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roww Others there are that only put on white
ribbon, veil their eyes with . shade of melan-
choly, and force smile now and then, that he
for whom the bait is thrown shall fatter him
self that he has power to charm the cloud from
such deep sorrow. Indeed, weeds spoil wo-
man. She Is like an unclaimed dog. and she
displays an accumulation Of frivolities that, as
maiden or wife, she could hot indulge.
The next specimen has taken prize Of yore,
and now, resting on her laurels OF by gone
days, she is still well preserved, and has some
notoriety for name, begged, borrowed, or
bought, to "title page"
Then comes fair daughter of Eve with q
disputed legacy. But need she care? Beauty
has its price, and men of fortune never buy de-
crepitude-for when the senses are dulled, the
eye becomes sober Judge; and there are many
Of such judges here so it is as well to be sold
as to buy
/ cannot omit to mention the chief Judge in
this great fair He is a descendant of q Pres-
dent. No woman ever talked louder The
wave of his august hand is a decision. His
nod is blessing to those who have not passed
the holy stairs Of fashion. -
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Our Mozambique Correspondence.

MOZAMBIQUE, Jan. 20, 1854.
Madagascar Rems-He0lfh of the Queen
Change Of Policy-DearM of .Nevs--Ine
United States Consulase-Di6fculfy re-
gardiag the american Fag-Hs Hosting
and Loweriag-7Ae Slape Trafc-O Other
Trade.
BY late advices from Madagascar we learn
that the report Of the Queens death, which has
been current for the last six months is incorrect
By last advices from Tananarivo she was in
perfect health, and the two Princes likewise.
The Queen has made change in her policy,
having allowed party of English missionaries
to visit the capital, some French merchants to
establish themselves at Tamatave, to export
bulIocks only and American vessels having on
board her officers to trade in all parts Of the
island.
In the province every thing is as dull ~
usual at this season of the year. We are ex-
pecting daily the arrival of the new Governor
and number of officers, superseding those in
power at present
States Consul for this port, arrived; but BY
reason of the non-arrival of his exequatur, he
acts as commercial agent only. It is rumored
that come difficulties exist in regard to the
hosting of the American flag.
On the 10Th instant (being Sunday 1t was
hojsted, but the Governor Immediately sent
orders to lower it, Notwithstanding which II
continued flying until shutdown. But on the
22d (the following Sunday it was not hoisted.
or slavcrs, there have been few on the
coast lately-all under the Spanish flag. The
last heard Of was taking in 700 at Ibo, bound
to Cuba The strict guard at Cuba and the
Brazils will kill this business. Indeed, il
scarcely pays at present.
At this season Of the year business il at a
stand; but erything bids fair for q fine bust.
ness in March. quote ivory at SIS, cottoas
at s2--but the prices ere nominal
MAcSAH.
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LAKE MAHOPAC.

LAKE MAHOPAC, Aug. 10, 1854.
Conveyance to the Lake-Ihe Ladies at Bald
rin's-.7muscment at .hahopac, SC.
Ihave observed many letters from the vari-
Gus watering places, in your valuable paper
and but few mentions of this delightful lake.
Iwould therefore, beg to call its attention to
yourself and many patrons. After leaving
New York by the Harlem Railroad you stop at
Croton Falls, where You find sufficient num-
her Of conveyances to carry you to the Lake.
distance Of six miles is soon accomplished by
the stage, and you are brought up in front of
Ealdwin's Hotel, where you meet with many
pretty faces to give you happy greeting
Baldwin's this season is not SO gay as former
ly, though there are many attractions for the
young gents. in the way of pretty ladies. Miss
Maggie D, Of New York, though not a
beautiful lady, is at the same time very fascin-
delight If the house.her gaiety and amiable
disposition are appreciated by her many admir-
ers. Directly opposite to Baldwin's is Gregory s
Hotel. There you meet with more life and
gaiety than at any house at the Lake The
accommodating proprietor endeavors to do his
utmost to please his guests and, think, sue
ceeds remarkably well The beautiful Miss
A, OF bridgeport. tue sweet little MISS
Julia B. of New York, and the very in
tercsting Miss J., of Fifth avenue, add much
TO the attractions at Gregory's. We have but
one other house at this place-Thompson's. 1t
is considered, and decidedly is, the most aristo-
cratic house ut the Lake. They have amuse-
ments almost every evening, in the way of tab
leaux, &c. The very elegant and stylish Miss
NJ, and the pretty Miss P, Of New York,
| are very much admired.
The gentlemen are constantly getting up
amusements for the ladies, and they deserve
much credit for their endeavors, particularly in
their attempts at riding parties, for with such
stupid men to deal with as our livery man, 1t
| is very hard to accomplish any thing. c. c.
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LAKE GEORGE.

