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- waters where there are now only cottages, and
ne these Highlands and Long Branch AZ famous
Newport or Cape May. w.

HIGHLAND OF NAvEsISK, Ang. 5, 1855.
PAesarists from the Herdld-Ihe Unscr~PuIols-
ddcantages OF Vacesink al a Watering
psooe-Surf Bathing aud Ricer Bathing.
have had occasion to observe that some interest
Ag information concerning the manner Of obtaining
sews by steamers at Sandy Hook, which came under
my observation, and was recorded in the columns OF
your paper was copied by some Of your cotempora
sies, from the Philadelphia Ledger, and by them
ssedited to that journal when they must have known
Il was taken from the HERALD. IL seems TO me that
those very sheets that depend the most upon the
HERALps columns, are the most 10th 10 acknow-
ledge it, fearing lest the public may ascertain the
isst that their very existence depends upon YOUR
paper and they give credit for what they steal 10
any other plausible source; but that sort of thing
DENTS are ubiquitous, and are somewhat Jealous for
the rights Of their great exponent.
Since the accident mt Coney Island have thought
much TO what there is in the surf eXceng any other
sorm Of bathing that many should 60 fairly wild
upon the subject. The only reason can possibly
saduce is, fashion! To be sure there are those
whose tymphatlc tempefaments urge them to breast
Me waves and realize positive enjoyment from it;
but about twothirds never venture beyond their
depth, but paddle around in shallow water instead
Of taking good bath. Now at this place The quiet
Kjver affords most luxurious bath for the timid
amateur, and abundance OF room for the practised
while on the opposite beach the broad
Atlantic greets us with an incessant dull roar afford
ing plenty Of scope for the widest ambition in surf
Sathing. ALPHA.
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SHARON SPRINGS, N. Y.
SHARON House.,

SHARON HOUSE, |
SHARON SPRINGS, August 4, 1851
Society at the Sp,ings-Hs old and It's Neo Phases
Fast People and their attempts at Hnnocdtion-
improvements IN the Vliage-Aa Unpleasant
Monitor Fashionable and Rustic Amusements-
People JVho Enjoy Themselves and People Wao
Don'f--A French Marquis IN Disguise-A Per
secuted Millionaire, &c.
In my last, alluded briefly to the progress which
Sharon has been making within the last few years.
From being one of the most obscure and retired of
our so-called summer retreats, known but to few
adventurous health seekers, and, happily for their
comfort, uninvaded by the fashionable idlers who
only seek in the country variation of their diss
pated eDjoymens, IL has become, not only place OF
high sanitary repute but also favore resort for those
who like society without the trouble and personal
sacrifices with which il attended in Saratoga, New
port and other haunts fihc beau monde Few persons
come here who are not invaiids, or who have not
imperative necessity for cultvating repose. Difficult
Of access, and situated at about sixteen miles dis
lance from the nearest line Of railway il offers no
facilities to those who make the rounds Of the water
ing places simply for the purpose Of seeing and
been seen. II IL true that occasionally some few OF
the fast people from the larger cities make an rup
ton into our happy valley" but they are soon
frightened away by the air Of sobriety and decoruu
which pervades is society. So Ear from finding
themselves objects Of envy and admiration to its
members, they discover, before they are many days
here that the impression which they make is direct
" the reverse OF that which they had calculated
upon. The self-created leaders OF cxtravagant
STYLES find it is true the distinction OF isolation but
Il is an isolation far from enviabe. They are the
Dr,eisuses ridicues Of our little community without
the intellect and the polish Of manners which orgi
ually relieved the sting Of the appellation. They
arc excellent models for the show cases Of the MILL
ner and mantua makers, but they have no other
quality "a recommend them. II IL hardly necessary
Ir me 10 tell you that persons who attempt to
introduce here such DopseDsical habits, cap neither
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NEWPORT.
OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
nrp.N- untrap


