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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-20
The story OF the Electric Telegraph.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

Your correspondent, a.. NJ in telling the Story
Of the Electric Telegraph says that the February
number Of the North British Rerieao for the cur
rent year, has the following :
The merit OF inventing the modern telegraph and
applying II ON grand scale for the public use, il
beyond all controversy due to Professor Morse, Of
the United States.
That is quotation from the work OF Scotch
tourist in America, and il referred TO in the ReDies
thus, Mackay's Western World, VOL 9, p 252," and
is the commencement of Mr.. Mackays description Of
Morses Telegraph and its history, as he understood
it from information obtained in the United States.
The passage next preceding this quotation in tho
R1ritu is as follows :" NM. Gauss and Weber, Of
Gottingen, were decidedly the FIRST persons who APP
piled an electric telegraph purposes of actual uti
ty. So early 1888 they had erected teleSraphie
wire between the astronomical and magnetical oh.
servatory of Cottingen and the Physical Cabinet Of
the University for the purpose Of carrying intel-
gence from the one locality to the other"
The reviewer claims that the first inventor Of the
electric telegraph was, Scotchman who published
description of his plan in the Scots Moga-ie for
February 1853, and this curious article is copied in
the Rerttar.
J. M. says that Professor Morse, in 1893, went to
England, "having secured his invention here, and
endeavoled to obtain patent from the British
government The application, however, was met
anu oPPoScd ny "heateeOne anu navy, anu WAS de~
teated in consequence of their alleging that the In
ventien had already been published and that ac-
cording 10 Bnglth patent law il was public pro-
perry" That is correct; but Wheatstone and Davy
had previously obtained patents for their systems,
and Morse merely claimed his as an improvement
on theirs. Wheatstone's English patent is dated
18th June, 1887. Morse's first American patent is
dated 10th OF June ls4O and is postcror in date 70
Wheatstones American patent Morse's patent il
for an improvement on the previously invented
electric telegrapbs. IL IL a disputed question
whether his system is an improvement on the prior
Ones and in point Of fact it Is not preferred in Lon
don or Paris.
More first began to build telegraph line be-
tween Washington and Baltimore, after Congress
bad made an appropriation for the purpose at thu
close OF the session Of 1913.
Wheatstones telegraph was in operation on tire
18th Of July. 1887, on the London and Birmingham
railroad, between two stations at the London ead.
tLondon Quarterly Review for July, 1854. p: CO.,
n w. r.
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GUESTS AT THE OCEAN HOUSE.

AUGusr 10, 1865.
Let us look in at the Ocean House. and there we
fnd-
Mrs. B---a. of Baltimore; her lady-like dcport-
mcnt quiet and unpreiending manners, her taste in
dress simple and yet so becoming. have procured
her an enyahle position at the Ocean
Mrs 4. d. Wy. Of Philadelphia, is still the
leader Of fashion at this popular house; she has
great taste for music and understand that she il
an accomplished performer on the pianoforte.
Mrs. and Miss E-e, Of New York, are decided
fay0rites
Miss D---s, Of New York. is very accomplished
lady; she speaks several languages fuently, and
plays on the pianoforte with great nicely and taste
she executes the most difficult pieces with the great
The two Misses We, of New York, are great
favorites, especially with the gentlemen as the
n,nberless bouquets on their centretable indicate
Mrs. w. Wy, Of Philadelphia, has splendid
figure and dresses with exquisite taste; she is ad-
mired by all.
Miss D--s, Of New York, is very beautiful and
greatly admired
Mrs and Miss BE, of New York, are among
the most distinguished ladies at the Ocean.
The fonr Misses. He, of Natchez, are very
much admired; Of them is particularly beaut-
FIJI. and her mourning costume adds much to her
Charms, in my estimation.
beauty She il very accomplished, and plays the
panoforie in very artistic manner prcfelTing the
productions OF Gottschalk, Wallace, Iizt &c.