LAKE GEORGE, 9Th month, 9Th day, 1854
affairs at Lake George-Rush for the He
raid-.No ChOlera-Fishing, &c., &c.
The first sensation after escaping from the
glowing pavements and heated city is filled
with pleasures the next is sympathy for those
we leave behind, who, in spite of the heat and
dust, are obliged to toll on for their support,
in spite Of weather, unable to snuff the country
air or enjoy breathing SPELL
By cars and stage we came to this fair spot,
celebrated for its beauty and associations with
the past, its islands and battle grounds, where
holy blood was split for liberty. have been
to fashionable watering places where there
was Daught but dress; but to sit down ia
quiet, cool spot on the banks of a lake noted
for its purity, is luxury that few enjoy.
Here there is no slavery to fashion, but a COM
Portable eDjoyment-one which can be found at
few places
A comfortable hotel pleasant boarders, cool
weather and good fishing, are the characters
tics of this place. 1t is very easy of access by
the steamer John Jay, Capt. Farr. 1t has no
equal, in my opinion, as have experienced
pleasures here to which Saratoga, Newport, NC,
are "no circumstance"
There is great rush for the HERALD on the
arrival of the steamer, and by night it is well
worn. But we occasionally see the Times or
Tribune, but rarely, as the HERALD seems to
be the /" stand by We read Of the ravages of
the cholera in New York and the principal
cities; but as yet it has not dared to invade
this vale
The fishing here is the best in the lake. Bass,
trout, pickerel and perch are the fish which
are generally caught; the first especially,
which is the best game fish / ever hooked.
Trout brooks are plenty around here, as we'll
as trout hooks. Bathing is fine; sandy beach,
where after dinner and segars, there is q great
splashing. Then in the evening twilight the
ladies take row, some of whom can handle
the oar like one to the manor born" On Pic
Mic island there is party camped out for
two weeks-fne musicIons, who have given us
rich treat in music once or twice. But pa
ticnce and paper don't last always. SO adieu.
IzAAK WALTON
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NEYBURCi.
PowELToN House.

PowELToN House.
NgwBrEG. August 9. 1854.
Beauties Of .Ne,c5ug Society at the Ho-
tets, &c, sc.
It has appeared little singular to many of
the sojourners at this delightful summer retreat,
that, while posting your army of correspon-
dents at various points throughout our land, you
should have neglected this. A want of knowl-
edge of this particular locality, and the many
natural beauties which surround the place on
every side, to say nothing Of those within the
walls Of the "Powelton," must be your excuse !;
for can assure you that there are few places
at home or abroad that can at all compare with
it, and none which is graced with a more select
and intelligent class Of summer wanderers. Sit
uated back and north Of the village Of New
burg, about one and half miles, and about
eight hundred feet above, and overlooking
the noble Hudson, with back ground
as picturesque as the "hills of Dutch
esq., are grand and beautiful, with o
view up the river for miles, every one of which
contains subject worthy the pencil of Cole
Then to the right looking towards New York.
you sec the mighty embellishments of nature
rearing their stupendous heights high towards
the heavens, and whose brows seem to frown
upon the dark waters at their feet, for daring to
force its way into their very bowels, and tear
ing asunder their natural and fraternal embrace
Well may old st. Anthony bow his towering
head, or even blow his Dutch nose in sorrow
that he Ia thus separated forever from his bro
Tiers over the way"
Indeed, il is altogether splendid view--a
study, poem-and pleasing it is to know that
many gentleman Of wealth and taste have Sc
Iecttd sites in this gloriously picturesque neigh
borhood fer their summer abodes.
The grounds of many Of these gentlemen
farmers" are broad indeed, and we'll laid out in
gravelled walks and carria.-. lays, planted with
the choicest forest and fruit trees. and all things
made most inviting. Here the Powells, the
and Balls, and above ali the much lamented
Downing have each strove, and not in
vain, to make for themselves homes
unsurpassed fortaste and elegance. Here, too,
is the old and much venerated stone house,
built ia lI5l, and occupied by Washington as
his headquarters during the revolutionary war.
Idlewild is bnt good morning trot from the
Powelton, and dozen other wilds just as idle.
Orangelake, and other s'sweet spots" aud de-
lightfui roads leading to all these various points,
are few Of the pleasing surroundings Of the
good Powelton House. From its balconies, the
sojourner can take In with single sweep of the
eye. all tnis aud much more: but there are al
terations Within not to he overlooked or slight
ed But what can say Of the inmates Of this
summer retreatt To say the ladies are beau
ti.nl. brilliant, charming seems to be following
too closely the stcreotyped adulstion OF the
fair and purer sex. shall be guilty Of no such
idie gossip.
There i about one huadsed guests in u,
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Origin and Cause Of Dcscrtion In the United
States.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
MARINE BARRACKS, BROOKLYN.


TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
MARINE BARRACKS, BROOKLYN
August 4, 1854.
Through the medium Of your very valu-
able journal, beg leave to call the atten.
ton of those interested, and to state the
fact, that one Of the principal causes of deser-
ton in this corps, is owing and attributable in
. great measure to a want of discretion on the
part Of those in charge, or in other words, to
make myself perfectly understood, to proper
want in Furnishing those who deserve 1t, and in
allowing these whose conduct and department
merit 1t, every privilege which the service
grants them, and in not restricting some for the
acts Of others, who should alone suffer the
penalty of their own deeds.
As trust every reasonable mind, Mr.. Edi-
tor, will justify me in, for the reverse course,
as we must all admit, has only tendency to
cause those whose department has always
been, and would ever continue correct, to
plunge themselves away, contrary to their will
aad wishes, IN either deserting the ranks, or ia
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PATCHOGUE.
PATcuocuE, Suffolk County, /. l.,


PATcuocuE, Suffolk County l.. l.,
August 5, 1854.
Situation Of Patchogue-The inducements
for Tisitors-Scenery, Politics, SC.
After an abortive attempt to rusticate at
Long Branch, from the fact of an extraordinary
press of visitors, your correspondent betook
himself to this hitherto secluded spot, to enjoy
an uninterrupted term of peace and enjoy
ment and commune alone with that fair goddess
who is in such gaudy attire arrayed to welcome a
careworn denizen of the metropolis for nature
here spreads out one of her richest and most
voluptuous icasts to those who can appreciate
that divine creative faculty. Here there is a
continued succession Of lake and woodland
scenery. and every species of recreation to be
found elsewhere, for those benighted souls who
arc eternally toiling under sense Of city re-
striction.
Patchogue is situated about sixty miles from
New York by the Long Island railroad, and Of
late yearshas become qnite thriving village.
Mr. Roe, the gentlemanly proprietor Of the
Eagle Hotel, has provided ample accommoda-
tons for visitors, with no lack Of amusement.
and Is very careful Of administering to their
bodily comfort. All are unanimous In accord
ing him the highest need Of praise for kind
attention, and there is every prospect during
the coming season for goodly influx Of visit
ors to this delightful retreat, Once celebrated,
II viii in due time be literally patronized.
For miles around, the scenery Is enchanting.
Here is the picturesque little bay Of Brookha-
ven, over which we cross to the beach. On
landing. the fret thing arrcsting the strangers
attention Is the sullen, monotonous roar Of the
ocean--cyen in its calmest moments grand
and sublime. The waves roll up the beach ever
in terrible majesty, and the shore as far rs the
eve can reach Is covered with foam Sea bathing
here far exceeds Cape May, in my estimation.
and il is to be regretted that place offering 80
many inducements should have been up to this
time almost unknown. The water is not ex.
cclled by our own Croton, and The fare equally
excellent. There Is "a abundance Of water
power from these beautiful little lakes, that
stud the country 10 this section; aud fishing aud
shooting are literally prsetieed.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS.

