The New York herald., 1845-08-03

Spirit Of 1hings--Amusemenf Society Here

Spirit Of IhiHgs-44mIusemenfs-- Here.
The Pavilion here is crowded by about two hun
dred the most delightful people that ever came to-
gether, to drink mineral water, walk to ride to
dance, 10 bowl. Ii is lovely situation, on a
lofty hill, overloekn ing the whole country for miles
every direction, and in the immediate vicinity of
two beautiful patches OF wood, which form delight
tul groves for reading in warm weather, or pic ncs
There are two springs, one strong sulphur, the
other chiefly magnesia and many cures have been,
IN former times, experienced by those afflicted with
rheumatism or complaints OF the skim.
Among the gentlemen here are General Kimber-
y, late United States Senator elect from Connecti-
cut, one OF the few who have refused all office and
honors thrust upon him; j. p. Kennedy, the distin-
gglshed writer, and politician from Baltimore !;
son, OF New York; Judge DEMO, Samuel How
land, and j. B. Varnum, Esquires, of New York.
with their families, and host of others. old and
young, sick and we'll
And as for the ladies', step into the great pazza
after and you will be regaled with talent, youth.
and beauty to your hearts content. There is Mrs
f. c. Fly, the dignfed and distinguished poet
ess, the one in gold specs; further on is Mrs Nc
K-m widow of the late Isaac Mck---m: that
young lady with large sparkling eyes and expressive
countenaDce, surrounded by beaux is Miss J-n,
daughter of a distinguished lawyer, OF New York;
next to her, on the arm OF pale and delicate young
gentleman, is Miss H-d, and her younger sister
promenading with the younger Miss V-m, two
lovely flowers, generally known as the two Louisas
at the end Of the portlco Miss Mary ]. V-m is
pointing out to gentleman the natural cross among
the trees of the grove, over the spring; Miss H---n,
of Baltimore; Miss B-n and her cousin Miss
F-n, of New York are fascinating with lively
chat, party Of gentlemen If you had been in the
parlor this afternoon you would have heard the Sc
cond named discuss sweet melody-there too is
Miss G--bs, who sings and plays sweetly; Miss
B@d, daughter OF the physician in your city; but
rwere vain to try and enumerate them all-the
charm OF the scene coRtuses the eye, as gaze at
them now from my window. And then the CONVEX
saton, how infinitely musical-"what charming
prospect!" says every newcomer 'sIt wants only
the winding Thames to look like the view from
Windsorterrace" e"-"have you visited the waterfal?''
Not yet. "0 Do so, by all means; that, the mill,
"Well, have been this afternoon to the Indian en-
campment-that girl is quite pretty, and makes fine
baskets; but don't like to white man among
them-lt seems SO unnatural" "Eight children
How do they all sleep in that little tent?'
But they now adjournng to the parlor, where
in groups of five or six all round the rooms, they
look like many bouquets. And such chattering
-Four and twenty blackbrds never made such a
noise. Presently gentleman leaves the room, and
returns with five waiters at his heels, who sound
the violin and clarionet to some purpose. What
merry scene! All seem to forget the cares of the
world in the merry scene around them. The coun-
Try people look with admiring eyes in at the win
dows, at the graceful figures of the dance. The
moon lends her light to illuminate the wild scene
out of doors, and finish this letter with no small
feelings OF regret that it Is the last night shall
spend at Sharon.