The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-19

Every foot OF ground is sacred 70 some love tale,
and eonsecrated to some pssionaely whispered VOWS
of eternal fidelity and love.
The few first days after my arrival here were ~
narkably quiet and tranquil, compared with the
stirring times Of the present. II seems as If since
that tine an enchanters wand had passed over the
spot. The few modest and retiring individuals that
had taken up their abode here have been entirely
lost and swallowed up by the noisy mass OF white,
black and gray spirits that, like the Goths and Van
dals, have rushed in, and before whose hurried
tramp all the modest virtues glad to beat hasty
retreat. am not aware that among the future arr-
walls there any expected who are DESTROYS OF as
Stunning active or conspicuous position III the per
formances that are usually enacted here during the
fashionable season. believe all the important per-
s0nages have registered their Dames-Achllles AJAX
and Ulysses, and host Of Others too numerous now
TO mention. We are informed that in ancient times,
when the immortal gods wsged war, dire confusion
rtiened, and horror filed the earth's vast con-
cave-I hope there will be such disas ter attend
this reunion among the sons Of men. am not Ger
tain that beih exists, and all may pass on IA
beautiful harmony. At all events there will be some
funny sights ana good deal that Is laughable and
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The number Of arrivals at the different hotels, last
week was ahead Of any week Of last season. From
present appearances the number Of ysters this sea-
son will far surpass that Of any previous one.
There was "hop" az Congress Hall on Tuesday
night. Dropped in a moment to listen to the music
and admire ONE of the fair forms that were tripping
it on the ligb fantastic toe. The same evening
there was .'hopn at the United States. The place
selected for this purpose was the dining room.
was surprised at this the dancing hall connected
with this establishment Is perhaps superior to any in
the country. The reason may be, that the first
dance there was failure. On that occasion large
company was not wanting, nor the best and sweet
est OF music but every looked to his neighbor TO
open the ball. l presume if the ice had once been
broken, all would have went merry as the marriage
bell" But never saw so much modesty in such an
assembly before. They will probably get bravely
it before the close Of the season. In fact, the
following night the commodity just mentioned was
below par for the ladies allowed themselves to be
whrled about until far III the night before they re-
tired to their couches, where weared and exhausted,
they gave themselves mp TO refreshing slumbers,
mingled with sweet and lovely dreams.
letter writer from Saratoga should not omit to
notice important class OF persons that yearly
coneregate here in great numbers mean the IN
valds They are known as those who are early at
the springs to imbbe freely of its waters. After
that they at the breakfast table, knife and
fork in hand, descending with the fury OF caDnibi
on the surrounding eaiables They are about as
healthy looking set II nvalids as ever saw, and
seem like most anything else than victims OF dys-
pepsia and consumption.
But what snail say Of the ladies' Heaven bless
the hind souls. They viii stick to man while there
is button on his coat TO hold by. What dreary
world this would be without them. Wherever .
sigh ~oan is heard her angel form Is seen, cheer
ing = ming, and comforting; and when man
meets .e festive board her smile is there. Veri-
ly without her, earth would DE as dark as Erebus
Among those who bid fair to carry off the prize as
belle Of the season, Miss H, Of New York city
stands prominent She enters the list with the lau
rels Of past triumpbs green on her brow. Miss
S.. from the sunny South is another prominent
candidate for the same honor. She is very voIuptu-
GUS looking, and has very winning and captivating
way about her.
Her eyes, eaIk charms 'twsra vain to tell,
But gaze on that of the eaz-lle,
1t will assist thy fancy vel
Miss -, from Augusta, Ca, could be, if she
chose n formidable connection. | have not vet seen
her in the polka or quadrille She has more SUBJ
stantia charms than this she never looks better
than when under the excitement Of animated con-
versation-then Ler features assume lovely eX-
preston.
But have not space to notice others whose
charms entitle them TO consideration. Some other
time l will introduce them to the readers of the
HERALD.