The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-11
the SEASON AT SARATOGA.
Oar Saratoga correspondence,
SARATOGA Srais0s, August 10, 1885

SARATOGA Ssais0s August TO- 1895
ras CROWD or VISITORS
The present season universally Acknowledged the
most brilliant in tho history Of Saratoga, Not only has
there been tho most lavish display OF dress and wealth,
but the attendance this year exceeded ali previous
record Saratoga is overlooking. There are not accom-
modations that comfortable for the crowd now
gathered hero The hotels have leased outside houses
aud Que half their guests lodge "out," colo
nizeo rs Ia termed Broadway tfronged your
thorovghiare OF the same name. II is estimated
that twenty thousand visitors are now here. and
whom Is stated tina, the village has population aud
corresponding capacity Of only seven or eight thou
sand, some idea Of the crowd may be obtained Weary
lodging seekers may be seen, subsequent TO the arrival
o. every train "shnpng'' through the streets. ono
party vieng with another 70 makcthe 6rst inquiries 1t
each and every house their road. The same crowd
meets you everywhere-on the hotel balcony, at the
Springs, where you are compelled to wait indefinitely be-
fore being served al tho dinner table, whore you must
work your like grasshoppers Iegs If you would
move them at ALL aud nthe parlor wlsrs you vainIy
seek Tor your cosy chat
- KsslroN 49,
Fashion, however is not rigorous this season In
quTins observance OF her rules IN detail People
dance at hops and balls without tho regard for the
old laws governing such matters. The cut color Of
the material s not much criterion it, cost You
where you would not dare TO appear black Onewhich
cost ten The hops every evening are the most social
desrous OF your attendance with her, and there is no ne
ccssity Tor tho tresomo bore sh dressing You
accompany her INTO the ballroom In the SANE costume IN
winch, IN the afternoon, you drovs "iOur in hant,
"a Simeon Leland, or lounged away morning che
balcony.
ruRvoUTs
Another TEXTURE Is the magnihcence OF the turnouts
especially during this the racing week Were the
sion royal levee, the space GU Broadway between
the Union aud Congress Hail could not crowded.
with dashng and stylish equipages every forenoon Just
before the hour for the races They stand in lines four
deep private and public vehicles
which Tor the time obstructs all ,rsvsrs'ng Of the
thorougharo Among tho hsndsomest II these uroouts
u that oil Major Leland OF the Cnon.
Tux RAILS
To accommodate the pleasure seekers tins hotels have
made the balls more frequent and they are Of almost
nightly occurrence The season Is a. it, height Some
thing more than tho little nine eleven clock hop
the immense throng
grand ball given at Congress Hall last evening
Tor the benefit or the band and was th. most nue-
rously attended Of the season. There not such
display OF costly dresses when General Grant
present. Dancing commenced about ton O'Clock, aud
the band IN return for the liberal patronage manifested
by 50 large assembage exorted their best efforts 10
tho production OF the most beautiful music. One piece
in parcuar--the ''Isairoad Gaiop"-wss given with a
most interesting and amusing imitation OF the starting,
moving and stopping of a train. Generals Blair and
Bartlett present and participated almost every
dance. The display OF dresses very handsome The
following will AFFORD yon an idea
Mrs. Secretary Harlan, OF Washington, made spen-
did appearance IN garnet satin with oiut lace Mrs.
Orne Of Philadelphia, white six with ossr-
skirt Of green moire antique Her Jewels were diamonds
ganily sti;rcd in white THE sprightiy Miss
sawyer, daughter Of the veis,an General wore
and ,s green Mrs 'f sia s'"S was e e
gany dressed In white satin, trimmed with blue.
Mrs X Phelps, of New York. wore "a pearl colorcd
more, with branches Of coral running through u, richly
trimmed with pcia; lace AMI diamonds Her
ss Mr., Mo,9 9 H. and sa%.Sd ,ss
in u pale green silk, heavily trimmed with green
velvet and point !aco. hair in tho extremity Of the
fashion, and gold powdered. Mrs. Burant wore a
pale pearl MORE antique, trimmed with angola fringe, hair
q 10 Pompaionr with diamond powder Mrs Harrison
med with sae, ~slve, anS black ,hssa% i"cs Mrs
Decker OF New York, wore pale blue MORE antique,
skirt trimmed with wide donnce Of white point lace.
