The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-05
Saratoga Springs.
Correspondence of the Herald

SARATOGA SPRINGS, August "a, lS4d
approaching Close Of the Season-Visitors-B Ball
Dropping le-Aeeident-Inpalids-P Politics.
DEAR Bennett
AS yeu some time since expressed an intention
OF visiting this place In company with your accom-
plished lady and Ia jeune edte,w, we have all been
OH the que uire in expectation of seeing you, but
unfortunately our anticpations not realized and
our only soacs for the disappointment is in the
pleasures conferred by your representative, the
spicy "Herald," which, as ever abounds with topics
of the deepest interest
As the season is drawing to a close, and cold
weather approaching, the arrivals of visitors are
daily lessening still the village is all life and
gaiety. We are quartered al the United States
Hotel, decidedly the most popular house IN the
place. There are about 500 guests consisting OF the
ton from various cities IN The Union, eno several
foreigners OF distinction amongst whom II is ru-
mored is the Count de Nllliers, unGer the assumed
name OF " Robertson" his graceful tguIe and tine
countenance are the admiration OF all ladies. Mr..
Pauldng, late Secretary OF the Navy, Is also here,
accompanied by his lovely niece, Mics Cd.
Last evening we had grand ball, winch was
full and fashionable II was attended by many
guests of the house, and several from Conkl.ts aid
Union Hall he dancing conIinehceo al all early
hour, WIN favorite quaurlle, Ia pretty Vehicle Of
qHiet coqueiry-the sudden breaks, wheh SUMMONED
to the duties OF the set-ihe nuIniured cVhveiee
when the music Hills up the pauses-ihe GRACEFUL
motion-the soft light and The magic acceeslohs OF
flowers and pertunIe-how much may he suid AUD
iet during quaorllie), IL QUO be Ia vain Tor lie
TO attempt ~ p rucularise the many beautiful hou-
ries present. Your city waswei represented by the
Misses LIE, CT, De, &C. The belle
Of putchess county. Miss 1m-r, attracted
much attention. she attned IN dIesa
of white satln-nher hair che wore caination-th the
hue OF the flower was not deeper than her cheek,
as she extended her beautiful hand tor the dance
to the tall and majestic Mr.. h--n, who, 1t Is said
is soon TO lead her To the holy aar at about
o'clock the company reurea-the coun,enslcss
OF all beaming with delgat Tor the evenings eL-
tertamsnts. Quite a laughable incident occurred
during one of The cotlliUns. IL less
Than lady's dropping that Indispensable ariicie Vt
female apparel, ''busle." She was extremely NOR
tifed and her sad misfortune Iecelvea the hyelest
| ed from the floor by the gentleInaniy Mar; H-y.
| of Albany, who intends presenting II to the Alu-
| scum for the inspection of our descendants
party OF ten twelve ladies', and as many
gentlemen started for Lake Saratoga this morning,
with the intention Of enjoying sail upon the
beautiful waters; but they were prevented by an
accident which came proving very disastrous
One of the barouches, whilst descending hill
the " Ten Springs, was overturned, and one Ut the
occupants, Mr.. Stewart had his arm broken in two
places All the rest escaped unhurt. The party i'm
mediateIy returned to the village, where every at
,ention was rendered the sufferer.
A less number OF invalids are here this season for
the restoration Of their health, than has been known
for many years previous Whether the change TO be
attributed to the waters, which it is said are not as
effectual as formerly, or to the hard times, know
not
The eccentric Mr. b., of Boston, having
been advised to drink freely of the Saratoga
waters" obeys the instructions OF his physician in
rather an odd manner. Not yet being a member
Of the ''Tee-tota Society,"" and finding The mineral
waters disagreeable to the taste. he takes mixture
of about three drops, added to glass OF brandy,
which he is confident will remove his complaint.
The Pavilion is to close on the 10th September
Congress Hall and the United States on the LIST
October. Union Hall will remain open until the Let
| November, being month later than usual
| The subject of politics is discussed quite fire.
quenty here. Some curse Capt. Tyler, and Others
justify him in vetoing the Tariff bill His frienda
seem to be more numerous than his enemies. A
meeting of the latter was called last evening, which
was addressed by Mr.. Dyke Of Buffalo, and a
Mr.. Anderson Of Baltimore; both Of whom am told
are disappointed office seekers. They were, of
course loud in their denupcations of the captain"
which amounted in the end to Just nothing at
ALL Yours, sincerely,
ROVER.