The Misses st, OF Philadelphia, are very hand
The Misses 81. of New York. are greatly
admireh,S
Mrs. Rs, OF Philadelphia, il very handsome
lady, AID dresses with fine taste she is q decided
favorte.
Mrs W---d, Of New York, is n very fashionable
lady, and fine dancer
also notice many others whom have not time
to describe at present; among them are Miss
G-k, of Cincinnati Miss E--s, of Philadel
phia Miss E---y, Miss I'll and Mrs. F---r.
OF New York ; Miss Mote, Philadelphia Mrs.
and Miss S--g, Pittsburg Miss VT. New
Jersey Miss Ii, Philadelphia Mrs. and Miss
ST, Massachusetts,; Miss 1t. New York
Miss w, Philadelphia Miss V. B---+i, Brook
lyn.
Madame La Grange, the celebrated prima donna,
is enjoying herself in q very pleasant and quiet man.
ner. understand that her admirers will be grati
fled by hearing her in concert at the Ocean House,
when she will be assisted by number Of distin-
guished artists now sojourning here. Miss Elise
Henser the young American prima donna, from
Boston, who has lately returned from Italy, where
she has been studying music for the Last four years,
gives Matinee Musicale at the Ocean House. on
Monday morning. at Il o'clock.
The Germanans continue to be AZ great favortes
they discourse excellent music every after.
noon and evening, at the Ocean, Atlantic and Belle
we. understand that the annual concert or soiree
dansonts, the proceeds Of which for their benefit
will be given some evening next week.
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THE GRAND DRESS Ball AT UNION HALL.
INSTRUMENTATION II LIZ 1

ttorfcSpondrnce ~ INC Siratogan
This grand and eminently respectable affair came
OF last night at the Union. under the most admira.
bic management and good feeling Soon after
o'clock the spacious dining hall was thrown open,
and the evenings festivities prefaced for hour by
the most enchanting music from W. Wese's cele-
batcd band, for whose benefit the concert and ball
given.
As music rose with It's yoluptuous swell the hall
thronged with mir forms and bright faces; and
when the Last strain from the aria OF Lucia di Lam.
metmoor" died amid applause Terpschorc had
usurped the realm. and the dance hogan Fright
mcrilhc-" Without any preconcerted manag cement
there were those not over sangnine Of success, as
dancing gentlemen especially had been at premium
in Saratoga this season.
Blu, on the band Numbered
Its coronct call;
Till the fair who had wondered
Where their partners were numbered
saw brave men and tall
Quick thronging the hail.
AZ down came the gallant /" six hundred
Hearts beat happier. Every lady had partner,
and il the opinion expressed to your humble servant
by one OF the lovelcst be criterion, each had an
elegant one. Sets were formed without delay.
and from the first dancing went of finely. Each
by the common consent Of the company to be duly
acknowledged master Of ceremonies. Introduc-
tons were freely gvcD and not an hour had elapsed
ere this vast asscmblage Of fair women and brave
men were on terms Of agreeable intercourse.
What shall say of this most truly brilliant and
emincntly social occasoDf Three or four hundred
Of the most beautiful women who ever have graced
any fcsta ha!l-Lncy Stone and her family of strong
minded women excepte,t-dressed in the most taste-
full and costly styles and vet with manners 40 refined
that their movements shed around richer illusion
than their laccs, while diamonds grew dim in the
radiance Of their wit. This was the Union ball of
Saratoga. The States, Congress Hall and the citi-
zens joined the Union guests with an equality aud
fraternity Of feeling highly credtablc to themselves
This Union of Hnllsn
Ia the union OF balls,
No risalrcs ever shall
For hearts we're there pledged
In the union OF bands
At the Ball of the tnion-forever
Among the gentlemen most efficient in manage
ment, ! noticed Major Morton. Mr.. Chase, Mr.
