The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-30

otch " "su6Vu tVfCIuo1cfb. ElfW Sno tsh 0tMs,
which droop so gracefully over the meadows, began
TO move in their tops, then their long branches
parted On the west and swayed towards the east
Next the weeping willows. along the banks of the
Lebanon trout stream, (which G. Edwards Lestor
has skinned of its denzens for the present season
and then the clumps Of trees along the valley all
rustled in the general o,einent. By this time tho
grand balcony on the south western front of Colum
bia Hall, was crowded with guests, who had come
~ut to witness the magnificent scene enactng below.
Ii rapidly growing dark, for the whole ne yens
towards the south and west, with the mountains ia
the distance, ard portion OF the valley wsre all
undistinguished mass Of wi!dness aud storm IA
Ii tile while tho tempest struck the eastern noun
tain aud twisted the Of the tallest trees strew
ing their branches through the forest. 1t wa, al
most as black AS night, but through tho darkness
streams OF electric fire pouring, and the thun-
der rolled Increasingly above. During the next
few minutes while the storm was passing over the
hill, on whose precipitous sides stands the noble
structure OF Columbia Hail. two hundred guests
were waiting in the doors vi the grand saloon and
along its balconies in solemn silence, to the spec
tacie Tender little girls and timd boys standing
ciose by their mothors, and graceful beautiful girls
with checks all banched in the presence Of tho ter
rife scene, with half anxious mothers, and fathers
with strong arms and brave hearts, all looking
steadily, but all agitated by the sight.
The storm passed. Every heart fel. relieved
from the pressure Of the terrific scene, and lungs
played freely, for the air was now full of life and
vitality me sun came OUT from Denln0 tnlS aWtul
spectacle and smiled the path Of che storm 1t
marched on over the mountains. 1t was q glorious
sunset, and the contrast betwe the dying day
light on the western hills, and the ragings Of the
it struggled with the hoary head of Grey Lock, and
the White mountains, constituted Of the riches
and most i'm posing spectscles i have ever beheld
Many Of the guests exclaimed that they would have
been abundantly rewarded for long journey to tho
spot if they had seen and enjoyed nothing else
Nothing could be more delicious or refreshing than
the atmosphere yesterday, the rides down the val
Icy, or the face Of nature. Those lights and sha-
scapes the Claude Lonaines of art have ever given
us, were brought out in the fullest relief and with
the sweetest effect. This vast hail. which can ae-
commedate six hundred guests, Is now rapidly fll.
embe1ishment, grace, or delight to our visit.
Among persons of taste and distinction who have
recently favored with their presence, have been
Senior Alfonso lady and daughters, from Cuba,
party Of about twenty Ave. MIR. Garcia, the
accomplished gentleman merchant, who makes
Def " @s aHa asr Ss
accomplished daughter; and his young son, Fran
cisco Joseph Garcia, noble boy of thirteen, who
plays the best game Of billiards that has been
in these parts during this prescott season, and beats
his father as easy as he knows him; and the elder
senior Is by no means bungler at this business Mr.
benjamin T. Curtis, the expounder Of the constitu.
ton, from Boston, and the right hand Of Daniel
the city printer Of the City OF Notions and decided
ly tho greatest wag out; VIM. Rollins, Esq, one Of
the ignifed, generous, and princely merchants Of
made 80 great sensation in Paris last winter, who
is TALL graceful, and elegant girl simple in her
manners, interesting in conversation full Of intel
gence and esprit, and who the other day, in the sa
loon, played "Ernani" almost from beginning to end
with extreme taste and matchless execution. Mrs
Livingston, Mrs. Costar, and Mrs. Sohermerhorn,
with their cons and daughters, are all here bat as
most of them live in the pretty cottage below the
Hall, we fdHe dhote people arc not blessed with
their bland and elegant society, except BY piece
meal; bat we bachelors can catch passing glance
of this pretty little bird cage Whenever we keep .
sharp eye out, and from the Topped up muslin en-
sometimes see bare arms, and hear a gay ringing
laugh, and catch other sights end sounds. and ina
CINE good deal moro that must exist in those
sweet boudoirs which are embellished Ia FTunoais
with everything that is suggestive Of the beautiful
in art or the elegant in modern refinement. Mons.
Mason, the celebrated French artist, who has been
painting some time here, making illustrations of
Shakers fat women, lean mon, sleepy fat boys ory-
ing, woodoock shooting, and everything else that Is
Cltre or beautiful, is understood to be engaged
upon some Of his light and graceful sketches Of the
denzens and other objects OF taste which adorn the
cottage under che hin. Mason Is real French
man. There Is no sham about him, except the
French sham which is always recherche and piyn1nt
He makes lots Of fun for everybody. Mr.. Cham
bers, Of Chambersburg, Pa, the largest iron IN Anu
facturer in this country, Is here with his family, and
Miss Mary G. is very much admired for her vivacity
and personal charms. Mr. Eaio and his lady, Of
New York, are also here, and Miss Harriet f., who
is the constant companion Of Miss g., also attracts
no little admiration. Miss Mary l.. also, at the
witchng ago of sixteen, is breaking all the ho.rts
that have not already been 20 often smashed to
pieces, that there is no particular object in doing 1t
over again. The two young Warrens, of Troy arc
l,oxo n xukn 81 . GALL al nj
elegant daughter Of Hon. j. Phillips Phoenix. Mr..
George X. Jones, Of the firm Of Jones, Ball K
Poore, the most extensive manufacturers OF gold and
silver ware in the United States, is one of our
guests, with his beautiful, accomplished, and grace
full lady and their sweet girl Cornelia, with her
long auburn ringets, and little Anna, who moves
about as noiselessly through the saloons rs but
terfy, and looks as modest as violet Most Of the
ladies here distinguished for great taste, part
cularly for morning costume, but have been parti-
cularly struck with the extreme ohasteness Of Mrs
J.s. Mrs. Eeglcston, Of New York, her pretty
daughter, and her gallant con, are hcrc for tho sea
son, and also tho fascinating aud pfgi,1tf Mrs. ID
might extend this list farther and fare worse but
the Hall, as you will perceive from what have
said, is enliyened with w.t. intelligence, gall intry
and beauty, and VIC should not be afraid to thro"
down the gauntlet 20 the fashionaoles OF Saratoga,
believing that we should not suffer II the compar
son we're TO be instituted.
Jared Sparks, the president Of Cambridge Uni
yersity, came here to pass Sunday lie Is one Of
lean scholars and by bis immense labors and ysua-
BILE contributions to American history mas, doubt
less, achieved II Itrmar,rt and enduring fame
The trout are still shooting through those noun
tain streams, and the woodcooA ere whistling
through the game covert We all, in thi' braoinl
mountain air, feel young, hoping aud happy; sad
you perceive, can spiu rs long yarns rs the b, D
Of your correspondents. Occasionally yours,
Trout BRyAxrAs1 AND WooDcOck SUFFER.
j. S.-Goy Hunt dIoppe in on US last Saturday
inccenro, ard went away, and nobody found IT GU
till he gone, except one Of the villagers, VII
hsppeped 70 know him.
PowELTos House., NKwBrRG, July y, 1851.
Ancihr bfaa lost in the WoodS--Te BeiHtiss 0
ibis Piao,-- Ire Ho,ols-TM IisiteS, SC.
On 10Y way to the Springs | was induced. mos
reluctantly, TO stop for few days at the Powelto
House, mile and half fiom tho village OF New
bug Most reluctantly came, but not so do re
main. ! am a new being; my youth is rene we'd