The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-17

ming the surface OF the hudson as tar as Troy IN
that swift and pretty boat the Swallow" and then
running the railroad from the village of CLASH
cal name to Saratoga, under the guidance of Mr..
W. 5. Smith, who appeared to us about the bean.
IDEAL of an American railroad conductor, and in
our opinion that is no trihing endorsement IN Mr..
Smiths favor, for in railroad conductors and
steam boat captains, this country goes little
ahead of any other nation in which omni-
potent steam is working for the children Of
men. The scenery on this railroad route is en-
chanting. 1t will favorably compare with that
of any vale in England. To the right the prospect
extended about mile land was bounded by a chain
of wild, well wooded hills, with here and there
deep, dark ravine, through which we very much
longed to scramble, and forget for half day the
turmoil of the toiEng earth From the bases of the
hills the ground sloped downward with gentle in
cnaton. 1t was for the most par, in fine state of
cultivation, and waving with the blooming hopes of
the husbandman. Occasionally, as we dashed
along, view was interrupted by thick grove,
in the law, close brushwood of which, fellow ira
weller assured us there was abundance of woodcock,
and tolerabe supply Of squirrels. To the left the
landscape stretched away many miles, and present.
ed most charming and agreeably diversified pros
tages, gistening in the radiance of the MONDAY
sun. All lay in holy and sabbath.like repose, the
effect OF which lost nothing by the tinkling OF the
bells ofthe country churches, summoning the dwell.
lers in the hamlets to the house of prayer.
We were greatly pleased with Bslston. There
was an air o. comfort, of quiet, and of cleanliness
about it, which gave it a most inviting aspect The
gentle summer breeze seemed to welcome the ira
weller, and the pleasant green trees to salute him
gracefully as he passed. Then those charming cot.
tages-one we remember well, by reason of lovely
rose tree, which shaded, mayhap, as we supposed,
the bedroom window of some far village girl
There is very good " travellers home" at Ball
ston, and we wonder that many in pursuit of health
and pleasure do not sojourn here, and kill the time
by making daily trip to Saratoga. That would,
we think, agreeably diversity the scene, and do
any thing but diminish the enjoyment of visit to
the springs
Every thing looked charmDgly lazy at Saratoga
The very dogs seemed TO partake of the general las
silude, and could scarcely take the trouble neces
sary to get out of the way ofysur your boot
and black cherub, which discharged the response
BILE duty OF a weathercock on the top of one of the
houses, appeared to be in serious doubt whether to
violate the universal repose, by obeying the motive
power OF the ghost of breeze which futtered over
the building 1t was certainly exceedingly hot,
so that West Indian friend who accompanied us,
acknowledged with groan, the power OF North
American SIM besides, it was approaching the DIM
ner hour, and the ladies and gentlemen were dres.
sing. There were, however, pretty fair sprinkling
# gentlemen practising at the bar of the "United
States.' and others sitting on the piazza, smoking
nd
After dinner-an excellent one-we drove to "the
Lake" 1t is beautiful little sheet of water, set in
very picturesque frame of fir trees brushwood and
brambes. We rowed across it-performed ablution
in its clear waters-dreamed away an hour or tive
In the cool shade of the trees on Its margin-and
were about returning, when the renowned Isaac
Edge, who has often threatened to fulfil Father Mil.
ler's predictions, made his appearance with regular
exhibition" He was determined, he said, to see
the effect of display" on the lake, and was per-
fectly satisfied with the small body of spectators
which our party composed We waited then until
the twilight had darkened into night, and taking
advantage of the absence of her majesty, the moon,
who had not yet arsen we rowed to the middle of
the "dark lake" and then Mr.. Isaac with all appro-
pirate solemnty discharged his fireworks The effect
was certainly grand and particularly so, when the
pyrotechnis waved ribs head an immense torch,
emitting colored fire. The sulphurous glare falling
on the figure of the enthusiastic exhibitor, who was
descanng on the glory of his art, with sundry ra-
ther picturesque than graceful gestures, gave him
sufficiently diaboical expression whilst it was not
difficult for imagination to people the dimly iumi-
mated wood the margin of the lake with all sorts
of grotesque and internal personages. The whole
scene was indeed exceedingly romantic, and of it,
self was worth the entire journey to Saratoga
Next morning we were off; and in a few hours
were quietly seated at our desk once more. And
thus we traverse the extent OF kingdom in day
In season or two we shall have our picnic parties
on the top of the Pyramids
FROM New GRENADA,-By the arrival of the
barque Ann Eliza, Captain Marschak, at this port,
from Vera Cruz, having sailed on the l4th ult., we
have received the following items of interest.
BoeorA, May 1.-THE U. S. Charge D'Aff aires,
Mr.. Blackford, had been negotiating for treaty
with the government of New Grenada, requiring as
the first condition that the additional duly of FIVE pei
cent on American vessels should be abolished
This had been acceded to, but when the matter
came before the Congress, the proposition was re-
jected by unanimous vote.
There had been an Instruction among the Ne
groes in the province OF Pastro, but it had been
suppressed.
war was expected between new GIehaOa anu
the Republic Of Ecuador, in consequence of the
former refusing to pay certain claims set up by the
latter. These claims grew out OF the assistance
rendered by Ell Ecuador to New Grenada, in sup
pressing the late revolution General Flores, Pre-
siden, of FL Ecuador, had promised the command
of part Of his forces 70 General Obando, Of the
leaders in that revolution, in case war should be de-
clared.
Carthagena had been declared free port from
the LIST oil January, 1874 The importation of gun
powder had been prohibited from the same date
| and the fabric of the article declared monopoly,
| like that of tobacco.
| NIDLo's-GABRTEL kAvEL's BENEFIT.-Ths most
excellent artiste, whose skill, taste and talent have
contributed so much TO the success Of all the pieces
performed by his wonderful family, takes benefit
tonight. His name alone would attract more
than ordinary crowded saloon, but he has rich
programme for his numerous friends. The Bsdouin
4xahs citira and payel cpte