Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-16
Prom our Evening Edition.
Private correspondence.
NEwBURoH, N Y. August OH

Eden" It's NOT nv design 10 underrate the abilities Of
your correspondent writer, nor is It my desire TO
disrespecully the lovely fair who Inquire IN
his paragraph of enoymens; bat occurred very iorci
bly, my nd that 1.-THE writer had appropriated some
portion of his letter slight description OF the place,
in which the of his evening" amusemenis laid ne
would have benefited numberless readers OF your va
luablc and interesting journal wish it also TO be un'
destood. TaCern keeper Psblic caterer OF any
description, consequently have other object in view
than enlightenng of your numerous readers.
as the subject which your correspondent of
very limited nature, and but few can feel Interested
myself especially If it would encroach your
columns would propose giving slight sketch of a
days vsi made at that place ten days since.
would by way of preface mention that l am regular
New Yorker, born and raised in the great commercial
city for the especial protection and benefit of the beau
tul young girls who abound plentluy in that place.
am at present residing in the pleasant little village of
Newbargh where is to be found such extraordinary
good butter and cheese And after having satiaed my
appetite with of the later accompanied by some
fine wheat bread and new strained milk, with your
permission l will. endeavour to arrange my ideas. 1t
was on fine moonlight night. the twnkled in the
armament and the CLASSY stiffness of the svery
Of the majestic Hudson, unrutiied, save by the slight
eddy caused by the oars of Club boat pressed upon
my mind, the grandeur and sublimy of the scene
which expanded itself before me; but my meditaions
suddenly cut short by the bell OF the steamboat on
her way to the capitol She reached the dock,
when rs ,ertaned it to be the Rochester stepped on
board accompanied by friend and after pleasant sail
Of an hour and half arrived at Mid Gotham 1t being
House. situated Immediately the dock, commanding
an extensive view Of the surrounding country and the
different species of craft sailing up and down the river
also the neighbouring village with its tall scepes
and elevated country seats. We were accommodated
with good beds by the genemanly host II have forgot
ten his name,) and sinking into the Of Morpheus
all of being until reused by the God
Of day. sending his powerful rays directly into our
chamber, warning us TO cast of our sumbers. We
Immediately arose. and after agreeable walk arrived
at the village which lies about three ourths of mile
rom the landing. 1 was struck with the uncommon air
Of neatness, with which every tree and shrub was
ranged the road side here and there house scat
tered either side embelished with garden and
white fence giving air of rustcity and content little
known the wild schemers and projectory in the Me-
tropos causing feelings OF delight and exiacy rush
through my frame. Pursuing the roads, soon found
Ourselves in the Of the village and hating, took
retrospective view OF the see ne around us. Stiffness
pervaded the Streets except when broken by tie fall of
a window shutter from the hands of some lazy tailor
boy yet fully awake the ringing Of the iron bars
attached the windows sf the different warehouses;
The village lies perfectly level GROUND, Of those
steep characteristic Of the village Of Newbargh
as well others the Hudson, but unbroken level
pleasing both the eye and feet. There prin
cipal elevations outskirts Of the village the
renowned of which is the College Hill, called from
the College on its summit the property OF the Pough-
keepse Collegiate School From the summit the village
can be distinctly seen lying the foot of the hills
also the country for several miles round beautiful
carriage road leads TO the top, winding reand like
the spiral threads Of terminating in the grand
road, promenade walk surrounding the building. Ii
great for those who wish retire from the
hustle Of the village, ond take aquiet rural walk with
their hearts choice, and rece the Oft told tale Of
qusnchsble love- An elegant garden extends round
the building which am told is appropriated TO the
den. each one having plot under bis Immediate SUI
pervision.
The buildings ofths Ionic order Of architecture with
six columns each side, and beholder in the vii
lage gazing ards the clouds, almost sizes the
existence Of the temple of fame which paper is so
familiar to the eye OF every school boy. IL is the
ub,> ,ttn~ sg ~r1 a.
be proud Of IT, The principal curiosity is the Re.
servoir large basin cstern situated eminence
and is, shoud judge, about hundred feet square,
banked up with earth, beautifully covered with nalures
green carpet and has the appearance at distance Of
) Egyptian Pyramid. IL is surrounded with a neat |
bite railing, and has beautiful promenade walk |
Ived with brick, extending round the the
TO be made by means of stairs permanently erected
against the embankment Early in the morning or even
ing gentlemen and ladies' to be arm.in arm pro-
menading the batements OF a castle, and must
allow that my gaantry too great follow auch
praiscworthy example. The important feature |
in this work. Is the great facility IL furnishes OF exti-
gushing fires in the village. told that il saved the
village from entire destruction about years since,
the flames having made such progress that nothing
short Of deuge Of could the progress or
the devourng eement the work having paid for itself
in one single night and is kept constantly 6ed far any
emergency. Nearly the FIRST questions were asked |
after breakfast If had seen these two curosties
Upon replying in the negative was Immediately es-
cor,ed by Of the handssmest Of the ladies and
ied without resistance 10 TIE points OF attraction.
Amongst the rest, Mansion Square claims atten.
on being fine large park, enclosed with fence and
within, well cultivated perfectly level and would
make fine place for the villagers resort laid
out in walks 1t lies in the vicinity Of the Reservoir
and Mansion House, fine large crmmodous Hotel |
lately erected. Escorted ny the ladies passed from
this latter spot, through the dferent streets. One Of
which is surprisingly lovely. and is called Mill street.
II is lined poth sides with full grown trees kept in
good order. which throw the side walks and buildings
into the shade forming fine walk for those so inclined.
The streets without exception, kept in healthy
state, and are very roomy. The houses built in a
style peculiarly Poughkeepsie, the dwellings having
rows Of columns in front forming very picturesque
appearance; the sores principally composed Of
brick. Whilst walking out one evening with beauti.
full girl either arm INDUCING myself IN pleasing Wis
ions OF happiness endesvorng decide which Of the
handsomest, aad consequently in quandary,
my coqitaons were disturbed by the sound Of music
which proceeded from building occupied by New
Brass Band who uadcr the tuition OF the accomplished
Mr.. NJ building fpr themselves a reputation
which bids fair to rival the New York Boston Brass
Band. They have slight advantage ever the New |
York musicians, being taken under the special ef
the ladies Of that village, consequently they cannot help
succeeding A Member OF the Brass Band being !
pass word u Lady's heart l observe your late
respondent complains Of there besg too much disnc
ton in soceiy think II is not more so than in other
parts OF state least much a. he would wish
to believe. From the Of hts discourse should
Judge he had been tilted" by fair girl and in re-
yenge makes the aforesaid charge the whole sex
Very Respectfully, ID. HP.