The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-26
Saratoga and ITS DOings-Early season-Ar-
rival OF COmpany-Thc State OF Religion

Saratoga and Its DOings-Early SeasOn-Ar-
rival OF Company-Thc State OF Religion
there.
The season has commenced unusually early at Sa-
ratoga, and great number of wealthy, influential,
and fashionable strangers have already made their
appearance at this favorite summer resort inhang
the pure breezes of that region, riding and driving in
| the neighborhood, and forming parties of pleasure
| for all sorts of excursions TO the Lake House, on
the banks of Saratoga Lake. Our letters from there
state that nothing equal the peasantness of the
weather, and the salubrity of the atmosphere which
they are and have been enjoying recently.
| The United States Hotel has completed all its ar
rangemens, and is open for the reception of COM
| pany; great number of desirable improvements
have been made in this fine establishment rendering
| it one of the most complete in the country. Union
| Hall has also been very much improved; several
| important alterations have been made in it since
| ast-season; t.has been considerably enlarged and
| is now a most capital house to stop at. The Paw
| lion and Congress Hall will be opened by Monday
next. And there is every prospect OF very gay, de-
| ightful and brilliant season.
| But still fashion and gaiety, and the hotels, and
lake, and springs, will not have it all their own way;
for religion has been the increase there very ex-
| ensvely within the last year. New churches have
been built old repaired and enlarged several
new cergymen have made their appearance there,
believing that the harvest is ripe and the laborers
are few. Among others, parson Miller has reached
Saratoga, believing that the end of the world is fast
approaching and determined to do his share OF the
| good work in snatching souls from the power of
Satan.
The following letter from one of our correspen-
dents there shows conclusivey that the prospects of
| religion fast improving at the Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS May p, 1912
JAMES GORDON BENEFIT
William Miller, that sacred Spectator Of the pre-
sent age, and fiery interpreter OF the book of life
who has assumed the responsibility of deluging the
world with fire the ensuing year, is now giving the
good people OF Saratoga course OF free lectures
which were commenced to full house in the Bap-
fist Church on the evening of the 18th, by Brother
Fletcher giving out the 96th psalm; requesting that
part OF the congregation which was budding around
the doors to incline towards the rear of the church,
so that those without might be accommodated
within. Father Miller pictured the second coming
OF Christ in the flesh, with much animation, and in
manner peculiarly his own, selected his text, made
few remarks, when service was closed by an elo-
quent prayer from brother Goss. On the morning
Of the 18th, prayer by Elder Wayland, an addition
OF about twenty of the sable and daughters of
Africa, who very quietly took seat in one corner ;
fun, fanaticsm, and witty observations, evidently
intended for the ears of the ladies' Brother Fletcher
made few touching remarks concerning the finan-
ces Of the church, and directed contribution TO be
taken forthwith.
Mr. Miller has this peculiarly in public lecturer:
ne believes his own theory and having made it his
study for great number of years, has discovered
many mistakes in the translation of the Bible, the
construction OF which, by remarkable colnci-
dence, contribute not little towards sustaining him
In his destructive position. The citizens of Sara
tosa are deservedly esteemed for their goodness of
heart and kindly feelings towards those who may
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not consider the time selected by Miller to enghen
their minds upon this all important subject other
than singularly unfortunate, nasmuch as the noise,
hustle and activity in our streets, and steady in
crease of business, admonish them that the board
ing season is at hand, and demands their undivi-
ded attention, which it will doubtless receive, more
especially as the universal conagratlon is not yet
by thirteen months at least,
The Episcopal Church at Saratoga, recognizes an
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentlary
from the Court of Heaven, in the agreeable person
pearance, fashionable address, fautess form, and
decidedly the g lion OF the day" His dress Is Sc
lected with the most exquisite taste, well arranged
to show of his manly figure to advantage and ele
he is devoutly admired. Extensively read, pro-
found scholar, accomplished orator, possessing
no small share of the mind of Daniel Webster, and
eloquence Of Henry Clay, he has few equals, and
ms superlors have never promulgated the word OF
God from the pulpits OF Saratoga. So long as he
continues TO humble himself before his Maker, and
raise his sweet voice IN earnest supphcatlon TO the
throne OF grace, behalf OF the Episcopals OF this
village, so long will the star continue where II now
is, high IN the ascendant. The Episcopal Shepherd
seems much attached TO the mineral waters of Sa-
ratoga, has declined an engagement where he would
receive salary OF 5000 per annum, as well as the
call to take charge of the flock at Rochester, for
merly guarded by Mr.. Van Zandt
Brother Walker has had his day of popularity in
Troy, where he formerly conducted high school,
but as he wasnot so able inancier theologian,
his affairs become somewhat embarrassed, but with
divine permission, his liabilities will soon be homo
rably cancelled. He has lately concluded a course
the Episcopal to be the oldest, and consequently
the only true church of the present day. His dis
courses show great industry and research, and were
handled IN an able and mastery manner. The
march OF this congregation Is onward, they have
place for public worship near Congress Spring, and
will proceed to erect a splendid church as soon as
they are able 10 unite upon It's location. pleasant
situation has been selected, the corner stone laid.
and ground consecrated, on an elevation east OF
Congress Hall but many of the members consider
the locale quite matter of business; much so,
though 1t were grocery or dry good store and are
anxious to have it near the Methodist Church In
Washington street, where it would be more central
though less conspicuous, and where they can see
the hour as told by the little Baptist clock.
AT the south end of the village on Prospect Hill,
opposite Prospect Mansion, and the trout pond,
billiard room and ten pin alleys of George w. Cole,
is quite an ordinary church, on which appears the
sign OF the Cross, within a small congregation OF
Roman Catholics are periodically informed by Rev
Mr. McCluskey, (who is second only to Dominic
Walker) that they and they only are pursuing the
direct road to the promised land, notwithstanding
the sophlstry of the eloquent, but misguided Epls-
copal.
The Universities have a respectable brick church,
but their creed being broad, they very liberal in
their views and necessity of assembling in the
house ofprayer, and in the name of Almighty God,
denouncing all other denominations; consequently
they sing TIE Deum at home and worship God in
their closets. Latter Day Saints we have none, and
are mainly indebted to the Herald for the little we
know concerning this singular Sect and their extr a
ordinary leader. Hotels in my next.
Yours, RoI.I.y
BooT BLACKS SMoTliERED IN THEIR OWN Dirt
An obscene and scurrillous sheet of the defunct
Flash order, called " The Arena" contained on
Tuesday morning most malicious and infamous at