The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-01

OCEAN HoUsg, NEWPORT, II. |. !
July, ~, 1919. (

HE dnl1seMenfs-Ihs Ladies and their Accom-
plishrsents Newport and Saratoga-1he Ercl,.-
slres, and hsu arrogant disruption and Pre-
sumptim The Fancy Ball Last Season-Stric-
tunes 1hereon-Ihe A,rtpoks-If fremont House,
Bosto~-hs Prozrietrs and ITS Claims to Patro-
noee-The WeathV-1he Splendid Music Of the
Gamania Band-THs Egect-1as Ga,ety and
Fsstivny Of the Scenes, &c.
The amusements proceed without much inter-
rupuon-rhe ladies, of course, being the life of
them. The principle which governed the ftful
and eventtu life of Lord Byron seems to actuate
all within the portals of this large establishment
Pleasure and recreaticn the objects in pursuit
OF which they have come here, and nothing else
engages their thoughts. The ladies' for the most
part, are handsome, and 80 far as have the means
ofjudgng, accomplished; and, from actual obser-
walton, can affirm without the least hesitation that
In manners they are elegant; but, as fashionable
resort, the preference, IN my humble opinion, must
be conceded to that queen OF watering places-that
delightful locaiy-that sweet rural spot-Sara-
toga. My estimate Of this hotel and its most ex-
c,lent landlord, who is ever ready to promote the
comfort and consult the wishes of his patrons has
already been given; but | understand that last
year a system detrimental TO the best interests
OF the Ocean House, and subvsrslve OF the hap
flhess and ENJOY ment OF the inmates, was, by
some meaas other, allowed 10 gam AN as
cendancy, and II went so far, as | am informed,
as 10 create a DIVISION, even among the waters.
With this, Mr.. Weaver had no sympathy what
ever, and believe its correction was beyond his
control. Among persons who, in point or truth, are
nobodies, but who aspire TO be thought leaders of
the fashion, there Is always certain character
istic by which the caliore OF their minds, and the
value OF their claims TO prominent position in
society, are easily discovered. The well-bred are
invariably unassumns and unpreiending, and To
approach them ut all times is matter of no dill
Gully but the arrogant Presumptuous, dictatorai,
lhsoient, and seli-opinlonated, upon whom
steady and capriclous fortune has smiled, are
ouuageOuSly exclusive, vehemeuty pompous kill
mely fine, and most rdculously arstocratic =
These are the persons VINO take upon themselves
so many airs. and who play 30 many fantastic
mcks, 10 the deep and poignant regret of common
sense, ana 10 the scandal OF the lady and the gen
tienan, who are the very antipodes Of the would
be's. Last SEASON, at this place, there were
Chques, OF coterles, or exclusives, who had the
mtIity TO lay down rules and regulations whicn
were 10 be observed by others. Nothing could
have been more unwise, more uncalled-tor, more
uDJusfabl. they had no right whatever, directly,
or implicitly, 10 exercise such authority aud
should such line OF conduct be again adopted,
reaction will SGT IN, which will subject the cupa-
bic parties To severe rebuke. Nothing is more
repehensible, nay, contemplate, than for few
sesupposed, and self-styled ladies' and gentle
men To exalt themselves at the expense of the feel
iDgs of Others, who their superors in every
sental that constitutes true responsibility and in all
The particulars which 90 establish their claims TO
the rank ot ladies' and gentlemen, in the simple and
uDsophls;caied sense OF the terms. The fancy ball
last season at this hotel may be regarded As an ac
curate illustration OF the arrogance and lnsoIence
OF the exclusives. A certain eiig,e got the sole
management OF that affair into their own hands,
in whom the power of admitting or excluding was
vested, and the consequence was, that much dIssa-
tisiacton was expressed. But, 10 be candid, the
landlord should not have transferred mis- privileges
Others-ne shOul hay r,.tai
cd them and exercised them himself. The public
locke 10 HIM, and not to few purse-p proud, bat
Ignorant upstdrts, who cared nothing for hts lnte-
rests so long as they could crafty their wishes.