SARATOGA, August 10, 1854.
The " lassifeation and Criticism of
the Ladies, SC.
Fairs have been the rage for some years, and
have seen many, but the one most astounding,
the most novel to me, is this one--at the United
States, Saratoga. To classify the articles ac-
cording to science, they come under the head
of genus man. 1t is true, malice might put
them down to the manufacturing interest, but
for that just go and blame Dame Nature. Man
has decreed, after his august self, that woman
is the superlative of all the races. Now, l shall
begin TO describe them according as they stand
On the list for prizes
No. occupies a nook, on the back piazza
little above the usual height, graceful as
giraffe; face with faults, bat with so many
beauties that the defects are thrown into the
shade; FORM too. anatomicatly developed;
head perhaps little inclined to desire admi-
ration In spite of these defects she Is PIT
down by the judges for the first prize. Men
adore, women admire the dress, of which they
ave better judges than Of female projections.
The vote has been unanim ous, from the bowling
head Of silver sixty to tho beardless boy in his
first score of years. This superb being Is in
the possession of serious man, whom many
pity and all envy No more Of him; he is not
for prize.
No. stands near the aforenamed article.
She comes from fiery 1che; has dark eyes
that burn like young volcanoes, and her proud
carriage tells its race and breeding, as an Arab
horse without mistake.
No. o Ia q Western fair, all smiles and ambi-
tious of counting, "a well as Of being courted.
Nature has been bountiful In shoulders aud
arms and art has done the rest. have not
heard yet IL she Is voted upon. Many others
there are that deserve to be honorably men,
TONED for their fine eyes the only thing that
one IL sure Is not false.
Next come to an artificial race, not yet put
down By men Of science as a distinct class, i,e.,
widows. There are several, but they differ so
much, that must describe them apart. The
lrst would give the prize to, If was judge,
is her whose face is ugly, form graceful-de-
eidedIy the beau ideal Of a widow. No sigh
log Deer split milk, nor affecting decorum In
deep cSape, but boldly sets aside the weeds,
ard hangs out sign OF violet colors. She
ws that weeping don't become her, and
/ .,,'y 'a,s, The grave has shroudsd my sor.
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NEW ATTRACTION AT THE FALLS
Iron the Buffalo Advertiser. AuQ. 4

The new hotel which is to be commenced during
the next month at the Falls, aud which viii be
under the superintendence of Mr. Mitchell, Of Al
bapy, will be, in respect to site and arrangement
nom q knowledge Of the general plan, without
much as TO the details; but that Il sufficient to jus
tify our remarks. II will be on the site Of the Pa
CODA, well known to the vsiters Of two or three
years ego, and surrounded by noble trees. fine
grove covers the four Eve, perhaps more, acres
In 'front.' and ct the foot Of the slope the American
Fall sends up its Mats and its eternal roar unto the
skies. From tie front balconies view will be OBJ
taiped OF Goat leland and the Great Horse Shoe
Fall, unsurpassed by any ether view in the vicinity.
All it, arrangements are on the largest scale, and
the nsHes Of the subscribers 70 the fund out OF
which II Is 10 be built comprising many Of tae
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NOTICE TO BRIDGE-BUILDEI

OyficE Fog CONSTRUCTIONS OF LIrrLr fALLE" bRipeI,
Washington August ~, 1884.
EALED PROPOSALS construction and ereeson of the
y complete timber bsidgr The Potomac
labor
OF Mi kinds scaoding be included
Office until Saturday The ah Of september,
u O'Clock,
Gee. .us from $50 Clear
t,r, tour fee length leading dimensions
ons OF therefore, follows Total length,
I50 each The clear The Of
bridge and The
former tuated fraues
tenor The whole bridge be covered with
able roof sheabed with roofing ell painted.
accompanied By such descriptions define
be
and character the
and exhibit The (n
nadsd ootn length Of the
date moi Of December
be- completed
proposals be by credentials setting
and signed by
by responsible individuals
bonds become faith
accepted.
PAYMENTS be IN install the first when
thirds of the work including
inspected and accepted has actually been
Including
appenssgs shall have been duty completed and
oepted -
The work, all dimensions hc, viii be at all
authorized All proposals will be forwarded 10
undereDed seaed envelopes marked ouwad proposals
for building
Secretary O GEO. 1HOM,
Captain CORPS OF Topoc sapbiea Engineers
IN charge OF construction of"I>tle Faiish bridge
Aug a0-dtSep9 Tint, STAR and Bali. Sun.
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WA-HhBUH5 august 10, Ito1
IL tnv peuon o: Jordel L. Mott Haven.
MsSlhe io the extension sf patent granted
is' D0cenprf ie40 con
sTucths comhned csdron xgrcutu
lists IN othrls expiration
~nch nxeS place on the lst day OF December, 1884,
ut on
Monday, tae 9th Of next at O'Clock In and s
persons are moulded appear cause any they
why saAA prduSn ought granted.
opposing the e1iea.on required file in lhs rasn'
Omce neu otJecons, specially writing
days bes the day of hearing testimony by party
10 be used " The said hearing
c0dahcs with The
plication " y
The testimony Ia be of
depos1n and other reied
IN the eace On o. betoc the morning of arguments
amy, within days thereafter.
Ordered Also that this be published Umon
genesr, and Evening O. Evening
PhadelPha Penney Scientific American, New York
Posf Bosom, MassacInsct
weeks previous the 9th Of November
ae~ CHARLES MASON,
Coumssoner of Patents
r. sEdor Of The papers please copy,
their bis 10 the ssai Oice with notice
Aug ig--isw3w
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UNITED STATES MAIL,
STATE or TENNESSEE