NIwroRr Or. ~, August 4, ls55.l
Nsrpcst as q Es-fadustry Of Correspondent
: Nissriss Of the Passose-P Prospects Of the Sra
SON Watering Place Bibles, from Ner Point
Of Fie,c-Snobs and Scenerg--Smging BIRDS al
Ne,rpoa La Grange and B,igaoh Becoming
'CkordqJie-No Dcy Tired Tor he Resapq-
Hotels, &c.
adhere to my original opinion, promulgated some
time since, that there j. not much al Newport ex-
cept dust, poking aud pistol galleries. Several iu-
dustrious correspondents have managed to pick IN
charming little local Items relative {, religious fairs
and other ingenious arrangeme pts for -edac ing away
ones small change: bat Il IS ~ ,anit}-s,l inst -
all emptiness. The correspondents alluded to arc
however, entitled to praise for making - many
words out OF such small materials.
left New York in the Empire state good boat
with good people about her. There sds a great
crowd The state rooms were all takcn-berths
pleasant couches the floor oi the state room, sa-
loon, while others, st more unfortunate, sought
slumhcr in chairs aud upon lounges argally con.
trived az to give Que as much pain 81 possible. I
heard enc gentleman. who usually inhabits a fine
suite OF rooms 10 saint Marks place, mplorinr the
waiter to give him shakedown where the promo.
naders would not tread upon him. That's the re.
ward OF going away from home for pleasure, But
in spite Of all its Inconvenience this must he con-
sidcred the best route to Newport. lisa great deal
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BED BANK. Y. j.

RED BANK, Aug. s, 1855.
One of The Graft on his Summer Rambies--A PRINT
en- under Red Bank Fig Tree The ItIfe and the
Children taking their Share Of the Sport PiAage
Of the Ice SGtf--Narro,c Escape from, Dro,cn.
ing, &c.
/ have been passing some pleasant days down
here, on Shrewsbury river, and, being one Of the
craft, you would, perhaps do me and yourself IA
by inserting this. All is not gold that glitters,
neither should. men OF small means be crowded out
Of the public press because they cannot employ re-
porters to chronicle their little epjoyments.
We wished cheap trip for ourselves and little
ones, and therefore took the steamer Ocean Wave,
from the foot of jay street last Saturday for Red
Bank.
The house is kept by cx-Alderman Isaac B. Smith,
and for real comfort and country enjoyment it is
everything that could be wished for We get our
vegetables from his garden, and the milk and eggs
are Of the unsophsticated growth.
We have plenty of Shrewsbury clams-Shrcws
bury oysters-Shrewsbury blue fish, and Shrewsbury
chickens. We have drives and sailing parties, and
we have plenty OF shadc on the grounds and vicinity.
There are no mosquitoes and few flies. cannot nj
ford to visit Saratoga or Niagara; but this three
shilling trip, with small charges at the hotel Just
comes within the capacity of my purse The child
dren are sporting on the grass while am writing,
and the wife IS rolling ten pins in the bowling alley.
My expenses are not more here for living than in
New York city, at my own home, and here have
everything fresh. Cucumbers are wholesome down
here and might almost say green apples.
Somebody made free with our ice-boX an evening
or two since: it is large one and stands out DOORS
without lock. 1t was relieved OF all the beef, pork
and lamb, together with large Shanghai chicken!
Smith will be obliged to mount u Paixhan for its
protection, else famine may prevail down here.
small lad tumbed into the water from the dock
the other day, and would have been drowned but for
the prompt aid of carpenter who was at work in
the vicinity. would gladly give his name, but it
has slipped my memory.
Yesterday we took yacht and ran down TO
hotel kept by Mr. Slamm--brother to Levi D.-some
four miles. There is exclusive French or German
honse there, which admits no Yankees. inspected
the premises, and may inspect them again, when
will give you still further information. Mr.. Slamms
Nace is small but it is well arranged, and guests
:, Spade comfortable.
4IpGether, am enjoying myself as well and
cheaSy 90 poor man can expect to. cannot visit
Newport of the White sulphur, but little fresh air
ia necessary for lheOAspic in the summer season.
and As9v Of NO better resort than Red Bank.
49, A PRINTER
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LAKE GEORGE, N. Y.
Fort WILLIAM HENRY HOTEL. !

