The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-22
THE WATERING PLACES.


~~'" <etsV OoseVWes.
Ihe philosophy OF life at fashionable watering
place my dear Herald, is something not yet much
studied, nor properly understood in our democratic
country 1t is here that the reverse of the msd.l Of
life appears; and instead Of everything being con
roed by man, the entire government of the affair, Of
the community Is In the hands OF the women The
prettiestand most audacous woman is Sultana whose
ghtest smile aintest nod is unquestonsd and ire
sstible law while the tat wives and vulgar
ofths snob commonalty are the mayor, aldermen and
common council, who pass their fussy and perspring
lives in eating sleeping, DRESSING and undressing and
are continually hard at work trying to be idle with
good grace. In such government this men are
nobodies; petticoat is the emblazonry OF the royal
standard which every good citizen feels himself bound
n homo, 70 uphold; hats are but quaint ornaments
for blockhesds, and pantaloo as do wn to zero.
In this brilliant efervesciLg little kingdom of Sara
toga therefore, have fair opportunity OF
how far the delicate creatures whom we .calf
ours" but, Ubank heaven. in respect to some
We meet at tabie0 mot their appetites,n are
oeservmg Of the consideration in matters of
governing mt and state policy which portion Of their
sex so pertinaciously claim. But also for the
bright dream Of the golden age, confidently
promised from the government Of women Our little
ogarcby rs already cut up into many rival clio ues
arc factions as the democratic party, and verg
ing rapidly toward state of hostile isolation and
fierce individual conten ton only dimy
by the ieudsl barbarsm in the times of Edward the
Saxon 1t is true that, instead Of ances and cross
bows we have glances ana tming beaux ana that
the principal champions in the lists have
the heavy steel plated armor OF Ashley de La youcne
Tor the muslins and laees of Stewards ravshingy
diaphoLous and transparent as 10 -, but matter
In short although the form Of the weapons and the
order OF warfare may have submitted some impor-
tant notifications yet the spirit OF enmity and the
amiable desire to cut each others throats has in no
OF greater less eudslies and the incidents the
present campaign will doubtless furnish female
Buwer with abundant materials for u grand historco-
national romance under the title the Last Of the
Baronesses.n so hat, alter ALL the good time
ing" when women ehall rule and roast, promises
to be only change instead of an amelioration.
Among the feuoal gvvern.rs who have aresdyren-
here with all their powers in martial array
two or three ladies from New York and Philaael-
phia Around each revolve numerous minor planets,
constituting strongly impregpsted satelitious at
mosphere, in which none but the initiated can exist
tocracy Of that quiet little village adjoining the South
ern suburb Of New York where they wear shad- bel
lied costs, and scrub their brick walks to the in
teguments She has immense wealth, travelled air,
and reputation for the grsndest hospitality She is
besides reputed witty. and sheds her bon With
equal facility in English, Preach, German. Spanish
ant Italian Her appearance like that of what ye-
call EN- in the Revelations, drew at least third part
of the stars after her
full though somewhat eccentric light and repeni,hed
IL is by the rays of real duke real count and
genuine baron, Is by no means to be ecpsed or out
sbone The rivalry between these two leading great
pesses has already commenced and is to be carried
with all the vindiciveness which characterized the
comforts Of York and Lancaster, Montague Capu-
let, two hostile Hieland clans The hop at the
United States, last evening, was well attended but
quiet. The high contending parties have not yet
ground and selecting their positions with all the war
ness and elaboration Of veteran commanders.
The reignng belle" Of the present has been
already elected by majority Of the SURFACES Of her
fellow ctzenesses ana daily takes the prom enade in
the person of we'll known favorie among the pretty
faces at Aston Place. and Is an uncommony pquant,
shrewd and sensible girl She has the gift Of do-asI
marvelousy developed and yet she be-
HAYES herself with so much deeoram and grace, that
~ has not enyiOus QrumblipQ subiect in her
empire. She has light and laughing eyes, sunny
brown hair, and faultless teeth Her iips full but
cold, and her form, though elastic and symmetrical
lacks that vouptuous languor which makes every
movement so bewildering.
