The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-20
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LAKE MAHopAc, Putnam Co. N. Y,
August II, 1854
Scenery around the Lake-The Hotels ami
General Society-Hops and Inducements
--.Seso York and .a1tc Jersey Beaufies-
Lass Arripais.
A lovely and delightful spot is Lake Maho-
pac, distant from your city only sixty miles
via the New York and Harlem Railroad. Sit
dated on the mountain summit, some 600 or
700 feet above the waters Of the majestic Hud-
son, which rolls past your city, with pleasant
views Of the surrounding couatry, its health
ful, cooling breezes invite the careworn deni-
zen Of the metropolis to come and be regenc-
rated and refreshed.
The lndien has long since ceased to paddle
his light canoe upon the waters OF the lake, and
the surrounding country knows no more of his
joys or troubles, for here where lived and loved
another race of beings. progress and civliza-
ton have gained the mastery, and smiling
fields around attest the inroads they have made
A thriving village, thronged with visiters from
al parts of the country. speak well their many
praise FOR the beauties ii affords, and the I. Ike
Nahopsc, with the incidents Of sojourn here,
Will form the topic for many winters evening
conversation Now, while am writing this
the ia ones Of "Baldain's' and .Gregory's''
are promenading the pleasant groves and sit
ting beneath the spacious trees, discussing iTee-
~ the HERALD (the only paper to be seen here
and the vsrious topics Of the day. Although
long having been the favorte resort OF few,
who for years past have performed their anan-
oil nil vpla haro . hos tlra
enyiablc reputation and been visited by .'evcry-
body and the rest Of mankind
The hotels, already large and spacious, are
by no means able to accommodate the crowd,
and the farm houses around have shown a gen.
er GUS spirit towards visiters in granting accom-
tnodatioas Last evening We were kindly invit-
ed to take part in hop at "Grcgory's,"
whittier we repaired in compa y with some lady
friends whom we had the good fortune to meet
with. The evening was delightful, and inspi-
rited by The smiles ofcrcation's fairest, we were
soon lost in the giddy dance, which was kept
up until the ''wee short hours ayant tue tval."
A band dice cursed excellent music, aud good
cheer and hilarity were the order Of the evea-
ing. Kind words and kind thoughts lent an
additional charm, and we left we'll pleased with
Our first social evening at the Lake
Beauty, wit and intelligence reigned All
preme, and Saratoga OF Sharon have rarely
hirnished more agreeably company than was
then and there assembled. The ladies at Gre
gory's are certainly deserving great credit for
the many and generous contributions they have
made towards The amusements and festivities OF
the seasoa. Baldwn's Hotel is Immediately in
ffont Of the Lake, of which it commands hand
come view The company you will find to be
excellent aud s0ciable, aod If one does not en-.
JOY himself il will be solely for the reason that
he does not wish to or does not know how II is
too often the case at such places that cores
pondents arc apt TO speak harshly Of tue society
when they do nothing in themselves to make 1t
pleasant, ard wait, expecting to he sought after.
" IN sreh we cannot keep company, IA We
have long since Witnessed the truth oithc adage
"that 10 make it pleasant for others one must
endesyor TO be so himself
Let not omit word or two a TO those
who in the world OF gaiety and fashion ut the
lake attract attention. At the hop we noticed
Mss H, OF New York, (staying at Bald
win's,) whose lively, pleasing manners have,
during her stay here this summer, won her
many hearts. Thus, too, with Miss c. and
Miss r, Qately arrived,) both from your
city. New Jersey is well represented, aud
however much one may he disposed to cavii
about whatever comes from the little mo
nopoly empire" with regard at least TO
her social fair" we must say that her charac-
ter at the lake is quite red semed by the
presence Of the agreeable and fascinating Misses
NJ, who reside not far from your city, on
the opposite banks of the Hudson
Take It all in all, and compare 1t with what
you choose, we must regard Lake M:thopac as
among the first of American watering places
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