The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-02


versation, some clustered round the ladies' joycusy
conversng as they gracefully lean over the balus-
trade, while gathered round the tall columns are
Others tetea'tete in quiet Irritation. Others, and
by far the majority, are sitting by fours at little
table, deeply engaged in playing whist This il the
most common game resorted to by the gentle mon.
From early in the morning till late at night devoted
to this amusement they will be found clustered
round the table, with luxurious mint julp at their
elbows. few in white jackets. with limbs la
Irotiore, are carelessly lounging on easy chairs,
drinking hinge draughts of ice water from tnmbers
as clean and sparkling as the liquid which they con-
tain; while at little distance on the thick grass
beautiful child is clingiDg around the neck of ma
jestic pointer, spotted like leopard
The arrivals during the present week have greatly
increased the number of visters and there is every
prospect Of crowded season, though the additional
accommodation would render that almost impossi.
BILE. We visited, yesterday Congress Hail. spacious
bofel which has been erected or rather ebult dur.
ing the past year. 1t presents an imposing appear
ance from without, being constructed with porticos
and long ranges OF carved jolonsies. which exclude
the ardent rays OF the sun, and also impart an air
OF elegance to the building. Morris this coup d. all
the precursor OF disappointment; for upon entering
we found the interior even more finished than its
exterior had led US to expect. The first room we
entered fl'm the reception ball, was magnificent
saloon, 220 feet long by so wide, supported BY two
fine colonnades of Ionic pillars, OF the most chaste
and elegant structure. From the centre twelve gas
chandeliers give biiiiancy and finish to the whole
Ranges OF tables, varying in size from what would
accommodate sulky solitary to spacious board
that can seat 900 persons occupy bat by means
ii this noble saloon. These car easily be placed
aside, leaving toe broad area open for dancing Be-
You'd this saloon is the safe d. conversation. very
handsome drawing-room, fitted up with French
lounges ane conches in abundance, with q rosewood
piano, with which ladies may amuge themselves
From this we assembled by broad and easy fight of
stairs to long. airy 6a.l perfectly ventilated. On
eitIer side were chambers, exclusively furnished
with walnut, ia ever, thing that the st fastdious
traveller could desire; few as parlors, with the
sleeping rooms adjoining. The whole range is
hnshed With balconies fronting the sea; standing on
them you can look down on the foam that curs at
your feet, or watch the snowy sails which, one by
one are lost along the verge of the sea. The kitchen
Is fitted up with steam, and the entire establishment
lighted with gas at a cost of SIS 900. This house
under the care of Mather Miller, Esq, will, we
doubt not, be favorte resort for the gay visters
from our cities.
The Mount Vernon, a mammoth hotel, erected by
stock company is advertised to open the first Of
July. rms speculation is generally regard ed as
very unfortunate one. The isolated Local ton of the
building, near the light house, exposes it t., the
full sweep Of the high winds which prevail here
in winter. The entire roof has been taken of
by the wind three times during the progress Of
erection Half million has already been expend-
ed, and it is still unfinished The design is to fur
nlsh and open portion of the building. It is ca
pable, when completed, of accommodating $500
persons and it is most curious tumble Of wood
and mortar, in its structure reminding one Of old
feudal castles.
Mr. HAYWOOD, the courteous proprietor of the
Columbia House, opens the gay season with hop
and grand display Of fireworks on the evening Of
the Fourth. The island is in ferment of prepa-
ration. Our city bellies, amid wilderness of
gauze and ribbon, with smile in their eye and .
blush on their cheek, planting grace here sewing
cupid into every fold, and preparing snare in
every treacherous ribbon. All if we could take
sly peep beneath the arcana Of the fair artfcer's
hearts, what murderuus designs might be revealed!
As the evening Of the Fourth approaches, the
weather gets to be subject Of deep interest More
eyes are turned heavenward than usual, without,
however, any extraordinary amount of piety. AL.
MANAGES which predict much rain about this time
are in i'll repute, while weatherwise old ladies',
who love to prophecy smooth things are in high
favor.
A portion Of the far famed Jullien's band of your
city has been engaged by Mr.. Hopkins, of the
United States Hotel, and will make their first ap-
pearance at grand hop on the evening Of the 9Th
of July.
The coming week will therefore be a festival
week, for the high reputation of the gentlemanly
proprietors Of the Columbia and United States in
sure TO the gay visters here reunions" of uncon
sULLIvAN's ISLAND.
CHARLESTON, June 26, 1854.
a Tsi to Suiliran's Island-Ihe Wcathey-Iealih
Of Charleston, s. Z.
Having spent day or two last week at the
Moultrie House, Sullivan's Island, l cannot pass
the event by without giving you little description
OF my visit, &c. left Charleston in the 6a P. M.
boat for the island, which is about seven miles down
the bay-the fare the moderate sum of ten cents.
had pleasant ride of about three quarters of an
hour, when hurrying to and fro indicated we had
reached our destination. Having landed on terra
irma, found the splendid coach and four attached
to the Moultre House ready to convey passengers
to the hotel. few minutes ride on the beach
brought me up standing at the old MouItrie and as
usual, in the presence Of friend Nickerson, who,
country. The old Moultrie has attractions which
have to be realized to be appreciated as o summer
resort. Sullvan's Island has no superior: for all
that consists in good sea bathing, good, wholesome
1000, spacious and airy lodging apartments, and at
tentive servants may be found here. Vire Nicker.
son, rice!
The weather here, for the past week or two, has
been excessively hot. Old men say they never wit
messed the like before. The markets here are well
stocked with fruit, &c. Peaches, watermelons,
muskmellons and apples have made their appear
ance in our markets.
Charleston never was in more healthy condition
than at present There ia no prevalent disease or
Epidemic here yet, which is something unusual.
The Common Council have passed strict quaran.
tine ordinance, which requires all vessels from
foreign ports to lay at the Quarantine grounds not
less than five days, and much longer as the Mayor
deems necessary for the preservation of health in
the city.
The steamer Isabel arrived here on Saturday last,
from Havana and Key West, bringing no news of
any great importance.
The money market is very tight here, owing to
the state OF the cotton market planters not having
disposed of their crops. G.MD.
CURIOUS LAW Casa novel case was decided
at Cincinnati last week. which claims the attention
OF banking institutions and money dealers Ellis Il
Morton, bankers, at Cincinnati paid forged check
on themselves for 900, presented through and in
the first instance paid by the Ohio Life and Trust