The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-23

Miss; John r. Thompson and lady, of N. j. Hon.
+. s. Lyon and two daughters, of Alabama; and a
distinguished party of Cubans
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
SARATOGA STRINGS, August IL, 1850 :
-Aniusements- Mr.. Dempsfer's ConcUt-Panorama
of Amstudam-Vdndei Portrait of Gen.
Tayior-Ihe Ball on Friday epening- Picnic
Game Of Brag, &c, &c.
There is, as yet, no falling of in numbers here.
The hotels still full and like to continue for
a week to come. Among the modes pursued by
the elite to kill time, are attendance at concerts,
visits to the panorama, balls, pic-nics, &c.
Mr., Dempster, the vocalist gavel a concert at
Congress Hall, last evening, which was attended
by large and respectable audience. In fact, the
room was filled, and number of extra seats were
introduced, after the singing commenced, to ac-
commodate those who came late. Mr.. d. was in
good voice, and gave most acceptable entertain
ment.
Invent, yesterday, with party to visit the piano.
of the city of Amsterdam, painted by Burford,
and exhibited by him in London with great sue
The painting is now in the possession of Mr..
vanderlyn. who is exhibiting, it. The paintin
ranks high as work of art, and the contemplation
of the picture affords most agreeable pastme for
hour or two.
Mr. Vanderyn has just completed a half
length portrait of Gen. Taylor, and is now about
commencing the full length painting of the late
President, which the Common Council of New
York have employed him 10 paint for the Governors
room in the City Hall. Mr.. Taggart, a young ar
list of great promise, is at work several picture
in the same room with Mr.. V.
We had a magnificent ball at the United States,
on Friday evening. Ii was attended by the best
company in town The ladies were not dressed in
gaudy style, though many rich dresses were in the
room, The dancing continued till past one o'clock,
and all went of we'll. While this ball was pro-
crossing at the States, there was a very pretty
hop" going on at Union Hall
There was pic. mic atthe Lake yesterday, given
by club of gentlemen. The table was set under
the trees and about fortyfve persons dined at it.
Among the ladies present were Mrs. DR.. Rush, of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Jacob Little, of New York.
In the Course of the afternoon slight misunder-
standing arose between two gentlemen. Politics
| and champagne caused the disagreement, which,
however, was soon healed, and the picnic wound
| up with a dance in the hotel.
| Since have been here, have received COM
n unicaiion setting forth that, few days ago, q
game of brag was played on which there was
$500 600 at stake. The loser, il is said compro-
| missed by paying $4,000. | give you the rumor.
| What the facts connected with the transaction
were, do not at present give, except that the bet
| ting Is said to have commenced at $l 900, then
gone up to plus OO0 plus 81, 00O=$ll 900, and SO
on till the $500, 600 reached. The most active
OCEAN HOUSE,, NEWPORT, August %, 1850.
The Fdshiowabies-Mr. Clay in Chvreh-lfr. Clay
is Bathiwg-7hs Fine Arts.
arrived last Saturday at this celebrated resort,
where beauty and fashion annually congregate,
and found, to my disappointment, all the public
houses literally jammed. Although we telegraphed
the Ocean" from the Astor House, on our arrival
we were sent adrft upon the uncertain voyage OF
steering for some other haven Of reposs, which We
found. after being rejected at several points of the
compass, at the Park House, and there domiciled
for two nights and day, then transferred ourselves
and baggage to this, our destination, which now
feeds and lodges about 800 visiters.
This lie about the height of the season conse-
quenty great preparations are making for fun and
frolic by the dulcineas and daadss, the bsaux and
b~lles the old and young all, yea, all is expecta-
ton, exc itement, emulation and envy. Last Sun
day there partial CESSATION Of hostties, and
the example of this church-going community was
| followed by the vsiters, who, whether distin,
gushed by the worlds favor or not, turned out en-
uasse. Mr. Clay attended DR.. Charles, while
| Trinity was filled with charming company. This
is The Oldest church in the city, having been erect
| ed about 1870. IL is very antiquated, and has an
| ar,stocratic appearance, whether you look at it
when IL is empty, or filled. The organ was pre-
scented in 1873. and is still surmounted with the
stones defaced by time, scarcely TO be le-
| gble. Here and there you can just decipher in
| old English, Departed ye life," &c., with some
Il lne bktinOOn was ocvOteu 10 noes IN
| the country, the shore, sea house, &c, which
| afforded beautiful and picturesqe ride as is a
| ride" The whole island seems completely Dir
| vested Of tmber-the few trees that are standing
| are Of stunted growth coal is universally used
| even all the fences are made OF stone.
| observe amongst the distinguished visitors at
ihe Ocean House, Major Heusley, and the Hon.
| MIR Gwin, u. s Senator, both from California.
| The latter gentleman had his charming and magni-
| hcrnt lady with him.
| Monday was cold-old Boreas came feighted
| with chilly salt spray, and very little was done la
| the way OF amuse ment or bathing To-day there
| In more genial atmosphere, although the rolling
| Of the carriages, hacks, NC, kick up tremendous
| dust. In the morning went with several ladies'
| and gentle men TO the beach, and numbers Of
| both se1es, with Mr.. Clay at the head Of them.
| take bath; IL the most amusing and grotesque
| scene ever saw. gave Mr.. Clay hearty shake
| OF the hand afterwards, when he remarked that
| sea baihiDg was great luxury. Alter dinner /
| accompanied Senator Gwin, Major Hensley, Doc
tor Sche ssbly, Mrs Gwin, and several other
ladies', TO the studio Of Miss Stewart the daughter
of the celebrated artist Of that name, whose pic.
tures have a fame that Americans may be proud
| Of. The object Of our visit was TO see full length
likeness Of Washington, which che copied from
the celebrated original painting Of her father, and
which for years has decorated the State House.
| Her picture IL considered perfect dagueueoyps.
| and this beautiful "work Of her fair hands, I"
which she labored M for six months, was not only
! rapfurously adnred, but bought by Major Hensley
for 500, and which he intends 10 present 10 Cali
| fornia. Bat my paper is out, and must say cool
bye.