The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-20
WHrTyEY's SPRING HOTEL,


The Herald Location of the RichfeId Springs
Population - Lakes Fshing-Hunting-R
The Spring Water-B aths-Tas Company
Hotel accommodations, &c
As your Herald is like the "ocund morn, stand.
ing on the misty mountains top" and scattering
the first beams of intelligence from and to all quar-
tiers Of the earth, send you ray from this quiet
but beautiful spot, too little known, but, when
known, always admired and revisited. Richfed
Springs is located ia the county of Otsego, fourteen
miles from Cooperstown, and fourteen from Herki-
mer, through which it is easily accessible by rail-
road and stage. ! asked one of the Oldest inhab-
itans" its population. He replied he did not know
but would count up in minute he did so, and re-
ported that it would not vary ten from Pts there
fore put it at round numbers 300 1t is surround
ed by beautiful hills and groves-a gem on the
bosom of nature-and we'll named, from the rich
ness and fertility of its soil Ia its immediate vci-
nifty lie six lovely lakes which sparkle amid the
green and sparkling lawns, like diamonds set in
emerald-Schuyler, mile distant, five miles long
and one wide the famed Otsego, Summit, Allen,
and the two little lakes, Upper and Lower. These
lakes abound IN pickerel, perch, and other choice
varieties of fish; and the facilities for successful
hshlng here cannot be surpassed, and would have
delighted Sir lZaak Walton, (who, if not a knight,
should have bcen) The hunter, as we'll as the
fisherman, can also find amusement in the adjacent
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excellent and exceedingly pleasant, afiordng pic
ture sque and beautiful views. The landscapes
from the elevations of the roads cannot be outdone
in richness and interest There is an excellent
livery stable, which furnishes good horses and
rlages al reasonable rates
The springs are the extensive and pleasant
premises of Mr.. Whitney, and within Il few rods of
his hotel The spring water bubbles up within
neat stone enclosure, to The depth of about three
feet. Baths of spring water can be procured, vi
any temperature desired. The springs have been
carefully analysed by Professor Reid, of New York,
and their principal Ingredient is sulphuretted hy-
drogen. Hence, the water is excellent for all inn
purlties OF the blood, which are the primary cause
of the disc asses which sffiict humanity The cures
rapidly effected here are truly astonishing. The
average number of glasses drank per day is about
six, and they should be taken at least an hour be-
fore eating.
There is at present here a large, genteel and ex-
cellent company, many OF whom are from your
city; and they enjoy themselves, | assure you,
greatly. The tyranny of fashion is not allowed to
interfere with social pleasures and domestic cheer
fuBess. Many who now sweltering in small
and suiocaung quarters at Saratoga, would do well
10 exchange their gilded prison for the fresh air,
free room and healing waters of Richfeld. Mr..
Whitney SPARES no pains or expense TO give his
guests the best accommodations at reasonable
rates. His table daily presents the choicest beef,
mutton and fish, which the rich grazing country
and the lakes afford, and all the Injuries Of the
place and season. He is most fortunate in having
in his wife an admirable hostess, ever watchfui,
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guests.
HEATH HOUSE, ScHooLEY's MOUNTAIN
August IL, iS50-Midnight. (
The Hop" at Belmont Hotei-TAe Great Person
ages who pere not fhue-7h, Diamonds that
uoe not hsre-And the Eyes, Lips, and Pea,iy
Teeth utth the Groccs, present on the occasion.
To sit down 10 my little table, and record the
events of this delightful evening. would seem to be
of stream of melody which is still floating around
my bewildered brain. ARIEL has just returned from
chop" at Belmont Hall, (here let me enter my
protest against that Gothic apsllation,) and, with
a pulse dancing with delight, half caught glimpses
of beautiful faces peerng his page, fitful
waf,ings of music in the air, and some definite
ideas Of the poetry of motion, he endeayors to give
you some notice of the passing hours Imagine,
then, that we were invited to attend the "hop"
the upon the word.) at the " Beimont;" that
white gloves, lsces, diamonds, and all the elegan-
Cues 81 lite, were IN rceuisition that there were
some rivalry between the two houses, each claim
ing To casket" the most beautiful ladies' that
expectation was on tp-toe that the floor committee
showed us every attention.; that the room was mos
beautifully decoraied that The iatIice work passage
that led from house To house, was hung with party
coored lamps, that cast soft, religious light, and
gave a subdued and pleasing perspective peculiarly
pl.asing 10 the eye; that The music was excellent,
and the supper tasteful and appropriate to The sea-
son-l say, when you imagine all this, you can APP
proach somewhat ta the reality Of the scene.
IL would be invdious to particulsrize individuals.
Daniel Webster and President Fillmore were not
there, and If Henry Clay had not been at Newport,
he might have been on "the Mountain A" There
was u hne sprnking, however, Of that quiet, unob-
trusve talent that, without making any great noise
in the world still is powerful conservator, and
has much TO do with the making of great men. As
for the ladies, God bless them , they hey end
all praise One magnificent diess, studded with
diamonds worth, at least, $4,000. was not there
However, there were pearly teeth and coral lips,
and eyes that were like jet and sapphires. There
one young lady, with hair q Ia ohinois, or
rather to use poor heats words,
with hair blown back,
And wipgs laid crossways on her breast"
who seemed 10 float through the mazes Of the
dance very like an angel | could initalze some
characters well note-worthy-hut what matters il
All can say is
All that can please us and delight
We found each besut.ous face adorning;
Some eyes there were - black as night,
Some blue a. morning.