Andrews, Mr.. Beach, MIR. Reed, DR.. Kip, Mr.. Edgar
Mr.. Taylor, Mr.. Widdiheld, Mr.. McBarney, Mr.. Nor
vel. Major Thompson. all OF New York city-Mr.
Sherwood, Of san Francisco, and Mr.. McMater Of
Chicago These gentlemen were attendant upon
parties OF ladies, among whom we're the most
graceful dancers OF the occasion. Ex-Chauccllor
Wawolth and Col. Graham. were in escort Of Mrs.
Chancellor W; Mr. S---b. Of Washington:
Miss B. of Conn, the two Misses J--us OF
Brooklyn, who were greatly adn,ircd; Miss BE,
of Waterford; Miss He, Of Albany; and Miss
TIL. oil Saratoga, who was remarked for her
exquisite grace IN dancing. The dress Of This en-.
tire party was characterized by simplicity and good
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ABITA SPRINGS.


Correspondence of tbe New Orleans Daily cfcscent1
ABITA SPRINGS, August 8, 1855.
Scenery Of tas Syringe Lhan9 at the Chase--OW
Host and his Exploits, &c, &c.
Some one has said tina: dams light WIS only
mischievous invention OF improvident nature to
light thieves and poacners about their evil avoca-
ton. But | must confess | know nothing which
adds so much to The beautiful in natural scenery as
the gentle radiance of the MOON You can scarcely
conceive the ELECT OF her silver rays coming down
asant the one-capped pines, throwing delicate
beams far into the forest, while all the time the low
voiced orison of tho woods goes up in melodious
den,e to Him who is The fountain of light. Moon
light in the city meiows down its asperities and
casts shade OF romance over mansion and hove;
but here, by Abita Springs, il produces higher hO-
ier influence; not only clothing the rustic scene
with unInagined loneliness. but seeming to bring
one nearer the presence of Divinity.
There are amusemcnts here at Abita, so different
from those the bellies Of the concert OF ball room af
feet that they exhilarate beyond conception in
comparison. What think you, Mr.. Editor, Of rosy
sixteen, (for the rose revisits the downy cheek III
this silvan retyeat) with deadly fire arms equipped.
and loud mouthed dogs attended, sallying out in
quest of game, and with deadier aim Than bright
eyes ever made against mpregnate hearts, bringing
down the antlered buck or carrying in from the
hunt the willy fox! l draw fancy picture. One
OF our New Orleans ladies, to whom the beauxare
inclined, has, more than once, returned laden with
forest spoils, and Others have learned with steady
hand and sure eye to direct the lcaden missile while
they can traverse miles or stand TO await the game,
me NeteIuus U! iOul HOIc naruy sen linen we nave
the sport of angling beneath the shade in the gently
flowing Abita river, whose grassy banks afford a
luxuriant carpet for deca te fcet and, if those pail
BY repetition, we gather round the lcapirg" water
Of the health giving spring, and in joal and serious
converse psss the heeting hours. Better than all
these, is the wisdom that comes from reflection and
conn union with nature in her virgin innocence.
Our host is one of the notables Of the land. His
deeds Of arms the northern frontier and his hair
breadth escapes on the ocean wild, did not respect
FOR his m0dcsty forbid the narration. would form the
book ct the season. Chivalrous as Paladin. hu-
merons as Hood, he seasons his well cooked viands
with tale and jest, delicate, yet spicy, which
provoke laugiter--;hat promoter Of heaith--whiie
in the merry twinkle OF his LIQUID, black eve YOU
still see thousand unborn provocations Of merr-
ment waiting for expression. I grant that have
found his miles long ones, and his imagination
lively, but even this affords reasons for keep
ing of ennui. and driving away stlessness. We
shall return, Mr.. Editor with new armory Of Of
ense against yoor too susceptible heart, which
leads you, If we can trust your words, to regard all
ladies as "aDgelS"
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editions Of table nahcgarg 10 the ci.iea ard in the
country bit n.ch doubt II ever have found th IN
more bount.fnsIy and diictoaay bedecked than oar
tables here, which are indebted for their iuyitins
dressing to the catering and cooking ministratosas
OF my old friend Thompson Tyler, who used to hscx
out at the Boiingbrook. AS an iiiust,atiea Of Tie
enterprise Of the prop;etos viii notice that dairy
supplies Of melons and other fruits are brought 10
from Petersburg ~ Adams q Co.'S express
Nor must / omit to notice Che table arrangements
Instead Of sesquipedalian taIo If ~ saurian style
with long rows OF chairs on side ard interninb.e
bother nbout seats, the room il filed with smau
tables capable of holding frosn six TO ten persons.
