The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-26
Festivities at Stamforsi-Opening Of the
Union H0tea-Great Dinner, Ball, tSc.-A
Multitude welcomed, Fed and Fascinated.

Multitude Welcomed, Fed and Fascinated.
For some time past, the beanty-grace--chivalry
the entire of the elite Of society in that part Of
old Connecticut called Stamford, has been on the
tip-toe Of expectation Tor the approach OF an event.
which has Just come oil with great credit 10 the
parties conducting, and infinite delight to all par
ticpating in it.
The pretty, not mach talked Of, but rapidly
rising village of Stamford, offers great attractions
to those in quest OF rural feictyto all those who
want to leave for time the turmoil and agitation
of large cities, for the sake Of health, Pleasure,
and tranquility and, in addition to its numerous
natural attractions the enterprise and spirit OF It's
people have added, in the construction OF the New
&c Union HOTEL" the equally powerful motive to
visit 1.-THE comforts OF IS home, sweet home
1t is almost needless to observe that the ripdown
the Sound from New York, per steamer Cr0ton,
quick vessel, is quite delightful. The distance to
Stamford, about 40 miles, Is Just the thing A more
novel, pleasing, and varied landscape, cannot be
presented, than meets the eye on elmer hand !;
and if it were not tor the composure that is the
concomtant of good Treatment and hearty wei
come, some regret might be felt that the time W
short to enjoy the contemplation Of the thouand
and one pleasing objects visible on either hand In
passing down to Stamford.
The "UniOn Hotel, which has just been opened,
with every promise OF success, by Mr.. Osborn has
been built at cost OF some Sl5,O 900, since Octo-
Der last, by company. of the inhabitants, COM
mendably Jealous, and desirous tor the prosperity
Of their promising town, and well calculated to
further its progress. Whatever that progress may
be, and none can doubt that it will be rapid, the
''Union Hotel" will be adequate TO supply the
extensive accommodation and variedwants of an in
creased community. Mr.. Osborne has, with neritori
cnterprize been at large outlay IN its fitting out
and arrangements; and an examination OF the In
terror gives full teslmonyto his good and careful
solcitude for the comfort OF his guests, well the
skill shewn by the architect, Mr.. +. +. Dixon who
did himself credit, but short time before, In the
erection OF the Episcopal church at Stamford, las well
and comfortable and SO planned as to provide ex-
cellent suits OF apartments for families choosing
this summer resort, or temporary residence. In
the front OF the building three feet wide piazzas
run the whole length affording to any person OF
the least elevated taste, position whence to view
the beautiful scene around with exquisite govt; and,
if still ambitious of ascending, a tower of 60 feet
in altitude is at his service, whence he can see all
the fields, farms, houses, churches, wood, water
hills valleys and the whole of that part Of creation
which Is in slght-that's fact.
On Friday last, that is, May H. 1874, to spectator
in view of the aforesaid pazzas would have been
such as has never been equailed on any similar oc
caslon-such as was never copgregated in honor OF
saint sage, philosopher, or any one else-such as
OH no other preence excepting the 4th of July ITSELF
has ever assembled to
h"The feast Of reason, or the flow Of SOUL"
III was one OF the most cheering scenes magma
BILE, to see that assembage. From the top OF the
lofty tower streamed forth the national flag, high
over various others, whose bright colors lent bril-
liant effect as they futtered in the wind 1t was
regular gala day. The Union Hotel was opened
bright eyes Were Opened-men's hearts were opened
shops, stores, houses, warehouses, were closed
even 'Squire-, the lawyer, it was currently ru.
mored, was seen to close one eye, a sure
sign that he was throwing glance tor once at a
neighbors' affairs; for when at his own he always
IL ent bnth The doctors heparup
with their PATIENTS and refused point blank to gid
a pill, or compound prescription; whilst the cer-
gy, to man, mingled with the flock, whom mine
host of the "Unon" was about 10 lead into pastures,
as rich and rare as the art Of cookery could devise
And here, let not be forgetful of the high delight
afforded by the band, composed of amateur musi-
clans, whose great skill on their various lnstru-
ments could have been the result OF nothing else
met with in those who devote a life to the
profession. To this good music the goodly
company marched, on due summons given, to
the dinner table, where upwards OF 160 were
seated without the slightest Onfuslon-surround-
ed by every profusion-upon. which operations
were begun without any preliminary alluslOn-
save and except blessing which was asked by one
OF the ministers, and which must have been
granted, Judging from the good humor, convivlaliy
gaiety, and right social feeling displayed by them
during the whole ceremony, and which, we can
vouch for il, was obvious to any good Il tured and
discreet observer, even before the champagne had
WolstCuCu EidsS vi up We may HcIC HIcutloh
that ). W. Leeds, Esq, presided, and Col. John
Dean, Major General Sands Adams, Capt VIM
Lockwood, R.. l.. Gay and Henry M. Mitchell,
Esqrs., were vice presidents.
This brings us to very important part OF the
proceedings, part which commencing immediate
y alter the president had taken his seat and grace
been said by the Rev. Mr.. Todd, embraces the
whole of the sayings and doings until the aforesaid
functlonarles vacated their seats followed by the
company, leaving behind, ofcourse what they could
not use Thinking that an accurate report would
be esteemed, OF all the wit, wisdom, repartee--the
lively jokes, anecdotes and variations which
abounded-we had taken full stenosraphic sketch
of the same, which invaluable paper we are hearth
ly sorry to say has been lost but as most people
are intimately acquainted with that somewhat ia.
mlliar and every day, but still welcome event, a
good dinner they will but require to stretch their
ideas-to expand their notons-to give longitude
and latitude to their Ontempations-of the best
they ever saw, taking particular to have every
thing on four hundred mouth magnitude-and
then they will be able to form pretty accurate
notion of that served W by Osborne at the 'Union
Promising to write out full account of the matter
contained IN the aforesaid strayed lost or mslaid
paper, if it comes to hand, (Which is doubtfuD we
will take the liberty of hurryng to the best part
of the days proceedings.
AT about o'clock, the approach to the " Union
House" was completely besetwth vehicles OF eve.
ry description, except sulkies, one of which, and
the only one put out of Joint, we imagine, by the
cheerful aspect of men and things, horses, wagons,
run away with, and thus rid the concern of the
only thing sour and sulky that appeared the whole
day. The balcommenced at half-past eight There
could not have been less than three hundred persons
present, the greater part Of whom took an eager
and cheerful part in the dance. 1t is with great plea
sure we state that fair proportion were young la
dies; and, certainly more beautiful girls in proper
ton to the number, never gladdened the eye of
mortal beholder, since the days of the Vesta Vir-
gins. No wonder the citizens of Stamford had
the courage TO build this excellent and spacious
hotel Tor il it be true that "nOne but the brave
deserve the fair, Judging from the grace and come
illness of the bellies of Stamford, the men must
be all heroes to be blest with the presence OF
so much female beauty. Mr.. Dodsworth's excellent
quadrille band from New York, was in attendance.
Nor was there any greater lack of music than a
desire to make the most of fleeing time. The
ball went off in most unexceptionable manner,
and to the arrangements made by Messrs. A. j
Sanford, A. F. Ryan, and j. w. Leeds, as stew
ards, is this greatly attributable arrangements
which procured the utmost uniformity, regularity,
and hilarity, until the very close, which did not
take place until o'clock in the morning; nor was
ii without reluctance that even then a separation