The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-27
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ton Hill, covered win uees TO the top. From
the side OF this mountain gush three springs-twe
mineral and one limestone. Within few ward.
ti these springs, lighthouses are erected ant
these are reached by little bridge thrown across
a stream that iuns by the base of the hill Behinc
the house, rises another hill, not quite SO perpen
dicular, from which flows a sulphur spring of ad
mrable quality. Opposite the hotel, are two en-
closed parks, In one of which is fountain, al
ways playing The mountain is assembled by
zlg-zag path and II is one OF the daily feats Of
the visiters to mount to the top, where beautiful
prospect rewards their toll This view embraces
the town of Bedford and all the cultivated land
around 1t. Nothing can b- more delightful than the
clear, bracing air, and the pure, sparkling waters
of this hill. The mineral spring contains Carlo.
| nate of iron and Epsem salts. The sulphur spring
| which is about two hundred yards from the hotel
was discovered last tall, and has not yet been
critically analysed; but partial analysis ade by
Doctor Folz, of the navy (who accompanies the
| Presidency, has proved its medical properties to
| be even more valuable than those of the mineral
spring. Its water gives out an offensive odOr, but
| is not unpalatable.
The appearance of the whole country around is
| very picturesque. The best mode Of reaching
| here from New York.. Is by Philadelphia, Cham
bersburg, and Bedford. The only drawback in
| reaching the Springs from Baltimore and Wash
Bgton, is the road from Cumberland here, which
6, asl have before described 1t, execrable. There
can be doubt at all as TO the excellent quality
OF the water, and the purity and salubnty of the
mountain air.
The main building, which Is of brick, is large,
three stories high. with colonnade, portico Sc
On each side are wooden buildings containing
bedrooms.
The first part of the routine for health is TO rise
early, and that 1t is impossible to avoid dong,
there are so many attractions out doors. We rise
about sx and strolling over to the spring quaf off
a few tumblers OF water; alter which take a
plunge or shower bath then race up the hill,
which sends the blood coursing through the veins
The intervening time until breakfast, is consumed
in strolling over the grounds, or in exercising
oday the President and his party drove out to
Sbeilsburg, a quiet, handsome village, en-
bosomed IN mountains. 1t lies about ten miles
from Bedford, and, on the approach to it, one
sees the highest peak of the Alleghanies
towering up short distance from the road; do
not know its name, but II might well be called TIA.
BILE mountain, for Its summit is a smooth plateau
in high state of cultivation. The good people
OF Shellsburg, who by some means had notice Of
the Presidents visit, turned out massc to meet
him. Simple. hearted souls, they had never seen
President before, and were delighted to take one
by The hand. An abundant repast was spread out
In the principal room of the village inn, and in
the earnestness OF rustic hospitality, the table was
heaped all at with every edible and drink able
the village, afforded. The visit was even fatal to
several turkeys that had naturally and reasonably
expected to-, prolong the term of their ex-
not take their natural order in S6ellsburg.
on the occasion of Presidential VISIT and accord
lngly the gobbers bit the dust In mentioning
Shelsburg, we must not forget the ancient borough
Of Bedtord-anclent, for it,yet has many relics Of
the olden time in its quantity built stone houses,
and In various other monuments Of the past, that
turn up from time to time. 1t was but a year ago
that, in digging out celler, under an old stone
building called the "goyern nent house," they
found shells and cannon balls buried there In times
past. The town, which was first called Rays
town, and which acquired its present name
from its supposed resemblance to Bedford, in
and its streets are still named after the
various members of the patrlarchs family The
government house, which is venerable looking
mansion, built of small stones, was formerly used
as tort and was the farthest outpost OF the kings
forces, while this country was colony Of Great
Britain. In Junlata creek, which runs by the
town, fragments of shells and balls are often found
by the urchlns playing on It's banks. The. town
mostly consists OF one long street, which at length
loses itself In the road leading TO gorge in the
mountains, by which the heavy stages make their
exits and their entrances. I.
Mr.. Longstreth, the present Canal Commission
er OF this State, and who will probably be the de.
mocratic candidate for Governor is here this eve
ming, on a tour OF inspection through the State.
MIR. Black, his competitor for the nomination, is
likewise here. POltIcs, however, are kept aloof,
and the only news that has created any excite
ment, is the Irish news. There was but one who
expressed dissatisfaction of the account of the
triumph Of the national party; and there was but
one wish, that Gen. Shields were there to give
of the battle of Slievenamon, elected from the
whole OF the party assembled here, the utmost en-
thuslasm with the exception of the man with
anti-Irish prejudice / have alluded to, and the
President, who Is not enthusiastic on The affairs
of Ireland. QUITS.
LAKE MAHorAc, August Is, 1913.
Festivities at Mahopdc-Ercursion, &C., &c.
The amusements at this watering place, follow
each other in such quick succession, that they
seem to be holding contest with the attractions
of the natural scenery around us, in order to en-
list the greatest number of visiters. Those who
have been here longest, having become somewhat
tired of woods, and hills and dells, and gens, and
lakes, are ready for balls and rides and pic MICS,
&C., &c.
Last Tuesday evening the boarders at Monk g
gave ball, IN return to the one given the pre-
vlous week at Baldwin's. The large hall was
crowded with gay and fashionable party. mas
much as il did not differ materially from the one
already described In the Herald, we will not tres
pass by giving useless repetition.
Decidedly the finest entertainment of the season,
thus far, was the pic mic given yesterday by the
gentlemen at Baldwin's The invitations were
sent round In the morning to the entertainment of
the same day-thus taking most by surprise. At
hall. past ten all assembled the DOCKS In front
of the hotels, at the ringing of the bells. Every
sail and row boat was filled to its utmost capacity
The "Spray," belonging to the Rev. Mr. Morris,
most beautiful craft, took the lead, followed ny
two o,ner sail boats and dozen row ones. The
beautiful Mahopac was crossed IN a short time,
and the whole parry assembled on Kirk shore. AT
first they all proceeded to cold spring, grove
near Kirk lake. After taking draught of water
EACH we took a seat among the wild rocks which
were scattered at intervals on the side of high
laughing, and some looking on silence. Nothing
could be more pleasing than to view over the
who'll, and see in what way each amused himself
Seldom has it been our lot to see, at single
glance, SO niue hbeauty.
Mrs X. comes nearer to our idea OF beauty
than any one we have ever seen-nearly faultless
in form, her features perfectly classic, express
sion Of unequaAed sweetness--all heightened by
or.ce ease and dignity of manner.