Here we step out of the worn and weary ruts of city society, and mingle in a broad field of varied acquaintance.  Here we may scent the fairest flowers of the South, and behold the beauty of our Northern climes.  Here party distinctions and local rivalries are forgotten.  Here, too, men mingle and learn from contact and sympathy, a sweeter temper and a more catholic consideration, so that the summer flower we went to wreath may prove not the garland of an hour, but a firmly linked chain in our American Union.

[Illustration:  GOODBYE.

CLOSE OF THE SEASON AT SARATOGA]

APPENDIX TO PART I.

When the previous forms went to press, we were unable to give any satisfactory and reliable statement of the Spouting Springs recently discovered in the vicinity of the Geyser.  We present, below, such information as we are able to give in regard to them at this time, hoping to render our description more complete in future editions of this work.

THE TRITON SPRING.

This recently discovered Spouting Spring is located on the north side of the road near the Geyser.  The vein was struck in January of the present year.  The depth of the well is about 150 feet.  The water spouts about fifteen feet above the surface.  Present appearances seem to indicate that the spring is chalybeate, though the mineral ingredients are not large.  We are unadvised in reference to the plans regarding it.  Messrs. Verbeck and Gilbert are the proprietors.

THE ESMOND AND WRIGHT SPRING

Is located in the ramble between the railroad and the Geyser Spring, and near the Ellis Spring.

On the 17th of June of the present year, at almost the identical hour in which Mr. Gilmore opened his Peace Jubilee, a new mineral fountain—­a spouting spring—­gushed forth from its deep origin in mother earth to rejuvenate and bless mankind.  The gas is so abundant that if the orifice of the tube is closed for a few moments sufficient force will accumulate to blow a steam whistle.  It has not been christened at present.  We suggest that it be called the “Gilmore Spring.”  The well is over a hundred feet deep, and the water rises about thirty feet above the surface.  The water is strongly saline, and will probably be classed among the cathartic waters.  It bears a strong resemblance to the celebrated Geyser.  The proprietors inform me that several of their acquaintances have already experienced benefit from this water.  The spring promises to be valuable.  The public will look with interest to know into whose management the spring passes, as the proprietors are plain farmers and intend to commit the spring to more experienced hands, who will introduce it to the public favor.  A neat bottling house and a tasteful colonnade are already being constructed.  Prof.  Chandler will probably make the analysis at an early date.