The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-12

Of commanding appearance aud noble carriage he was
the psrsoniacA,sn Of the thorough British soldier and
mony Of troopng the coors was gone through in a
most impressive manner Tho battalion broke into
column OF companies right and front and marched past
in slow and quick tme after which they went through
variety OF evoulions In manner that would do credit
troops OF any nation and when we consider these sturdy
sons OF Africa were but short time since in a state OF
barbarism we were asoundcd witnessing the Of
perfection mental as well physical which they have
been brought and which OF itself speaks volumes of
praise for the officers commanding.
the hour having now arrived for dinner proceeded
tothe officers mess room, where
received, and Hospitality entertained by Colonel OHa
oran and officers The dinner recherche
affair comprising every luxury OF the season.
immense lawn in front was lighted up with
variegaed lamps and the band poured forth strains OF
the sweetest melody. After the cloth removed there
was hvely and constant popping OF champagne corks
and during the whole evening most delightful feeling oil
harmony prevailed. The health OF the Queen and Pres
dent drank standing, the band playing the national
anthem Of both countries. During conversation with
the Colonel, he informed me that years since he
passed week most delightfully."- at Niagara with Genera!
Winfield Scott, for whom he cherished regard.
About half past ninc ten O'Clock dancing commenced,
and was kept up with spirit until late hour, when the
party broke up.
Nassau contains from eight ten thousand inhabitants,
and for invalds and visitors is my opinion, far pre-
ferabe to Cuba. Epidcmics are totally unknown here,
the Climate delightfully."- pleasant and healthy the Their
mometer ranging the year round from 60to so Fahrenheit
refreshing and healthfu breeze from the Atlantic
ly peryadcs the whole island, while the immense cotton,
paAAain and cocoaEut trees, with which the island Is
thicky studded, afford agreeable retreat from the
rays of the sun. Fruit is abundant the banana, mango
pineapple, orange lemon and hundred others growing
wild in luxurant proluson The roads good and the
drives very pleasant aording TO tho tourist abundant
food both for contemplation and conversation.
AT present there is but hotel in Nassau the Kar
max very comfortable and roomy house, kept by very
kind and excellent andady, for the accommodation Of
visitors from the states. An elegant building is process
of erection and will BE- completed and ready tor the
ccpton Of guests in November next II is located the
highest point OF the town, and from its piazzls and bal
comics affords excellent view OF the broad Atlantic,
while from the observatory the visitor can take in at
sweep OF his eye the whole island of New Providence
The new hotel will be conducted with especial view to
the comfort OF families and nvads, and will be taken
that every person shall feel during their stay in Nassau
At home. The facilities for yachting, rowing, fishing and
other aquatic sports, unusually great there being
all times quite fleet of yachts rowboas and other craft
in the harbor owned by the residents OF the place
In conclusion, let me ask the consumptvcs and small
army of other invalds always to be found in large cities
do you wish to get wey So be advised by some who
knows and throw physic To the dogs pack up your
trunks take trip to Nassau and spend there the coming
winter By spring YOU will look much better, feel so
much BETTER and really and truly be much better that
your nearest friend won't know you without taking
second or third look at you Heads Of families,
Nassau for two-thrds less than you can in Newport
Saratoga other fashionable but used up watering
places, besides enjoying yourself vastly
For myself can but say TO the people Of Nassau that
the Kindness received by at their hands will never be
forgotten and only hope that may enabled to
make with them another and longer stay.
JAS. r. CAMPBELL. NJ D.