The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-02

hey, South Amboy, Middletown Poist, &C., &c.
| The steamer John Hart leaves the foot Of Cham
bers street every afternoon. at four o'clock, and
arrives at keyport at six, few minutes before the
bell rings for tea She leaves Keyport every morn
! ing at hafpast seven, and reaches New York
about past nine. On her way down she takes
lawyer Sears, Ben Butler, the barnburner; Surgeon
Eaton, OF the army; that droll chap, Lieutenant
| Nichols. Of the army. and others. and deposits
| them safely at Fort Hamilton. In the morning
] she conveys Mr.. Whltlock. 10. Murphy. your
! humble servant, and mapy other distinguished per-
! sons who have business duties TO perform in New
York; stopping again at Fort Hamilton on her way.
Thus we g~, notwithstanding the absence Of cleo
tricity IL the atmosphere.
SpRINa HOTEL, RIcuPlRrp, July &c, 1910.
The Country about RicIfeld-Lake Fishing The
Company at the Springs-Amusensents, &c.
arrived at Richfield last evening, and soon
found myself quite at home in this hospitable man
sion, kept, as is well known, by Mr.. Joshua Whit
ney. The ride from Sharon to Rich6eld is plea
SAINT one yeu strike the Cherry Valley turnpike
at about half mile from Sharon, and are then
secure in the enjoyment of good road, which
leads directly to the door of the "Sprpg Hotel
made the journey in company with Mr. Brown,
who keeps livery stable at this place, and conveys
NEST Of the passengers hence from sharon. Mr..
Whitney has greatly improved his house, by adding
porch on the TWO SIDES which front the turnpike
and the grounds, through which hes the path to
the springs. The waters Of Richtield are now
much sought by invalids in the vicinity, who send
daily from all directions 10 procure il. To plea
sure seekers Rchfeld offers abundant induce
ments for journey hither The scenery is de-
Iightiul, and from several points landscape views
present themselves, which might afford years of
profitable employment to the artist short drive
in direction will bring you to Oisego Lake,
at the foot OF which Is situated CooperstOwn, the
residence of Cooper, the novelist. A still shorter
ride in, another reclion will take you to Schuy-
lens Lake, beautiful little sheet Of water. abound
ing with fish. small island (ten acres In exienD
in the centre Of thus lake is resorted to b. fishing
parties, who find great sport in angling for trout
and trolling for pckerel, both of which families
OF the funny trbe have home, and abound nunc-
rousIy in the lake. Besides these lakes, there are
several Others having their sources the springs
which Sparkle hereabeuts; they all well stock ed
with hsb, which are carefully reared 10y the
owners Of the grounds in the vicinity. Fishing
privileges disposed of at reasonable rate, and
the sport is greatly enjoyed by those who are fond
OF angling The larger lakes, OF course, are tree
10 all fishermen who choose TO cast line; 1t Is the
small ponds alone which are held under owner
ship OF individuals. For those who are not addict
ed to fishing, there are enjoymens IN the shape of
hi climbing, wood threading, and bird shooting.
Or, If they are so inclined, visiters may amuse
tie mseives by bowling at tenpns, playing billiards,
or hiding on horseback; each kind of amusement
has ITS yotares, and all are repaid for their exer-
physical and mental energies.
The company al this house is of the most
agreeable kind, and all seem TO ENJOY themselves.
There are iom fifty 10 sixty guests here at present,
and more are expected to arrive soon. Quite a
prnber Of lcoms have been taken for occupancy
during the month Of August. Among the boarders
are Capiuin Gardiner, of the u. :. A; Mr.. New
bold, President Of the Bank OF America; Mr.:
Morell and lacy, Of Mobile: Mr.. Buckley, of
Georgia; MAJOR Myers, Of Schenectady; Mr..
Shepard and lacy. accompanied by Mrs. Mors-
worthy; Rev: Mr.. Price, late of Lafayette Place;
Mr.. Gill and lady, of Broadway; Mr.. Phelps and
lady, Of Cedar street; Mr.. Ellsworth and lady;
Geneial Lamb and lady; Mr., Salters aud lady;
Mr ard Mis- Kingsley, all of New York. The
ladies dress very prettily, though not with view
TO any extravagsnt display; but as the weather has
beSn quite cocl since arrived here, cannot form
correct an idea of their style OF personal adorn-
inent us ! could have done, had scen them when
the weather was warmer. After dinner, The ladies
who do not ride out, resort to the wide halls and
spacious drawing room, and engage IN coDyer-
salion I'LL tea Is announced. In the evening,
! whist, backgammon, and other games OF the
paii0r, ere introduced, and ooeapy the passing
hours. Those who 60 not play find agreeable
companions for conversation; aud thus The even
ines pass oil right happily I'LL tho time tor retiring
arrives;
by ms wife, lady OF no ordinary merit, in the
capacity OF landlady 10 such establishment
The affairs OF the Office are entrusted to MAJOR
VIM H. Deiores,, well known as the Keeper Of n
hotel in Binghampton. Major Deiorest mas the
esteem Of all the boarders at the Spring Hotel,
and manages his department. in a manner salts
factory 10 all parties. MIR. Whitney IL most for
tunate in having secured the services of so capable
an assistant,
The wind tlsw almost gale this morning, and
kept piping until late in the afternoon, when a
heavy shower of rain fell IL was mich needed
end wss worth hundreds of dollars to many of The
farmers hercabouts. More of the same Kind
would be thankfully received by them. The
evening came Of clear and fine, and gives promise
Of lovely DAY Tomorrow.
The mail arrangements are ba 'iy conducted in
this quarter ! received the Heraid by mail at this
place, at five O'Clock this afternoon, having seen
one of the same date at Sharon, about forty-onc
hours previously. The citizens have asked for
different postal arrangements, but have not, as
yet, succeeded in getting any relief. II.