Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-09-09

DWe copy the following letter from
the Baltimore Patriot; il is from the
pen OF an esfee.n ned friend, avery intel
ligent and accomplished lady who is
still at the Ocean Ho0ss:-
OCEAN HoUsI. Newport, Aug. "a.
Dear Coz - Pa 'donnrs moi, dear
Grace, for neglectIng 50 long my pron
Use to send you n gossipPing letter from
the iais "lsIe Of Aquidnecks;" but in
deed, you cannot imagine, surrounded
as we are by the whirlpool Of Iashiona-
bls life and excitement, how "swiitly
the hours glide" AH is busy life, and
amid the gay reunion Of joyous beauty,
radian; with sparkling eyes and swelling
hearts, you would imagine the scene
one Of enchantment, nor give thought
OF ls worldly reality, till the aisy rsusic
o! the GerWania 10 hushed in the ''small
hours" OF the quiet night But n truce
to sentiment, and now for n li,ile album
gossip, which constitutes the life Of this
noted watering place. How wish
yourself and Jennet could visit my
chamber while write, just AS they say
the "spirts" do, only TO see how us girls
comtortize in our rooms during the heat
OF the day. After an hour devoted to
bathing in the breakers, say from ten 10
eleven O'clock, in which we are accom-
panied by papa and some gentlemen
friends, disguised in morning wrappers
and shawls, we drive to the hoiel, re-
ircshed by the salt water, though with
many there il strong tendency icra
'morliing nap;" after which The toilette
is consulted preparatory 10 dinner, and
the promenade IN the long halls, mt rk-
cd with the footballs of fairy hgh,n, S.,
and the lovely music Of the band. 1t is
then dear Coz, that | would have you
witness "iishiondom" at the "Ocean
House :" il is then that our sex strive to
eclipse each other in dress, admiration
and appearance ior amid the brilliant
repartce, the rustling of silks and satins,
the sparkling of costly jewelry, and the
array OF beauty from all parts oi the
Union, il is difficult 10 award the title as
to who Is the belle of the season.
The Monumental City" is rcpresen-
ted by several tar delegates, though
we feel the absence OF ''music's SPELL"
which, i'll seasons past, we welcomed by
the presence of Misses W., who are
now abroad on a continental tour. 9th
ers, whose iaces familiar il has been
my pleasure TO include in our circle here
toiore, uie prevented by family bereave-
ment in joining us this season. They
have sought the quiet refinement oi the
III mountain homo in prsiencn:e 10 their
former resort Oi summer gaiety. You
know, dear Coz, that tho latter include
our kind Baltimore friends, but L look
forward to Il reunion the next season.
Spite the statements Of preindiced
letter writers. or, as | should caii ,heni,
''penny -;,-liners," for New York papers,
whose "paper bullets" fall harmless oil
time honored Newport, there is con-
slant influx OF new visitors, and never,
since the town was summer resort.
have the daily arrivals been so steady,
or The hotels accommodated so many
transient visitors from the South.
hear of no complaint Of n want Of
either eating or drinhing Those who
partake OF the "good things OF this life"
without abuse, find themselves served
rs IN times past, spite ot the stringent
law, which, in the lower parts OF The
town, has led to disorder and riot, while
It's enforcement has been bu, partial
Already reaction has commenced,
aud many predict its repeal in the Gen
craI Assembly.
The entire number of visitors nj the
Ocean is put down at upwards Of 400,
or you must know this is tho "ccntre o!
attraction. The arrivals OF yesterday
and to day have added TO the array Of
beauty from the South, en- route from
Saratoga, where the season, as hear,
is over, the grand bali having come Oft
with great brilliancy. Preparations Tor
the annual Fcle at this Hotel arc now
on the taps, and il is said that il will
be a Fancy Dress Bail the majority
now here feeling that desire. The day
TO be fixed upon will be Tuesday. the
3lst inst, though, III order To retain The
company week longer, which is mis-
take OH the part of those who urge it,
the ball may not take place ill the week
following. The "breaking up" or de-
parture from the hotels commences
about the Let proximo, while the resi-
dent "cottagers" remain through Sep
tember, and even October, when the
climate Of this "Isle OF Paradise" il de-
lightful, and the more quiet aspect ol
the place, in contrast with the previous
months Of lie and hustle, is truly felt
but now all is motion.
"Swarming streets and desert downs;
All the light of life conccntrcd
In the focus ot this town"
Au reroir, dear Grace. shall write
again before taking my departure Tor
our quie, homestead. when you will find
me as ever, your devoted
NELLY.