The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-02
The Watering Piaces.

nsntly calculated to make the deepest and mo-, ,,.
impressions the thoughtful and conference.-the ,,.s
The Of nature attract the attention and av...
emotions which attended with profit pleasure ana
delight
change Of scene, for time by visit at d,st.ne.
from accustomed residence, whereby opportunity IL
afforded to look back home, and bring under review
the diversified Of months and years past may 10
made highly profitable to every who has desire for
mental and moral improvement and for an attainment
Of that necessary experience, which b proverbiay
calculated to operate q safe and pilot through
the intricate mszes Of human life.
AT the watering places and interesting assooia-
tions are frequently formed and often friendships and
and snrspursd visions open youthful aspirations for
domestic happinsss-for glory wealth and fame There
erich with all woman ioveiinessD
Happy circumstance were 1t always sometimes ua-
IL common observation that they who 20 far for
WIFE either cheat or get cheated indicating doubt
less that 1t safest to marry those with whose quscs
lions we are well acquainted but the world viii have its
own way, and 30 let 1t be-amen. WILL however, give
for the especial benefit Of those concerned some Of
sproat wise and udcious remarks for the particular
benefit Of those who rapidly verging towards the
known realities Of married life, to which most
nesstiy nope they VIII give due heed
In her family lectures, Mrs sproat remarks"A great
proportion Of the wretchedness which often smbit
tsrs married life has its origin in triaes Connubial
happiness thing Of fine texture to be roughly
handled 1t is delicate flower which Indifference VII
chill and suspicion blast 1t is sensitive plant which
will not even bear the touch Of unkindness It must be
treated with assduous and tender Affection and
| fdence." Thus Mrs Sproat ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
confidence e-fath-that is the eli important
thing When confidence Is gone, the whole game OF do
When speaking of faith, hope and charity, had not
St Paul said, the greatest of these Is charity should
have said the greatest Of these is faith win sub
init the whole In the mean time, however, young Ia
wise sayings Mrs sproat remember about confidence
unshaken, and tribes Learn to be wise by others
Among the many delightful watering places In the VI
cinty Of New York, there which surpass Fort
AS 1t respect location yields to none in the United
States The splendid magnificent water scenery sur
passes every thing Of the kind in the country Through
TINS narrow pass float, In near and commanding view
the OF every civilized nation Of the world Here
the colossal proud and majestic -owsr with mssts
towering TO the skies grinnDg defiance to foes, with
frowning battlements, in dignihed and massive
grandeur. The mammoth steamer with q celebrity
passing the wind and with certainty be confidently
relied upon possessing the latest and most important In
tegence to the commercial and other interests ploughs
ner and with despatch to excite sincere sdmira-
ton. The beautiful and magnificent packet ships OF
possessing an elegance unrivssd fitted up With orns
ment and taste and afordng splendid accommodations,
ride gracefully upon the surface Of the water
These all pass review, likewise hundreds Of smaller
craft, which float like guls the crested and
presented to view an apparent living moving picture,
perfect to e full Of incident emnenuy calculated
csptivate the attention and awaken peculiar interest
from its grandeur and submity, and nom Its never
csasiug ever changing varety and beauty-on such q
nNouo 40 cau ooVoto ploaSuxo eoo
| delight
Who has arrived at Fort Hamilton oan forget the
in rich variety, brilliant and gorgeous to submity.
|. az The soft and dewy light In which the sun
| Tempers his fires to beauty"
The fruitful Imagination cannot picture . scene
more beautiful more enchanting, more lovely.
How many remember the enchanting scene, while pro-
menadng the spacious piazza Of the Hamilton House
with some dear friend when the full orbed moon mir
rowed on the placid waters and myrsds Of hriant
eyes Of heaven are shining with bright and unfAding
night
The silver light with quivsrins glance,
Played DER the waters still expsnse
On such q blessed night as this
Eve often thought If friends near,
How should feel and gaze with Bliss
Upon the moonlight scenery here"
Let for q moment take into view the majesty and
submity of the great expanse OF waters the mighty
ocean; Some one has said, Ocean, name associated
with the grandest and NEST sublime obi ecs Of nstursu
Who that has heard thy tempest voice, the rag
ing Of thy mighty pillows but must cast bis eyes above
biiows peace, be STILL thus far shalt thou ooms and
here shall thy proud be staid Give the broad
and chsngefu bosom Of the ocean, its blue unmeasursd
expanse tor the eye and its vastness and
| depth for the imagination.
At Fort Hamilton we behold on the right, tho Jersey
Coast sandy Hook, and the hills Of Nsversnk. On tins
left Coney Island and the whole extent Of Gov Dsvss
territory In extending our view, we pass
| Ger the glad waters of the dark blue
The glorious sea-forever tossing;
Thy very notion is so beautiful,
so wild, and spirit stirring, as turn
From the changeless moor, so tranquil,
Or from the ciiy's monotonsus tumuit
bless each wave that ripplss DER the
All, mighty ocesn-thou art free-art free
Dash high thy foam -crested pillows
To one who has heart and soul alive with ssaAi-
bilty and In love with the sublime scenery nature
there Is n beauty and grandeur In the surrounding
scenery OF Fort hamilton which eminently
and delight From the most elevated situations. tSs
prospect In Of vastness and grandeur, that It In dim
cult TO describe. The surrounding country 10 charm
ngy diversified with gentle and beautiful undulston
FIELDS glowing with rich verdure, and tesming with
luxuriance ana plenty There is mountain scenery in
the dim dstsnce ana there the great Of wstsrs
theme Of noblsr song Those who have retired this
delightful watering place, to spend the summer at the
Hamilton House. and other boarding houses enjoy there
pleasure and repose amid the grand scenery Of nature
In consequence of the near proximity Of Fort Hamil
ton the city those who there enjoy eli the bsne-
fits Of city and country life II business calls them
| to the city in the day time, they can retire In
and the refreshpg inyeoratne br.ezes Of the ocean
II has been remarked that there has been
numerous or more respectable company st this place,
improper levy gaity has disturbed the gravity and
sobriety Of the more sedate and thoughtful. The
cial intercourse has been marked with Difference and
due respect Such pleasing associations and intmsoies
have been formed as calculated to awaken feeling
congenial to the spirit Of harmony, friendship and psr
haps love Fancy may have painted to some golden
dreams and impressed upon them this delightful idea
Oh, there's nothing halfso sweet In life
| As loves young dream"
Let them by all enjoy and cherish this fascina
ting sentiment but let them not forget the admonitious
Of Mrs sprost-remember about the trines conadsnoe
&c Man wife must have full confidence, full faith
in each other They believe all things good Of each
other-hope Ill things and endure all things, and yvt,
all too happy. Let my dear young
friends remember this
| "The kindest and the happiest pair
VIII hnd occasion to forbesr,
| And something every day they live,
| To pity, and perhaps, forgive %
Colsrdge says, "Constancy lives In realms aboye;v
but who shall put asunder the best affections OF the
| hesrt-the noblest instincts OF our nature
| Give me but
Something whereunto may bind my heart
Something TO love-to rest upon, TO clasp
Affections tendrils round.n
So let IL be-Amen
Yes, my dear young friends, you may take partners
We consider IL duty well pleasure to state that
MIR Mine who, for the past and present season, has
kept the Hamilton House, Is gentleman, preposssssing
In his appearance of agreeable msnners and OF great