The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-30
The Watering Places.
OUR FASHIONABLE CORRESPONDENCE.
CoIzySs's WEST PoINr HOTEL June % 1856


Cozzrss's WEST PoIsr HOTEL, June 25 1851
Means Of Enjoyment West Point-Beauiui Grounds-
Surrounding Scenay-Tae Military .academy-Delghtful
Drirts and Waiks-Mniaf,re Lakes-Efects Of Shocer.
Contentment falls to the lot Of but fewsome say none
but the condition which approaches to that bless
hg than any that have in a long time, to
be enjoyed ~ the viters this delightful spot ut the
present time And It not wonderful thzt such should
be the \, only two and half hours ster leaving
the ncy dusty sweltering uncomfortable horoughfars
the .ity rsy be at his lease At his inn Mere
roundet by all nesdf comforts ana many Of the luxu-
ries of lis with tbs urectedy polite host to
Cor him. and plenty sf attendants to perform all the small
oces neea.d at thev hands Six timer day visiters
arrive here from New York, that almost
choose his hour frs leaving the city. In the
Ing he steamboat New World or Reindeer aves at
oco,k Anoyaer boat, which stops here, leaves at svs
ocloca r. NJ, and then there all the drent trains
Of the Badson RIVER Railroad person de-
sirous TO to West Point suit his houv Of depar
ture New York his business but If business viii
permit, should By all recomrsend the morning
boat especially in pleasant weather. The delightful views
along the Hudson river grow old. They
constantly changing The o1tne Of course, does not
,bs ,me WEB a ae nm sx az. ana ndugs All
grubbing hook at work may be beautiful
lawns and delightful which then in course
Of preparations or improvement to adorn aud add
comforts to the residences the banks of this noble
river. The proprietor Of this house aat the adjacent
grounds has ceeded in making 1t most desirable
summer residence. From the windows the east, a
view II the river is to be had with all its quiet grandeur
all commercial activity Fleets OF sailing ssels
dot the waters every tide and numbering bsrges
panied by Of canal bt
they approach and recede at short intervals while every
hour two the railroad trains kissing
ing along like mad From the west the view though of
cid.rent character, Is still charming beautiful little
valley fiat Of land, upon which the hotel grounds
situated nteryenes between the house and the magnih
hills which stretch away either hand Port Put
Ia IN fnt via and fha Rfarn L.II
ssarter Of a mile. Omnibuses and other carr ages
msvnng and evening from Cozzens Hotel to Point
proper which is distant only mile The paxades OF
the cadets well worth witnessing. For those who
enjoy aquiet drive there plenty of places at
hand. which will repay visit,
The hotel here is not full bat beginning c fill UP.
Among the residents here present Major Leslie o.
> A. and br Duncan, of Natchsz, Mississippi With their
families The young folks 10 enjoy themselves
very much. There are several hne rambies to be had
through the grounds which added 10 the special
VI amusement around the house, provide ample cnpsy-
nent for the children during the y time aud At night
the delightful atmosphere is cool that refreshing sleep
Is To prepare them for the next There
some feature at West Point which has yet been pro-
poly noticed namely anumber OF delightful little lakes
basins which nesting hills in the vicinity
They must be- appreciated for visit IL to
charm the ysiter that he win gladly seek them again
We had delightful shower here last nie ht which
gratefully received, it the first rain that has
blessed this region for thrve weeks The effect
delightful. The birds seemed much delighted this
morning as were the men, women, and children;
they rang out more sweety ana longer than usual,
this morning. New veriurs added to the grass
ana shrubbtry, ara everything that the eye rested
upon seemed TO bear happier and brighter APP
The dust IL laid and the pleasure seekers
out in numbers this morning 10 enjoy drive carriage
ride. would earnestly recommend all who are seeking
summer retreats TO make this Of their stopping
places They will not regrcti H. There Is Of the
s,ntcal fomsy Of the would be very fashionable public
houses; but everything Is Well ordered and nothing s
neglected that add to the well bring and comfort VI
sefs while here There air Of real respectshlty
about everything here but there IA sraning after
modes 10 delight fashionable nobodies
to lack means Of enjoyment There Is sufficient to
poy the mind and means enough for heaihful
tion always at hand Anexcelent piano, in the drawing
room, IL In frequent requstion. The company Is MT
large enough yet 70 get up balls; but that will
about all in good time We had visit yesterday from
N. sesdents the hotel, within the military grounds
An omnibus load of the boarders that hot. called mp
on the ladies here. return call must, Se
made to-day to This Interchange courte-
sizes must BE- productive Of good The pleasant drive
mile between here and the Point adds 10 he induceent
to Keep them up Everything at the other house par
takes a the stiffness n military restraint from which
occasional relaxation v necessary; while the other
hand, the novelty Of the military encampmen. aud the
drilling of the cadets make II object for the b1arlers
at this house TO visit the other They both good la
their way; hut for the travelling public who have
Atives al the West Point institution CoIzenss Il the
house.
Hrpsoy, Friday. June 27-p VI
The elegant steamboat Reindeer ieft New York az
eight minutes past this morning aud andel her
passengers here s four minutes past beating the
Hudson River Railroad to this point about thirty mi
uutts