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


SARATOGA SPRINGS, August "A, lS42
approaching Close Of the Season-Visitos--B oa-
Dropping Bs.stk-Accident-Inpai Politics.
DEAR BENNETT
AS yeu some time since expressed an intention
Of visiting this place in company with your accom-
pllshed lady and Ia jeune editeur, we have all been
OH the que uiue in expectation of seeing you, but
unfortunately our anticipatons not realized and
our only solacs 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 quartered at the United States
Hotel, decidedly the most popular house In the
place. There are about $40 guests consisting OF the
tom from various cities IN The Union, ana several
foreigners OF distinction amongst whom II lis ru-
Inored is the Count de Nilliers, unGer the assumed
name OF &c Robertson" his graceful hguIe and tine
cOuntenance are the admiration OF all ladies. Mr.
Pauldng, late Secretary OF the Navy, Is aiso here,
accompanied by his lovely niece, Mlse Cd.
Last evening we had grand ball, which was
full and fashionable ; II was attended by many
guests of the house. and several from Lonklets aid
Union Hall. The dancing con,Inehceo al an early
hour WIN tavOrie quauriile Ia pretty Vehicle Of
qaiet coquetry-the sudden breaks, ~ hen Summoned
to the duties OF the set-ihe niulmuied cUn,eise
when the music fills up the pauses-ihe GRACEFUL
motIon-the soft llg and The magic acceesions OF
flowers and pertume-how much may he said aud
iell during qua0rle). II ouiu be III vain Tor
to attempt to rucuaIse the many beautiful hou-
res present. Your city was wen represented by the
Misses LIE, CT, D-e, &c. The belle
of Uutchess county. Miss G--r, attracted
much attention She was attIred IN a dress
of white satin-inh her hair she wore canaton-t 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 MIR. h-n, who, II Is said.
is soon TO lead her To the holy ai,ar. at about
o'clock the company reured-the couniensn.es
OF all beamlng with dehgnt Tor The evenings eL-
tertalments. Quite laughable incident occurred
during one Of The cotilliCns. IL was
Than ladys dropping that Indispensable arlice VI
female apparel, 'busle." She Was extremely NOR
titled, and her sad misfortune received the hvelIest
sympathies of all. The thing" was eagerly snatch
ed from the floor by the gentemany Mar; H-y,
of Albany, who intends presenting II to the Mu-
scum for the inspection Of our descendants
A party OF ten or twelve ladies, and many
gentlemen, started for Lake Saratoga this morning,
with the intention Of enjoying a sail upon the
beautiful waters; but they were prevented by an
One of The barouches, whilst descending a hill near
the " Ten Springs, was overturned, and one Of the
occupants, Mr.. Stewart, had his arm broken in two
places All the rest escaped unhurt The party iul-
medateIy returned to the village, where every at
tention was rendered the sufferer.
A less number of invalids here this season for
the restoration of their health than has been known
for many years previous Whether the change TO be
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
rather an odd manner. Not yet being a member
Of the ''Tee-total Society,"" and finding The mineral
waters disagreeable to the taste. he takes mixture
of about three drops, added to glass OF brandy,
which he ls 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 lst
November being month later than usual.
The subject of politics is discussed quite fire.
quently 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
Mr.. Anderson Of Baltimore; both Of whom am Told
are disappointed office seekers. They were, of
course loud in their denupcistions of the Captain,
which amounted in the end TO Just nothing at
all. Yours, sincerely,
ROVER.