The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-02
Saratoga Correspondence.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Sunday, A. M.
20th Julv- 1913

have usually despatched my communications al
5P. M. But to-day must send by the one o'clock
mail. The mails here are very badly arranged,
there being no possible means, short of running an
express, of getting letter from Saratoga to Albany
in the morning, in season for the day boats. This
of course, occasions delay of nearly a whole
day.
The weather here has become quite cool, and to-
day there is dull, drizzling rain, which casts
shade even over the gaities Of Saratoga; especially
when you recollect that day is Sunday, and
therefore the ordinary amusements OF the place
in state of suspense. Several excursions were
paned out for this afternoon, but the rain will doubt
less dlsappont them all.
Since my last there has been some arrivals here
from Charleston, among whom, understand, there
is young Miss Cunningham, who is very hand
some. / believe | have already mentioned that
Mr.. Van Buren, ls TO arrive here next Tuesday, In
company with several distinguished personages =
The Colts and others, from New York, are expect
ed early in the week, and we shall have gay times
before another Sunday comes around
Yankee Hill gave An entertainment here last even
ing, which was toleraby well attended. Max Bohrer
is waiting patiently till Tuesday evening comes
around. Barnum with his Tom Thumb-by the bye
lhave discovered one thing more IN the earth, to
say nothing about heaven" than l before knew
"of in my philosophy" but Barnum bcgs me to keep
quiet, and as Pll let him of by prOnounclng him al
seen in the solar system, not excepting even our
lata comets tail; indeed he 10 himself lar greater
curiosity then Joice Heth, or any other humbug he
has ever exhiblted-but as was saying, he conclu-
ded his visit here last evenining, and is now proba
bly, on his way TO Rochester.
But tar the richest treat have yet enjoyed at the
Springs was yesterday Immediately after dinner.
While walking about the pleasure grounds IN com
pany with some friends, whe were smoking their
Principles, VIZ heard the clear sweet and melodous
notes OF female voice accompanied by the piano,
from the drawing room. The melody was so very
enchanting, that the Prlncipe's were incontinen,ly
cast away, and we Immediately drew near TO the
source OF attraction. think it was Loves Young
Dream" that she was singing
"Oh the days are gone when beauty bright
My heart strings move(D
When the dream of life from morn till night,
Was love, still love-"
1t was sung in a style which reached the heart
always did reach the heart-and always will reach
The heart. whyq Because it came from the
from that source it came, and not from book, or
an engraving. was always from a child, an ar,
dent admirer of your good old English, Scotch and
Irish songs-there Is reality and substance in them
there ls marrow and richness in them-there IS life
aud soul in them None of your modern, scientific,
Italian, fancy music for me-
OF course I enquired the lady's name, whose
melody was enchanting every ear, and / know she
Dunlap, of Boston, the widow of the late District
Attorney. She Is accompanied by her son, and
looks to be about thirty years of age, of interesting
address and accomplished manners, and universally
country. She was a Fales-a Boston family of
wealth, and the daughters OF great beauty.
have spoken particularly OF the singing, because
il is so rare that you find young Miss who knows
these rich old sterling songs or 1t she does know
them, who has courage to sing them. Nothing
goes down nova days, but your modern music,
your Italian, scientific, heartless fummery. Mrs.
Dunlap sang number of songs, but none that so
fully enraptured all hearts, as
"Down the burn Davy Love,
And will follow thee"
During the singing of this song the conversation
all ceased and all with one accord drew up al ound
the piano. There were three desperate old bache-
Tors present, whose hearts gave way and melted
young ladies, who have long been playing the CO,
quette, were saying to themselves, Z" If he would
only ask me now.' could not hear the rest. Ten
married gentlemen, with large families, actually
forgot that they were blessed with either wife or
children, and were unconsciously looking most un-
utterabe things And when. Mrs Dunlap got
through, the whole party were like one slowly wa,
king up from dream, scarcely knowing where they
were or what they were doing
Mrs Eli Hart is here, and Mrs. McGregor Of Wa
y We Place. and also VIM. p Furniss, Esq, with
This morning notice among the arrivals Colone
Webb, of the Courier, Mr. John H. Costar, Col
James Monroe, E. A. meredith, Esq H. j. Sea
man, o. Wetmore, Mr.. and Mrs. Embury, M. x.
from New York. Gen: ODonnell, from Balltl'
more, and the Misses O'Donnell, from Baltimore,
have at length arrived, 10 the great delight OF their
numerous friends and admirers.
There are several frtations on the taps, among
which is one of great desperation, between well
known Post Master from one OF the eastern States,
and dashing young widow from New Yolk, close
" allied to very conspicuous family now at the
United States. m
In short, there is every prospect OF brilliant
campaign directly before us.
Yours, &c. ). b.
The LATE Mr.. ABBorT.-The London Examiner
has the following in relation to the death of this gil
ted actor and accomplished gentleman: The last
American mail brings melancholy piece of news
in the reported death of MIR. Abbott, the well known
actor. He was in particular parts remarkably
pleasant comedian, but they who knew him OH the
stage were less apt to do justice to his stage quail
ties than mere play goers. Few men have evel
lived, we imagine. with more delightful requisites
for the private social circle His spirits were I'M
bounded, his gaiety and good humor exhausiless
and he had the manners and attainments of gen.
teman. There are many to recall his flashes Of me-
rment "that were wont to get the table in roar, u
and to greve for the untimely death of this cheer.
Jul kind hearted man.
Mr.. Abbott was, when in England, the boon com
panion OF some of the most distinguished men
his time. He had thus accumulated a vast fund
personal anecdote, which we hope may yet be siver
to the world tor as ne informed not long before
his sudden and fatal illness, he had prepared TO
publication great portion Of diary he had kept
Might not thisb published for the benefit Of his es
timable widow
THK BELMONT HOUSE,, STATEN ISLAND. AT thii
elegant and delightful retreat there is now very
brilliant company. The air is pure and invisora
ting-the rides and walks cool and secluded-the
accommodations for bathing unsurpassed-and ,
sight OF the table would "creae an appetite unde
a.. H. 400, .,u.o;a,aJ d,.oan,;c TIL,