The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-24

VISIT POINT, June II, 1910.
Tie Scenery around Vest Poiat-- Coz sens Ne,o
Hotel--44rmy Offers General Scott and Family
-.BaRs, Sc, &c.
The magnificent hotel lately opened by Mr.
Cozzens is answering the fullest expectations of
The model landlord On Sunday last, $50 persons
al down to dinner. The position of the house ;
he romantic scenery by which it is surrounded,
lhe part commanding view of the Hudson con-
stltutlng moving panorama) the delightful walks,
sbaded by the mul,tudinous foliage Of the noble
,rces; the lovely bowers, for talking age and
Whispering lavers' made the glorious revolution.
,ry records that may be seen in various parts of
his section of the country, every spot Of which is
holy, and cOnsecraied TO the genius of universal
hteI,y aud, lastly, its contigulty TO the Empire
CuJ-all these advantages and attractions, when
ronsidered, will lessen the surprise that may be
i-!t ~ The decided success which has 30 soon re-
qui'd the exertlons and unilinchng perseverance,
Of the kind and gentlemanly proprietor.
Several persons OF distinction, with their fami-
lies, have already visited this mansion. The
con mandcr-in-chIef Of the United States forces,
General Scott, than whom more elegant gentle.
man the profession Of arms cannot boast Of, is
It'll here, with his amiablc lady, and his accom-
flbed daughters We are happy to say that he
IL much heier in health than whe n he arrived here
"A fortnight ago. Several naval officers and their
ladies, and the ladies' Of some of the distinguished
members Of the New York bar, one or two mem.
hers of Congress- and others of that class of per-
.ons, are also here, besides few others, who,
having just led to the hymcneal altar blooming and
beautiful brides, have selected this retreat for
spending that portion OF the married state called
the honeymoon
Last night there was ball, and the dancing
was kept up until an early hour of the morning -
The officers OF the Academy had all been invited,
us also the Visitcrs At about o'clock they arriv-
ed IN carriages, some OF which were drawn by four,
aud others by six horses; and in short time after,
General Scout, with his lady, followed by brilliant
staff, and long train of ladies' and gentlemen, in
which there was an imposing array OF beauty and
fashion, which contrasted most felicltousy with
the splendid and gllttcrng uniforms of the gallant
sons of Mars by whom they were escorted rs a
guard OF honor, entered the ball room. The dress
es OF The ladies' were chiefly white: some were at
Iired in silks, and wore lace relerines But few
head decorations were worn. The Misses Scott
were remarkable for the PLAIN but at the same time
most lady-like style in which they appeared. The
ballroom was chalkcd, to prevent the Terps,cho-
essayisis from slipping, and for the purpose OF
giving due cfeci0 The scene. A first rate band was
had from New York Ths dances consisted of
luadres, watzes and polkas which came in rapid
succession. At intervals, the soft and sweet notes
iul lingering OF SEINE one of the many charming
creatures who stood around in picturesque grodps,
and tiom whose presence meetings of this descrip-
non derive all their interest and pleasing variety
IN ray ing that those who partook OF the inspiration
OF the ''poetry OF motion" enjoyed themselves vast.
~, and IN repeating that moe enchanting summer
etreat there cannot be than Cozzens', we are not
complimentary at the expense of truth or candor
The hotel IS now in capital working ordcr-in,
we may say, full blast--and 1t is worthy of notice.
hat more CIVIL more obllgng, or a more atten-
ave BET nfwaiers, from first to last, we have never
cen. They anticipate the wants of the guests,
Ind seem pleased when they have supplied them.
They move by military rule. In an establishment
IKE this 10 procure good servants is an important
considerations Then, there are the polite aud libe-
ally educated cons Of the "lord of the feast" who
ready to afford to strangers every inforrH4-
lion, and to contribute to the comlor, and pleasure
ot their fathers patrons Thesubject ofmy mex, Ies-
Ter shall be the examination OF the candidates for
degrees and The beneficial tendencies of such an
ns tiulion as the Military Academy.
ALETHEpHAIvos.