Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-17
Our Saratoga CsrrssPeadencs.
August is. 1870

August Is, 1850.
DEAR STAR: Feeling deep interest Ia you and
your many readers, have determined to let you
into the life At Saratoga. A paryof three gen.
tlernen, myself included, left washington on the
p; m tain on Tuesday, August Il for trip
Moth Our FIRST stopping place was Cape May
There we were well cared for by the projectors
of Colunbia House The sea bathing was grand
and the fare and Society s,good as any one could
wish for. The season at Cape Island being rre.ty
well over, We determined TO start on our journey
rejoicing, as the proprietors Of our hot.l were
very Liberal with champagne so we PACKED up
our tooth brushes and other necessary articles and
len on board the fine steamer Delawafe, bound
Tot New York. Where we arrived early on sun
day morning We found New York crowded
with mostly southern people. Indeed, the only
room we could obtain was one at the Metropol-
itan Hotel, next to the bar-room, and as that did
not suit us We determined to leave for Saratoga
In the nrst boat. As we left the wharf for Troy
we passed the Great Eastern, which had lust ar
rived from its Annapolis trip. Ii did not strike
me as being a very superior vessel, but as am
very seldom ever struck on first sight, no doubt
upon full examination would have been highly
edihed. After sail up the most beautiful river
| ever saw, whose grandeur 1t would take more
graphic pen than mine To do justice to, and run
OF some thirty miles over a good railroad, we ar
rived at the town of Saratoga, which, upon first
sight, did not appear at all attractive, were
having regular northeastern storm, but after a
continuance Of two days 1t ceased, much 10 the
qualification OF some six or seven thousand people
who are at present sojourning here.
found a number Of disting uished men here of
all parties, among whom are ex-President Fill
more, Hon. William G. Alexander, of New Jer-
sey, Mr. Brodhead, the ex-Secretary OF the Lega-
ton at London, who Is also noted historian
Politics not muc talked of hefe as all partie
seem to keep quiet. From conversation that I
have had with the leaders of the Breckenridge and
Bsn parties they say they will do any and every
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one thing, and that 10, New Jersey is good for
Breckenridge beyond doubt. The feeling man.
ifested by the Union men against the Republicans
is immense
We have grand ball here nearly every night.
Last night grand hop took place at Union Hall,
and was attended by the distingHe of the Springs
While your writer was enjoying himself In the
busy dance, a friend came and wished him to 90
few steps up the street with him to see the d.
versity Of life In the North. We entered ball
| room, and beheld large crowd of men and
women OF both coors, dancing one with other,
led CT by Morrissey, the famous pugilist. What
difference from our manner of living even among
the poor o. people. We saw negro men and whit
women seated In nearly every corner of the room,
put we did not see white man and negro women
holding familiar concourse. Being perfectly dis
gusted my friend and myself returned to the ball
at Union Hall, where the dancing was kept up
until the small hours.
Tonight we have grand ball at the United
states, and one Tomorrow night at Congress
Hall, which we expect will be a grand affair;
that is, If our treatment will be a criterion.
Among the attractions here at present are the
City Guards of Troy, and the Albany Burgesscs.
who number some fifty men apiece, and are en-
camped about a mile from the spring Gov.
Morgan is expected here tomorrow, and will be
received by the military
l have only seen one Star since left home, and
would not like to say how / got that, but it was
the most Interesting paper that have read for
some time Ii contained a letter from this place.
which gave you description of the Buildings,
Lakes" &c There Is a great deal of wealth and
beauty here, and vert little filtration -
must tell a tale upon myself, as considered II
good Joke Opposite 10 party at the table are
seated a minister and family; this morning while
waiting in the paTlor for some ladies' he 1.-THE
aforesaid MINISTRY came and commenced ccnl
versation After passing the compliments of the
day, he Informed me that a very INTEREST," n o
prayer meeting was held daily. from 10 to III
O'Clock, and wished me to attend. But having
an engagement to bowl with some ladies' mucR
TO my regret had to decline his polite invi taton
He concluded by asking me to come in the morn.
ing told him IL could would be there but
very likely may be otherwise engaged What
made him take such an interest in me know not
unless, as we call one Of our number parson y
he thought we were ding him astray, and our
morals might be little better - n.
You may hear from me again from Niagara
Yours, &c. b.