The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-21
SUMMER RESORTS.
SARATOGA.
SARATOGA SPR

SARATOGA SPRINGS, July IL, 1858.
Every New Yorker who finds l03 degrees Fahrenheit
in the shade an uncomfortable figure may reduce the
temperature to ninety by embarking on the Al
bany boat for an up trip. TO be sure the boat Is
crowded and the great desire of everybody to sit ON
deck renders your chances of occupying a seat
rather doubtful unless you arrive early yet nothing
can prevent easter respiration and consequently
more resignation to the ills of life. The journey
from Albany to Saratoga would be agreeably accom-.
pshed were it not for that inevitable part OF soci
ety-babies-which are out in strong force and seem
to have chartered the boats, cars, stages, &c. for
their particular use. Not that we would deny
them the enjoyment of any OF their rights for doubt
less they are indispensable members OF the cOmmu-
nifty and supply crying want In society," yet 1t can
not be denied that their sweetness Is chiefly dis
tinguishabe by their parents and that strangers are
excusaOle Tor passing on TO the next car.
The warm weather OF the last week has sent many
here and the hotels are filing. The preprietOrs say
they have never known more here at this point OF
the season. The rush does not commence before
August. At the American we noticed Judge Con-
molly and Ex-Governor Dillingham;. Congress Hall
hotel on the street. the freshness OF new bricks
and paint gives 1t comfortable appearance, and the
building, is always cool. Among the guests here
are John Minor Bolts and the Southern Generals
McGeary, Young and Baker We also noticed II. Ii.
The first ball Of the season took place last week.
concert was given yesterday at eleven O'Clock to
Sohleiss Padoyani and Rocco. novel feature of the
concert was the instrument jaO 'nel0dio,, which
really wonderful AFFAIR. The Opera House, at the
Of the Union grounds, opened last night with
concert from Charley Pettenglls Star Ministries.
The Opera House will be this season under the man.
agement OF Mr.. A. w. FennO, an old and expert
enced manager. The house itself Ia gem. II will
seat twelve hundred comfortably and is absolutely
complete theatre. Every appurtenance is at hand.
The general appearance Is Of blue and gold There
In an abundance OF fine scenery. ft closely resent
bes Nibo's after which style 1t seems to have been
modelled.
An impromptu democratic ratification meeting
WAS hold on Wednesday evening and was addressed
by Colonel Maltby, OF Maryland; Judge Ordc OF Cali
fOrnis, ana Mr.. Peeer, OF Florida. The republican
guests have ratification next week.
The business at the Springs Is to drink Congress
water. and between five and eleven O'Clock thousands
from all the hotels wind their way thither with
Mussulman's Impulse TO Mecca.
Near the Springs new bust Of Lincoln has been
erected Fourteen years ago, when was here, the
bust Of Henry Clay was draped and the country was
mourning his death. Then LlncOln's face was I'M
familiar and his name unknown. Now his picture
hangs In every house and his name IL Immortal. Sic
fortuna
At the rear OF the park connected with the spring
large innux Of Indians from all parts OF the country
have pitched their tents and oer for sale the results
of their winters work.
The circular railway, which Is n wv an established
institution, needs comment. Hard by Is target
ground for practice with the Indian bow and arrow,
which the ladies largely patrOnize. The accuracy Of
the abOrGines' aim pr0vOkes desire TO try and
they achieve wOman's usual success IN this depart
ment OF pleasure by hitting once In ten times with
the mark three rods Off and Of the form and size OF
an Indian stuffed with sawdust.
somewhat unique entertainment IL going on In
tent near by. father and mother are exhibiting
their three babies. who, they say, Of the same
age-al girls and look exactly alike. The ladies, II
IL useless to say, swarm about the tent and investing
ten cents take peep at the wonders.