Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

WATERING PLACRs.-Ihcfe 10 great Iush tnie
week for the sea beach Nobody thinks OF gong Out
to the springs in weather like this; if they did they
would stand good chance OF evaporatng before they
return In fact the whole face of the country IN the
region Of New York. for the last month or six weeks
has 80 mach resembed an AfricaH desert, and every
breeze so very Ike a sirocco of tho Great Sahara
blasting, burning, prostratng and overwhelming ev-
cry thiBg within its range that people prefer 10 be
baked moderately in their own houses in town, rather
than incur the risk of being done brown" by going
into the csuntry
On Tuesday, however the thermometer managed
to get down to 800, circumstance, which was
taken advantage Of by every body that had the OPP
portunity make their exit from the scorchng pave
ments, and lay off in the green fields and shady
groves. Hundreds went out st,rday and the day
previous to the various ocean houses in the neighbour
hood.
At the Pavilion, Rockaway they were piled ur three
Deep though by no means uncomfortable at that. The
fine, bracine air, pure and fresh from the bosom of
the ocean, continuity blowing through the magnH-
cent hotel ventilating every apartment, mparts a
cheerfuness and comfort to the fashionable crowd OF
vsiters, that cannot be enioved elsewhere. The Pa
vien is provided amply with every thing that could
render sojourn Of few days agreeable.
We cannot recommend pulmonary patients to the
board. The air is too strong for them. On Tues
day evening il was cold enough at Rockaway TO wear
a cloak.
Bathing has become Questionable in the open surf.
Instead of beholdng the laughing, rompng Naiades,
the custom in the days Of lorely old joe Ty.
Ter, frolickng and oundering in the brinsy elcmeat
under the protection of gentlemen who accompanied
them fer that purpose they are now boxed up in what
are called bathing cars vehicle closely resembling
our aims house hearse, the van in which prisoners
conveyed to the Penitentary. This clumsy death
like apparatus is filled with ladies at period of the
das and gentlemen at another, who desire TO battle
and wheeled into the margin OF the ocean, being pa.
ced in position for the waves roll partially ovel
it. The sensation produced by il IS not unlike that
of setting in a water closet Of Providence steam.
boat while they are washing decks, with now and
then bucket full Of salt water splashed over you
throueh the lattice work Of the door.
Among the visitors at the Pavilion are Mrs. Butler,
Fanny Kemble) and her husband; french count,
Judge Morris and lady many good citizens and true
belonging to New York and Philadelphia, many
very many-fair specimens of Philadelphia beauties,
and no less number frem our city; there is
also want of men OF talent, worth, wealth and
w.t. together with a small number Of pistareens who
are passing of for tive shillings.
ball is to be gwen at the Pavilion to night which
il 10 said will be great affair. There will be great
scramble among the mamas 10 show off their darl-
ings; Major Neah, who is down their with his whole
tribe takes the lead in conrersacoaes, Col. Stun is
lead off the first country dance with pretty little
Philadelphia quakeress. Our correspondent has pro-
missed as sketch Of the whole affair. 1t will be rich.
The Bath House, Coney Island House, and The
Ocean House ri Leng Branch are ALSO oil well filled,
and are excellent establishments This season will
yield them all great harvest.