The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-09
Opening OF a Splendid New Hotel near
West Point, by Coxxeus-Fsstive Hospi-
talities OF the Propriet or-A most delight
Suu Retrent

Weet k'OAnt, ny COZzcu6-r00t1ve
talities OF the Proprietor-A most delight
ful Summer Retreat.
On Thursday last the hosting Of the
banner which gave its massive folds most gracefully
the wind, announced that Mr.. Cozzens late Of the
American Hotel of this city, for the first time to
throw open to a numerous and distinguished circle Of
friends the wide portals Of his magnihcently fitted up
house where all the luxuries of the table, and all tho
comforts and enjoyments Of private fe may be had to
their fullest extent Those who require relaxation
from the tolls and anxeties of professional and
commercial pursuits, will find this hotel to be most
healthful and delightful spot The situation which
the of some of the most memorable events in
glorious revolution in respect salubrious
on lofty emnence two hundred feet above the level
Of the river and IL surrounded by trees whose wide
spreading branches afford cool and refreshing shade
from the dartng rays of the 1t is three stsres
high, 233 feet long, and A feet wide. The walks
laid out with great skill, and will in time be equal to
| those Of any private gentleman's domain. From a
cluster of trees risesthe modest secple OF neat little
church. which mparts to the romantic and majestic
scenery which surrounds the whole air Of solemn
| grandeur, which harmonizes with the wonderful and
sublime works of nature that meet the eye at every
turn The roads which leads from the lanung to the
hotel is in capital order in fact road be better
1t was laid out graded and finished under the immo
date supervision of Mr. Cozzcns himsefand does much
credit his engineering qualifications. From the front
of the hotel may be the mountains which rise in
stately proportions the other the noble Hud
whose rich and uxurant banks are studded with
chaste and classical villas whose tranquil waters
covered with those messengers OF good tidngs, the
their snow white sails, the evidences of COM
mercal prosperity and national greatness The view Of
the surrounding country is most extensive aud every
breeze that sweeps by brings its pnions health and
vigor and cheerulness to the happy inmates Of tho
W est Point Hotel From this position also, may be
the house in which General Arnold was breakfast
ing when he received the of the capture Of Major
Authorization Arnold Of George HIPS cour-
tiers called him he of infamous memory. who be-
trayed his suffering country in the hour Of her trial
and peril-whe she yet in the death grip Of the
oppressor little lower down the river lay the Vul-
1nfw
sign had been frustrated. From the may be seen
all that remains of Fort Putnam. The rooms in the
hotel amount to $780, and go persons can be accommo
dated. The various apartments, including the base
ment parors furnished in the best style and
drawing room, which is forty by forty is superby fur
nshed said that this Is the theatre of fashionable
and polished fe-where the refined and the learned
meet for the interchange of those courcsies which dis
tinguish the polite and we'll bredwhere the gossip Of
the day is the merits OF the atet novel dis
cusscd-where the true gentleman shines without az
fectation and where the lady appears to advantage
with all the charms and destinations which lovely
countenance, graceful person, and the more sterling
because enduring attractions Of accomplished
mind and benevolent heart, can throw around her.
Such is the use of the drawing room, and correct
has been Mr. Cozzens conception Of tho matter that
it Is laid out with the most exquisite delicacy, which
speaks most complementary for his taste. The bed
rooms airy and spacious and contain every requi
site that health, convenience and comfort could suH
gest. complete establishment there cannot be
gentlemen and their ladies' and the other Ia for those
who cannot beast Of 80 invaluable a treasure De-
for slowing several hundred tons of ice. The stabng
| department. is also most complete and commodous.
pairs Of horses can be provided for There is also
barber's shop which will be conducted upon the most
approved principles. In short, everything Is In its
place, and there is place for every thing.
DINNER.
This was served up In first rate STYLE in capacious
chair well filled by Captain Marshall, of the IT, s.
Navy. About 100 ladies and gentlemen rat down to
dinner; among them were the members of the Board
Of visters, now at the West Point Academy all the
professors, who, with two three exceptions wore
their full dress uniforms and naval officers and other
were also among the guests. The viands were ~
choice they varied aud the proof Of their
ceptionabe excellence that ample justice done
to them. The courses almost I'd nintum and the
dessert which Of the most recherche kind included
everything which the most fastdous palate could de-
sire As to the wines, must speak ofthem upon the
authority Of others BECAUSE being disciple Of Father
Mathew, we did not taste them; but we understood
no limit to the supply.
"Rich luscious wine the golden goblet graccd,
While the kind master forced the guests to taste"
Among the toasts were these-"The Army, the Navy,
and the Volunteers to each Of which due honor was
paid The following given, in very happy man
viii desert Them 1t was received with the
most cordial applause. The next toast was proposed
in suitable terms, by Mr. Howard of the Irving House:
"Our worthy host; the Pride Of the Fr,ternity-the
drunk with the most enthusiastic applause which
kept up for some time.
In the height Of the festivities, General Scott the
arrived ut the hotel from New York. When the
rival Of this accomplished and gallant officer was
Lounced, simultaneous cheer burst from the
pany which testified to tho deep respect in which the
General is held. deputation composed Of naval and
invitation join in the but not being very
well, he declined, in the politest terms.
captain M pon mos, pns
who had been educated there had shed glory upon the
arms Of their country during the Mexican war:
the nation at stake they had displayed the most
unfnchng courage He had seen other military acade
mics in Europe; but without the least prejudice. he
could ray, that the organization of their was
psrior to those. He had been educated at West
fOnt-t was his pride to say so-(chsers)-and 1t vas
lad hostile meeting. (Renewed applause It was
beyond all cav question, that West Point had sup
piled the army with able and efficient officers, and 1t
would continue to do so (Chcers) The academy
had gained exalted rank in the estimation Of the
people, aud he it would maintain it, loud
sbecrs)
Lieutenant scHrScx, United States Navy made a
most humorous speech, in the course Of which he
mited the justice of the compliment paid to the West
| Point Academy by the gentleman who had just sat
dow NJ and although he (Lieut. 81 had not the honor
belong that branch Of the service, he felt deep
interest in the and character Of that most
full hi. sspcd s nen Of s Of tho Hun
garians became known, which called forth burst Of
cheering from all the officers who were then present
There something very generous in this coming as
1t did from gentlemen wearing the uniform Of great
republic, and whose hearts beat responsive to the
initiate successfully the pie by the founders OF
American independence to the whole Of Christcndom.
TILE BALL.
elegant mode Of tern mating the festivities OF
the day could not have bsen adopted. At about
o'clock the ballroom thrown open, in which was
stationed detachment from the scientific band be.
longing to the Academy. The brilliantly light
cd with gas made the premises, which, with tho
rich uniforms Of the officers and the elegant dresses of
the ladies' who gded gracefully through the dance,
presented OF the mot magnificent scenes which
have Witnessed The presence or the ladies' gave
ehnru In ftaa ham nfe Atom
would IL have been? Nothing-absolutely nothing.
1t is they no give to scholarship It's polish and to go
MUS its rednemcnt-the most learned, bat for them,
would be little better Than thinking sayages rational
hIues The hour Of trouble Is their hour. In the full
rush Of aud oyousncss they retire from hs
public gaze: but whgn the mind Is troubled, when the
spirit hieh would not bend Is broken when the heart
II bruised, then, like mnstcriug angels, they
ofl,r cancellation They the ornament Of the fire.
ride. and the attraction OF the ball ROOM About IL
o'clock General Scott accompanied by his lady and
daughters. entered the ball rcom when the cor
nra him Ii