The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-29
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Tonlpkinsville.
ToMpKINsvILLE, Staten Island, Nav
State Of Sociefy an Staten Island-Re ligion-pIo
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JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.
DEAR SRI
knowing you TO be warm advocate in the cause
OF religion, morality, and temperance, and ever will
ling to open the columns of your valuable paper for
the insertion of communications touching these
subjects, which has distinguished il from the other
journals of the day, and rendered its circulation so
extensive on this island have induced me TO address
you at this time upon the growing improvements of
this village, IN religion, morals, and benevolence
1t being so contiguous TO the city of New York. you
have thought, presume, nimportant to have it re-
presented in the Herald" with the numerous other
places so fully descanted on But were Won to be
acquainted with the condition of the people, and of
the various societies and clubs recently formed-of
the grand balls, parties, &c, daily given by the
aristocracy here, | doubt not but it would be es-
teemed the first for notice in the columns of your
paper.
OF all places seen Sc under the sun" this little
island stands unrivalled in point of geographical
situation and scenery-walks gardens, palaces, and
cottages. Ii here where the lover Of ma ure NAV
stroll over the high and majestic hills and he as
cends their SUBMITS, he Is struck with admiration
at the splendid landscape presented his view far
more sublime and picturesque than can be witnessed
IN any other place this, the continent of Eu.
rope.
The increase of buildings and population of this
part OF the island within the past three four years,
been recently put up and many at this time under
completion, principally owned by New Workers,
who have purchased nearly all that property between
the Sailors Retreat and the Nanows So numer-
Gus are the removals of families TO this place. that all
the houses have been engaged, and many have been
disappointed In obtaining residences TO suit, have
been compelled to go to Brighton, and other parts
OF the Island to obtain them. | cannot omit men
tloning the new Hotel recently built here by of
our old and worthy citizens, Mr.. Thomas Hazard.
| 1t is most elegant house. and an ornament to our
| IA no IN ma If
IN every particular, tavorlte and fashionable
| treat The rooms are fitted up in neat and conve-
ment manner for families and single gentlemen.
| The house is situated in valley the sea-shore,
and within a few yards of the steamboat Waves
| landing, commanding a fine view of the Bay and
| Harbor of New York, and surrounding country,
must be considered one OF the most desirable loca-
tons for persons of business pleasure the neigh
| borhood of the city of New York 1t will be under
! the sole management of MIR. H., whose knowledge
and experience IN keeping such establishment
well known to his numerous friends and being
great epicure II need not be questioned but his table
will surpass any other observed at similar places.
AS the house will be opened about the middle of
| next month, would recommend it TO the notice of
| your friends to make haste and secure apartments
| before II Is too late.
| II gives me much pleasure to state that the recent
| revvals IN religion, and the temperance meetings
have effected changes almost incredible. Hundreds
| of both sexes have joined the church, and have
pledged themselves to abstain the use of intoxicating
liquors, many OF which never was thought could be
| reclaimed, persuaded into the belief of the dam
gerous effects of dissipation and drunkenness which
this place has been so celebrated for several years
| past
| The most important movement observed here,
| and which eXcites much attention among the god
like folks, is Club recently started into existence.
| II is composed of about II young men, voluntarily
joined together for the express purpose of lending
their aid for the extinction of misery, poverty, and
| crime. 1t is called the " X. II. O. U. Benevolent
| Club :" singular name, but this is its definition.
They hold meetings weekly, and at different places
| alternately, and their proceedings invariably kept
secret with themselves. have used my best efforts
| to become acquainted with them, but have failed
| in every attempt and it not for the many lbe-
raj donations they have granted and assistance rem
| dered to persons in destitute circumstances, OF
which am witness, to, would have considered it a
humbug ! have learned some OF the members
names there is first the President, G.. q. q. T..
b. Secretary; j. DE F, ]. T., X: H., Mr.. T., Mr..
L., Mr.. F., Mr.. p and DR.. w These, gentlemen
all of high moral character and whose proies-
sions to sustain the principles which they advocate
may be relied So fast is their popularity in
creasing, that many Of the most respectable families
have contributed to their support and are deter
mined TO sustain them under every adverse stua-
ton, SO that their philanthropy and efforts may not
be frustrated, TO impart whatever good they can In
| the amelioration OF the poor and sick IN destitute
situations Is not truly gratifying TO witness such
noble advocates of charity and benevolence these
young men profess and act in this age OF wicked
ness and vice Yes they deserve the appreciation
and assistance of all good citizens and christians,
which they have already merted by what good they
have achieved. Long may they continue TO act in
so great and good cause.
We have likewise a Lyceum here, established
last winter, and lectures different subjects
delivered weekly by persons of acknowledged ability
and talent Its library Mt present numbers 1900 vo-
lumes, and the managers daily receiving addi-
lions TO IT, which IT is believed in the course of the
present year will be sufficiently extensive for the
wants OF the reading portion of the community.
The face OF the country now looks beautiful; the
trees are clothed with their rich foliage again, and
every garden plain, valley and hill, are decorated
| with shrubs and beautiful flowers.
Fearing have extended this communication too
| long will now conclude, with the promise of send
ing you another one more interesting if you desire
| and remain, G.. b.
| DARING ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY IN CINCINNATI
| Great excitement prevailed about the Mayors Office
this morning. IN consequence OF n daring attempt to
rob the store OF Mr. lodgson, Druggist at the
| of Western Row and Sixth street, which made
last night, by four desperate thieves, but prevented,
and two OF the thieves taken alone by the presence
| of mind, and courage OF young man, Theodore
| Marsh, who lodged IN the store.
| About midnight, Mr. Marsh, who is not more
| than IL years OF age, was aroused bv noise pro-
| ceedlng from the outside of the store, which salts
fed hun that thieves were attempting TO force the
| door.
The courageous youth armed himself with ps-
toll lcharged with buckshot. and passed of side
door into the street, where he immed encoun-
tered four desperate rufiians, upon whom he fired
Two of them fled, one crying out " I'm shot, I'm
shot" Mr.. vi. seized upon the remaining two bat
ierlng one OF them over the head with the pistol
till he fell exhausted at his feet he then seized
hold of the other, and held him until the watch and
| others came 10 his assistance. Both were then
| taken to the Watchhouse
We have learned, with regret, that the wounds re-
| 10y Mr.. Marsh, are more than was sup
posed. His recovery is pronounced by his physician
to be extremely doubtful Cincinnati Inquire,
| May Is.
| New MEANINGS To OLp WORDS. -Ad,nrafion.
A puppy, staring modest young lady out OF countc
| nance, and then circulating, :" dem fon"
| Ennpi-The effect produced by listening for a
quarter OF an hour to the conversation of fashion
| l,lel ad,