Miss Caleb, 0f New York. made her debN in handsome
white MORE antique brocaded with small chintx nowcr
Mrs Young Of New York. prettiiy dressed in pale
bon silk, deliberately rOuched with Illusion Baltimore
was represented by the beautiful Mrs. Daniels. in
colored silk. covered with Illusion Miss Russell,
bun silk, relieved by scarlet trimmings. Mrs Com
modore Levy was very stylish IN gray grenadine,
trimmed with white silk and black velvet. Mrs sheriff
Of Washington looked ciarmingy in pale green silk,
with bsrbes Of white satin. Mas Green, OF New York
SIMPLY, b prettily dressed ia white silk, trimmed
with white lace. Brooklyn was represented by Mrs
Christmas in pink watered silk and pearls. Miss Mol
isr OF New York, attracted universal admiration in
white silk, trimmed with pulled pyramids or blue tus,
studded with pearls Tho handsome Mrs Adams Of
Rochester wore heavy black silk will, overskirt OF
black and white illusion.
also very stylish and ,,ercts affair The next ono at
the Union Is announced for to morrow evening.
PaoDUcrnpy CoAt.-The entire anthracite coal pro.
ducton this year from all far az reported, Il
SOL ISL tons, against 6 2o2 TONS 10 corresponding
Nme last year showing loss Of ,099 2e4 tons Last
the government demand was active aud most OF the
iron works Of the country were IN iui blast the demand
tho part OF the Is materially lcssencd and
many works. those great consumers OF coal
have been pretty much stsndstili The price Of coal
having fallen full ATTY per cent, compared with last
price OF coal is nd. ancins The prospect OF the Goa
trade IL decidedly good for the remainder Of the year
Pittsrhs pa journal Aug"t5
C,AL AMI OIL IN KaSsAs Professor swallow State
Geoogst for kansas recently psssed through Topeka on
his way West on professional tour The Record says
be goes 10 saims, then lhs head waters Of Arkansas
~rb pack by The way OF Cornc Grove He has been at
w"rx ,,, n the eastern counties OF the State, and
s.p', .,s scd workable bras sf coal, discovered
ysn e"' s,s". Linn Bourbon, Cherokee Usage
!ncksos nH "p and Leavenwoh counties
ss;u M ssssu's s siup sooS beds S M S
ss. r .iss. s sSs' n ass. Nv WI
surface The sandstone which produces The oil snr,na,
Of Miami, Linn ana tourbon counties usssriic acme
portions Of each OF the untes 10 the eastern part OF
the state The sandstone are Of the same age as ho,.
| In OHIO which producs more valuable oil than The
wells in Psnnsylvsn :. kon,as Advertier. Auents
IscsxAssD EWcsA1os Westward The tide OF we.,
ern emigration TO 'htsa'es and Territories In the Pacific
season than nj any me since the California excitement
The number OF emrant teams that passed Fort Laramie
during the month May " stated al nvs thousand and
Of the stock, forty fousapd head This n,mense ONT
grafton indicate. ibt the rich Western TERRITORIES par
ucularlv the suffevis regions attracting thther
CHASE Of people VIII, WI labor indusrously 10 develop
Their ma,er. fe'ooI Is remarked that these emf.
are no, I" he cough class sdvenurers but are az
ruls sturdy sid hardy working ..o who are ,aLins
sha,, s.miie. along, With the design masns : my
msuent ss,iement The Inducements fcf ",srs,sor ~
tSs ues territories very sea. 1s 20
have prospect OF securing competency IN IL c,,is.
| AID long settled localities IN new region evcrysr
mas fair start on the r2sd Y fortyne. ana be posss
the requisite thrift and energy be Is sure 70 attain
| position OF Independence
| aarAr DsrREss Axose 0sEMAy SsrrixRs m CssapA =
The German settlers tho Upper Ottawa In Canada
In great distress failure In The crops for three year
past has msde many old settlers buy their bread wh
others lived tursps and potatoes who were unable
buv their and Is 10 be expected that many Of tn
poor GeSmans, not long In tbs country strangers In
STRANGE lsnd, must have felt the general distress
| se-srely Those settled in the vicinity OF Pembroke,
snsgo 70 get along pretty we'll ss the men ccud sener