The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-18


to which is added prospect that embraces soma OF
the most superb landscape scenery that to be found
apywhere-apd no where, am confident, in ny other
of the watering places in this country At the foot OF
the hill which the Pavilion stands are two spri ngs
Of sulphur and magnesia, both in high repute for
their medicinal qualities These at nice walking
distance from the house and afford the lades who fire.
qusnt them fine opportunities for doing something
besides engulrbiDg fetid sulphur water With these
the ladies, (only with pen dear reader) This
count getting safely through, and suppose il
will prove the only agreeable redeemabe feature OF
this communication. can assure you, sir, that for
person competent than myself there is rich and
abundant material to work upon
Sharon by a sort of general exclamation is admitted
to be the most exclusive watering place in the couu
try, as will be demonstrated anon, when come to the
catalogue Of lumiD aries that have shed light this
once benighted portion of the rural world New Y or
ssplepdidy represented; yes, repeat it, splendidly
Indeed, your imagination will easily aflix correct
social standard when you arrive at my individual
REVERSE and would therefore, forewarn the reader to
draw no conclusion of implied superiority, because
they this that at the head OF the list Let
say, the first shall be last and the last frstn
The bell has rung the curtain is uP now who is the
p of New Jersey pretty musical the soul of good
ing; they more generally liked than any in the
house. The eldest with her amber rnglets and gen tie
manners--her sister the " child of songr so afabe
aud with suayity of manner that destroys all jealousy
as it admits of no rivalry New York sends from Bond
democratic in sentiment. How many who read this
will recall when, spell bound they have dwelt and
followed that ma estc figure as it glded through waltz
and polka ravish captivate, when an
glance was permitted them of tiny and wei, dressed
foot Happy he whose lot has cast him hitherwardl
Miss g., Of Bond street the original Miss G.-breezy
and fresh as NOR ming incense. and pure it How
cunniDgy the matrony asserts with the saucy and
buoyant features of youth; and thsse dear little
aprons, with such coquetth bows that only
place because numerically inferior to her
vironts. Miss D. of Sth street. who has what gentle
men call such taking ways, and whose dancing is only
approached by Miss F., of Blocker street The best
dancers of the house the Misses Mel of Lafay-
etle Place, whose maturer graces thrown the
destinations of gentle reserve and unobtrusiveness
The Misses c., OF Bond street blonde and brunette
exquisite types of these two classes of beauty
the attention of gallant beaux it is hardly pos
sble to say which style is most preferred The Misses
H., of New Jersey pretty, fresh, and charming How
many aching hearts will their separation create! The
Misses M of Chelsea, with cheeks like the first Of
spring. How must they contribute to filling up this
little bouquet of beauty send you The Misses B., of
Leroy Place, direct contrasts to be sure in manner
size, and complexion. The connoisseur hesitates
which to fix his choice The yvacity of manner, and
fauess proportions of the eldest ali hearts,
while distraction seizes those to whom Heaven has
given the opportunity to look on the neck of daz-
cling snow, the arm so strangely beautiful that be-
longs to the younger sister with her charmi
That all swear by. How many other sweet
flowers might botanic over, that never born
to blush unseen" did time and space permit. And
then there the happy brides, smiling md affection
ate, as become all brides. Mrs f., of Baltimore; rs
gether perfect their husbands perfect patterns both
Of husbands and gentlemen. Lucky dogs happy
and contented, as become all husbands.
close this desutory episte by devoting its residue
to the young gentlemen, who, us always, make them
selves both useful and ornamental First, for
pie, is MIR S. of New York; quiet and gentlemanly he
is devoid both of afTectatlon and presumption two
qualities upon which many have based what few viz
tues they possessed There two opinions of his
da ncing-it is A No i. MIR. p. of New Jersey the
late Governors son, his fathers image, with laugh
that inyads cherish aud emulatea royal good fellow
Lect g. with aureis fresh from Mexico, the iute-
resting MIR. r. Lieut.. G-n, Mr. s., of Westminster,
a young politician and coadjutor of Mr.. Van Buren,
I here are many, many more, to whom passing tri-
butte is owing; but shall give them into the keeping
Of those who now the subject has been opened, viii
forward trust, in ample field, to operate
proftaby, md TO your further edificaton The pro-
pretors of the Pavilion having secured, by recent
purchases an exclusive right and title to all these ter
ritories contemplate improvements, which, if carried
out, will make Sharon renowned indeed. wish them
SULPHURETTED HYDROGEN.
CoNeREss HALL SARATOGA SrRINesj
August H. 1S4S !
The Ball Contemplations The Dirtues of the
Waters, &c.
Well went to the fancy ball, after all ! Thomas
procured for extra large slipper for my equity
toe around which wound an immense blanket shawl,
and made my entrance East India nabob; thus
saving five dollars by going in costume believe the
spirit of old Touchwood inspired me somewhat for
felt like keeping up sort of benevolent grumbling all
the evening.
The ball, all Things consldered was pretty affair;
but what was it to me, who had the celebrated
baIs masques of the Brazilian court where gold dust
and diamonds matters of home manufacture?
Speaking of diamonds, saw the Countess Anzolot- \
tamil sport at fancy ball, in Brazil brilliants which
valued at half million Them again, your Turk
to one who had pougbed the Thracian Bosphorus SO
often who had bowed revereny towards Mecca at the
mosque Of the holy Sophia the illusion could not very
well be kept up The throng of mere fancy fummery
got off better for could tell what the deuce
they did represent so no one could say they out
of character observed little child, some twelve
or thirteen years old, decke1 out as q "Pompadourn
The representation struck me decidedly the best
thing saw during the evening. The form was pad
ded into a perfect miniature woman-not one Of the
Developments of maturity omittedthe Dress the
arrangement of the hair the little black patches ON
the face the swelling BOSOM the tempting embonpon
of figure, all admirably got up. There the
ball the usual amount of show and shadow--of the
eaudy and the gossmery here and there with
witticisms still more yapd. remarked as sat in my
chair while the hrong passed in lively show before
me- that there very many jackdaws who had Dor
rowed stolen the pescocks feathers and very many
peacocks who had feathers and nothing else. But the
petty husterings and swengs Of fashionable strife is
too common place q subject for the Herald; I wish
could give you something pquant, but this toe Of mine
plays the mischief with me- | will mend, by and by,
perhaps; so take courage and have patience
What magnificent spa is here Itwould seem that
the good God taking pity upon poor humanity in its
drugged and bst red and tortured state had opened
these sanitary fountains and bid the people "Come,
and be healed" | have boiled my swn dinner at the
Geislen; have drunk at all the brunnens of Germany
from the bubbles Of the fountain near the "Mer de
Gacer to the old seltzer of Nassau have sported at
Bath and at Chete miami Lave tried hot springs and
cold springs, the world and declare to you sit
ting in my easy CHAIR with govt enough in my foot to
make my conscience tender that the Congress Spring
at Saratoga bubbles without rival. ! have said it, |
"Thomas, bring me another pitcher fresh ~ leave
for Lake George next week, Dec voiente. Adieu
SHANDY.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Tuesday morning
The Fancy Ball and Our Report-The .amemde.
The Herald sought with great avdity this morn
ing Every on tiptoe to see your description
of the fancy ball The supply by the express train
was exhausted in a twinklng, and many fair eyes
were reluctantly compelled to await the arrival of the
mail train. which, fortunately, brought number in
some degree adequate to the clamorous demand 1t
was then highly interesting to watch the eagerness
with which each fair deYoured the intarestpg