Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-04


DEAR BENxErT,-- You are no doubt too much en-
gagged with the oaites of New Brighton, the Springs
and Rockaway TO pass thought on so very humble
watering place Glen Cove. This, however, is
not surprising when your numerous vocaons are la
ken into consideration You cannot be in dozen
places at once the Irlshman SAID barrn you we're
bird We have our balls pick hicks regattas, horse
races, &c here well as the best of them, which
are much less formal and more select Here
most wealthy and fashionable citizens with their
blooming wives and daughters retreat from the cares
and hustle of the city and the more crowded watering
places, 10 breath the pure air which waits over the
blue waters that ripple to the snowy beach in front Of
Glen Cove House.
Last Wednesday the members Of new club styled
the "Pickwickians," got up very spirited trotlng
match, which created more excitement III the lovely
little Glen, than did the great St Ledger race IN Eng
land Nothing talked of the entire day but the rela
tive merits of the different candidates regret us
not in my power to give you particular an account
| of the race should wish, having at the tune 70
| escort some ladies (dear souls) TO a distant part
of the Island understand however u was wen con-
tested bv many fine horses which were entered on the
| OCCASION and won much to the asonlsnment 81 the
knowing ones by lean looking brown horse belong
| ing TO Mr.. -. Although had the misfortune 70
| miss The race was in time TO witness one winch II
not as Jockey like in every respect, was far more
amusing Some dozen village gentry not wishing to
be eclipsed by the quandam citizens, determined on
| having race Of their own, and IN few mements all
were unanimously ready fer the start, except the
horses. there appeared TO be decdad msunderstand
| mo among them as to showing their metal, however
by dins OF hard pulling whipping and spuring they
did start and that too like true republicans perfectly
/ ndapendent ofeach oher-some on a trot and others
on canter or full gaop, according to their own inn
| mediate taste and fancy.
Il was difficult to ascertain from the cloud of dust
and the connictngstatcment ofthe riders which horse
arrived first a, the winning post but it was perfectly
understood that Mr. Pickwick celebrated quadrupcd
Rusher came in Iasthe rode IN gallant st vie by
vounp gentleman Of rery high standing, (six feet
seven without his shoes who attributed his Ill luck
| na;r Of very tight unmentionables which served
HIM a very scurvy trick by giving way in very in
| delicate manner, much to the amusement Of the un
| failing and ungcnerous crowd.
| THE evenings amusements closed with brilliant
Pail o;vpn al the Glen Cove House, by two Of our
mos, fashionable young gentlemen, members Of the
| cI.h Messrs Pckwck and Busfus. 1t was decidedly
The most recherche thing ofthe season. The company
beino All invited guests was, consequently, very se-
lccr and the selection was lovely To fault There
were TO be seen smiling faces eyes Of every shade
frsm e,tv black 10 soft lovely blue ruby lips too and
cherry checks and dmples in sbundance-to particu-
| lar;zc any would be absurd-to sum up all il was
| blaze of beauty The arrangements were simple
without ceremony, all at home, every one pleased
| The Land under the direction OF sgnor Appo well
known 10 our fashionables was placed in the spa
| c,ous Hall: and dancing, in the capacous rooms,
right and left so we'll calculated for that purpose and