The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-20


passengers to the Virginia Springs 90 on up the
valley, touching, some Of them, at the Frederick
White Sulphur; but most Of them pushing on to the
real White Sulphur of Greenbrier, and The black,
blue red, and salt suphurs OF that region; aud the
warm and hot springs. On their return, many OF
them stop a few days at Shanuondale, TO witness
the tournament, towards the close Of the season,
a pageant which, as they get it up here reminds
The gallant Knights and courtly danes
But the CRYSTAL Palace has played the very mischief
with he watering places this season; ana south
Cardinals contributions, yea, even Virginia s, to
Newport and Saratoga, VIII suner heavy ueduc-
ton on account of Prince Aiberts bazaar, as We'll as
on account of the niger question. Any how il is
all in the way of trade, and the steamships will
make plum by the show, and everybody. not ex-
and selfconceit rubbed of by the c)ntact of compe-
tition with the nations of the earth. The lioness
of the company here, at present, is Mrs. S,uth-
worth, the novelist whose recent story OF Shannon
dale has added largely to her popularity in this sec
ion She is one OF the most agreeable and sensible
Of the whole sisterhood of blue stockings.
The wheat crop of this part of Virginia exceeds
all antcipstions. Indeed, the crop over the whole
Union will be an extraordinary one: and We think
there need be no fear among the isses OF the la
boring people ola rise in the price Of -four for some
time 10 come.
Over in the village of Charlestown they are hav
ing great day of it, in the laying of the corner
stone Of Presby terrain church, with masonic and
military honors. Brother b. b. French, Grand
MASTER OF the Lrstrlct OF C)lumDla dellV sreu Inc
GRAFTON, and masy of the country people have gone
up to see the sight
The locusts have literally swarmed over all this
section of country. The woods, from the numerous
twigs these insects have killed by boring in them
to deposit their eggs, especially the margins Of the
woods, look as II they had been nipped by Jack
Frost, riddled by shower Of fiery hail stones.
1t is very remarkable.
Virginia politics are in statu quo, but not alto ze-
Their anti ellum If you attempt to repeal the fugt
tive Slave law Not man, however, WING or do
mocra in this latitude, is in favor Of Gen. Scott;
but, because of his free soil associations they suit
him, and the whig party of Virginia are against
him. On his present platform, he cannot get o
State south of Delaware. But enough. We hope
next to advise you of the reception Of the President
on board the Golden Gate, in the waters Of Chesa-
peake Bay.
HAMILTON House, }
FORT HAMILTON, l.. l., July Is, 1851.
The Season at Fort Hamihon-Amu sen,ents, &c.
"Well and how are you now'' When the Their
mometer is at 81 deg here, with the whole horizon
free, and with a breeze that has an uninterrupted
sweep at u.s. whether it comes from sea or land what
must it be with you, surrounded as you are, with
mountains of brick, which have already accumu-
lated the heat of nearly two months of summer
weather-to say nothing of the intensified odors
which July sun raises from the cutters and sinks
of the great metropolis
ne SEASON IS now wei opencu mere us great
house, though not crowded, is well fled-as much
is desirable for the highest enjoyment of all its
present occupants. Within the last ten days it has
grown gay and lively, as its social circle has
quired consistency and harm ony. The nightly re-
unions in the drawing-rooms with the music of the
band, and the dance, seem to give new life, not
only directly to those who participate in them, bu,
to those who enjoy them more remotely, while
Ifv,v ha a.l
shaded lawn, or the b eezy bank of the high
shore. The officers of the garrison Of Fort Hamll-
ton, mingling with the gay circles, give variety TO
the crowd Of civilians, and increase ths yivacity Of
the whole.
The company includes a large number Of distin-
gushed aud fashionable people from the city. a
good part Of whom are families located here for
the season, while others, making the circuit Of the
fashionable watering places, pass but a week or
two, prior to their departure for Saratoga Sharon,
Niagara, &c and the new corners, who constantly
thIopg TO fill the vacancies thus created, contribute
10 enllven the scene TO the permanent residents, |
by the change Of faces and the alienation of Joy
Gus groups. Besides these, there pleasant par
ties, enjoying day or two, or a part Of day
some coming, down by the road from the South
Ferry, some landing from yachts and boats, and
others adding to the afternoon crowd i'll the Trojan
and other steamboats,, to enjoy single nights cool
sleeping, out Of the DoXious exhalatons Of the city
hen the sail boats and fishing boats which lie
at the wharf furnish abundant men; for those
who seek II in the Navigation Of the lower bay OF
the narrows, the inner harbor As for the extra
ordinary size Of some of the isb caught here, {" |
could tale unfold of one that weighed fifty
eight pounds, and was taken with small hook aud
line after towing mile or two bat will not, be.
cause. il should, you would say, Now | dol't
believe your fish story" "a the proverb used to be
do sn East The entire history OF it's death, ourn-
ing, and burial, will probably be printed or
written, though it was " by strangers honorei and
by strangers incurred"
There Is talk Of a great entertainment, in the
share o "A ba III. Of az he lind IN
i" come of here next month; for the particulars of
which, with descriptions Of the beauty OF the lovely
Miss A, the inexpressbe dancing Of the amiable
and fashionable lady of the wealthy Mr.. e., and
the fascinating charms of that bewitching widow
Mis- D.. refer you to the Head of the 18th prox,
or Whereabouts If ] should "let on +" now. about
the beauty and brilliancy Of the feminine groups
adjoining the saloons and promenades ofthe Hamil-
ton House, At might " kick up the very
OLD Boy,