The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-13

The Germania Band has arrived which ia always
a signal for the commencement of the season, and
will begin their concerts this week. hear. Visitors
arriving daily in crowds. and the season promises
to be both brisk and pleasant. For the accommoda
ton of such portion Of the vsers "a prefer to bring
as many Of the creature comforts with them as DOS
sible there has been day boat put upon the route
which leaves New York in the morning. at eight
o'clock. and arrives here about six in the evening"
This is decidedly an improvement upon the old night
travel, and is really pleasant trip, as she sails
along the Connecticut Shores aording to the lover
of nature some very pretty views
noticed among othev things during the sail, that
theboats are now furnished with quite large sup
ply of life-preservers which neatly and conf
pacty slowed away in convenient and accessible
places upon the lower deck. I did not ascertain
their number but should judge it to be several
perhaps five hundred to each boat. This seems to
obvate all necessity for such slaughter as occurred
upon your river last year, and mingled with the sense
Of security which the sight Of them produced there
was q considerable degree of philanthropy which
in this age of Indifference as to the preservation Of
life, should be abundantly appreciated. The captain
is most consderate obligng, and courteous gentle
man, and did the honors gracefully to a table hand
somey set with all the decaces Of the season, deli
cately cooked and temptingly served.
Among the beautiful ladies at the Ocean House,
there were none SO attractive as Mrs. M, rich
young widow OF your city. She was Miss H,
and married DR.. M some three or four years ago
He lived but short time, and she is now the sole
posse ssor of about million of dollars. She is young
and beautiful, with queenly bearing, symmetrical
figure dignifed manners, and the most fascinating
powers OF conversation She is the belle OF the place.
Mrs T, of Philadelphia, is also at the Ocean
She is of very pleasing manners, aud being great
r1n,,,,A dad tfn ITnva sJfnN
Miss S-T-, isa bewitching as ever, and ia
busiy engaged captivating all the young gentlemen.
There are several beauties at the Ocean, Atlantic,
and Bellevue.
D, of Natchez and her handsome sister, Miss
$. Mrs. D. is tall and beautifully made. Her
face is of that order which Imagination often pic
lures but which one rarely sees in living moving
flesh and blooi-her eyes are mirrors of dangerous
eloquence, and her movements the embodyment OF
majestic grace. She is an admirable watzer, TO
the distraction of crowd Of beaux, who constantly
surround her, some anxously awaiting their turn,
Others envying the blessed ones, yet lingering near
the sweet attraction to feast their eyes upon her
loneliness and grace Miss s.. resemblesa her
sister, although she is much smaller woman. She
also dances finely, is very agreeable, and as both
sisters are very popular, they receive, OF course,
great deal Of attention.
Miss P, of Boston, is fine looking lady, and
though not SO dashing in style as her sister, Mrs.
Miss Edith T, daughter OF Col. To your
city,is the reignng belle. She is indeed, an exqu-
ing her, we are forced to exclaim in old Willis go.
Thou art fairer than the evening sir,
Clad in the beauty of q thousand stars"
as pure and bright as those grand orbs, and withal
as calm as they. She has a splendid figure, with
fairy like complexion; full, rich, dreamy eyes, and
beautiful sun tinted brown hair she Is one OF the
finest walters have ever Of finished grace;
and again to have to the master painter who
says SO well for me what have no language TO eX-
press, | can but add,
"Whep you do dance l wish you
wave O. the sea, that you might ever do
Nothing bat that; move STILL slill So
And own no other functoo."
Miss Ellen T is also fine looking, as well al
beautiful lady. They monopoze the attention Of all
the beaux at the house well serve as an attrac-
ton to those of the other house The truth Is the
Colonel is creating immense sensation here, and
dashes it amazingly with his fire horses, handsome
daughters stylish equipages, and numerous attend
ants.
Miss R., from Savannah, IS likewise very hand.
sone young lady. She has sweet fascinating lace,
with much amiaoty depicted ~ IT, She is Spanish
style of beauty with never tonetorgotten eyes, most
eficctual and fatal in tLeir slances.
Miss B., Of Boston, is another belle, and a
pretty sweet young creature she is too, all smiles
and sunshine.
The Misses r., of New York, daughters of Mr..
M T, among the very attractive young
ladies. They have many admirers, and are exceed
iDgly yl popular widow ,.av f.om g ,or;s i .,.,
exceedingly handsome, dgnilied il appearance, with
classical contour OF face, and dream-like sensbi.
lily lowering over her countenance.
But among them all none are more beautiful than
Miss M OF South Carolina. simple infantle
creature, with complexion OF themost exquisite and
refined tints, locking as though the warm Southern
bushes lurked beneath the delicate snow OF her skim
ready to peep forth at the lighte,t word
A maiden rever bold:
or spirit SO still and qust, that her motion
Bluthed at iteH,
There are many other pretty women here, but I
leave them for the present. to say word about the
men. Although at some previous seasons Ne wort
has been cursed with its full proportion of snobs and
self styled aristocrats who have materially tended to
give an unpleasant 0dor to society here, in cOnse-
quence of their disgusting assumptions and various
endeavors to push themselves forward as the leaders
of fashion, still think that the city is remarkably
free this season from this kind Of nuisance. l have
no doubt that the wellmerited castgations which
have frequently been administered to those snObs,
through the columns of your widely circulated jour-
nal, have had an important influence in correcting
this evil and driving these abortive specimens Of
humanity from this truly bright gem Of the Ocean.
There are, however, few of the generation still left
and it may possibly become my duty, ere the season
closes, to administer few more scrupes Of whole.
some advice or precautionary admonitions to them;
if so, can assure you that it will be done with
say severe or unpleasant things, but simply to sepa
rate evil from good, just the prudent farmer eradi
Gates obnoxious and useless weeds from the choice
and valuable products Of his soil
William S. Wetmore ESQ.,, formerly Of your city,
has erected magnificent mansion, Of stone, about
ore mile south Of the O can House, on one Of the
most Commanding sites in the city. He owns about
twenty Of land, which is beautifully laid out for
pleasure purposes, with every convenience and lux
ury which the most ambitious could desire.
Mr. Parish also Of your city, is just completing an
other splendid dwelling house, Of brick, short dis
lance below that Of Mr. Weimore. These cost about
arI IrIto oh n nd
There are many others about the place nearly as
large and extensive as those which have named,
some Of which may speak OF at future time.
The Gelmanans gave their first matinee this
morning at twelve. The room was well filed, the
music, ever, fire. and the opportunity for contrast
ing the beauties with each other rare one don't
think the beaux arc quite numerous as they should
be. Can't you send on fresh (perhaps should say
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