In this way one may have his family. with his ser
want in waiting, and he no uuch 10 himself M at
home. A capital lecture.
There are several Petersburg people here. Amoag
them are Messrs. Meade and Wallace the latter II
accompanied by his family. Both appear TO be on
joymg the place amazingly, and add much to its
spirit.
must not leave out the ladies. Seyer.. &C theu
Gre very beautiful and interesting. Anoiia asst
chafmingly represented.
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BERKELEY SPRINGS.

Correspondence of tho B.ltirnorc SUM-
BEREgLEY SPRINGS, August IA, 1906.
Bff'feiey aud ifs Elegant CoBspang-No Prefer
ssOn-- Genuine Society.
Baitnnore's great railway puts the traveller easiiy
and cheaply down at this charming watering place.
berkeley Springs is sort OF State institution. The
baths are fitted mp by the trustees Of Virginia. the
walks and groves are graded and beautilied by the
State, and there is no offensive personal cxactons
Lord Fairfax, when proprietor Of the Northern neck
Of Virginia surrendered these delightful waters In
Iepetuity 70 the great public under the trusteeship
Of the State. at tho time he here laid out the
town Of Bath, after the famous place in England;
but the days Of Beau BrunElel have never beea
realized here. Berkeley has maintained tho Char
acter for elegance and refinement that given to
il by Gen. Washington, and tile families who used 10
meet with him here at this first discovered Of the
mineral springs Of the United States. There Is an
utter absence Of that bane OF watering places.
yclept pgetenson and clilueisn. There is "uppor
two hundred" Of the most genial, clever, best man
mercd ladies' snd gentlemen that We have met ut
any Of the dozen summer resorts into which have
looked.
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n;.y, and serd yo1 all tn items. Much money has
been useessly 81 .ardered hero by Congressional
committees and Interested lcbbyites An entire re-
formation Is needed, aad the pablo should know the

ns.y, and scud yo1 all te items. Much money has
been useleSsly 81 Ianderd hero BY Congressional
committees and interested lobbyites. An entire rt-
formation Is needed, a,ld the pablo should know the
facts.
The prevailing sasteriy Winds keep US unusually.
ccos for ths season o. the year-the mornings and
the middle OF the day are remarkably pleasant;
the evenings frequently call for shawl. or some
thing more tLan the SIMMER rig; but the nights
are just right ior good sleeping; in fact we have
passed through the various . heated terms with
OUT the slightest Inconvenience.
Among the arr lis RI The Metropolitan Yesterday
@as Judge s. A. Douglas OF Illinois He looks well
and happy; and Il Chevs.ier Webb could have seen
the Little Giant he emerged barelooted
with a red flannel shirt. striped trowsers, and
coarse straw hat, and the salt water dripping from
him, think be would acknowledge his appearance
anything but warlike. fhe Senator has lust ar.
rived from Washington ard il may be he comes to
coo! himself. He leaves in few days for New
York, a vsit to his mother and returns To Chi.
cago in the course Of shree weeks.
The Metropolitan has been full to OVERLOOKING for
the past ten days. This flct-considering the sea.
son and the success Of other Watering paces-proyes
conclusiyely that sM larger hotel is required.
Tomorrow night ore OF oar sem-weekly chops"
takes plee but az these atlrs occur so frequently
they excite little notice preparation; the enjoy
meat. however, Is none The lees on that account.
