
this party to send MS such fine soup
This caused general laugh, and the conversation
was changed. His Majesty, the following morning,
went to Poughkeepsie, where he slept on Monday
night On Tuesday he went to General Lewis's,
near Hyde Park, where he remained till Yesterday,
when he left for Hudson. Today he leaves Hudson
for his cabbage garden at Undertook, Of which af
fair we shall give a good account next week We
shall also, in the Of next week, give full
account OF the state condition and discipline of Sing
Sing prison; Of the celebrated Foundry and works at
Cold Spring; Of the Cadets and the Military Aeade
my at West Point; and Of scene with that most
amiable Of men, Washington Irving, including de-
scrption Of his house and grounds, where we spent
few delightful hours on Tuesday last. All these
places we have visited and examined carefully and
shall describe without envy, hatred or malice, as
also without fear favor Affection or the hope Of re-
ward.