The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-04
saratoga correspondence.
u. s. HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRINGS,
"Wednesday morning, August 2, 1913.

" cuheouoy mViHiu6b hu6uol -, iofo.
Mr.. EDIToR;-
The long suspense is over at last, and we have
heard from Saratoga by the way of the New York
Herald 1t is just as anticipated-frst we have
famine, then we have surfeit-for the paper this
morning contains three letters from the Springs.
OF course the Heralds are in great demand, ana
the moment it was as0ertained that they contained
letters from Saratoga, all the copies in the place
were instantlyiboughtup up. and not one could De
got, although overheard young man whose Jar
Dulcina had been handsomely spoken Of, oherlng
as high as fifty cents for single copy.
1t was rich treat to witness the introduction OF
the Herald into the drawing room this morning
"Oh where is your HeraldP' SAID newischlhg
fair one TO the polite Mr. B., "Will MISS M. ne,
yer be done reading it! Do ask her TO SKIP over all
that which does not concern us-we don't care
what he says about law and odd Nick and the
swaters'-but am mentioned2 Tellme-tell me
truly" Of Mr.. By ran, and brought up the pre-
promised it to me"2'sAnd to me"-"But me first;
you know you told me last night that was your
lst me be devoqsed by! by the proving wolves -
again, if you don't give it me first"
last to crafty all at one coup, Mr.. B. requested
that Babel might be slenced. Agroup Of some forty
menced reading aloud the letters of your corespon-
dent from Saratoga II was an audience gectis au-
,ibus, and every line and every word was eagerly
devoured The remarks being complimentary, as
each name was read out in full, glow OF pleasure
sparked in the fair ones eye-and sometimes blush
OF modesty tlnged the cheek, caused by awell de-
served compliment.
1t has been point with me not to expend all my
ammunition at once, and so have purposely avoid
ed naming all the pretty bellies here present, IN any
one communication. Consequently, in the above
named group there were a few whose names were
not chroniced, and some of them not rightly under
M nPV nOrrpSDOndence
hung their heads IN disappointment. MIR D. cheered
them up, however, by the assurance that they
might looa forward with hope till tomorrow for it
was impossible their beauty and loneliness should
have escaped observation and in all probability
each flower would be cued and arranged in the
rich bouquet that your discerning am sure there
must be blush on my chee k,l correspondent isrre
Max Bohrer's concert came of last night. but
have nothing particular to say respecting It, 1t was
attended by about 40 ladies and gentlemen.
nedy, the author OF "Swalew Barn" and Horse
Shoe Robinson" and of the celebrated Tyler mani
festo, which resulted in the secession OF The Wing
party. He is accompanied by his lovely young
wife, in whose rich oval face is concentrated more
beauty than can De found in many Of the married
ladies who have hitherto graced the saloon; al.
though Mrs. Judge Kent is powerful rival In the
eyes of many admirers.
Young Martin Van Buren,, IT., the apGnt courier
OF the exPresident, arrived yesterday, and has just
returned this morning to Ba,lston, where the .ex-
President has arrived, TO apprise him that Judge
Marvin has provided ample room tor the GccoramO-
datol ct himself and suite.
James Brown Esq has also arrived-the rich bank
er OF Wall street-wlth his gentle wife, his daugh-.
Miss Brown, blooming Hebe of Is, Just budding
into life.
should have said that Mr. Barney is the son, not
the brother, OF the gallant Commodore. MIR. Bar
organ3of benevolence is largely developed, and his
happiness seems to consist in promoting the pleasure
of Others and by making agreeable persons acquain
ted with one another, which is an all important duty
in this vast caravansary of strangers, where three
or four thousands of both sexes are to-
gether from all the four quarters OF the globe. l
need not say that Mr. Barney discharges his devors
with great courtesy and affabiity-indeed, know
not how the Springs would get on without him..
Mrs. Vandeneuvel is also here-(an ancient
Knlckerbocker iamily)-with herlHpung daughter,
plump partridge just ready TO wing her flight hea-
venward-which may be interpreted, through the
Church to the heaven of matrmony.
Conspicuous in the dazzling brllllancy around
me, is the family of Judge Jay. Hisfar daughters
are not mere jay birds, but in richness Of plumage
they rival the birds of paradise One OF them
think is really beautiful.
had just began to make the acquaintance Of M.
keyser, Esq. of Baltimore when he LETT (yester-
him.
Itorget whether have mentioned the name of
Alfred p. Edwards, Esq, brother of Judge Ed
Ud 10 many hs eas Of
strength. He is the same parsonage who was cap
tured by the Chinese, and dragged in chains Tor so
many miles. Every body has heard the story. ,
We had visit yesterday from the belle OF Ball
ston, Miss Plerson, the ssterinlaw of Philip Hart,
OF Troy. She is very pretty, and has quite fasci.
mated the heart Of young Mr.; Mancils, the brother
OF Mrs Col Beekman, and believe the last OF that
name in this country. He has an ample fortune,
deserves fine wife, and in duty to his ancestry and
the he bears, should not only fall in love with
all the pretty girls, but commit matrimony with
some one OF them
Among the gentlemen here, there are many who
are conspicuous, and very few who are notorious;
among which latter class Is a parsonage currently
called "Dick Derby" If don't give you chap
He is said to be worth 100000, but he does not
board at this hoM~.
have been delighted this morning to find that
our old Trend and acquaintance, General James
Tallmadge, has arrived, to spend week or two at
the Springs: He has, unfortunately come alone,
his accomplished daughter, Mrs. Van Rensselaer,,
not being with him. He tells me that MIR: Thomp'
son. q ThmnsOn DEL is On his way thths5
law, believe, Of Capt. Stockton, has also arrived.
ne is the gentleman who received the offer OF
Charge d1tarts to Portugal, but refused, in con,
sequence OF having been known as special friend
OF Captain Tyler, and he has too much honesty 10
allow people 10 suspect him Of accepting appoint
ment on the q,e,d 4ro que principal
Last, though not least, N. p. Willis has arrived,
and, as good wine needs no bush, Pl say no more
about him.
must. however, mention the arrival Of Edward
H. Laight. Esq, Of New York, who ac!ed as the Sc.
cond OF Hayward, in his duel with Belmont.
II IS nearly time now for me to close my letter
ExPresident Van Buren, has just arrived.
Yours, &c. S. B.
DELIoIoUs.-We received yesterday present Of
aquan.ity of most delicious ice cream, which was
accompanied by the following note, written on per.
tuned paper, in an elegant, delicate female hand;-
From the C}aritu of the Albania. broadway, below