The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-01

good resulting from many medical prescriptions Of
our most distinguished physicians
The invalids here at this time are those who have
been afflicted by want OF society, and want OF exer
else, both OF which are admirably provided Tor in
| the balls that take place almost every evening, at
the United States, ii we are TO Judge by the num-
Der OF couples on the 1oof and the duration OF the
| amusement.
| The same band before mentioned here perform
the orchestral duties with voins, claronets, horns
| and other wind instruments, IN manner quite easy
| and familiar to them, and the lockers on seem 10
ENJOY the scene equally to their own satisfaction,
| and much more cody. r.
The following conversation at the Columbian
| Spring, which is a chalybiate, amused me much
GKr.--"Whars that red stuff, boy-is that one
of the mineral properties Of the water?"
BoY--"No, sir-its iron" -,
GENT.-"Where does it come from-the water"
BoY-"No, sir, it comes of the side OF the foun'
| TAIN"
| Mr.. Marvin's band are out again as usual, upon
his lawn, and must go and listen to their soul STIR
ring music. could wish they were dressed IN uni
FORM that their appearance might correspond with
| their perfect time and harmony.
JOHN JONES, OF New JERSEY.
SATURDAY, July %, ls43
Mr. EDITOR
Bright and early this morning took walk down
to the Springs The air was unusually fine in con-
sequence of the splendid shower last night. The
shower has purified the air of Saratoga, which
is said to be unequaled by any air in the country,
excepting that of Niagara Falls. There were vari-
GUS noted characters at the Congress Spripg-Gene-
raj Tom Thumb, Max Bohrer, Yankee Hill, and
the celebrated Dr. Kirk, who will hold forth to.
morrow; and last, though not least, was George
MISUNDERSTANDING cOnclaslvely that Monday will
sometimes come on Saturday. He is the same
short little fellow, with long hair, no hat, short
brstes hisupper lip cut square off On line paral
lei with Its edge, a long beard, and like other
gentlemen, without vest-his hand was full of pa
pers called the Voice of the Prophet''-(Von
populi.)
In the course of his conversation on preaching
among the crowd, he said that "All lawyers are
liars-Aaron Burr was lawyer-Nichoas Bddle
P, believe from Philadelphia, demanded of
him-"Who made you our judges?' To which
George replied in the words OF insplration-"Wo
unto you lawyers, &C." Another gentleman then
said-T am lawyer and protesting christian TOO,
and try to practice the precepts OF Christianity"
"Would you," said George, advocate the cause of
plaintiff against the defendant in case Of muir
der Z" 81 suppose l should. if applied to-" "Then
you no christian said George, "War unto you
lawyers, hypocrltes, &c"
They now entered upon the argument of capital
punishment and the crowd gathered around to listen
to their sage reasoning on this subject the one
using the words of Scripture, and the other WELD
ing the law. Both claimed the victory.
The band continued playing at the springs, rather
lazily, however, in consequence of the debate be-
Of Truth +"
The ball last night came off according to appoint.
ment, and very handsome affair 1t was too The
celebrated John Barney, Esq, brother of the Com
modore, figured extensively. He is the great Balti.
more beau, and the same who gave the $4,000 din
ner at the Asor House not long ago.
whom there was a brilliant array Among the most
conspicuous were Miss M-gs, of Philadelphia, very
pretty-the justly admired Miss Ly-n, of North
ampon, who is pronounced the handsomest belle at
tho md I 7 hoyo boord hor ,nro
spoken OF than any other lady now present-Miss
Sw-t, of New London, very handsome and fasci-
natins-the Misses Ing oils, of Philadelphia, also
o @u sad
girl, Miss H-ds-n, of New York, equally fascina-
tng-Mi ss Kn-er, the sister-in-law Of Ex-Governor
Marcy, by some said to be the handsomest belle
here. Then there were the Lintons, and the Dun.
cans, and host more Of whom shall shortly give
more particular description.
Being very much iatigued, did aot stop long at
the ball, which concluded about IL NJ after which
they had supper, and the whole party broke up
about two O'Clock this morning.
In my yesterdays communication believe did
PenSn the oss M Mb Es
| pretty sster-ip- law, whom have already named;
Mr.. Schermerhorn, of Bond street, young million
ARE beau, who has set half the women here
plished wife and daughter; A. s. Hammersley, and
E. Riggs, both wealthy men OF New York; Mr..
Mallet, of Providence; Messrs. Smith and Fisher,
~
be an admrer of Miss I'm, OF New York; Miss
Cram, daughter of j. Cram, in company with DIR.
Cheeseman and lady; Messrs. Hutchinson and
March. wealthy men of New York; and young Mr..
Remsen, another New York millionaire Of the city:
You may recollect it was stated in the Herald
not long since, the authority of Cincinnati pa
per, that Placde was playing in that city; and SO he
is, but it is not the Pacide Harry of the Park but
| mis- brother Harry is here, and has been for some
| time
| James Drake, ESQ., and Count M. de Cardsnas,
| arrived this morning from Havana. Reverdy
| Mr.. w: Gibbons, the celebrated New York dts
tingn< is here, as also John Paine, ESQ.,, and lady,
Of Waverey Place.
a Ss ard M4 isha Esq lady and @
as cur eastern traveller, and may be easily dlstin-
guished here from his adoption OF sundry eastern
manners and customs, especially reclining beneath
| the trees after the Turkish fashion.
Our Postmaster is not yet arrived here, but his
| son, Lorlmer Graham, with his mother and two
sisters are mere, and occupy very pretty tt,s vel
low cottage contiguous to the United States Hotel,
and, In tact, part and parcel OF II.
All the above named are stopping at Marvln's
United States Hotel, which is Of course the great
centre of attraction to all the world.
have been round to all the different springs this
morning in company with that distinguished genius
DR.. Solomon Andrews, of New Jersey. We made
some surprising discoveries in the matter OF mineral
waters, in which shall he able, at some future
time, to discourse with great learning. At present
my finger is on my lips, and my ink hornls dry
And this reminds me that Col. Beekman, OF the
'Andre papers, with his family are stopping at the
''Sans Souci," at Balston. He takes a drive up
here every day. He also has become initiated into
some of the mysteries of Saratoga. The fact is
there are some very curious things here at the
Springs" and am convinced anew that there is
at least one thing more in the "earth' "than my
| philosophy ever dreamt Of" More anon.
AT the Union House are quite number OF DIS.
tingues, Senators, Representatives, &c, OF whom
| shall have word to say tomorrow. Com Downes
is stopping at the Congress. Yankee Hill gives his
| entertainment this evening at the United States.
Some very rich matters have Just come to my ears,
but it is too near the departure of the mail to
| ture on them to-day.
Yours, &c. S.B.
NTBLo's GARDEN. ever-attractlve Masul,ne,
| the Night O,ci, s.to be revived this evening with