Another from your city is also b.te-a queenly and
bewitching lady, now snh~.ded from the cav and
dashipg oiio- 20 the fascinating woman, shining in
the morning sky Of fashion with lustre steady that
Of Venus Would she but omit that cruel veil,
which she permits TO annhate her charms when she
walks out, her oondescension would be perfect.
We have celebration OF General Tay lors obsequi
here to-day and Mr. Frank waddell has been selected
to delh er the Grafton. AMATEUR.
sAnirocA, July IA, 1850.
Prepa, ations for Opening the SeasonSeps Taken al
the "Unsd Stafes- The Introduction Of NsY Dances
Haring all the Fun and ReJreshmenis in Erclasire
S,ye-Congress Hail-Tup 10 the S9itseriand Of
.amerieo, &c.
Life at Saratoga This fashionable movements here
have commenced In downright earnest. The hotels
filling up by degrees and the curious and varied
phases of fashionable life with all their wonderful and
surprising pecuiisrities form the staple for excite
ment. Education, manners, and character, are very
studies In such place even after being
presented to Her Majesty ut Buckingham palace
after rsveng in the salons Of Paris at Versailles and
70. Cloud. fontsinebleau-dancing in the ball.
rooms Of vienna and Madrid, crossing the simpion
visiting Lake Como, coursing tho Danube, or gazing
on Petersburg from the Nevs the most jaded COS
nopolite End something new In public manners
and originality in TIE acted code of etiquette at Sara
toga We are all trying to enjoy all to be en-
ioyed In these regions. when We are dull some new
specimen OF novel elegancesome original pattern of
existence, AID forces us to acknowledge, though
msy have teen many places that variety in hum an
and action Is boundless. Por some time
past We have been looking out for a break in the
opotopy Of rsakfssts, dinners and teas and sure
enough, ON Friday evening at the United States
Hotel we had the first ball Of the season.
love TO see the people Of all ages conditions and
tastes enjoying themselves They amuse me ~ much
NJ a drop OF water under my po~crful microscope
but being 80 polite myself a~sys TO consider N
any person near me stranger or acquaintance IL un-
happy by my conduct. cannot understand no v some
the charge Of being monopolists OF enjoyment Yet
20 II Is. Here have perceived, 90 far as a good
hotel Ia concerned, very dangerous aud destruc.
tive, because inconsiderste, set of persons. They
seem to think that wealth is the foundation OF
elegance, propriety. manners, and good breeding -
Like socialists haunted with one ioea they do great
TO stuoy the character Of tue politenes aud What
constitutes raj elegance In society They carried
away ~ phantom such persons may not be blamed
Tor securing the best apartments for buying all the
best wine In the cellar, II they pay halfa dollar
Extra Tor each bottle This ts matter OF taste
and Judgment curious foresight with respect to de-
mnnd and supply. They may 20 far a. TO
create sepsstton In the kitchen by sending 9 hfty
dollar bill to the cook TO siren gthen the for
special game sent to them FROM the metropolis Ind-
ridusl shts will lead very FAR II chooses to eyer
lie them. Individual taste L. quite another thing
last. is indennsble IL has puzzled philo.ophe hers
Lord ksmes. Alison. Burke, and other eminent men.
have written much about IT, but their works are NOT TO
be found. presume. at Saratoga
But forget the ball II will be remembered for Q
retk or nine days. The CON pary sooner bsd as
'enbed than IL vas evident that ths floor and mud.
,isns we're only occupied BY set Some lady 4
'ont know her name and was not Interested enosgh
inquire. seemed to have the ~hoe control orches
re- and the dances No doubt. she thought shs vas
ioins very brilliant thing AL the company gave
say to about dozen persons Who introduced new
cbottsc be 81 very cult characteraf least II
lev here In certain places In Paris this
lyle has been within the past yesrs
nd would scarcely pass muster at any fashionable
lot In that metropolis OF had been prac-
issd by thoee Who took In g. several