The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-25
Lake Mahopac.
Correspondence OF the HERALD

the loreiy Ladies and Gallant Beaur-Eotice Of
The Wicked Squads, &c. St. ~
Nix. EDITOR Finding myself spent up" owing
to delightful shower have ventured 10 be go
bold as 10 address few lines to you relating 10
matters and thiDgs in this place Having heard SO
much ia praise of this famed resort. | was induced,
from seeing notice Of it in the Herald, to avail
myself of the occasion TO visit this beautiful Lake,
surrounded as il is bv hills and forests Of uErivasd
grandeur, and question very much whether
place can be found within the same distance from
the metropolis, that vie with this attractive re-
gion. The Lake, which is three to four miles long
and two or more in width, is most happily orna.
n,ented with three romantic islands, not unlike, in
point OF scenery, TO the Trosachs IN The highlands
1T Scotland il affords subjects OF vast interes tor
the artists pencil In my rambles This morning,
came upon young gentleman named Woiher-
spoon, engaged in shetching very line view, and
ii NAV be allowed an opinion, am certain this
youth is destined to be celebrated as landscape
paner
The amnsements here are various sailing, fish
inc on hr lake, pitching quoits, taking romantic
walks and pleasant drives III the afternoon, and
then dancing in the evening. On Friday evening
great preparations were made for ball in "Monk's
aloon," SURPRISING every thing OF the kind attempt
ed before in this place; was induced, at the ur-
gent solicitation of Counsellor D. to accom-
pany HIM where, as he enthusiastically OBJ
served, the essence Of all that is capiivat-
ing and enchanting would be concentrated;
after drawing such picture, must have 6een
Hebrew to resist the Vaccinations which my friends
glowing Language anticipated, SO giving MN my
assurance that would not fail to accompany him,
/ went forthwith to prepare my toilet with that
scrupulous exaciness which the invitation ana
character Of the company demanded Not TO Ia
tisue you with account Of a humorous incident,
would merely state that we reached the place
without displacing those locks which required SO
much drilling TO bring into subsection.
On entering The room, was peculiarly struck
with the blaze Of light from the splendid doric
lamps. so bright indeed that it was some time be-
fore my optics resumed their functions, and d.
verted my attention to other beauties not less
striking, which adorned this temple offpleasure.
have been in many ball rooms, and without nsti-
tutng invidious comparisons, would not hesitate
10 place ."Monks Saloon" on a par with any OF
thenl-it reminded me Of Barry's, at Rolou2nc;
bu, Invested of that frppery which the French are
so fond OF ayishlDg until the simplicity OF nature
is lost in the fictitious Establishments of art bat
enough of the room, let us now turn to more con-
genial theme, one which never tires, and without
which this world, with NIL lis grandeur would
scarcely be worth possessing, and having Invested
ourselves OF that selfshness which accompanies
humanity, create an existence where we can min
gle with those pure beings whom Heaven In his
goodness has bequeathed for our hal pness.
My friend, the counsellor, from his elevated pc.
sltio enjoys the acquaintance OF large circle OF
the refined and talented, and from his own cult
waited mind and discriminating judgment, was EN-.
ineny qualified to give just idea OF the different
shades of character which fitted before our eyes
in this assembly. He related many anecdotes con-
nected with the individuals before US, which,
would my limits admit, might not be unworthy OF
notice. shall, however, contine myself to the at
fractions OF the evening. On my lett, sat the po-
etlcal Miss o., dressed in white, which well be-
came her compexlon-her cheerful disposition
! seemed to gain the exclusive attention Of young
Mr. G
Miss M. of Barclay street, appeared to great adj
vantage, and was ably attended by Mr.. B. OF
slves, elegantly dressed, seemed disposed to liz;
tie Irritation with Mr.. ]. The widow w. was all
dignity and grace; the marked attention Of Mr.
Mol was any thing but indifference. Miss
&c c., OF Forsyth street, looked very fine, and
smiled sweetly upon Mr.. B. the famed single mer-
chant.
Miss w (of the. exclusives,) figured greatly
with Hon j. M, Of chowder notorlety. MIR. J
dressed, although we did not admire the arranged
dress of her hair. The Misses q. were gay and
captivating, and added greatly to the enchanting
scene Mr.. K--r, and Mr.. KIN may well feel
SAINT sisters Miss M the tallest of the two, was,
indeed, a commanding figure the her, equally
interesting, appeared rather indlsposed, and drew
forth much sympathy from those more lively
Wan the maiden was
or Sanity paeness; and there seemed TO dwell
In the strong be luties Of her countenance,
Something that was not earthly"
would be wanting, in some degree, did omit
to mention three sweet beings, who more than
once attracted my attention by the sprghtness of
their manner-Miss w /, of Fourteenth street, in
very gay attire, possessed a finely rounded form,
her checks seemed fresh with morning dew, and
the luxurlance OF her raven locks on her snowy
brow; Or
" The light of love. the purity of grace
The mind the music breathing IRON her face;
The heart whose sofness harmonized the whole,
And, oh that eye was in Itself soul"
She was, indeed, creation of loneliness. Her
friend, Miss F., enjoyed herself very much, and, ID
a measure, monopollsed the presence of young
Gil. d., junr., son OF the Gov. OF Coney Island,
who, runlor says is about engaged to Miss M. the
belle OF Somep. Mrs. 5 as usual, was full OF en-
joyrnent and delight; her coun,enance beamed
with Intelligence she rather divided her smiles
between two ancient benedcis, Mr.. s., of broad
street, and Mr. T., of Brooklyn. The dancing
was continued TO late hour, when the company
separated, highly delighted with the proceedings
Of the evening, which will long be remembered in
old Putnam county.
am glad to state that with all the spirit and life
in this place, that the Sabbath is very properly OBJ
served by reading and attending church in the
in listening to a sermon last Sunday from the Rev.
Mr.. Morris, the well known and efficient principal
Of the Episcopal School in Varick. The service
held in the Methodist Church, the use oil
which was kindly rendered upon application, al
though plain country building, free from the
pomp and consequence Of many of our city churches,
yet 1t was well attended by attractions tar more
congenia, the pleasant, lovely, devoted ladies'.
nc IcStIrHu ScHteHlhu LOOK lOI MS tcAt, JtTt-
miah, chap. and Goth verse, "The harvest is
past, the summer is ended" and in a forcbe man.
Der he endeavored TO impress upon his hearers the
| necessity of being grateful 10 him who hath pre-
served ns, to meet together after for
our enjoyment, and admoDshed u.s. that during
the summer and harvest we should provide for the
rgors and the wants Of winter; so during our pro-
baton here (Which is our harvest time) we should
Mepare and lay up Tor eternity.
Many of the young men comprise club called
the wicked Squad" their chief object being to
carry out system OF determined mischief. They
commence their wild sports about the close Of the
Der, wishing to be disturbed until to meet the
sun in his coming, but these wicked members gath.
er up tin.kettles and pans. and hammer away, dis
turbing the peace of those who desire the benefit OF
resort where nature sports in her widest romance
nm nlt ased To say that the ladles do all Ihev