The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-04
Chester, Orange Co., Wy
Correspondence of the Herald. !


I'arehins on the Erie Raiiroad-Beauty of Ramapo
Valley-a IVeddimg-Great Festivities IN old
Orange
MY FRIEND Bennett
take this opportunity of informing you of the
Whereabouts of one who well knows and appreciates
your indomitable disposition to herald forth the
praise of our ladies, institutions railroads. etc. etc.
Well, sir; here am at Piermont, landed from the
steamer Illinois, commanded by Capt. Schultz, a
very gentlemanly man indeed, well worthy of the
reputation he has gained IN that capacity The
transfer of baggage is effected with great CELEBRITY.
and now find myself ready to commence my trip
on the New York and Erie abroad, which is ono
of the best roads tina, ever saw (and have travel
led on many, both north and south) the track being
six feet in width the T rail having been adopted IN
the construction of 1t. The are about forty
feet in length and eleven feet in width, with two
venlence for the comfort Of travellers rooms being
partltioned OFT, In number OF the cars, with sofas,
mirrors, NC, appropriated exclusively for the of
LADIES', that they may travel alone in perfect safety
The conductor, Mr.. WOrden, a very gallant gen.
tlemany man, and is quite favorite among the la
dies, perceive. do not wonder at from the fact
OF his ever pleasant appearance, and his treating ira
veers In so handsome manner, that it renders ira
yelling on the road exceedingly agreeable.
We left Plermont % minutes before one o'clock.
and in moment were passing through the excava-
tons of rocks in Rockland county, which county il
celebrated, and deservedly too, for its mineral
productions Probably there is not Il county of its
size in the States that could contribute materials in
such abundance for the mineralogist
Mineralogy Is a science that has OF late become 20
very popular, from the professor TO the mechanic,
that the study OF it is pursued with ardor by all who
delight IN nature and her productions. IL branch
OF study that seems the farther we push our inoujres
the greater is the interest derived therefrom. This
country celebrated for It's iron ores iron be ing pro-
duced in abundance, there being several large mines
andtwo smelling and blooming establishments. The
first one you see on the road Is Persons, where
there is quite settlement; ! should Judge from
fifty TO hundred miesengaged in the manufac-
turing OF iron, either mining, smelling otherwise,
ness. have Been informed that Mr. p. is native
of one OF the eastern States He settled in Rock
land about 2Oyears ago, with small means, and by
his industry and perseverance has accumulated
large fortune. The next we is Messrs.
Townsend's establishment, which is much more
extensive than Persons, they owning large
tract OF land, on which there are several iron
mines. They employ great number OF laborers in
mining, &C. Various other mineral productions I
decline mentioning, as presume you have read Dr.
Horizons geological report made to the State depart
ment OF New York, which is very able one and
fraught with intense interest to the community at
large. The railroad passes along beautiful stream,
called the Ramapo river, on which there several
saw mills grist mills, &c.
in the township of Goshen) Mt three o'clock, p. M,
distance Of Al miles from Permont, having been
somewh hat impeded by snow storm, as they usually
make their trips at the rate or 20 miles an hour in
GLIDING stoppages. dined that day at the Chester
hotel, kept by MIR. Olmsted one of the most gentle
manly landlords that you will meet with, possessing
the "suaviter in modo his exclusive attention being
devoted to the comfort OF travellers.
being invited by Col. Y of Chester, to his we'd
ding that evening, who to be united to the fair
Mrs. B daughter of Major b. of Sugar Loaf Val
ley, about or miles south east of Chester, by a
circumbendibus route, l will now proceed to give
you description OF the grand gala. l arrived at
Major BIS about five o'clock and was greeted by the
gallant Major in a very handsome manner. After
passing the compliments of the day, | was ushered
by his fair dame into the paror, where found very
large company assembled. In few minutes the
minister arrived. The, company continued to aug.
ment till about o'clock, when the doors were
thrown open and the happy couple presented them
selves at hymens altar-the minister advanced and
performed the marriage rites. The gallant Col
fierce for the combat snatched the first kiss, which
was followed i'll quick time by his faithful aid The
number ct times the bride was saluted by the COM
pany battles my mathematical powers, but you may
put it down from two hundred and fifty to three
hundred times.
The happy couple looked exceedingly well, as did
also the seconds in the affair Alter the pair had
received the congratulations OF all the company,
which occupied some time, inasmuch as II
large collection, say from one hundred and twenty
five to one hundred and fifty, the company went to
another room, the ladies' being escorted by the gen.
temen, and then partook OF sumptuous supper pre-
pared for the occasion After leaving the supper
table they returned to the parlors, where the even
ing was spent in fhe most agreeable manner. There
we're present two other young married couple, Mr.
and Mrs G. T.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. T., who were
all at the very zenith of enjoyment. There was the
sparkling-eyed bridesmaid, sister of the bride, who
attracted great attention, as also Miss x, Miss 3,
Miss ii. and numerous other young ladies' OF equal
Beauty; in short, there;were other than beau
tiful and intelligent ladies' present Old Orange can
boast of her healthy, beautiful and intelligent girls
surpassed ii equalled by any other county in the
Union saw in the company present several city
gentlemen who as well those belonging there,
seemed to partake in the pleasure OF the occasion
to a transcendant degree
Mr. g. a merchant OF Chester, the groomsman,
did his best to promote the conviviality of the com
pany and he succeeded TO pre-eminent degree.
There were a variety OF amusements appropriate for
the occasion. About II o'clock we were ushered
into a room containing the table which was the
bride cake, etc, ETC., set out in good style, and
stnctly on the temperance system After partakng
OF the Injuries of the table, the company returned
to the parlor where after some time agreeaby spent
they, at late hour broke UP, after having renewed
their congratulations and lett in good spirits.
Thursday evening being selected tor the Unfair OF
the Messrs.Ts, Gn-air 1t being called by the peo-
pie oil this county, when grooms with their brides re-
ceive their friends at their parents house. lett
Chester, which is about five miles south OF Bioom-
ing Grove, and arrived there about halt past I'VE
o'clock Z. M and found a large collection OF reis-
tons and invited friends, assembled TO congratulate
them on their recent nuptlals In snort ume thei
parlors were crow ded TO excess WIN the gay and
beautItuc when the bridal pairs, and also the Colo
mel vino had taken 10 himself a companion Tor life
two two, evenings previous, appeared, looking exceed
ingly well, and took seats, when. their friends
cr9o,yded around to catch glance, if not kiss OF
the happy brides Among the company present were
a number Of beautiful young lades-a Miss B.,
whose eyes sparkled with youth and intelligence;
Miss A., of Blooming Grove, much admired by the
gentlemen; as also Miss S, and Miss b., of Chester
Miss b., of New York city, was quite a belle OF the
evening. Mss o., and her two cousins, attracted
much attentions besides many others whom space
will not permit me TO mention. The evening was
most agreeaby spent till late hour, when the COM