Fort Heary-Ks Historical Associations The Lake
Scenery-Hofels, Society, &c.
It is astonishing what changes are brought about
in the course Of hundred years, especially in new
country like our own. century ago this vicinity,
which is now crowded with visitcrs in search of
creation from every portion Of the Union, was one
unbroken forest, through which the red man roamed
in his unrestrained liberty and original ruleness.
Upon the site of the hotel from which this letter is
dated, stood Fort William Henry, memorable for the
disastrous siege which it sustained dnring the 'od
French war;" and the cold-hlo0ded massacre of its
garrison by the Indian allies Of the Marquis of Mont
calm, after the fort had surrendered to his army.
The hills, which now reecho no more warNke sound
than the report Of the which is daily fired to
salute the little lake steamboat upon her arrival,
then rang with the terrific war.whoop Of the savage
and the heartrending shrieks Of the miserable VIC
tins Of the tomahawk and scalping knife. Every
spot in the neighborhood is teeming with historical
recollecdons, and the interest thus excited is still
further increased by the spell Of enchantmcnt which
has been thrown around the place by the magic pen
of Cooper
But apart from all this the natural advantages of
the situation such as to challenge comparison.
The view from the piazza OF our wellkept, conve-
nient hotel IL Of the most beautiful that 10 has
ever been my fortune to behold. You look directly
down the lake-oyer the countless little green isets
which like emeralds set in sapphire, repose in the
bosom Of the Horizon Beyond and on either hand
casting their shadows in the crystal water, arise
lofty wooded hills, which at sunset exhibit the most
varied tnts Of blue and purple, and charming effects
Of light and shade, which would enchant the eye Of
artist. do not wonder that Lake George is such
favorte resort, and that it is constantly increasing
in popularity. The hotel is always crowded to ex-
cess, although, as large proportion of the guests
are transient visiters, and as public conveyances
leave the hotel several times each day, one can al
ways be provided with agreeable accommodations
by waiting few hours. There are number of
families from New York passing the season here,
and more delightful place in which to while away
a month or 90 could not be found. GEAREs.
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BATH, LONG ISLAND.

Long ISLAND, August 5, 1866.
Crowded State Of the HHdge-Proiect for the Erec-
ton Of Magnificent Hotel ON the Site ofMe Oh
Bath House.
Every spot capable of anording even the most in
different accommodation is now crowded with visit
ers. It is impossible TO supply the demand for
rooms and new buildings will have to be erected to
provide against the rush of next season.
grand project OF this kind is now on the taps,
ana will doubt be carried through. 1t is proposed
to form joint stock company, with capital Of one
hundred thousand dollars, to purchase the present
Bath House and grounds, and to erect magnificent
mansion on its site. | have seen the plan of the
new building, which hears a close resemblance to
the principal front Of Windsor Castle, in England,
and will be a most imposing structure. 1t will ac
comm0datc an immense Humber of inmates.
BEAU NASH.
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HOWELL HOUSE,
llI-nnIfI. Ar 10

HOWELL HOUSE,
VUoouE, L. l., Aug. 7, 1867
-adrdnfdsss Of QuOgue as Summer Retreot-Hs
Bathing aud Sporting Facilities, Hotel Accom-
naodations, &c.
l notice your valuable journal receives cores
pondence from numerous watering places, bat not
a word from Quogue. Now, this is not right; let
me inform your readers that Quogue is not in the
darkest corner Of the Union its geographical posi-
ton is on the south side Of this island about eighty
miles from your city. It is reached by railroad to
Riverhead at which place you are received by the
prince of whips the eyer-obligng John Martin, who
conveys you in one and three-quarter hours to this
quiet and pleasant little village We have among US
some of the most respectable citizens Of your metro
polls, who contribute greatly to the veliness OF the
place. For health and refreshing breezcs nothing
can surpsss this place, it being within ten minutes
walk of the ocean, where the luxury of surf bathing
is enjoyed in perfection. It is wonder that, in
stead OF hundreds who are here, there are not
thousands. QuOgne is not exceeded by any ocean
watering place, save Newport, and there only in
fashion. Here We are not tied down to ceremony,
but are as free as air, enjoying the luxury of dress
ing as we please, and no comments.
Three miles off, at the Inlet, lovers of fishing can
indulge in their favorite sport Blue fish are taken
in large quantities; thirty have been taken in two
houfs with Single sqWu. striped bass nave made
their appearance; three were taken the other day,
the largest weighing liz pounds. front also to
be had in the various ponds from one to six miles
distant. A good shot can find plenty of amusement
here. Dovitchers. yellow legs, ducks and robin
snpe are on our table almost daily. We have with
us the Napoleon OF shots, Colonel p. from your city
who has bagged his hundreds already. Some days
he spreads on the piazza the trophies of days
work, numbering as high as ninety.
Mine host OF the Howell House is as active as
ever, although he has seen seventy summers He
gives us an excellent table, and allows his accom-
plished granddaughter to preside at it.
We have number of charming young ladies with
MS, but are lamentably short of beauX. Can't you
send some along? They will receive hearty well
come ana be treated Kindly. QUASTUc.
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CAPE MAY.

