Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-09-04
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friend "Nelly," in regard to Newport
and its society during the fashionable
season. The letter is from the pen of
an accomplished lady, whose virtues
and exceIlencies are fully appreciated
by those who have the pleasure OF her
acquaintance. We most cordially en-
dorse all that she says, 'or her thoughts
arc those Of a woman's true and faith
iul heart, and n woman's well-balanced
and polished mind. We hope that she
will often make use of our columns for
the expression Of her noble sentiments.
Newport, August 26th.
Permit me, dear Nelly, in answer to
your much cherished letter. TO address
you through the columns OF the Newport
Ne,1s. II may be an agreeable pastime
TO you, in your shady retreat at Roxbu-
ry, 10 read letter from your friend,
colored by the excitement OF travel and
sojournings among strange and often
interesting people.
The season at Newport Is growing
apace; summer is wearing fast, and
fashion and gaye,y are on the increase,
as the time for bidding adicu to the mu-
sic and the ballroom draws near! The
"Ocean House" has been the scene OF
many queer and romantic incidents,
much mirth and some sadness during
the present summer. should not dare
to breathe all that know and have
heard, Nelly, even to the winds that
puss US by, without the power Of telling
the sad tales TO hearts that would sicken
and break ut their recital. But it is
said that there are spies in our midst,
who do not intend sparing even the best
behaved of us; then, again, it is believ-
ed there are others who not only spare
the unweary, but are kind-heartcd
enough 10 warn them OF the danger
that awaits them from the scrutiny Of
the public eye. Such is the reputation
Of Mr.. Il, who has, am sure,
secured to himself nlore hearts than he
ia ambitious OF possessing, by the anna
ble consideration with which he listens
to tales Of scandal frequently poured in
10 his ears, and his prudence in guard
ing secrets confided to his care - none
may hesitate to extoI the goodness Of
this gentleman's character, if all the old
,cise people say &C him he true; and GER
tainly the chivalrous and high-toned
honor OF his conduct upon several occa-
sions, when it is said that he might have
Honised himself at the expense OF sew
eral fair aud valuable regulations, de-
serves the highest commentator.
To speak Of Newport during the Bath
ing season as any other than fashion,
able ass, milling, where hand meets
hand, without any reference TO heart
would be to disappont newspaper read
ers, and to be condemned at once as
prosy and absurd. The natural attrac-
tions Of the place and lis vicinity are so
great, however, that can scarcely for
bear speaking Of them for your sake,
who are so fond of the picturesque and
beautiful. OF course, could say moth
ing new of scenes that have so long
fred the poets pen, and walked 10 sweet
est music the minstrel's harp and even
if lcould, who would stop polking, cigar
smoking or champagne-drinking long
enough to enquire whence came my lit
tie gem of n thought. believe, howev-
or, ifi had one, should venture to put
il, down, and run the risk Of lis being
observed by some choice and sympa-
thetic spirits among the motley crowd. |
would venture to describe TO you a sun
set at Newport if could but language
would fail me il is the heart alone that
can feel the beauty Of so glorious
scene. And then, Ocean is here before
me,-but who has witnessed Il in all its
variety of storm and sunshine with
more glowing soul than yourself! The
noble fort is in our midst also, with its
proud, dclying aspect-tho cliHs and
the rock-bound coast, where the syrcn
lootstep OF pleasure now SO thought
Icssly trcads upon the graves Of ship
wrecked Mariners of which, in our
private correspondence, we will let
memory linger over, ddi,6'tum.
But what do people who are only on
the Qu' r're Tor gossip and scandal care
Tor themes like these, even though they
were handled by less humble pen
than my own7 What care they for
natures achievements, while men in
moustaches can revoluiionise the hearts
of women; and while women, with
looks OF love and eyes oifirc, can achieve
victories over the hearts and souls OF
men! Man who is endowed with a
mind capable, by Improvement. Of ex-
slling him to an cminence only inferior
to that Of the angels while folly exists
to the extent II does here, while wo-
man iorgcts the glorious object Of her
creation, and while men. by assimiIa-
ting themselves 10 monkies and other
viId animal. forget that they have an