Governor Price hes gone TO Trenton for few days
to attend TO matters Of STATE. He il expected here
.gain tomorrow / called Mt the Pavilion to-day
aud saw Uncle SAM Morris; he looks as smiling
and contented as usnll-and well no may for his
house IL packed to It's Htpost capacity. The other
hotels, understand, are veil patronized, also.
Long Branch certainly Ia :. around" and the
HERALD must be Thanked therefor
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GREENpoPT.

GRENPoRr, l.. l., Aug. Is, 1855.
Progress Of This Resosf-Ho:els and Fasa,onubles
The Ladies, Married and Unmarried Beau.
tea Of the Bay-TAe annual HIP.
Among the numerous and various summer resorts
here are none that can vie in point of attractiveness
with Grecnport. Quite unknown to the fashionable
ha6itats of New York. il is fast becoming fornida-
BILE rival of many OF acknowledged standing as
agreeable resorts.
The Peconic House ia not only possessed Of spa.
cious and convenient apartments but is in possession
also OF that valuable auxniary-a gentlemaniy and
efficient indefatgable in his efforts to render
his guests comfortable and happy. The fairest of
the fair nightly tread the halls and the parors are
Glied with a gay and merry throng. The "aras
which Mrs. is, Of New York. so beautifully and
a,tisticay renders, are worth trip from New York
to hear; and the sweet voice Of Miss Ne C--h
of New York, captfvates the hearts oil all listeners
The black eyes OF the Misses G--y cause many
w0ocr to sigh. Miss M---a Be is "a ever,
pleasant and witty. The i0via and pretty Miss H
!, of BROOKLYN; Mrs. C., Mrs. w, Of
New York; and Mrs. F---y, OF Hartford, are
among the entertaining and agreeable of the mar
,ied Ladies. The princely mnnitcence Of Mr.. D.
Wis. has been employed by all who have had the
pleasure Of q sail on the Wavelet.
This house Is situated on the Peconic bay, and a
more beautiful sight 10 scarcely ever beheld than is
presented here 70 the eye on pleasant day. From
gliding over its waters. Every kind OF amusement =
riding. sailing fishing, bowling and cunning, are all
here employed to the greatest extent
The annual " hop Of the season il to be given on
Friday. the 18th inst OF which will give you fur.
ther particulars in my next. D. $.
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Governor Price hes gone 10 Trenton for few days
to attend TO matters Of state. He is expected here
.gain tomorrow. / called Mt the Pavilion to-day
aud saw Uncle SAM Morris; he looks as smiling
and contented as usall-and well no may for his
house u packed to us atwost capacity. The other
hotels understand, are veil patronized, also.
Long Branch certainly IL " around and the
HERALD must be Thanked therefor
BATH.
BATH, L. l., Aug. II, 1855.
Advantages Of Bath as Summer Retr.nt.--Hs
Scenery and Va,as--Dia Ve'non, on Long Island
Relies of the Season &c., &c.
| have often wondered why so delightful aud
fashionable place "a Bath has so little mention among
your correspondence With your permission have
concluded TO give YOU q few items concerning it
Bath is very pleasantly situated on the southwestern
shore Of Long Island. and is composed Of number
Of neat ard pretty dwellings, the Bath Housc--a
large hotel-being the most prominent; while gay
gardens, pleasant groves and green fields greet the
eye on every side
The hotel is web kept and at the present time is
isiied with boarders, who seem to enjoy themselves
cspiaiy especially in the bathing line. 1t is great
place for juvenile humanity. Any amount Of babies
and Dnrses may be seen perambuiating the shady
groves and public highways.
There are many fae buildings in this vicinity and
also in tho village Of New Utrecht half mile north
OF us. The prettiest'and most architectural is one
owned by W. W. Cropsy, Esq. There is also com
modioIs stone church here-pastor, Rev j. O. Curre.
have noticed two three fine country seats about
mile beyond New Utrecht one very large elegant
dwelling, erected by j. a. Bennett, called Arlington
House; and new villa next to this, chaste and
beautiful affair, built aud owned, am told by r.
