The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-15

cate the facts as they appear, and occurrences
nected with 1t as they iranspire. Yours,
Skancateics.
Correspondence of the HERALD
SKANEArELEs, N. Y, Sept 1913
J. GORDON BENNETT, ESQ -
DEAR SIR,
fancy letter from this lovely and retired vii
lage, will not prove unnterestng to your numerous
readers; its location is not surpassed by any in the
State. What first attracts the admiration of the
stranger when entering, ia the beautiful mansions
surrounded by shrubbery and flowers, and is situa-
ton in reference to the lake, an unobstructed view
for ten miles-lhen finely relieved by cultivated
fields gradually slopng to the margin-.the magnifi-
cent structure Of Mr., De Long on theiwest shore
adds greatly to the picture. On the eastern shore
the farms are superb and the mansions display the
taste and wealth of the owners; numerous sail boats
(made by some OF the most celebrated boat builders
in the u. States) Can be seen at all times enliyenpg
the scene. An excursion to 'the head'' distant 16
miles had been long contemplated, and as the ap-
pointed day approached all was hustle and prepare
ton with the ladies, providing provender, &c Tor
long session. A party OF six starred day or so in
advance OF the main body, kind OF advance guard
TO prepare and make ready the way. We embark
ed on board the Leslie" on the morning of the
2lst, with a light breeze. Nothing can excel the
beauty Of The shore at this part Of the Lake; the
fine symmetrical slope of the banks on either side
are inexpresslbly beautiful; some, however, may con-
slider the scenery tame and uninteresting. Nearly
Il mile from the village is point of land extending
a short distance outn the Lake, covered with trees
and shrubbery, forming beautiful bay. This place
was offered to the State site for the Lunatc
ASYLUM, and more lovely spot cannot be found
its present location at Utica is not to be compared
with it, and II is anything but creditabe to the COM
missioners appointed for the purpose of deciding on
Its location fancy this will 40 to place with other
stares in the face, but has ceased to amaze us in
these days of Millerlsm and mesmerism, &c. For
about ten miles the scene is little varied, but leaving
the ''ten mile point" 1t becomes more rocky and
rocks; IN some places the rocks at the bottom
would slope off gradually from the margin dis
Of iS feet the water so clear that an
object can be seen an immense distance below the
surface; the bottom presents most fearful precpces
and caverns. There is a strata OF rock extending
nearly two miles that IS almost entirely formed OF
petrefacons; it lies between wide strata of slate
rock twenty-five or thirty feet high the water
within few feet OF this lower strata; It is
solid limestone, containing innumerable trolObites,
shells and fish, it appears solid mass OF these pc.
trefied animals; it is called "Horn Rock" from the
resemblance to petrefied horns it is really great
curiosity. On arriving at the head the scenery
forms great contrast with the lower end of the
lake; the country is Wild mountainous and pictu-
rescue in the extreme. On the west side the noun.
tain up 800 feet above the level of the lake, it
can be assembled by narrow path worn by stones
and rocks rolling down into the lake; Its ascent is
very steep and presents magnificent appearance
from the lake. The land on this side is nearly all
owned by ID. Hall, Esq, enterprisiDg citizen OF
Skaneatees Wefound two orthree houses here;one
beingsunoccupled; we mme dlately took possession,
and although unused to culinary operations, soon
succeeded in laying out fine supper, departing
little, however, from the regular course of cookery,
boiling our potatoes the tea kettle (Which, by the
way, gave peculiar flavor tothe tea), &c. These
trIiles, however, gave ZeSt to The repast.
In the following evening our little fleet hove in
sight and anchored, the wind leaving them SIX
hail about 10 o'clock "Boat ahoy!' Who are
you 2" "The On.ke. hye, with cargo of beaut-
u girls, bound for the head come on board and
report" Coming up with the others, our hailipg
and signals, and boisterOus but sincere greetings
"alarmed the night" at all events alarmed the in.
habitants on the shores, unused "such sights to
see, such sounds to hear" thought the devil was to
pay We of the oars, rswed from boat TO boat, bid
ding them all welcome; The schooner Independence
hosting her lights, we found crowded with pretty
faces, anxious for the news About one O'Clock,
the wind commenced blowing strong from I" the
head" and all hoisted sail and up anchor for our
quarters arriving about daylight, lead by the fas!
sailing Baltimore built boat Essex.
The ladies', notwithstanding their fatigue, looked
fresh and blooming. In the course OF an hour
long table was spread in little grove before the
door, with every thing we could wish for-poultry,
pickles. potatoes, ham and herrlngs, beans, beef,
bread, fowls, fishes, and fun of all sorts. The
| ladies' exhibited their good taste and industry In
| preparing " the fxlns" The day was devoted TO
all kinds of enjoyment-black.be uying, sailing,
singing, frolicking, and flirting more particularly
These pick-nics open great field Tor flrtatlons
| At evening our foraSing operations commenced by
laying waste numerous hills of potatoes and corn,
| extending our depredations far up the mountain.
Supper came ofgaiy-the girls looked lovely after
the exercise and exctement-the amateur musi-
clans produced their instruments and a dance was
&c frightened up" and came off with ooseness pc.
| culiar to " Scott" The following morning all EN-.
barked for home, where we arrived in the alter
| noon, all delighted with the jaunt. There were
many fair and lovely grls some Of the iairest spe
| cimens of Yankee beauty. They did puzzle your
humble servant amazingly, assure you
| Thi. is headquarters for the =" Socialists"
=" Fouriers," 60 Jewelers." &c. NC. | wonder
why friend Greeley does not visit this place, and
preach to his proselyesl They have been tor some
time negotiating for large tract OF land situated
three mile. from the village. 1t is admirably suit
ed for their purpose. Yours, truly,
TYLER