The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-12
ROCHESTER,. Aug. 6. 1916.

ChoWder q la Mdrshfeld-Fish and the Fair.
"1he Chowder Club will be happy to see you at Ches-
nut Grove Vintons, Tuesday Aug. 5th Lunch at u
NJ, Chowder at q P.M."
The above is literal translation of copy of a
note, purportng to be an invitation to a chowder
party, Tin imitation of those given by the "Great
Daniel" himself, at his own Marshfeld,) about five
hundred of which were distributed among the beau
ty, fashion, and aristocracy of this great city For
several days nothing had been heard or talked abou
except the schowder party" ''Wonder i'll will be in
viteu p the question first askedby our beautiful
girls you met them. 81 hope Ishall be asked was
The faint and feeble wish of the supper ten thousand"
as they met in their magnificent mansions, to while
away an evening, and endeavort to find in each others
society," something to make up for what they lack in
ability to amuse themselves. In fact, the whole
town mad been Kept In state of awful suspense for
many long days Al last the eventful morn arrived
the day broke heavily and cloudless-nature smiled
upon the mighty efforts OF this great club" and all
promised fair and beautiful The spot selected was
very appropriate, situated tour miles from the city,
on the banks OF the lrondequiot, among beautiful
hills and smiling valleys, surrounded by all that can
charm the eye or please the taste. Chestnut ,irove
presents very many attractions to those who fond
OF the beautiful IN nature, or who can appreciate the
efforts Of man as seen in the fine and connections
cottage which "Commodore Vinton' has erected
at great expense, for the accommodation OF his
guests. Towards this delightful spot, at an early
hour the Club were seen vending their way in
advance OF their gu SITS, In order to have everything
in readiness at the hour of lunch The club is
posed of some OF our most worthy and respectable
young Ii. s.. who is very fine looking, and al
ways on hand performs the very important and
full part Of cook. F G., the handsomest man in all
Rochester, IS purser and purveyor He is a great
favorte with the ladies', and yesterday seemed even
gayer than usual. OF the other members OF the club
need say nothing They in fact but lesser stars,
who shine only by the reflection of the light which
they receive from the shining qualities of the cook
and purser The company began to assemble at the
grove at II o'clock, and such display Of beauty and
fashion never before even in lrondequoit.
The lunch the table at precisely II o'clock and
was disposed OF in most worthy manner. After
lunch the party dispersed to have sail thebay and
there might have been seen the couples as they paired
off to enjoy themselves as best they could In one
of the boats / noticed the beautiful Miss W,
from your city. The conserved of all observers"
accomplished Miss l. ]. W.. from Frankfort, who
has always been great favorlte with the club In
the same boat also, we observed Miss F., young
lady who is visiting at the hospltable mansion of
| immediate care, OF our most worthy friend, G. w.,
young who, by the beauty OF his exterior and
his amable disposition, adds charm to the circle
In which he moves, and whose society is eagerly
sought Tor by those who can appreciate true excel
lence, combined with great intelligence and moral
worth. In another boat near by, observed several
married ladies', whose presence greatly added to
the pleasure of the occasion There was the worthy
cashier of the City Bank, and his excellent lady,
Col. S. and his wife our Ex-Sheriff, glorious
good fellow, and his lady; together with several
others whom do notnow recolect AT three o'clock
the club were honored by visit from Capt. Hello
ways brass band, who discoursed most excellent
music, which reyeberaed amid the hills and glens
of Irondequot, reminding one OF some fairy scene
where all was unalloyed enjoyment. The chow
der was have been ready at four o'clock, but in
stead OF that the company were kept waiting until
after six o'clock, before the horn blew sEmmoning
them to the repast. AT the table all was pleasure
.vxl T1a IaAyn nat hn IN thar
hearts content The gentlemen drank wine ditto,
and all went merry as marriage bell. The purser
was to be seen at all points encouraging the ladies'
ample to drink. After chowder, dancing com
menced, in which nearly all participated, and which
was kept up until late hour, when the party adj
| journed to the lrondequolt House, kept by that
prince of hosts, SWAIN finish the festivities OF the
| day. Here dancing was renewed, and continued
until the party were compelled 10 leave Tor home TO
| the great regret of all But would do injustice to
| some OF our best young men did not notice them
The editor of the Democrat, who had thrown away
the quill tor the rod and lIne all HE The is,
Dy their vii and animation, added much to the hap
pin ,ss of the party, while our warm frlend Fig,
who is the life and soul OF any party, was entirely
himself This chowder party will long be remem-
bered as the most delightful one we have ever had,
while the individual members OF . the club Will re-
celve they deserve the lasting thanks Vt all who
participated In this Joyous occasion.
ROCHESTER, August 9, 1S45
Excitement after the Steeple Chase-lttara Firemen-
Heroine ofthe thousand Is.mds-B,ssiness-C Crops,
&c &c.
Since the account OF the great seepe chase for the
post Office, of which was pleased to see you gave
such graphic description, considerable conmotion
has been prevalent among the disappointed rags
and their friends, the of the spirited ami
nal who came off victorious. Quite an excitement
was manifested for the purpose of arousng the camp
Of the democracy to get up an indignation meeting
but which at present has entirely subsidized, except
from our worthy NJ D., the trainer of the gallant
rel who thinks his voice has not the charms with the
powers that be- that it had at Nashville, with the
power that was to be. Our newly appointed Post
master has made several different arrangements in
the office, by opening at O'Clock in the morning.
and transferring the list OF letters tom the democa
tic paper to the Democrat (~hg.) much to the dis
satisfaction Of one portion OF our citizens, and the
pleasure OF others.
Ithaca Fire Co. No 3, passed through onr city yes
terday en- route for Detrolt-and were escorted by
No. 8 and the " Greys"l TO Blossoms, where dinner
had been provided for them. They were fine
looking set OF men, and reflected credit on their
beautiful village.
Our banks are discountng all business paper Of
fered A new banking house has been established
here by Mr. Clark late Cashier of the Albion Bank,
and notes OF the Phoenix Bank, Hartford, Conn,
paid out on discount.
of the renowned Bill Johnson" is now in city
on visit or seeking change from the rural scenes
of cottage life on the st. Lawrence.
The weather for the past month has been excess
slvely hot with but very little rain, and the grass in
this vicinity is completely parched up, which
great demand for butter Several eastern folks
have been through this country purchasing. One
house here has seventy-five tons, which IS going
east as fast as possible, upon which they are re-
a