The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-27

thus leave no time or disposition far the concoc-
ton Of petty schemes, which would prove subver-
sve of the grand objects Of our visit here, viz:
pleasant companionshp ana agreeable recreations."
Now this IL a sensible arrangement, aud affords
lesson that might with great advantage, be con-
ned by the trequenters at sunndry of The summer
retreats in this part Of the great American cont
nent.
II has become so much the custom TO designate
the bellies OF the watering placrs, that my letter
from Sharon would not be complete if tailed to
say who are the favored ones here. Wen, then,
III the first place there are couple of nich~s to De
tilled The married ladies' and the unmarried eater
the lists in separate divisions in this generous con-
| Test The married ladies' seem lsclined 10 accord
to Mrs Wemore the distinguished place, and the
| gentlemen are quite unanimous IN their approval
| OF the action of The ladies. Mrs w Is certainly
mott attractive lady. Her dress is not generally
| very snowy, but Is extrt mcly rich. She is partia
| to black lace trimming. protuslon OF which she
wears evenings. The dresses of most of the ladies'
heIe, are cut as to fit pretty high in the neck
Mis- w. follows this fashion, and sometimes
wears a dress, Of handsome material, nearly
covered with rich black lace. Rnmor hath it that
this dress cost 500. But liue jcwtry worn here
this season. But am wandering from my subject,
which was the bellies Of Sharon. To Miss Shaw,
OF Boston, Is accord,d the place of belle She Is
OF good slze-nottoo large, nor yet pGtite-perhaps
a shade above medium: she has light complexion,
Is intelligent and all. BILE, and wins The esteem of
all who make her acquaintance. She is accom-
pahee by ner mo,hsI, very rs,maHe ,dy,
hailed with delight There are also two Misses
Shaw, from Baltimore, who are much esteemed;
they, however, do not partake OF the gaities OF the
place, but appear dressed IN mourning, which they
wear evidences of their grief for the loss of their
father, who died last winter. Miss Everett &C.
culies prominent place. does also Mrs Bard.
Miss II em on Is admired for her sprightiness, and
Miss Virgins and Miss Chester are spoken OF as
" The prstty young ladies from the Philadelphia
school"
There is hop here every Friday evening, and
dancing six evenings IN the week. An excellent
band OF German musicians constantly on hand,
and play regularly every day during the dinner
hours, al every evening after tea till 10 o'clock,
or later.
! Trust that you can form some idea from my
letter, 10 what society at Sharon Springs really
is 1t is. 10y most OF the yisiiers here, esteemed a
very comfortable sort Of Thing, and cannot but
agree with The visiters in this, their verdict.
| solicit here the use at paragraph IN which to
speak of Messfs. Landon u Gardner. the gentle
manly propretors # the Pavilion. They ever
attentive to the wants of Their guests, and seem IN
every respect devoted to their business, which
they both understand thoroughly. from long prac-
for the attention which they have shown TO me,
and the facilities which they have given me for
the prosecution OF my mission. Their servants
are well drilled, and of sufficient number to do
what belongs To iheIrvarous departments, quickly
and well The house itself is Clearly, well vca,i-
lated, and always cool al night One can always
sleep here with thin blanket over hun, and the
very important consideration at this of the
year.
ii has been rainy all shout u.s. but there has been
no ram here worm mentioning. as vet. The crops
want rain very much, and will be comparatively
light unless 1t comes soon.