The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-13
UNITED STATES HOTEL,

Saratoga Springs, Aug. ll,h, 1875
The Surrounding Co,mt,y-Bea,tyo Of the Scenery
Fashionable hndolence-A Word Of Adcics-
Distinguished 4drrivais-Ayistocracy Of England
and America-llrs. dina Coyu Mo,can and Mr..
Crisp of the Park-Miss Reynolds and John
MaGt
This is really most delightful village, apart from
its fashionable character as watering place. The
scenery in the neighborhood is of the widest and
most romantic character, but few of the distingufs
and elegant visitors seem to be aware OF it, Their
time Is mostly spent in dressing, eating, drinking in
triguing, gosslpping, loungng, and paradng the pi
azzas and saloons of the hotels " here they stop
and something very extraordinary and curious must
to tempt them ont Of this ancient hat decided
~ lndolent practice IL certainly Is custom ssnore
honored in the breach, than the obscrvsnce"
and !, would be well If our iashionables. who
have been SO lo"g confined in hoa, crowded and
uncomfortable citles-accustomed 10 late hours
and an unhealthy atmosphere, would 90 out
occas ionally into the pure air, and enjoy the
delightful drives, walks and scenery of the
neighborhood. The number of arrivals tor
the last week have far exceeded the departures.
But we shall probably have an entire change shortly.
The old set who formerly spent the summer months
here with their families, giving high and polished
tone to society, have only been waiting for the ca
ratHe to go home and give them room. Several
members OF the aristocracy arrived this morning.
however, wit their families, horses, carriages aud
servants, and gay and brilliant season NAV ac-
cordngly, be anticipated. / shall send you full
and complete list IN few days, of all the dstin-
guished and wealthy persons here. la the mean
Time, few remarks upon what constitutes an aris-
tocracy, may not be out of place; for 1t is settled
question that IN alstocracy OF some kind has al
ways, and must always, exist In every country.
Tins ~ not at ali opposed however, to the exist
ence OF Tree and enlightened institutions. but is
the contrary their surest and only safeguard.
a darp Opue llv
complished and intellectual individuals, many
OF them claiming descent from the mailed
and corseited companions of Norman Will
ham, who marched beneath the conoueror's''
victorious banner and carved their way to glory and
immortality; and they may perhaps rightfuly pride
themselves on their heritage. An arstocracy in this
country, composed OF beauty, worth, wealth. talent
and refinement, graced by polished manners and
taste tor the fine arts, may undoubtedly be respect
able, pra,seworhy and conservative ORDER much
needed But Heaven protect us, defend US, and keep
~ iron the warmingpan goldfish upsart aristocracy
winch go tearfully developes itself here and else
where. The true arstocracy OF America IL that of
talent, mate worth, enterprise taste, the pride not
of curse hut Of mental requirements and accomplish.
mcnfs-fhe independent pride of honest Industry
which eievates man IN the social scale while he
looks and points with Just qualification to the stems
OF HE ascent--an arlstocracy Of polished manners.
intelligent mind, courteous demeanor and ample
means. With this arlstocracy the country abounds
tut alas they fly The contact o. the ignorant and vul-
or multludinous Try of wearisofne pr.tanders who
leave their honest caogs and counters, where they
are respectable, to crowd our watering places
dressed IN gewgaws and Iinery, where they render
themselves ridiculous by aplng the manners of those
who despise them "somethng too much of this"
~, Mrs Anna Cora Mowatt, her husband, and Mr..
w. H. Crisp arrived this morning. and appear 10.
nght IN HE Lady Of Lyons" in which part the
lar lady came nigh being " smoihered in roses, in
me Park Theatre, on the occasion of her debut l.
Miss Reynolds, the actress, is also here. and may
generally be found chatting and laughing with the
MafIi {x,h. A.
and actresses is wei KNOWN in the parlor AZ the
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