The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-26


though we cannot undertake to say that HE
opinion Of the marvellous virtues OF "s~il fed
milk" would be sustained.
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Fssiy,
We publish 70 day an unusually large batch
OF corrsponds nee from almost all cur mott
fashionable ard fequented places Of sumner re-
treat Outside of the State Of New York we
have letters from New Jersey, Rhode I-'snc
New Hampshire, Virginia, and the Canadas
These letters preeent very fair view Of the
attractions of the respective points, and give
an insight into their local, fashionable ana
other characteristics. Therefore, for those who
have made the tour Of these places, who medi-
tate doing 20, or who have not the remotess
idea OF ever vjStiDg them, this correspondence
must have such an interest as to warrant US in
giving TO it the space We do.
This State itself sprpssees all other States Of
the Union. If not in the grandeur of its scenery
though what can surpass the Hudson, Niaga-
ga, and the Catskill Noun aips at least Ia the
historical "Reminiscences with which 1t Ia pres.
nsnt The ante Revolutionary history Of New
York Is perfectly unique. 1t was the ground
on which, more tbsn hundred years ago, three
powerful European nations oontended for EN-.
p,re. The English, French and Dutch were all
anxious to maintain themselves on its soil,
and the largest regular military forces
that ever landed in America landed
here. The Dutch first possessed this city,
establishing colonies ON the Hudson and
Connecticut. They even drove q fourth
natioD-the Swedee-from their settlements on
the Delaware, and some of their bravest CON.
maDder, naval and military, were EN-
ployed in the protection of their posses
sions The English, in their turn, sent
some of their bravest officers aud most intelli-
gent civilians to manage the affairs of the colo
ny after it was snatched from the hands of the
Dutch. The French made numerous efforts to
disposeess the English. The expeditions of the
Count de Frontenac and the Marquis de Mont.
calm are famous. Numer GUS and we'll appoint
ed forces on both sides made their appearance
on the shores of St Sacrament and Lake Cham
plain, and the efforts of Abercrombie, Howe,
and subquently of the celebrated Lord Amherst,
have left the pages of our early history Grim
soned with the blood of the brave
In this State also occurred during the Revolu-
tioDary war the naval conflict in which Arnold,
not then lost, crowned himself with glory; the
singular capture of TiccDderoga by Ethan Allen,
and the expedition Of Burgoyne, with all its re.
markable incidents. Long Island has its re-
miniscences in the retreat of the American
ha oh nd 80 ha IA &c
York to superior force, and the mastery ma
nGuvres Of Washington when taking up new
position at White Plains. The valley of the
Mohawk also witnessed during the two wars
events of stirring character. The history of
the johnson family-Sir William and Guy-and
the departure of Sir John for Canada at the
head of his Scotch tenantry, nearly eight hun
dred strong, who returned to Lochaber no
MORE" have also q peculiarly romantic cast;
and 30 onward In the Revolution-the siege of
Fort Stanwix and its gallant defence by the
first New York regiment Of the line, are all of
marked interest. The capture Of Fort Fronte
mac by Col Bradstreet, and Of Niagara by Gen.
Pridesux, where be fell in the arms of vic
tory; the assault on Oswego, or Fort Burnet,
named after the accomplished Colonial Cover
nor of that name during the French war, are
also chroncled in our romantic annals
Returning to the Hudson, we have the Revo-
lutionary drama Of West Point the hairbreadth
escape Of Governor George Clinton and his
brother, General James, from Fort Montgomery,
and the splendid capture OF Stony Point by
mad Anthony" Go where we may, our State
is full of the memorials OF events like these
events without parallel in the history of the
country.
OF course 1t is not 10 he supposed that the
letters Of our correspondents are devoted to the
past history Of the localities, although even that
is sometimes very interesting feature In them
They are for the most part restricted to the de-
scripton Of the features Of the places, the style
Of fashion that prevails there, the number and
rank and worth and beauty Of the guests, aud
the amusemeDts wherewith the time il beguiled.
Sometimes they undertake to enlighten us Us to
the peculiar excellencies Of the table. the bland
ness OF the hosts and the gentlemauly conduct
of the hotel clerks and railroad conductors; but
our rule is to treat this portion Of the communi-
cation as confidential, and not intended for the
public eye; and so we take the liberty of striking
il out
Still, there Is good deal of Interesting in
formation that finds its way into our columns
through these watering place letters. For in
stance, we learn through one published 10 day
that the ffheries on the Hudson constitute an
important part of our internal iudustry-more
important than we had ever assigned 10 them
AT one village alone-0ekhill opposite West
Point-the daily sales Of herring sometimes
foot up as high as 400, 600; and chad aud stur-
geon, In their respective seasons, reward in a
proper tioDate manner the f.herman's tolls.
Another correspondent from North Carolina,
by way Of illustration Of the natural salubrity
Of iLnse nina rnona n1 r,du ~. NJ. n.,o-x..I Ac