The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-26
Watering Places.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, July q, 1876.
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The VeathT-1He Erprcss-Ar-
rirais.
After several days of the most changeable wea-
ther-now hot then cold, raining like q torrent,
as if the clouds were a mammoth shower bath,
then clearing away like scolding woman after a
passion, at the sight of a new dress-we are
now, as write, hattering ourselves with season
oil good weather-the clouds have disappeared,
AID the sun smiles gallan,ly upon us from bright
sky. 1t is charming-and many bright faces are
seen on the piazZas, walks, balconies, aud in the
streets, de ermined to enjoy the first bushes of
old Sol, ON showing his face from behind the
clouds.
You may think, that with the disagreeableness
of the weather, we have had dull time at this
gay place. Better not infer it-couId MT make a
greater mistake. For what could not be enjoyed
IN open air excursions to the many enchanting
places in this vicinity, has been more than balanced
by the gayest, most attractive, brilliant hops and
parties ever witnessed in this place. Last even
ing, especially, wasa memorable occasion of this
sort. AT an eaily hour, the spacious dining hall
OF the United States Hotel was put in order-ilu-
minated almost to glare-buI the brancy of
the scene derived its surprising beauty from the
scores OF beautiful, smiling ladies. who were pre-
sent, arrayed in princely style. with Jewels and
gems only exceeded IN iustre by eyes sparkling
with animation and in all, gentlemen and ladies'
between one and two hundred were soon seated.
or passing from place to place, receiving and CIV
lng introductons, and all preparing for a grand
fete, as happy and free" as if life had no Clouds
ana adversely and pain were forever banishet
In few moments the band commenced play-
ing, and one after another, gentlemen and ladies'
or ladies without gentlemen, were dancing and
whiring like ethereal beings across the floor.
Among the number whose movements were most
sylph-ike and graceful, winning the admiration
OF all, notice the accomplished lady of Hon
MIR. =, ofN o., Miss -, ofAlbany, and Miss
Boston and New York Among the gentlemen
who perform the Polka, as well as every other
dance with surprising elegance, are Mr.. -, of
n. o., Mr.. =, OF New York, and others from
places do not recollect. But all passed off with
admirable <ciat; and, although the party dispersed
at late hour, yet the hours had seemed but mo-
ments, so delightfully."- had they passed to specta.
tors and participants N the dances. Who, on
suGh an occasion, could blame one whose silvery
locks denoted the passing of three score Of winters
over his head, Tor wishing his "gout in the sea,
and his youth and buoyancy back again p Ger
tainly, no one.
But this is not all we have in the way of amuse-
ment: You hive, perhaps, visited tho garden of
MT. Cole, at the upper part OF Neutrality-suspicious.
retired, shaded walks-the ice cream saloon
the n, bowling saloons-the shooting gallery, &c.
gentlemen every day. Among those whom you
might frequently see at friend Coles, are some of
the most talented and popular clergy of your CITY
and other places-Rev. DR.. P and Rev. MI.
B.. was not aware they could bowl so scien-
tlficay They can't be beat by Inexperienced
hands. And the ladies, large numbers of whom
are daily engaged there, are match for the best.
The garden was last night lighted up in splen.
did manner, and a large and select party engaged
at the alleys. Think The New York ladies excel
all others IN this exercises stem STRIKE" or a
spare" is no uncommon occurrence with them
butlwe are by no mean. deficient in other means
OF 81 entertainment. Your enterprising agent, Mr.
Mnndel, has all the papers the country, almost;
and books without number-the latest OUT
furnishing those who wish, with reading matter in
abundance, and of all sorts. And will say here,
In praise OF his enterprise, that he has commenced
running an express from this place to Troy, and
back, IN order TO bring US the Herald some twelve
or hiteen hours in advance of the MALL so that
we get your paper, Hundreds of which are sold
daily, and read with great eagerness,) in the
evening OF the day of its publication. This ex-
press also provides a conveyance from Troy in the
evening, tn those who wish to proceed in advance
OF the tfain-the express leaving Troy on the ar.
rival OF the boats, and coming through in three
hours.
Arrivals are daily increasing now. The hotels
are filling up on every floor; and, yet, there are
hundreds more, who have sent notice ahead of
their intentions to be here in a few DAYS.
The express leaves in a moment, and must
close, promising you more tomorrow.