The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-06


ALBANY, July 2, 1872.
7fade--ihe VSlthcr--Abby Btantifsi May
Day temperance.
Mr.. EpIToE-
AS leisure moment is a. hand, do not know
how better 10 employ it, than by writing you few
lines, informing you of matters and things that
at present uppermos IN this goodiy burgh
The weather is warm and sutry, which
sends crowds from your city daily to the
springs, and elsewhere, who give however,
but the benefit Of their passing. l do not
know but there many Of these migratory
birds as ever The hard times affecting but little
the class who usually resort to Saratoga or Niagara
for either health or amusement.
Times are quite dull here; indeed business. seems
at complete stand. We have little stir in the way
of temperance celebrations, &c., while the patriotic
busy with the note OF preparation for the glori
Gus fourth.
Abby Kelly is here, addressing Tin the language
of her notices) "the people, in behalf Of 2,500OOO
slaves that are held in bondage" She attracts
but few, however, as there are few who wish in
this warm weather, to be- crowded IN close room,
subject to be elbowed on either side by brace of
dingy darkes
We hada novel and pleasing ceremony performed
here yesterday. The daughters Of Gen. Sol. Van
Rensselaer,, our worthy postmaster, gayeIa May,day
party to the young ladies attending l.. Sprague Par
sons School in this city Most oil our citizens were
invtedto be present on the occasion. Long before
the hour appointed, the road leading to the mansion
(which is very delightfully."- situated about two
miles below the cy)-was crowded with the elite
and fashonable-the gay but not the grave-for
rs Seemed merry as marriage belL'
Some preferred riding in carriages, while others
chose the scarce less delightful, but much more
mantle walk. 1t was a pleasing sight to see the
young and beautiful, decked in youthful simplicity.
bu, scarce more than the qualification the sight
afforded to the old, but Srghtly host and hostess OF
the occasion. About four O'Clock the ceremony
commenced by music from Johnny Cookies band,
who kindly volunteered upon the occasion. After
wards the scholars formed and marched to the same
music, in hall circle, each supporting arches FORM
ed of roses interviewer with other beautiful flowers
to the stand provided for the occasion. The throne
was taseiully decorated with flowers of every shade
and hue. The youthiul-pretty queen assembled
and took her seet--escortsd by her maids of hon.
or" who took their stand on either side. The
mony of browning the queen" was performed by
very pretty girl, who delivered poetic salutation,
after which the scholars advanced, and, salutlng the
Queen Of May" presented her with boquets, only
rvaled in sweetnees by the looks and smiles Of the
girls themselves.
These ceremonies being concluded. and an ode
sung in honor Of MARIA, Queen OF May" they again
formed and marched to the table prepared IN the
open air where they invited the company TO parakc
with them ofthc abundant refreshments provided
This over they adiourned-so TO the green, and
others TO the spacious halls 10 TRIP y on INC gnt
these amtIsements, the company, weary wlih plea
sure gradually dispersed all pleased all gratihed.
and all doubtless, wishing health and happiness TO
the beau,eous queen and her scarce lees beautiful
maids OF honor and aseociates. With many thanks
TO the verify family who administered so largely TO
the pleasure and qualification OF the numerous as
semby present =,
Among the beauty assembled, Of the scholars, we
noticed the Misses Wits = sF*--Van Vs*s f.
Pump = x*-Tho 80 SIC. &c. Among the au-
dence, the most lovely were--the Misses SIS Of
Washington street.-the beautiful Misses Ids.
The much admired and wealthy ,heiress, Miss
Dss w-the daughter of our worthy ex-Mayor,
Miss Van w the fascinating Miss G---p;
The graceful Mics Q** ssh; Misses Wss*+ MS;
the queen-like Mise St+d the pleasing Miss C*+n
Miss Rice; Miss R--m, fair enough to purchase
an empcror's freedom. The daughter Of the gallant
Col VII; the beautiful Miss F*s*s. IN, Of
Ferry street: and the Misses WIS, of Park
Place and other Beauties forming constellation,
bright and beautiful as the day was fair.
The worthy and extensively known host Of the
Marble Pillar" has q somewhat formidable COM
pettor in Bob Harris" who opened rich to-day on
The opposite corner, under the sign of the Rival
Pillar Temperance has made sad havoc in these
lines. Soda water and ice cream claim large
share Of attention from beaus and bellies, and what
with excellent music from Johnny Cookies and Lee
lands, in the Parks, every pleasant evening, give
10 our streets very lively appearance. Our citizens
are much indebted TO them for the pleasure they
have afforded them, and will doubtless repay as op-
portunlfy offers.
ALBANY, July L. 1872.
Fourth Of July ~ Acknowledgement ccyps-7he
Military Tsupoance, &c. aa.
DEAR SIR s9e 49,
This being the glorious anniversary 81 our ma
lions independence, have taken IL for granted that