The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-01
SARATOGA,

SARATOGA SPRINGS, July ~, 1893.
Ola Podr'da Of Visters- Unusual Number Of Fine
Hass-Descripton Of the Principal Tsams-Commodore
Vanderbilt on the Road-A Race, dc.
This world renowned watering place was never more
gay than now There Is hardly State in the Union or
country in the world that has not representative here
Beauty and ugness fashion and plAnnees youth and age
good and not good mpgle In the great throng sit at
the same table, dance in the set, drink at the
spring, and practice at the same bar There were
many people at Saratoga in before as have
been here this season, during the same time.
Tie principal hotels thronged and lodgings are 3d..
cured for guests outside The cool weather has driven
hundreds here who intending to tary at the Falls
20 down the ST. Lawrence, remain at Lake George, or
20 over the mountains While your pent up denizens OF
city have been suffering from the heat soouruers here
have been keeping gloriousy cool.
Beautiful women usually the popular theme for
letter writers from this place. but in view Of the nber
here beauty is SCARCE There are perhaps half dozen
who would pass for beauties In her own estimation
doubtless each one is belle II is but just to say how
ever that perhaps similar number coming as these do
from every part OF the country and almost every part Of
the world could not be found to contain 10 large num-
Der Of fine looking women.
at Saratoga this season the horse There
many private establishments here before season
miles See The best method Of vie wing them is 70 20
70 Saratoga ake-the principal point Of attraction every
O'Clock through he mellow twilight and into the dusky
there arrive and depart pageant Of elegant teams
with their gded rappngs and livered outrders Nothing
can eurpass the gay scene have witnessed . single line
OF barouches reaching. NEARLY mile in length, filled
with the fashion Of the principal cities in the Uniou
averaging about three ladies TO gentleman.
The variegated coors of their rich dresses blend
ing the charms Of the ra,rbox, the silver moun.ngs
of the bar and carriages flashing In the sunlight
proud action Of the splendid steeis the bright eyes
happy faces the merry laugh and shout and absence OF
all Io~dysm and indecorGm, contributed to make it
exciting and very beautiful scene.
Ameng the New Workers who have the finest private
establishments here are the oIowingMr. s. a. Alden,
gle bay team; Mrs Hoibrook Of New YORK, double tea
OF bays; Mr. Backman, New York city double team OF
hays and double team Of ar.y. Nj. Krkpa.,ck New
BILE team OF black and gray Mr. Brookmsn, Albany dou
Bile team OF bays Mr.. NJ c. Stanley, New York city.
grays Mr.. F. SAN, Troy, with troitng horse racony;
Mr. Bell Troy double team Of brown; Mr. G. Carroll,
A AS.Dy yo, double team 0,y and
York, double team Of bays Mr. Updike, New York dou.
BILE team Of brown Commodore Vanderbilt, New York
double team Of brown; Mr. Greer. New York double
team Of bays; Mr.. Wilson, New York, double team Of
BAYS
or the above those belonging to Mr. Alden OF Albany
oec'dedly bear of the palm. never finer proper
toned or beautiful animals They attract deal OF
msnes and splendid white flowing tails reaching nearly
70 me ground They are seventeen hands high sound
and without blemish THIS is the team which Mr..
schoocrA the President Of the Commercial Bank 10 Al
oepy attempted 70 rival at expense three thousand
eotns. He purchased pair Of styah looking bays, at
TIE above named coet bu. Of them proved to be spa
vned Commodore Vanderbilt frequently seen dashiux
out with bis gray mares, in single wagon their pretty
white feet paving the ground al fast they can make
them but not quite up the time OF Mr. stanIeys
splendid mahogany bays The latter along with as
little effort possible, and not beaten By any pair OF
horses here, with the ptioa Of Mr. Aden's They
may find their equals In the brown span belonging to Mr.
Gmbrede, than which there few stylish esab.
ishments 10 unfortunate that the Commodore should
drive anything on land short Of the fastest he sails
polhDs on the sea that not equal not SUPERIOR any
other craft.
Amongst the distinguished visiters at ths fashionable
resort at the present time Messrs Gurey of Ohio:
Foster OF Maine McKeon and Briggs, OF New YorK mem.
befs Of Copgreee and Mr. Owen Jones OF PennsyivAna
ana Mr. Groes6eck, Of OHIO, members Of the ast Con.
grees. Two Of the gentlemen mentioned above we're
CONTESTANTS In the last election In Uhio-Messrs Gdrley
lrepublicaD) and NJ Groesbeck (democrst), but the
former was successful. Mr. Foster from the SIKH dis
trct IN Maine stricken with the paralysis, and here
accompanied by consulting physician, seeking rsliaf
from the use OF the water tue springs Judge Hoar of
the supreme bench Of Massachusetts,, is also tarrying
observe that the Tribune that the marriage Of
certain young lady Of New York Spanisn gentleman
has been delayed in consequence Of the recent Ill
nefs OF the bridegroom He may be severely ILL., but as
he promenades the piszza Of his hotel his Intended
upon bis arm, he don't appear verely AZ De might
be- learn that the wedding will or about the frst
week IN September am informed ALSO that the stories
about the purchases Of jewels by BRIDE
groom for his bride correct He only paid Tiffany
about thirteen thousand dollars for jewels Of different
kinds
There was this afternoon at the course between
three nass for purse Of ny dollars. 1t was won by
'Tp Woodward,"a bay mare belonging 70 8. B. Wood
came.on and frightened good many away in hurry
before 1t WAS hAg through.
sARArocA sfaisGs, July %, 1859.
ccM Weather Gen7emanly EsA5aion of Heci,-Dis:n.
guished Visitors -AyohbisAop Hughes and Reu. Dr..
Hariland-A Song from Gassaniga, dc.
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