The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-10
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present contest will not bring OUT, to the fullest ex'
tent, the forces Of either Of the great parties bu'
al this does not lead to the conclusion tna' Tue
contest will not be close and hard-fousht one. ~
will be close and earness struggle We only
place the consequences OF the want OF excitement
amongst the wings, az an offset TO those which
may result from the squabbles at present disturbing
their opponents This makes the sdds tolerabl,
even, and ia such nicely balanced state Of things,
Tie slightest accident or movement may at any
time before the election entirely change the whole
aspect of affairs.
| WATERING PLacRs-A great rush may be fairly
expected to take place to the several enchanting
spots which encompass our city On all sides, by lis
dust covered denlzens and toing traders. to-mor-
row. Why should they notl "All work and no
play"-you know the rest. There is no reason
why the useful, the industrious classes-the sta
nina nfthe common weal-shoud not enjoy them
selves vel those lazy, lettering, istless
lures, who are dying by inches-who become
small by degrees and beautifully less, for want OF
| something TO do. ke
There is Saratoga-as full OF such specimens OF
animal existence as it can bys-as full OF them as
they are Of Pavilion, or Congress, or some other
water. One would be tempted to think that every
individual who has nothing else to do, goes TO Sa-
ritoga-to see if by getting tired of it they might
c -ase being tired Of themselves. Barrlsters with
ont briefs, doctors without patients, cergymen
without souls, and girls with BUSHES instead OF
bodies, and few admirers but themselves, are col
ected in tlocks as large, and marvellously tame
as western pigeons. Politicians, to be sure, are
exceptions to the rule for in these times of polit-
cal excitement, it cannot be said their occupations
gone, and that they repair to Saratoga like other
people, for want of other employment. There are
| many great guns expected shortly-amongst the
rest Martin Van Buren,.
Sahooley's Mountain, on the contrary, although
place of high repute, is nothing like infested and
cranmed, and overrun like Saratoga. 1t is the
safe retreat OF health and peace; the select retire.
ment of those who can appreciate the tranquil the
beautiful, the graceful charms Of nature, and the
interchange OF genuine good breeding, not the vul
gar, the forced and simulated extravaganza efforts of
your paruenues to be accounted diaingue and
genteel. Schooley's Mountain is from all accounts
most desirable abode for all, matter what the
stare of the bodily health, provided they be Of
sound mind-lhe latter is Of less consequence at
Saratoga.
| Sharon Springs, too, deserves more than a pass
ing notice and we could point out many attrac-
tons to be met with at Stamford, which is about
forty miles. down the Long Island Sound. A ball at
which we were present there, furnishes one Of the
most pleasing "reminiscences of our social career
TO Stamford would be our route, were we sure of
meeting with certain young friends we might men.
| ton.
But there is still nearer home than any of the
aforesaid stations, others as attractive in every
way, and which deserve to be palronised better
thanithe former remote and crowded ones. II We
want see breezes and bahing-f we want "the
ocean to surround us, but not to bear us on'-if
we like clans and oysters, and all sorts Of marine
rarities, where need we 60 further to find them
than Coney Island, Bath, or Flushing. II we re-
lish the beautiful in landscape, the softened,
blended and united influences of nature and art,
where need we search for them beyond Clifton, or
New Brighton. on Staten Island? Have you relish
for rural felicity just go down to Long Branch or
Ocean House in Jersey; but if you have profound
respect for the comforts which nature and art have
provided to mitigate the ardor of this season,
you can drive out to Nowlan's, at Prospect Hill,
or Burnham's, on the Bloomingdae Road !; but if
all the aforesaid dainties and diversions are essen
tial your comfort, then your easiest plan is to go
over to Hoboken, and enjoy the evening quietly
with friend or two, or as many more as you
want, and all other matters into the bargain.
| MADLE BoRGHEsE AT SARAToGA.-The charm
ing Borghese has returned this city after reaping
great harvest Of laurels and dollars at Saratoga.
She gave two Concerts there, which are represent
ed being attended by brilliant and crowded
assemblage Of the beauty and fashion OF that fa-
nous watering-place. She had intended making
tour to Canada, but the earnest solicitations of a
,I.~. e t.ct Ill
have induced her to give up that for the present,
and to give Concert at Newport, for which place
she leaves town to-day.
When at Saratoga, a little incident occurred
which marked, in a striking manner, the kind and
amable disposition of the fair and gifted Borghese
She attended ball one evening at the s.United
States," and vas there encountered by Korponay,
who looked very dscOnsolate, and almost the
image Of despair. The poor fellow could not pre-.
vail on any lady to dance the "Polka," and he
had opportunity Of Introducing that fascinating
and bewichng dance As derniy resort he ask.
ed the honor OF Borghese's hand, which was at once
given, and amid the unconcealed delight and ad
mration of the crowded saloon, the fair Canta
trice whlrled round the room in the mazes of thai
most picturesque dance. The result was, that the
"Polka" is now the rage. Korponay next day had
seventy.fve pupils at ten dollars lesson!
MARINE HOSPITAL We learn that sailors wht
have paid hospital money in this port for years
cannot obtain admittance to this institution whej
sick and in distress. In one particular instance
sailor who has for six years paid his money regu
larry, has been sent from one place to another. ap
plying 10 this one and that, without obtaining ad
mittance or the slightest hope. We should like L
know whose duty it is TO attend TO this deserving
but much abused class Of cit gems, who are com
PEELED to pay SO much from their hard earne
wages, and when actually in want of succor arr
turned away without relief. Very few SAILORS vii
ask for help unless they sick and unable TO he'll
themselves. They pay for care and attention Shout,