The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-09
The Watering Places.

| NAMEERF.
| The Watering Places.
| The fashonables are in the enjoyment of the most
crowded comfort just at Saratoga. Preparations
foot for the great fancy dress ball which is
come off on Friday night. The artists have all gone
up to fix the folks and mend their fortunes Tay-
Tor, and Diblee, and Barker, of Broadway the first
mentioned gen tleman with costumes and the others
with all the appurtenances Eof the line
ready to dress and 1T and curb and crimp, and comb
the fashionable world of the Springs and vicinity.
Those who need the assistance of Of these
men will be happy to know that they hand and
that the busy note Of preparation has already been
sounded
NANTUCKET, Mass, Aug A. lS4s
presume there few places devoid OF mercantile
Importance, so well known in name, and little
known in fact this vertable island of Nantucket
The nautical energy and hardihood of its
are proverbia but ones imagination is apt to picture
this place immense mausoleum of whales teeth
and awbones, with we'll filed magazines of harpoons,
and perfect ocean of OIL engulfng all that is bright
and joyous in domestic life, and social in the inter-
course of the inhabitants with strangers at least
such the impressions that fastened on my mind
but the entire revolution In my former opinions
to this accidental and agreeable visit.
The climate Ia admirable as the general health and
sturdy appearance Of the men, women. and children
Will attest; the air Is pure and undefed from the
ocean no decayed vegetation poisons ii and those
places in search of health would be wise to come here
aId test what the islanders assert that Nantucket is
the healthiest place in the world excepting
| the whale regions on the north west coast
Many persons have been deferred from coming hi
Their under the impression that good accommodations
were not to be had. That is a woful mistake for |
would inform them that the Ocean House of this city
not excelled by any of the hotels in your fashion
able watering places; 1t truly of the
and best in New England; and Admiral Parker whose
broad penpant floats from the pinnacle of this castle
is the prince Of Ian dords exceed only by Lady Par
kerr whose activity and enterprise of character are
matter of admiration in this place where energy
In their convenient and dsomely arranged house
you enjoy the greatest home feeling Ind comfort while
the kind look from Lady Parker, she presides
her table, imparts pleasant and agreeable feeling of
sympathy that tells You you are no longer stranger
in a strange place
Besides the delightful bathing you have rides sea-
ward, Sasconset (where the admirable Atlantic House
is gaining aurels under General Crocker gaze upon
the wide spread ocean, and the countless sail that
glide upon its bosem to wander along the romantic
cliffs that tower above the and listen to the laughter
of the waves they ceaselessly roll upon the pure
wLite sands that form the beach. know of no place
that affords wilder than to be found from
Sancoty Trident Head there can the dreamer enjoy
the distant vista of Imagination and sigh with the sea-
while the poet like Homer in his searocked chair Of
his thoughts in immortal verse.
Last evening" the surveying vessels arrived and
Of the officers who had made many BILE
former visit to the island and who under
stood combining pleasure with duty brought shore
with them from the schooner Gallatin, amateur
They offered it to Admiral Parker for modest da nee
in the parlor; but lady Parker, although it O'Clock
giving a ball Quick lightning was the thought and
as speedy was her action for, in twenty minutes the
of right whale had hove in sight off the hsrbor
and bright harpoons gstened in the twilight but
the circumstances were known and preparations
made for the dance. The carrier pigeon
to Siasconse that absent beauties might Immediately
return to enjoy the gay and festive promised by
our admiral of the Ocean House The officers with
few jolly tars, decorated the large and commodous
dining hall with flags and flowers changing its appear
that of beautiful ball room with magic hands
At half past s, brilliantly lighted and well filled
greeted my ast0nished vision Some two hundred
bled who might challenge the world to rival them in
brightness of eye beauty of complexion and grace of
person.
GUS stars and stripes in friendly unison with the eagle
| Of Mexico resting on his field Of green and white;
graceful Of flags relieved the of the
room; and by the music, a guard of honor sat the
neat and hardy seamen from the surveying vessels,
carefully provided with seats to enjoy the hiary of
the scene, and "Jack,' throughout the evening,
every inch the gentleman.
Lieut. NJ, who seems to have a "St vitus dance
Of fun attacking hr aroused all hands to action and,
master of ceremonies, Soon had the dancers the
floor, and justice done to the music. II half
way measure the work was before them and alwcnt
In. There is old saying, that there is safety ina
multitude; but here 1t not the for Cupid, that
wicked little boy wide awake andlbrim full of mis-
chief MIR. II Of Philadelphia, played the agreea BILE
to a charming little Sasconset lass, Miss NJ who,
true STEEL the absent forgot not in the hour Of
hiarty, the dashing young whaer. who battled with
the and its dangers to lay fortune and self at her
| feet. speedy return-and may all their bright
dreams be realized At the head of the dance stands
Mrs H., the peerless, bright flashes Of her eyes, and
every look and gesture remind you that she is the sis
ter of hero, the gallant Capt B., of the voltiguers
who so distinguished himself in the recent battles in
| Mexico.
| asked queer and grave old gentleman in green
specs who appeared to be busy about everybody and
that beautiful little black eyed girl who had hsrpooned
the tender heart Of Mr. g.. of Brooklyn. The grave
gentleman took Of his glasses, and after wipng them
carefully, solemnly informed that the gaEele orbcd
lass Miss ", who, in conformity with an
ancient CUSTOM St. Valentines day last mortgaged
her young and tender heart to rural felicity, unna-
turally abjuring all nautical association and vowng
to become rearer Of poultry. Make way for the
although his need bride is on his arm. with all her
bushing charms Of maiden purity, not smile plays
upon his Macbeth like face, for he is gentleman of
rare antiquity, land, after the Of the Egyp-
tians has brought his coin" to the festive hall that
memory may not treacherous prove and he forget the
fate that awaits him. Miss Co. his partner has, with
Spartan valor vanquished her father in his opposition
and love, usual triumphed though its current
did not run smooth.
The dance was merry, not bosterous; every one
seemed happy; and the little gentleman with the
"chronic disease of merriment had all hands round
in perfect right and left' whirlwnd Of delight.
The gay Lothario from Sconset rather mundane
in the dance. and did not appear in his celebrated
AERIAL flights that have often charmed the eyes and
melted the hearts of tn, daughters of New Bedford.
Ben was not thunder and lightning" which seemed
anxious that should witness the good parts of the
| assembled multitude.
That gentleman with the high forehead and intelli-
gent brow ia e6re in the law and you fondy
fingers round the most beautiful flowers the can
produce His name would indicate that fondness On
the fourth Of July sir, he evinced wondrous martial
spirit see. he has engaged Mrs. s. for the dance g
There sir noble specimen of Nantucket is she not
superby bright eyes noble form, happy nance
and the very soul of merriment Watch them and you
will behold spiritual daDcing every thing about them
will be inspired sir, Of your drone-like elegance
but galvanic touch in every step.
The dignifed Lieutenant r. has engaged the mag
nfcent Miss s., Of Lancaster, whose erudition Is
rather remarkable, and whose pronunciation is d.
dactic and precise. Blairs Rhetoric controls each
grace, and Millions Paradise Lost il seen in every
glance Of those Gunerelike eyes that beam with in
| terest on her agreeable partner
| The waltz commences. Mrs. H. Of Bond street, with
queeny grace, moves in its poetic measure; and the
fairy form of Mrs W., of Philadelphia floats grace
fully around, as though moving and existing only