The New York herald., 1851-08-26
The Watering Places.


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The Watering Places.
OUR FAsHIoNABLRLE CORRESPONDENCE.
SHERRILL's LAKE House,
LAKE GEORGE, August 20, 1851.
Comforts at Lake George The Steamn- P@oii-
GIeaS Fails, &C.
This charming resort has still large number of
visiters who linger here to make the most of the
season, which only just begins to wane. The house
did not fill up quite as early as usual this season,
but when business was once fairly begun, i. con-
tinued good, and the proprietor Of the house
to be satisfied with the summer campaign. There
is rarely summer retreat to which the vsiters be-
come SO much attached as to this place. The beauty
of the scenery, the historical "reminiscences Of the
vicinity, the pure atmosphere the fishing, fowling,
bathing, sailing and rowing, to say nothing Of the
means of entertainment, on the grounds and in the
parlors Of the hotel itself, combine to make up
round Of such agreeable recreation, tha. every one
is desirous to proong his her visit at the Lake
House The little steamer John Jay comes up the
lake every day, laden with a goodly number of
passengers from the North. They tarry for short
time, and often for several days, while the stages
from Moreau static arrive twice day, bringing
numbers Of visiters from Saratoga, who come up
to spend two days at the lake previous to re-
turning to the cities. This transient business is
very good one; but Mr.. Sheriff. is by no means de-
pendent it for the support of his house There
a large number Of gentlemen, who, with their IA
miles, make this their regular summer resort, and
have their rooms engaged from year to year.
Psrodi is still at Bolton, delightful spot ab ,ut
nine miles down the lake. IL is said that she is so
much pleased with her present residence, that she
proposes to build cottage in the immediate vi
cinity, and make it her summer residence. She
has made many friends since she has been here and
the residents express hope that she will become
regular summer resident. A grand moonlight ex-
cursion on the lake was given, few nights ago.
Parodi joined it, and, during the evening, sang se
veral Of her choice airs thus contributing largely
10 the enjoyment Of the excursionists. But am
informed that you have received full repor, Of the
doings on the occasion referred to.
On our way hither our stage stopped for time
at Glenns Falls, afording an opportunity for the
passengers to view the falls and other wonders in
the neighborhood. The numerous mills and fac
tories along the river, the piles Of lumber along
the banks of the canal the new dwelling houses and
buildings in course Of construction, were all evil
asnets Of property The bridge crosse; the HSd
view Of the cataract is to be obtained from It.
The water is just at present rather low and conse
quently the picture is tame compared with what It
is when there is . full stream; But even now it is
grand. The fall has descent of seventy feet, and
when the water is high, Q sheet nine hundred
feet long preciptattd over the brink Of the prec
pice AT the present time the sheet is divided and
rushes with Tremendous force down three angular
channels Of several hundred feet each. II is, in
deed, an imposing sight. The bridge was broken
away at one point, and gang OF men were busily
engaged in repairing as we passed over. Jus. as
We had passed the break, our driver stopped to
afford opportunity for the passengers to view the
falls. The coach was instantly surrounded by
half dozen youngsters, who offered their ser
ders about Gienn's Falls. One little fellow at
traeted much attention by the energetic man.
ner In which he applied himself to the task Of
raising the curiosity OF the passengers to the pitch
Decessary TO induce them to leave the stage and
undertake journey down the rocks, in order to get
a view Of the scene from below. PLEASE TO step
this way, madame-this way, sir" said he, "Il
take ye down the easiest way-want to 60 down AID
the cave ! show ye the wild cat down there, sir,
and the rattle snake, in the hard rock. Want 20
see the wild cat and the rattlesnake, at the place
where Hawk Eye shot EN- This way, II ye do;
here'sa good path. Come this way, sir III show ye
the best road. know all the places" His elo-
qutncc fnally prevailed, aud the passengers folio Y
ed him down fight Of stairs, ami over ledge OF
table rssS nSSre he iit,s ,eIIon roped 10 on. .aIe
curious petrifactons; snakes and worms were ate
common, but the object Of the greatest interest
was what cur young guide called the wild cat and
the outlines in the rock certainly bore striking
semblance to the animal named. The head, neck,
legs, and tail, with the entire spinal column In
fact, the OF. lines Of a form resembling that OF
large cat, were clearly rerceptibe. The journey TO
the cave was rather a toilsome affair, and did not
ray very well for the trouble. Ii is simply hsure
in the rock, worn out 10 a considerable extent by
the water, which flows through q in times OF fresh
cts. After viewing all these wonders, we regai1ed
cur coach, and Proceeded TO the village, where w.
Perire, Esq.,, member Of the legal profession,
kindly tftredto post us ur in relation TO the growth
Of the village, etc. There Is at present building
good sized concert hall, and quite q number OF
toutts for private residences. The water power
gained by the fall is turned 10 account, and made
to rroJel a number Of mills, among which are grst
mills, saw mills, stone mills, and fuiIing mills.
After calling cur attention 70 the mills, etc Mr..
L. conducted us over his own grounds, which ere
river. aud overlcoks the falls. by the aid Of walls
constructed Of faced stone be has preserved his
grounds. which are much higher than the road.
kandsome piece Of teTraced work, handsomely sod-
dad presents beautiful view TO the passing travel
Ter, and highly cultivated gardens surround the
house Several never-faing sITings, in a rayne
few reds back of the house, are made 10 supply
water for a large feb pond, upon which is very
Pretty beat: hne grove Of young forest trees is at
The back Of al. 10 the garden is a magnificent
sirawterry bed, and well selected vines and berry
bushes are disTosed in proper order. The place
has been reclaimed from an Ugly sand hill, and
brought 20 i:s present perfection by well applied
art. After locking a. these beautiful grounds, and
devotng couple 0f hours 20 agreeable converse
tjOr, our coach wac announced in readiness, and
we len for Lake George, highly delighted with our
visit as SitBn's Fas. The weather here is delight
ful. perhaps little too cool for thin clothing. but
IoLe The lees 20 be enjoyed On thai account. p.
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