Rose half past four. Took a seat with the conductor, found it very cool,
a wonderful contrast since yesterday. The road very sandy; passed a
place where the stage had been upset last night. Got to Glen Falls on
the Hudson a little after seven; walked down before breakfast to a
little Niagara; it looked very well rushing over the black rock, the
river being very considerable. Hazel nuts most abundant. The ride very
delightful. Reached Saratoga before 12, according to written agreement
being 4-1/2 hours, though only 17 miles. Stopped at Congress Hall Hotel
to see as much as possible of the fashionable world; dined at two; 150
to 170 passengers, many with their servants, and some of the gentlemen
had their wine cooling in ice-water; some very pretty ladies, and
gentlemen rather better looking than ordinary. Purchased a copy of the
"American Traveller" for 1-1/2 dollars. Some good singing by a
gentleman, also some ladies played very well; afterwards went to a ball
at the United States Hotel; saw some curious dancing, whirling one
another round very fast. At a loss to find my room No. 156.