CAPE MAY, August 6, 1855.
Aa'ustnaeuts Of the Season The accident on Board
the Delarare- Popular Preachers Putting lNecs-
paper Correspondents, &C., &c.
The season here bids fair TO last until the first Of
September, or near thereto. Hundreds are, at any
rate, arriving daily, and those who the island
do not seem disposed, as general thing TO leave.
On Wednesday evening there was grand hop"
OF the Mount Vernon; on Thursday an elegant party
OF the kind came of at the Columbia; on Friday the
Mansion House was the scene of similar entertain
ment while on Saturday the Mount Vernon again
drew together thousand or two Of happy "tippers
ON the light fantastic toe
The Sabbath yesterday was painful one. on &C
count OF the news of the accident the Delaware,
particulars Of which the HERALD viii, of course.
have published before this letter reaches you. Il
was a sad affair, and crowds were gathered about
the telegraph Office yesterday morning, as l went
church, talking over. Such incidents calcutta
ted 10 make deep impression even here, where ali
care il presumed TO lie thrown aside.
The Rev. Mr. Slicer, Of Washington, believe,
preached YESTERDAY morning at the Strangers church
and In the evening at the Mount Vernon Hotel. The
morning sermon q most powerful production.
and every person who heard II comedies TO it, author
a remarkable gift, both Of thought and expression.
manner more remarkable never observed Such
sermons as Mr. $. breaches are highly profitable.
We have several prominent people here At tbis
time-to specify oil Of whom have not time to-day.
Among them must not fail " note Mr. Robert Nor.
rs, Of the Philadelphia Inquirer who II stopping at
the Mount Vernon, with his family
Your remarks about the puffy proclisiiies ~ some
Of your correspondents most excellent IL have
ever said anything favorable Of landlords port >.
il has been entirely from desire 70 let the public
know where they may find comfortable quarters and
bligipr hosts. ! always pay the shot and never
accepted Of any gratufy In the shape Of boarding
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Brooklyn, and others, swell ou- company; and,
on the whole, we think we can throw down the glove
10 Saratoga or Newport, without any very great APP
prehensions OF the result But the mail ~ Just Of
mnst conclude; but II you print this shall soon
send you further account Of onr dongs at Quogue.
MrPHisTOPBELfs.
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LONG BRANCH. NJ.
GREEN'S HOTEL

L
LONG BRANCH, August 7, ls55.
Summer Sp0its--Fishng 'ciM a PitchforE--Tne
Crops The Hotels--Sale Of Land Lots Trot
hsg Match, &c.
Last week, all along shore We had great sport
catching horse mackereI. Lines, with squids' at
t8ched were thrown in the breakers, and drawn out
with a perseverance worthy OF sleeps head" Or
sea bass. The porpoises were chasing the blue fish,
the blue fish were after the horse mackcre and the
horse mackerel were after small fish, very exciting
scene on the whole. But, although the lines were
east in pleasant places for hauling in any reasonable
amount OF fish, yet we noticed one man 1--WE believe
an lrishman) who, enthusiastically enough, pre-
feHed fishing for them with pitchfork. Success
crowned his efforts.
We notice that one Of your Newport correspond.
ants speaks with hearty horror of persons in the
garbof men, lis that the legitimate expresson2 y
spending their hours in the billiard rooms, attending
ID cges, instead of beipg with the ladies mindng
their P.s and G's. Snch ,Qndnet is highly reprehen-
sible. Tendencies of simser kind having been oh
served at the Branch, the cti tsna sIag party
VINO went Grabbing un-ladied1Se'e arrcs'ea E srlca
ana an,ns condemned nrnsss to pay an
LITTLE rain would prove acceptal for the roads Dad,
wound here but we doubt if it would SsnectS ;md;
ssme guest to the farmers Present pr1pd notato
Wy ylCu ioI lug CoIH d. Nj, boyo
crops IN this vicinity We do not remember Na.ont
ever seen, at this season, the woods and fields a.S
lresher hue of verdancy; and all this we owe to M
misty moist, damp and rainy weather we have az
yailed at 80 much,
The hotels here are all we'll filled, and the season
is good one for the propretorS. There are fewer
transient visters-that is, persons who come onyfor
a few days-than have seen ut any OF the other |
watering places
The sale Of iand-lots advertised TO be sold by
Nessrs. Thomas & Son--came of on the Sd. Tue
location was excellent, the lots having the use OF
fine bathing ground &C., but the bidding was limited,
and only about a fifth Of the lots advertised were
disposed Of What's the use of cottage" one OF
them i've dollar hunstea,s," much desired by }.
Caesar Hannibal--when you can get into comfort
able hotel?
"trot, over the sea-shore road called ont all the
vehicles in the place on Friday last The scene
was quite an exciting one. ONKAHYE.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-03-16
EnSEEE'a aERCeo

