The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-10


The doings and Company at .Svatoga-11nimai
Magnetism.
Your ever welcome Herald reached here this day
at the usual hour, and from the avidity with which
il was sought for by all, one would imagine it to be
the only paper published in the good city of Gotham
but as that is not the case can only account Tor
its great popularity by admission OF the well
known fact, of its containing all the political, com
mercal or local intelligence worthy of any interest
OF this the news boys here seem to be aware, and
are extortionate in their prices frequently demand
ing l2a cents for single paper, which is readily
given. As you have expressed wish to have some
inform you of the daily events Transporting here,
| will comply with the request, and should it either
amuse or interest your readers | shall feel myself
amply repaid for my trouble.
am now setting in a Jug little room at " Union
Hail." writing, whilst the rain is pouring down in
torrents, and giving the place an appearance Of de-
ISOLATION. The weather is extremely cold and fires
are rendered necessary to be comfortable.
Great additions have been made to the Union
within the last year, and the gentlemany propreors
reapug the benefits they so truly deserve, TOR the
expenses incurred in alterations-the house is now
filled to overflowing-so that many OF the guests are
obliged to lodge in some of the adjacent enemens.
Amongst the many distinguished visitors here,
city, with his Two lovely daughters, who excite the
admiration of all; Mr.. j, Mr.. RI, and
Mr.. H--y, are also here. Mr.. Johnson has
been entertaining the boarders to-day by lecture
upon Animal Magnetism. Several experiments
were made, some of which were successful; his
subject was young man who formerly accompa-
MED the celebrated Dr. Collyer in his tour through
the United States. The audience were inclined to
believe there was collision between the performer
and some of those who surrounded him, and a com
mIttee therefore appointed to report the answers
given to questions propounded by Mr. but as the r
hearing was not sufficiently acute TO understand the
answers, n Mr. C--k volunteered to supply their
places, which he did, and readily Interpreted all the
groans, gestures, &c of the lad, into Ineligible
phys The result OF all this was conviction to those
who witnessed the experiments, that Animal Mag
netism is as great humbug as Joe Smith and his
golden Bible.
At the United States Hotel, which is the crack
hotel OF the place, they have about two hundred and
fifty boarders, some of which are the cite OF New
York City, and the remainder consist mostly OF
moustached puppies, who of course make themselves
ridiculous in their foolish attempts at witlcism.-
The propretors were placed in rather an unpleasant
predcament to-day, in consequence OF some thirty
of their waters striking tor higher wages; ana at
two o'clock, the usual hour for dining, the chairs
were to be seen upon the tables, instead OF the nch
dishes usually found The difficulty was, however,
removed, by the assistance OF the houses IN the vi
cinlty, who with a most generous spirlt each sent
some of their attendants, and at about four p. NJ.
the guests had opportunity OF gratifying their vo
Balls were given last evening at the United States
and Congress Hall--the former presented far the
most brilliant array of beauties the most attractive
of whom were the enchanting Miss B--t, Miss
CT, and the Misses c., NJ, Miss P--t,
was also there, and did wonderful execution with
her large and lustrous blue eyes Amongst the gents
were Pm and Mr.. BIT, &c.
For the last five days we have had unpleasaniy
cold weather for the season, but there seems to be
some artificial heat, however, created between the
editors OF the the two newspapers printed here
They make great hustle, sand kick up a consdera-
bic dust about the "bustles," which are in common
use amongst the fashionable ladies', who are from
almost every part of Chrstendom There is no
good reason that editors should be so much troubled
about this fashion The excitement, any, should be
between the growers Of wool and OF cotton, as tne
price Of that which is preferred must improve, ioI
large quantities of the raw material will be rcqulreo