Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-23
Correspondence Of the Ne,ps.
A MORNINGS RAMBLE AT THE
SHARON SPRINGS.
American House, Aug. 4, 1856!

SHARON SPRINGS.
American House, Aug. 4, 1855.
suppose you are wondering by this time
wha. can possibly have become of me for
unless you have had Clairvoyant percep-
tion, or revelation, or what not, you can
scarcely have followed me in all my wan
derngs. | arrived at this beautiful place
so beautiful that the reality far surpasses
my expectation--about three weeks ago :
/ and now there is so much to be said, | shall
for the present, confne myself to single
point or chapter of these pleasing scenes,
which unfold for one so many new and
brilliant passages in the Book Of Lite.
II you are fond OF tableaur piuans, you
can find no better opportunity of gratifying
your taste, than by coming here. These
are indeed the true hriag pictures, not
merely representing form and expression,
but all the varied beauty and grace of mo
| ton.
AS soon As the morning opens, you be-
gin to see them in the most picturesque
groups Imaginable, thronging the way to the
baths and springs.
AS the day advances you will see many
of the most unique and graceful costumes
contrasted by the two opposite poles of ul.
ira Fashion, and primitive Quakerism.
The neat drab never shows to better advan-
tage than when 1t relieves the eye from
the glare OF yellow, and purple, and scar
let and its smooth and formal folds never
appear so trucly classic and graceful, as
with foil OF furbeIows and ilounces.
Let Us join the early current that sets
towards the Magneoia Spring. We pass
ty the White-Sulphur Spring that issues
quite al The base of high hitl rising sevc-
raj hundred feet toward the west, and
completely wallng the village on that side.
Adjoining This spring are the baths, which
it supplies with water. And aside from
their efficacy in many complaints, these are
a luxury, which none who have oncc en-
ioyed, would be wilin. to dispense with.
But few persons drink Of the Sul phur
Spring, in the morning, the Magnesia being
considered the best, you may stop aad taste
it, if you like Nauseous. say you. Very
true bu perseverance, will overcome this
objection by and bye You will recognize
focor by no means unpleasant, in the cold
aud sparkling beverage; ana even It's of'ei-
sve odors will almost pass unnoticed--so
strong is habit. As We pass Oh to ihe
Magncsa Spring, by boarded path along
the hill side, every momrnt the scene be
comes more varied, Brilliant and plctur-
esque. HIRE we meet people Of distinction
from all the large cities and names that
you have read in story greet you as CON
mon place relatives. Have one glimpse OF
the May Flower, in the Winlhrops and
Bradf,rds of Boston, and Of the old Dutch
dinasty in the Oothonts Van Twilers, and
oiher Van, OF New York. In this clear
and fresh morning air Beauty appears more
beautiful and even Fashion, with her
hoop, and flounces, only serves to contrast
molc happily the simpler costumes. Here
are the beautiful Miss A, oi Providence,
and the sprighlly Miss 4, OF PhladeI-
phia, who is both beautiful and clever.
The intelligent and viyacious little grand
daughter of John Quincy Adams, who has
lately been appropriated by New York
gentleman. Miss Josephine Starbide, grand
daughter of the late Emperor Of Mexico,
and the lovely Misses W, daughters
of rich Quaker OF Philadelphia, who are
much admired tot their pleasing simplicity
of dress and manner, which, amid all the
prtfusion OF glitter and ornament, adorns
the most. What constellation
All the professions seem to be well rep
resented here. In the Clerical we have
Rev. Mr.. Abbott of the SPRINGER Institute,
New York, and Bishop Potter from Albany
who prcsides over the Eastern Diocese Of
New York
We have Judges in plenty, among whom
are Gilchrst of Charleston, Gould from
Jersey city, Vanderpool Oakley and Camp
well from New York, and = fine spice OF
the Bar in Cunningham, Noycs and many
others.
In this group of high legal celebrities we
must not forget Judge Pitman Of Pro'i-
dence, Isaac Hartshorn, wealthy manu-
isctursr of the same place. Tho legal po.
stion of these gentlemen is, for the present
apparently ignored or completely merged
in the social aud it is sometimes asked,
with a curious look, if with the assiduous
attentions which Mr.. H., continually Law.
ishes o his honorable townsman, he is not,
at Tho same time, weavisg in long links of
India Rubber for tho judicial conscience.
But return to the list. The medical
department is graccd by such names as
Drs. Milling and Delmolj, and the eminent
surgeon DR.. Mutter aud among the Mill
tary we see Col. Halett from Mobile, Gen.
Cooper from Albany, and Lieut.. Gray, Of
the U. =. Navy. ! have given you but
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