IL IS far from my intention to write one word that
would reflect in the least upon the vast number of
sell made men, who were the founders of their swn
ioItunes-whe have achieved greatness, and who,
by interchangeable perseverance, and honorable
courtcs IN trade and commerce, have Justly reach
ed high position m society. They are not iuclr-
ded IN The ccnsure. The landlord must have the
management of the ball himself and If he have, |
certain that II will 90 of the entire sstisfdc-
tIon OF all who may be present This Is not a class
country-theTe is no iooihold here for exclusives
or arisiociaiic pretensers-the genius OF our GO
vernment and the feelings OF the people are antago-
nsuc to all such absuroites, vagares and anamo-
hes. A. the United States Hotel, Saratoga, where
the first people Of the Union are TO be met with,
and where foreigners OF distinction assemble, be-
cause II IA The most magnificent establishment OF
Its kind on the continent, there are no exclusives
all are atiabe, familiar, and communicative, and
for every thing that relates to highly cultivated and
polished life, IL may be considered the Almack's of
the Union. | would earnestly recommend Mr.
Weaver to be more careful and more jealous of hts
rights this in IeieIence 10 the ball; he is the
proper person To conduct THE must have the dl,-
posnl OF the tickets; and The power of saying vino
thall enter the ball room and vino shall not, must
reel wilh hun, aud with him alone, aud not with
rome bali-doZeD petty ar,stocrata, who look upon
few dollars as the source OF all that is worthy,
merforlous, and noble in human nature.
q al he andI ard &IfSu u.f
despair OF having good season. He feels satisfied
that the house will De full. hope he will not be
DISAPPOINTED, because he ~ deserving OF success.
lie does cycrythln In his power To render hy
house unexcepuonabe, and IN this he is efficiently
seCOBood by his assistant, Mr. Olmstead who il
the very mon tor has poetlon; m proof OF which it
II sufficient 10 saw, that for thirteen fourteen
years he was at the fremont House, Boston A
great many new hotels now being built; but
better or more commodous hotel there cannot
be, than the good old fremont House, and two
wofthier me n are not To be found IN similar So
Enlistment than Its proprietors, Mcssrs. Tucker
81 Parker. Theirs Is the pioneer hotrl--t is the
esteemed parent Of all the hotels of that class in the
county, and as such II must not be forgotten. Il
il consucted In an admirable manner Its dress
ing rooms are most elegantly furnished, and It's
chamb,rs ave liz tor the reception OF the President
of the United States. When was IN Boston, fosr
or hive days ego, stopped at the fremont, where
experienced, a. the representative If the Herald,
the greatest kndsess and courtesy, aud was glad
TO leTceive, that notwithstanding the gloom aud
melancholy which prevail IN consequence of the
cholera, there was large number of boardcrs.
10 Mesrrs. Tucker IL Parker's assistant, MIR.
Olnsead, my thanks are also due for his marked
attention.
The weather here is very fine, and all enjoy
Themselves to the fullest extent Of their incllna-
tions. The music at the Germanla band is con-
stanty pouring forth s sweet and touching sounds,
which add most considerably to the animation,
gsiety, and festivlty Of the scene. The numbers
at the two hotels, the Ocean and Atlantic, are,
presume, about three hundred.
TBu CuSkRD SrRAxERs.-The Montreal Herald
says u has Seen a letter relative to the building aud
strength 81 these vessels, OF which the followIngis
an extmct:-"I was IN GreenUck, Few days ago,
ebd saw The new siesnrIs building for the Cunard
line; they will be still more noble shlpI II that
~ possible, than those nov running, with a great
deal more power, to wit s-& zach cylinders with
9feet stroke, the largest that have ever been cast
IN this county, and they are expected tV make the
passage from Liverpool to New York, that is, in
any thing hke moderate weather, with ease, la ten
dave and very lttp over nine days TO Boston. I