'sThe Cumberland Valley Mutual Protection
Company of Dickinson Township, Cumberland
county, Pa. notify the public thai they cont-
nue. TO insure real and personal property against
loss by Are, on the lowest and most equitable
terms consistent with safety, and in conformity
to their charter and bye-iaws.
Every person taking an insurance in this co.
becomes member thereof, and is entitled to
vote at each annual election for officers. The
rates of insurance are very moderate-the as
st,ssments on the notes of the members having,
since the organization of the Co. averaged only
about one md an bnff per centam, per aunum.
The amount of each note is ascertaned by an
established rate per cent. on two-thirdS OF the
estimate value ofth property insured. and those
rates depend upon the kind of property insured
and the risk incurred Members OF the Compa-
ny would do Well TO look at their Policies and
see that they have not expired. Renewals for
another term of FIVE years, will be made for
one-takf the original cash premium. Further
particulars made known on application tosith-
er of the subscribers, agents of the company for
Bedford county.
J. NJ. RUSSELL, Bedford.
A. B. BUM, Schaisburg.
Feb. 90, 1853.
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a MIRACLE OF SCIENCE !,

DR.. {. L. KEELING, Of Mechanicsbureh, Canber-
land 20. Pa announces 10 those afflicted with T6-
mors, Wens, Cancers, Polypns, Lapns, Moles OF
MafRs Seroiula Kings Evil; and all disease. thar
have been usually treated with Cau.fie Knife, he
can remove them withoAt eating, burning or pain
neither Chlorolorm Ether is administered 10 the
patient. 1t is matter what part OF the body
they he remove them with perfect safety
and in remarkably short time. No Mineral or
Vegetable poison, is applied; and no money required
uniil cure is perfected
: Proapsis Uteri, Female complaints. Chronic Ven
erea and all other diseases treated with positive
Full particulars be obtained by addressing
in either English or German post paid. Patients
be accommodated with Board or reasonable terms
fredericksburg is one OF the prettest and healthly
towns in this any other State. II is miles from
Harrisburg on the c. v. r. r. and accessible from
all paris OF the { union.
The DR.. will visit in any part OF the State
when desired.
Kiad rendey If you knop Of any afflicted fcl-
ioc-creot@re, delay not, 10 tell them Of this
treatment
March ,, ls55.-6m..
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PEBIIC SihR.

The subscriber viii sell, at public sale, at bis
residence near Bedford, on THURSDAY, The
18th day of MARCH next, the following pro-
perty, VIZ:
Three pair Of work and one pair of bay match
Horses, one Mare, and three Colts, Cows and
Calves, one brood Sow and Pigs, Ten Shoats,
two Broad Tire Wagons, Pows, Harrows, Cul-
tyaors, Corn Coverer, Horse Gears, Thrash
ing Machine, horsepower, one spring market
Wagon, one Grind Stone, and one Grain Drlll,
also one super Windmill, one Creighead
Sward Plow, one Avery's do, one sub-soil do.
one premium Harrow, two common HarrowS,
one Horse Rake, and Grain Cradles and Rakrs,
all improved implements for Farming also
Beps-togethar with great variety OF other
articles too tedious 10 enrmerate.
I5Sale 10 commence at 10 O'Clock of said
day, when due attendance and reasonable Gre
dit will be given by
Feb. 16, 1853.
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I!ARDUiRE STORE.

The subscriber having purchased the entire
stock OF HARDWARE Of the late Thomas b.
Miller, in the Borough Of Bedford, would re-
Spealully announce 10 his friends and the pub
lie generally, that he is now prepared to fur
nish almost every article in his line of business
on favorable terms. His stock heing nearly all
new, aud selected by one we'll experienced in
the business, hr is fully satisfied that purchasers
will find il TO their advantage 20 give bin a
call. In addition 10 general stock Of Hard
ware, he has on hand, and will Constantly Keep,
GROCERIES Of the very heSt qnalty-GLASS
of all Sizry--also, STOAEWARE OF very SUI
peror quality. He has also on hand all kinds
OF Oils, Paints, Drugs, Broons. &C., SC, and
Cedar Ware in great variety.
Having now permanently settled IN busioess,
and being determined to use every proper rX-
ertior 10 please, he hopes TO merit and receive
liberal share Of public patronage.
JOHN ARNOLD.
Dec. 90 1854.