The New York herald., 1876-08-14
SARATOGA SPRINGS.

SEE SAhAIouA AND LIVE a WONDERFUL PLACE
FOR HUNGER AND soMNoLENCY-cIE -cIERGYMEN
ON vACATIoN--A JOLLY sEr-How FAMILY
HOTEL IS MANAGED.
SARATOGA August IL, 1870.
What shall be said Of man who has ron through
couple of score OF years and never seen saratogaS
When first arrived mentioned the fact TO several
whom met casually but II greeted with such
expression Of faccparty compassionate and pi,iful
that much of life should be allowed pass without
sight Of the focal point Of American social lfc
partly Of indignation that could misuse my oppor-
tunities-that have kept very silent late and try
to act as though had spent my babyhood in the par
lors OF this magnificent Grand Union Hotel Ono may
1.-Two to be forty without having smoked, or Rls
tori, or travelled In palace car, and be regarded
simply eccentric uncanny
person. II no has failed his hat the famous
men in this place who pun the wires Of our political
history and to admire the bellies who make one in
snctivcly grasp his pocketbook utter despair and
resolve TO be bachelor, he is looked upon little
less than a criminal $500 naples and dic" is old
adagc which has been transformed suit the American
temperament, and now runs, "sce Saratoga and live
forever"
HUNGRY AND A
Well, there arc two peculiar experiences through
which am daily passing and which ought to DO
ticed First, this Is place where discovers lin
itlcss appetite. II may bc that tho clear brilliant air
acts as terrible stimnlant, It may be that good
company becomes temptation, but In whatever way
is to be accounted for the fact remains that ones
hunger appoascd. The hour and half at din
ner only serves to give you zcst for sup
per, aud your supper makes you dream Of the
bill OF fare for breakfast. Sa, atoga starts onc's
digestive organs to extent that eating
Importance known before; second. 1t Is n
place whcrc the faculty of sleep rises to tho plane Of
genius Insomnia here is disease not known. Tho
house is still a grave at midnight and tho guests
DO sleeping u wager. If you will permit me
become cgotst,cal will venture to say that have
won the cup; wear the laurcI take tho stakes in
This contest; am king OF the great army OF somno
lents BY nine O'Clock begin to wonder how men can
keep their eyes open and by ten the magic charm
complete and forgetiu OF church debts and mortgages
and foreclosures am trampng through dreamiand,
where salaries are large and promptly paid
PRIESTS AND PREACHERS OK vACATi0S--RARE LOVERS
am surprised at the number of ccrgymcn here.
There secms, however, as much hum nature among
them rs among ordinary people. Just on my lett at
this moment are hall dozen priests. with as many
theological students hovering tho edge OF the circle.
They enjoy themselves with suavity and dignity that
Is very cOnmcndabsc Tho other day they were at
the races both tho and the horse races and wit
messed the icats of the Drawn and hOO with enhusi
asm which was not ashamed OF itself Unlike somc
others, who anxious 10 see they solicit
not to be seen, they found good positions and con
tributed the tnjOyment OF the occasion. Some
things priest will do openly which Protestant mn-
ister almost always does secretly. aud as though he
afraid people would make comments He will
read his Bible prayerbook in the the deck
OF steamer in tho gallery OF tho hotel and do II
in such q nonchaiant way that the people look but
somehow never express any wonder. Tho clergyman
Of Protestant church who should thus publicly de-
vote himself would be criticised severely and
who wants a reputation for pety not possessed.
over yondcr sit. IN group OF eight clcrgymen
have left their nocks in Philadelphia Baltimore
and Now York to get rcreshment and rest in this in
spring spot They iul OF, their work, and mis-
take not are comparing or possibly exchanging notes,
looks you cant tell the particular doxy they profess
Tho pleasant joke makes the Presbyterian and Episco
palian mingIe hoir merry laughter while the observer
looks and thinks what blessed privilege to be
boy for two months in order TO be stronger tho
pany than dozen mnistersy want nothing better
than to sit down with couple OF Presbyterian threo
Epscopalians one Methodist who has been circuit
rider, and about four Catholic priests They filled
tho brim with anecdotes ludcrous experiences and
strange mistakes, and when the tongue is unoosed by
genial fellowship they make the hours pass by on tip
toe / know, because IL has been my good fortune
fall into just such company within the last few days
A FAMILY HOTEL, now 1T is MANAGED
The Grand Union is rapidly becoming a family hotel
It TO be The ambition OF Judge Hilton 10 give tho
guests overy homo comfort IIc measures everybody
by himself aGd, wanting everything OF the BEST and
ample supply Oft he furnishes u 10 others. The only
people who lind fault those who have stepped up,
rather than down. when they engage rooms in the
hotel. said, the other day, TO the proprietor:-
''what Is your ambition respecting tho Grard
.ro make il as much like the homes of our guests as
possible; 10 put the hotel on par with Filth avenue
But my dear sir, hotel is place where every
and any who can pay his So per day has right TO
register his name"
''By no MEANS" he answered. decisvey. "Therc
several detectives here, and they the watch
all the time When they discover person, man or
woman, who for any reason Is Objectionable they have
positive orders To see that they vacate the premises"
But that is delicate matter II is not always
easy to get rid Of parties who may come with pur
pose. How do you arrange tf'
81 simply present them with their BILL and that gen
orally suiccs If does not | call TO my aid the
nj ut IN cpm und nj
that have had an appcaon for their rooms, and that
the train starts at 4:a0"
.'You remind me of anccdote OF Tacyrand,"
answered. Napoleon wanted to got nd OF De Stac,
he sent the dpomalist to convey the order Talcy
rand called on tho lady, and he held his hat IN his
hand ana Was the point OF departing, he earnestly
rcmarked Madame hear that you intend to leave
ION "Wednesday, monsieur l assure you have
not the slightest idea OF IT,, she answered
.Tbe conversation continued ordinary subjects for
few minutes when Tallcyrand said again. and as
though the subject were entirey new Madame, |
have heard 1t reported that you leave Paris Wcdncs-
dav.'
.Dc Stacl piqucd and saw tho point, but replied
quickly, Monsieur, have never dreamed such
Thc conversation again divcrted at last Just
as Tallcyrand was closing The door behind him, he
turned aud said ''sme 10 stacl | have heard from
the very best authority that you Will positively leave
Paris on Wednesday afternoon
''On Wednesday afternoon she took postchaise and
left for parts unknown
There rs my dc ecvc" said the proprietor and /
watched him. shophitcr gorgcousy aitired, was in
must be iesscd, tcarully and wonderfully made
up, ami the talk running on diamonds and who
them and the number OF their rooms The detcc-
tive waited n few moments until The sfaucs was at an
end, and then quietly went up to the offender and
marked, MADAME, your husband IL III, your children
are dying, and you are wanted IN Now York at once
AZ tho supper table there was one vacant chair but
few knew what It meant
III propose, again sad the proprietor, ''to put on
my guests all the restrictions Of wcbrcd soc,cty
These young girls must be guarded carefully as they
would be IN their own houses II can do that The
hotel will be filled by families, and they will feel
assured that their sous and daughters will bc protected
from every sort %. ntrusion.n
That is novel way to run hotel thought but tho
consequences OF such line OF conduct arc already
visible There is curious absence OF noisy and bo,s
ferrous talk and behavior, which makes tho place OK
cccdngly attractive. Everything is orderly and
decorous TO the last degree. A general sense OF
confidence IN each other seems TO MI the guests aud
IL Is believed that families will remain here later i'm
September than has been their custom.
LARGE NUMBERS GUESTS AT THE HOTELS