The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-12
Diamond Cove.
LEO.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Correspondence OF the Heraidl
DIAMOND Cove, (near Portand,)}
August 7th, 1913.
Excursion TO Hog IsIamd-D,an,ond Cope-Fuman
Froiic-1he Prospcct-A Cho,odr--Sport- Finale
DEAR BENNETT
On Thursday last received polite invitation to
join party of ladies and gentlemen, bound on one
OF these pleasure trips down the harbor with a view
to land upon Hog Island, and enjoy chowder and
accompaniments. The morning was lovely, and
alter pleasant sail of two hours or more, we
hove to, and came to anchor in front of one of the
most romantic locales have seen for many day.
Diamond Cove, than which no brighter spot ''be-
meath the is spread, is located on the easery
side OF the island The form Of the cove is Gre
scent. and takes its name Of Diamond" believe,
from the existence Of ledge OF stone In the vcini-
ty, from which, in former days, visitors used to
gather small particles OF a transparent mineral "a
sort OF chrystaD, which was very clear and bril-
liant This spot is emphaticaly the resort of our CT
Zens In the warm season, and the excellent fishing
grounds In the immediate nelghborhood, renders it
a most capital place for chowder or fry.
Our party was composed OF some dozen couple of
choice Spirits and having come 10 anchor of shore,
we first proceeded IN the small boats, to land our
preciousllve stock, ond afterwards followed with
the big pan, chowder-kette, culinary matters, and
hxlns In general
Imagine your covrespondent-by the way, the
most modest, Ietlrlng, unpretenulng DacnelOr IN
Christie by general reclamation at
the post Of honor" upon the gunwale Of the small
boat, and doing the agreeable to some twenty roll
licking, Joyous, bright eyed lasses, as they passed
over the schooner's side.
"Dear me, how it tips" shouts the chery-cheek-
ed Charlotte, as she jumps on board, pays the toll,
and scampers TO the stern sheets.
sob, MIR. H, can't stand up pray hold me-"
says Miss C--s, and with both arms round her de.
licate waist assist her over the thwarts.
Hold me tast," cries the charming Mis- W
(and didn't obey, thought" there, there, that
will do-thank zee; I'm very well now"
Then came the sprighily Sarah s., with her
pretty little fat foot and small ankle. Il couldn't
help seeing the ankle because the side OF the 'Sea
GULF IS so hlgh) Sarah is very tlmld on the wa
ter; she cIasped my neck to the decided dlsanange-
ment of my well plated cravat.
Then followed the charming Miss B--t, whose
naughty auburn rlngets became entaneed with my
breast pm, and brought her rosy lips IN tanallslng
contact with my own.
And then came her sister, who positively could
not stand at all, the boat so uneasy" and then
the lovely Anne S-h, and Misses H. and u and
more-aIl beauty, all life, all enjoyment:
Well, as have said, the day is delightful-we
quest of ga mess" of the hnny tribe, some few OF the
gentlemen remain to keep guard, amuse the ladies',
build fire, etc. etc.
The view from the shore is magnificent. Direct.
y opposite the mouth OF the lies the pretty spot
known Crow Island (but more commonly called
Pumpkin Knob), with its clump of dark foliage and
bright rocky sides, reflected in the calm green wave.
Beyond, on the left, stands Barn Island a barren
place, without an object upon it, save a single dila-
pidaed building, which stands out boldly on its TOP,
relieved against the clear blue sky Far as the eye
can reach IN every direction, the broad expanse OF
water is studded and dotted with islands OF various
forms and sizes, upon most OF which, however, are
farmsin a high state of cultivation. The harbor Is
truly beautiful one Talk of your Sandy HOOKS
and your Rockaways, your Staten Islands and your
New Bnghtons- pooh Come hither, man, and snuil
the fresh breeze, as il PUSHES on the senseslrom
far oil cmes, and breathe the pure air OF heaven,