The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-20

StduOlOB Tie cVlueUCe given In OOuIt, anu Tie
charge OF Judge Allen was decidedly against Wy
man, yet few expected a conviction
My time is up The stage Is at the hotel door, on
the point OF starting. Yours, n.
Lake Mahopack
Correspondence OF the Herald
LAKE MAHopAcK, Aug. Is, lS4S.
Natures Lovelinsss- Lake Mahop0ck-its Beauties
the Landlords the Company. but especially the
Ladies.
Believing that the sayings and doings at no place
of fashionable resort in our State is at the present
more worthy of passing notice in your columns,
have hermetized myself for few moments to
give you faint idea of this romantic spot its ma.
ny charms, natural and artificial, and the many at.
fractions which it presents to those who admire the
lovely in nature. The Lake itself is sheet OF the
cearest water-a perfect crystal stream-nine miles
in circumference, studded with islands, all of une
qualled beauty, many with every requisite to subli
nifty. The margin of the lake is lined with some
farm+houses OF wealthy and hospltable owners the
green of the rising fields is Of the richest hue, and
the fragrance OF the growing crops gives delight TO
the oltact0ry senses OF woman, man and beast The
lake is Embedded in mountains towering 10 the
heavens
"Whence birds sing pe ans to the source of light"
The roads kept in excellent order, and the rides
many and most beautiful The hotels, kept by
Messrs. Monk and Crane, and the private residence
Of Mr.: Berry, who always has an "open door" tor
his friends-furnish all the comforts and Injuries
that the most epicurean could desire. Monk is an
original SUI generts-the only animal OF the
kind, they say, that was ever caught. His jolly
" How d. We do 7" rings merry welcome to every
conner; his cool yet busting manner, and his witty
sayings, give occaslonfor many Joyous laugh, and
the perfect indifference with which he yields to his
visitors the dominion over his household arrange
ments is the most CHARACTERISTIC feature OF this hos
Nl,h ,,ta t-~l M
his posthis element is the care of the ladies-stu-
dous of the comfort Of all, he is the beau ideal of
. landlord for the ladies'" He is always at table
the monopoizer of the smiles and the occasion of
gaiety TO his fair guests, and even when morning
gally Breaks" 1t Is with much reluctance that he
leaves the society of his joyous company Mr.. Berry
is gentleman in his manners, without attempt at
dlsplay-the charm of the little circle by which he
Is surounded-ever ready to please and best pleased
himself when those around him are made happy by
his exerlions-with hand ever ready to serve. and
with kind and honest heart, such as man may
well be proud to possess. Enough OF the landlords
could, you know, do no less, according TO scrip
lure-l believe 1t is-than praise the hand that
feeds me-"
Many OF the most respectable and wealthy Of our
citizens are here /; among them may name without
nvldlou. nessto others, Prince John. Van Buren, and
family, his sister and her family, MrA.W. Spies and
family, Rev Mr. Morris and family, M Brush and
family, Mr.. Van Dyke and family. Comptroller
Smith and family, Mr.. Seguine and family, and
many others. Of the ladies, we have strong ar
ray, both in numbers and rbeauty.. Miss SIS
holds one OF the first places in the kind regards oil
thelgentlemen-with a cultivated mind and en-
gazing manners, she is destined to complete the
happiness OF some now forlorn swain Miss G-h
ls ever ready to please and succeeds to admiration
with the sweetest voice, greatest good humor, and
much dignity, she shines among the many lair ones
here-for ramble, ride, sail, or any like amuse"
ment she is always prepared, and Is the life OF her
company. Miss C--n is a pleasing and instruc-
W. and a ladv Of considerable
attractions, She does not enter with much spirit
into the gaieties of the place, rather sedate, but
always apparently pleased at the light. heartedness
of those around her Miss Mn, the daughter
of celebrated druggist, perfect little lady, and
what more could say OF the gentlemen, do
not hope to speak dlspassionatey; they rival each
other much in their kind attentions TO the ladies',
that 1t would be strange indeed, IT., as to some OF
them, did not entertain little jealousy; but
will do my best to praise them hey deserve Mr..
E., member Of our bar, is the constant COM
panion OF the ladies' Iather In ill health, It Is said
He is commiserated by all and admired by many-ill
health cannot save him from their wichery, and II
he escape with his life, my word Tor 1t, that his
heart is gone. He is good oarsman and his assis-
lance Is always needed in the arrangements for the
aquatic excurslons-ls al home in the ball room,
and not!out OF tune either in solo or in chorus II he
be In love, he need not say with job, that 4" the
thing which feared is fallen upon me- nor need
he blush, for love makes blind and "bllnd men
never blush" The Rev. Mr.. p, is an agreeable
companion, with liberal views and much learning.
he is great favorite with all. The Rev. Mr.. M. is
the lite OF every company; the best humored, the
wiuest. and the most gentemanly pay him de:
ference. Mr.. s. though provided with wife. could
yet effect many conquest here, both bv his good
looks and his gentlemanly address. Mr. N though
f0ed In one attempt, may be " OF good cheer" for
the enconiums that | have heard the ladies pass
upon him, should relieve him of any doubt Of his
possessing the power 10 captivate, if he bends his
stricken heart TO 1t Mr.. ID. is always in good hu-
MOI, chiefly IT is thought with himself. Sometimes
you hnd him with the ladies, often solitary and alone;
meet him where you will, and he greels you with
good humOr and does his best to please. What
more would you have him do? Professor H-y
spent some days with us, and lett many who respect
nm aud who rejoice In his late good fortune. MIR.
b"n has forgotten tor time the charms OF Coke
and Blackstone, to study these " natural p-oduc'
TONS" IN whom he will find none OF that deceit 10
which, In his profession, he is no stranger. II he
,hould ask and be accepted, he need entertain no
tear that the statute of limitations offrauds,"
will be inerposed to avoid the contract" There
ls much more in him than the ladies imagine, so
DID them beware OF his technical manner OF enga.
sing their affections would speak OF the married
ladies' II dare, but have horror OF husbands, and
hope this will be my excuse Tor not particularly
naming them. Some are most beautiful and enga-
glng. The young men are all in love,
"one reels to this, another to that wall,
It's the same error that deudes them ALL
We have balls-routs-p parties singing, sailing and
fishing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS lhing-goo
feeling long days full OF pleasure-hanpiness beam
ing on the counte OF all-no stlfiness-no Tor
| maliiy or nonsense And with this slight sketch,
| who cannot fancy how many other Joys are oure
| In the smiles OF the ialr aroundu us,
| "where present sorrows banished far away
Unclouded azure glds the placid day."
ROVER.