Crisweli. Esq, whose Lady is known as c. II. Girls
well, the poetess, who may often be seen flying
through the country OH Pegasus Of good substan-
f,al breed, and very independently, alone.
There are some beautiful girls lere-among the re-
sidents | mean. Miss c. R and Miss Mary
c. (she last is quite q BELIEF are the handsomest
IN my eyes. old bachelor as 1 am however, Miss
b. the Misses W, and Miss D. are con-
sldefed extremely pretty aud attractive. Among the
boardegs at the hotel, Miss Susie H, Miss L.,
aliss c. and Mrs. Y are the most graceful
aud interesting But there is the band striking mp
aud, "a ! am votary OK Terpischore | must lay
NErfUST.
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SARATOGA.
LETTER FROM A FAST Young doTHAMITg on his
SUMMER EANBLES.


THE NJ PLUs ULTRA HOTEL,
SARATOGA, Aug. 4. 1866
In Invaluable Acquaintance Mrs. Pushahead's
Lite Peculiarifies---A LAZY pho Goes TO Bed by
Ds'ashment,-3frs. GabiceA-No Shutting the
Steam Of-Miss iMshtypartioaar and her
Rejected AdmirerS-Ihe OidstocIs and the Would.
6es-Bfiss Simpls-Hondsome Dresaodcafh--
People rho Dance, and People ,obo Font-Inci
dents Of Fashionable Watering Place, &C., SC.
III drop you q few hines in exchange for your
Newport letter, received day or two since. I
have been here week end think I have got the
items The first man / met on the piazza of the
Ultra was our old friend, Dr.. knowa He inquired
sectionatey after you had lots Of things to tell me-
a1d !ots Of people 10 present me to. I am blessed
il that man amt curiosity; he is walking ency.
copeda of current events and fashionable women is
a. valuable an acquisition here TO modest young
man IA Brown is at home; he knows everybody
worth knowing, and il you want TO know an out
slider he will manage 10 ring in and present you in
.ess than an hour-foF all OF which praiseworthy
labor ciarct cobblef and trabnca is all the eauiva.
lent asked. He IL a little down on old Mrs. Push
ahead. because she ma!iciously asked him yesterday
the santary condition Of the Niger walters Of the
hotel. He says she ia getting in her dotage; that
because she has got new wig and caris and a
new Get Of false teeth, and discovered a new
style Of colorng her eyebrows, she is putting on
airs. He adds that She oaght TO belong to dragoon
corps. for she goes 10 bed by detachments
He introduced me to Mrs. CALDWELL, the rich
widow. Mrs. G. ought to belong to the women's
rights Clique. Shed be great addition 10 that e.
timsble body, and Successful rival Of Lucy Stone
for IL she cant talk q man into perspiratioa no
woman can. ! sint bad myself on lip; and after
half an hour without chance to get in word
edgeways, she modestly asked me what made me
80 Qnlet1 couldn't help replying. " II wasn't DO
lite 10 interrupt lady when talking at which she
looked rather blue, and dropped me.
The pretty and styikh Miss Mightypsrtcnlar Is
on hand. with her aristocratic old dad. She's no
chicken. ~ you know; is getting little passt In
the lace. but che reroses now on her style, which
y ne Plus ultra. h Is said she has already refused
three admirers while staying here The first, an am.
bilious young brick, with good looks and salary,
bot no income, didn't stand q ghost of q chance.
Her refusal changed the current of his affections
towards cobbers and jnleps, which respond TO his
dev0Noa with spirit No. 2, a wiiower. rich with
thrre scions and an old mother. was nowhere The
third an author, aspiring and poor Of course,
swears he'll give the whole family an immortality
they never dreamt cfin his next work. Poor devil
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