The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-29

SARATOGA.
SARArooA SPRnos, Aug. Is, 1854

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Aug Is, 1854.
q Season at Ms Spyisgs-1As WsafAes
and the Dnsfy Roods-1He Nssc York
Herald and the other Papers The Guests
1t Union Hall The MgAtly Hops-Tne
Ladies, &c. &c.
The season, which is now approaching its
'nclusion, will long be remembered by the
|fsquenters Of this place as one Of the most
nlliant and fashionable which has occurred for
pany years. Even the ''oldest inhabitant'
eclares it to have no parallel in the annals Of
be memory while the hotel keepers have reaped
bmetbing more substantial than mere golden
pinionsr from the crowds with which their va
fous establishments have been thronged.
It must not, however, be inferred that the
decreased rumber of visiters at the Springs,
luring the past season, is owing to q proper
'snate increase of attraction, for such is not
be case. Indeed, the water, particularly Of the
Congress Spring, is not equal, either in strength
: favor, to past seasons, nor have the hotels
ndergone any perceptible alterations calcu-
ated to augment their attractions; but the real
/ luse Of the great influx of visitors Is alone
attributable to q variety Of extraneous causes,
lad not the least of which il the prevalence of
le cholera in many of the adjacent towns and
Eities.
The weather here, as in most parts o.
Ehe country, is remarkably dry. The
I Ids present burnt appearance, and
wen the foliage of the giant forest trees
,oks parched and withered. The roads, 70
.leafure riding at least, are quite deserted;
md the immense clouds of dust-the result of
,e continuous droug ht-which rise like q
Lick mist, almost entirely obscure the nearess
rbjects.
The New York papers arrive at about IL
o'clock ach day, aud the scene which ensues /,
amusing in the extreme. The cry Of the morn
ing HERALD occasions . rush equal to the
>uDd Of the dinner bell, and that youth is in
Iced hero, who dares encounter the impa-
kent crowd, and fortunate, if in the general
rife, he escapes with bones nnbroken. It is
Z circumstance, not a little significant, that al
nough the supply of HERALDs is four times
larger than any other paper, still SO great is
arrival, not one can be obtained for love nor
money. The other New York dailies, like ma
ny of their articles, 60 off heavy, and not un-
frequently is the night made hideons by the
Dry Of some detected newsb0y, Offering his UNI
stleable wares ct greatly reduced prices.
:. The guests at Union Hall number about six
hundred. Two sets of meals are regularly
ecKVcO, aDu III uc evenings sue Drawing rOOms
present most tbronged and brilliant appear
ance. The nightly hops at this hotel, which
constitute one Of its chief and agreeable char
acteristics, are gotten up in style at
0ncc pleasant and recherche. Weiss band
from New York, discourses most excel
lent music and the scene nightly witnessed in
"a ballroom 10 one Of unmistakable pleasure.
ssv cry body appears to enter into the dancing
with right good will, and hence the hops at
kxnvx~ <~nA %~c~v x1ck IT'D
lngidity 30 proverbial at the United States.
Last evening was one of unusual brilliancy at
Union Hall. The air was cool, and the dancing
carried on with great zest. The ladies We'd in
eplendor, and from amid 40 much beauty aud
lOveliness, we find it difficult to particularize.
We 60 not remember ever to have seen 90 many
elegantly attired ladies assembled together.
Silks, satins, brocades. diamonds and bright
eyes, rendered the scene one almost of enchant-
6eDt
Miss c., of Westcheeter, won universal
admiration by the elegant simplicity of her at
tire, and the grace of her mannersL
srsNrs D, also Of Westchester, has an in
d ~ ctual face, and her native goodness Of heart
n 4 entire fire, dom from fashionable airs, has
4 ade her . great favorite with all.
MIRA. DR.. NJ, Of New York, who by the
G. i, is still almost bride, was decidedly the
: chest dress lady in the room To face Of
.aTpassing beauts, she unites noble form; aud
hat l. not little remarkable, won admiration
zen from her own sex. u4&
~ Mss L., cfN Y, dances with much grace,
sad dresses with great taste.
: Miss B., Of Bridgeport, had many admir-
-, the natural consequence Of IN Affected sweet
hers Of manners.
Miss o., of N. Y, was superbly dressed
u white brocade silk, OF SURPRISING richness,
and was by many considered the belle of the
evening. A small twig Of golden wheas, fAs-
tened in her hair with diamonds, constituted
her ornamental, and were worn with much grace.
Mics B., Of Trinity Rectory, N. T., was
much admired, not alone for her Intelligence,
but also for her beautiful singing which CON.
tsibutsd largely to the pleasure Of the COM
Nh. G., wife Of q distinguished New York
Senator, is lady Of commanding appearance
and high literary attachments. Indeed, the
ladies all locked remarkably we'll aud the fes-
NYities were kept up till late hour.
As yet there appears to be no diminutiOu In
The number Of guests, o. the places OF those who
leave are Immediately filled by new arrivals.
In ny next / shall give your readers an &C
count Of some Of the outdoor amusements, that
they may see the manner in which the idle and
fashionable pass their time.
f TIMOTHY TeoDLEs.
ARRIVALS FROM NEW Yoax.
A. Hu6oaFd. kF MeAgher,
We AcMaster, Mr. McLsan lady and child,
@ Randall, W Cunningham,
". heun, Jun., All Wayne,
Brown, A. Hubbard,
l. snfth, 9. For,
y. N. G. Wsaskind, 3 lsdies Mise Jenkinson,
and servant, Gtbuey,
D. n. Dsunsst and deaGh'r, n. swift
Esgs-s, Mrs.. J. Philips,
Min has6enburgh, q Gordon and servant,
= n, Mills, E H. Festeman and Lady,
s 'EI.s.s + j. S. rSrsss-,
G y. Fitch, j. Urny,
"a xsDnesy, 8 n. Purdy,
80 sherman, Wiser wrsh. az,
kcH lawrence, Sswyer