The New York herald., 1845-08-29
Pr,e. Two Cents.



From Saratoga Springs.
UNITED STATES HOTEL, Aug a. lS45.
So6riety-Tsmperamc Lectuwes-C Celebrated Div,nes
Miss CLarendoH-Neos from Merico-Ihe Age
of Latellect-Ihe american Eagle-Piazsas ty
Mooniight-Yosng Widocs and Old Bachelos-
Woman as she should be-Amasons of Cupid's
Regiment-Piumbe's Gallery.
One of the distinguishing characteristics of the
present era is its sobriety. Saratoga exemples it
for though the sparkling glass lends its brilancy
to the vivid thought, and renders the piquant repair
tee more sprlghtly still the restraint of moderation
reigns pre-eminent. We have now temperance lec-
lures by moonlight, from worthy and industrious
individual who here peddling cigars, and is bless
ed with the sobriquet Of Thomas Lloyd, Jr This
interesting specimen of Washngtonian gave
lecture from the musicians box, at the Spring, few
night since We arrived after the discourse had
commenced, and found brother Lloyd, with small
taper, attempting TO illuminate the crowd consisting
OF two very lat men, four very lean ones eight in
terestlng tea-drinking, sentimental young ladies',
and about dozen boys. of all sizes and complex
ions, who appeared deeply interested in the doctrines
OF this most abstruse science, SO learnedy and elo
quently revealed by the segar pedlar We have also
lectures every evening by Professor Maflit, on mat
ters and things IN general-dscourses on Sundays
from celebrated, well fed, sleek dvlnes, who have
visited Saratoga for the purpose OF converting its
uDgody fashonables, who have heretofore dlvers-
fled the time
with fddng, feasting dancing, drinking masking
And other things which may be had for asking"
Last evening too, the beautiful and intellectual ac-
tress Miss Clarendon gave dramatic lecture and read
ings from Shakespeare, Buwer, Byron, and other au-
hors in the saloon OF this house which was well atten-
ded The people here also seek the Herald with avdty
and form themselves into cques for the purpose OF hear
ing the last from Mexico and Washington. This
then is the of intellect in which the arts and sci
applied to the happiness and greatness OF man
destined to attain perfection and DER this vast con-
iinent the sceie OF the American Eagle now stretching
itself in conquerng majesty is ated 10 wake iethaigc
nations to the career Of greatness and improve
ment leading TO glory ana renown Already the thoes
of mighty social revolution are engendered IN
Of time and hardy chvarous and enterprising popu
latonardent and outstripping the bounds Of
conventional emarcaon is weepng across the plains
OF Texas eiling as ii hows-wh the speed--though
not the destruction OF the and destined at no dis
day cap the very summit OF the Appalachian noun
ains, and food with more generous, moro vigorous
and more enlightened civilization the vast fertile luxu-
rous and mighty plains which lie beyond
Westward the star of empire, takes its way."-
The piazzas of this house by moonlight present bril-
liant and animating spectacle-gay flirting young wild.
ows and fiaty hearted bachelors-sentimenal, pretty,
coquettisn damsels with mousachied dandcs, perfumed
anu corseed The lphke form of some rosy checked
Yankee girl-the anguishing vouptuous charms Of a
Southern bels.
There moves the rounded beauteous form ofAiiss g.,
a charming creature, VINO has just numbered seventeen
summers engrossing all eyes and swaying with aoso
estid blue like bed Of vioets fresh kissed by the
morning dew, and cast glances OF soitened beauty.
the auburn resse which float graceful proiusion over
her alabater shoulders would set dozen young poets
raging When this fair sylph joins in the gay and gddy
dance, she like sunbeam sporting In a flower
garden rendering the light more gladsome from her
presence. The bellies envy her-the 6eaI court her
milesthe philosopher when he gazes her finds him
self recalled to EARTH and the meaphyscan torgets his
distractions in her smiles She lures grave scholars
from their studes and Professor NJ amid the dsractions
Of his pulpit exhibitions and his devotion to pretty and
piqsante actresses, would undoubtedly acknowledge
that she woman, she should be-"
g Her overpowering presence makes you feel
II would not be idolatry to kneeL"
The phantasy OF the charming Misses to hear the sound
of their silver and uted voices is desire always
craving and fully satisfied The streams OF soft
and interminabe nothings that flow from lips
pouting like opening rose bud might attract
admiration, but a momentary pause allowed
for reflection. The skill with which these ANA
of cupids regiment manage the dangerous bat
eres of their brilliant eyes, masked by the ivory and
flirting fan, would be worthy the attention OF an expert
engineer anxious to dip deep into the mystery OF defend
ing leagured cadels while the fairy feet enforcing the
eloquence of the eyes, twinkle in unison with each
glance Unhappy the swain who subjects himself to the
attack his only safety is in ghtif he but stays to par
ley with the enemy, he is lost.
One of the chief attractions of Saratoga just now is
Plumbe's Daguerrean National Miniature Gallery,
which is thronged with beauty and fashion at all hours.
Here lovers meet and exchange miniatures and vows OF
eternal fidelity while the visits of the curious and gay
from all quarters have made it fashionable lounge.
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