STATE OF TENNESSEE
posr orucE DRPAhTnEST,
August 5, le.4-
PROPOSALS for the United
lst November 1854 following
lErsEssEE viii be received
meut until O'Clock of Thursday September
decided by the following
No SOB From Knoxville by Church Grove, Woodbourne
Hsyucs- and Head Of Basren, 10 Tazewell J2 miles
back. three week. tn taprs.
Leave Knoxville Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Arrive Ei Tazewei days by - p m.
Leave Tnzewell Monday, Weauesdsy, Friday 1T g.
Arrive at Knoxville days by y D. IN.
No s,oA fso Knoxville, hy Clinton
boro', 10 Tazevei 7e Mules and back, a
week in two horse
Leave Knoxville Monday, TIursday, and Saturday a
q,
Arrive q, razewcl days ny 10, a. IA;
Leave Ta1cweii Tuesday. Friday, npd Sunday at :,
Arrive at Knoxville days by 6, p IN.
of propon certificate, also
md embracing
be executed by the accepted bidder
the deem proper,
inviting proposals for mail for
LIST July 1884, and ending ao June,
lucky, rennessee, Se, dated 9th piJauuary, 1854
Each should be spued,
No. Tpuessoc,' and addressed,
General, Washington, ID. q.
IAMES CAMPBELL,
Augb-iawfN Postmaster General.
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GOLD TIIIMBLES- watches, Pencils. Isock~ts. yest
VI and Fob Chains, Eye sssFs
ton Finger and Ear Rns md Jewey
nj Private Saerhe subsrrbers would
dies their store
the 9th
OF the above mentioned gold silver goods seil
very
Also, 6ne show
Aur is-eo6t GREEN h SCOTT
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Della ware College.

rCHE collegiate Of tins institution on wednesday
4 August 80.
themselves for examination on Tuesday, August
cal and the scientific, which the student part
Particular attention Is agricultural
alys. Of soils also engineering
The winter term Of the academc
"Wednesday October Is.
This department. under the Mr.. w w..cu A NJ
study provides the
the comforts OF home
For further particulars catalogue
DANIEL kIRKWooD,
Aug l-lawtw p,,sia,n,
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Aug is-Sod3t

Washington, August 81 1854
pcirtion Milton b. Ripple Supper ,ilie Nasaclu-
praying grn,!ed
The 2Sih October, 1885, Improvement
cleaning wool from eus and oier foreign matter and also for
which place in. 2oii day of October 1851
petition Once
Monday 23d Of October " O'Clock,
nnird and show H any
why said petition ought to be granted.
Persons the required
Office specially writing TWEEN
before the Aies.ony
be be taken
cordancc with the rules OF hs Office, which viii be
picaar.
Tie testimony October
deposons, and relied
filed the Office beoss the morning
gumeD's, aay, within days thereafter
Ordered, tnai ,ia notice he Published In Union,
gcneer, Evening Sai, Washington. Evening Argus
Philadelphia, Pa sciennic American, New
Massachusetts,
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patents.
r. SEditors The papers please cepy,
their bills 70 the Pateu Office with containing