The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-12

that fithy cfy. Y0u may 20 into the baths OF
the Battery, among herd Of the 4" unolean"-yoa
may empty thousand cooling glasses Of ice and
bad quors-but 60 long as you are in such foul air
you cannot add one grain TO that storehouse Of
hf.-foIcc and health, necessary TO keep you from
dying before your time" Ifyou wish TO have
months OF the year. just leave the diseased and
eIervatipg atmosphere of that monster city for a
few veeks, and 60 into tho country-somewhere-
anywhere-ho matter. The Dismal Swamp is pre-
ferable TO aging there have tried it these ten
years, and alway lost more than gained by stay
ing there through tho month Of August. To spend
q few weeks, or even a few days, in some glorious
retreat OF rest and quietude, where ones brain and
body can get cool, and grow, and gain their wonted
equlibaum OF action. power, and health. is, TO say
The least, . Contamination most dev0utly to be
wished Tor was always one Of your true, hard
ought Let TO say it, was always at my post till
worn out; and for the last few years have
found it quite necessary to "hold up'' during tho
noon OF summer. Last spring my physician adj
atmosphere would produce change in my constitu-
tOn-a difference Of climate if l could find it
he did not think the air at the side Watering
places was the best for that was the natural atm0
phere Of New York;" and, as for Saratoga and =
dozen other places that was accustomed to visit,
there was not enough change in tho temperature
the country anywhere was usually rs cool as Mt
those places; 80, after various inquiries about To-
COQVeN6OCloS,
and having made . short visit to my old fishing
haunts the ocean side Of Long Island, here am,
con top of grand old mountain; that for ages has
sent forth its fountains Of medicine water for the
red tribes shat came hither to be 'curcd of their
ailngs'' Strange, that to an old hunter, as am,
this should have remained so long terra incognia
wonder that have not visited it before. Its fame
surely bad long been familiar to my ears but sOme
how have always miDgledit with the few things
which are sunactual realities in life, whereof we
dream" Whether it is the curative qualities of
Che mineral water here, or the cool, bracing noun
tain air, or BOTH that benefits me. may not be
positive; but certain it is that my miserable, dapi-
dated self has wonderfully and rapidly improved.
Perhaps in this connection l ought to say that the
superiority Of this water for medicinal purposes is
unquestioDed by those who have used it, especially
in all diseases. Ike my own, arising from inac-
tive liver, tardy and diseased secretons, dispep-
sia, detection of spirits, nervous headaches,
and what not in the way of chronic diseases.
While would make no inyidious comparisons
between this and the many delightful summer re-
treats, where am at home, and for which sigh
still, In truth, l must own preference for this
Wild, romantic mountain home for the recovery of
health.
Tho company here, to which am much Of
stranger, is large, and of the most select classes
comprising many distinguished families. ! notice
in the late arrivals at the Hall, among those de-
signing TO remain through the season, Hon. R. J.
George Campbell. Esq aud family, Hon Charles
J. Iugersoll's family, Hon Mr. Insham Formerly Of
the cabinet, under Jackson) and family, Sc, Sc.
There are two large hotels here nc which seven or
eight hundred persons may find most unexception-
able accommodations Everything is ample, and Of
the best quality. Belmont Hall occupies the high
est, most romantic, AMI desirable locality. and is
perfectly unsurpassed in every variety Of wood
lands groves walks and retreats, that surround it
or are near il. Fishing and hunting among the
chief sports that serve 10 make stay here delight
full. mantle ride of a few miles brings you tn
lake, of great depth and clearness OF water from
Il caupht n ynripfv n n ihprfS
There also sundry fishing streams not far distant.
Woodcock md other bros are quite abundant, aud
what Is rare to find, one can range in the shaded
paths for over twenty miles, through primeyal
woods, without being scarcely annoyed by The sun,
even III the warnest day. up wild hills Gro yncd
with heavy forests Chat overlook. the chain of
mountains that stretch away in dark blue lines on
eli her bard and that give 80 the contiguous country
its bsalth. its romance, aud might say, its vaue)
Deep rayines, too, lie all between. where the voice
Of waters 60 forth day By day; but whose currents
are hidden by the dark shadows OF oyerhanging
rocks ard dense foliage Of the forest. A more dcs-
fable place tor hunting, it never my fortune to
find within double the distance from the city. The
sual route from New York, is over the Morris aud
Essex Railroad, via Newark to Dover, thence by
stage sixteen miles. A passenger como on still
another Iortc Just completed, over the New jersey
Central Railroad to New Hampton from thence ~
pieasan, and 81 lit stages to the nountain-distapee
zen niles Persons by this route can leave New
oik OF four o'clock, Z IL and return the next,
OF any morning, 80 as 10 reach tho city at ten
O'Clock. The music is about 10 commence for the
evening festivities, 50 ] must c'osc Thorc goes
Lient c.. of tho navy, just returned from {:
thee Yeas voyage Came here most dead with
the ulnnants Of tropical tevers lingering about him.
He follows hi physician objections in the use Of the
water thinks its wonderful Could scarcely get up
the side steps Of the yeiandah two weeks ago. Can
nov 60 fishing Came near dying with The heat in
New York. Sleeps here with two blankets and
sheet over him, with the thermometer at seventy
degrees. The wind is continually pure and invigo-
rating The brave Lieutenant thinks this the most
glorious mountain home for summer be was ever
moored in-is out Of DANGER and happy. 6 Your
case closely resembles mine, Lcntcnant,'' said I;
s.when get back to Gotham, III be able to climb
all the steps in 1.-two fights at time. There
gees the music-let's so and dance