The New York herald., 1844-07-21
Long Branch.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Pleasures OF Sea Bathimg-Long Branch-Bass-
Cape May, &c. &c.
Here we are, upon the shore of the blue Allan
tic, enjoying the health-inspiring breezes, that
cheer the dropping spirits Of the invalid, and give
renewed strength and activity to the strong and
healthful. Let the lovers of Schooley's boast Of
the bracing air OF the mountains or the frequenters
Of Saratoga prate about the invigorating water of
the springs, envy them not their enjoyment, for
"My soul is athirst for draught more rare
gush 1.-THE Tree pure ocean airs"
that pure and wholesome air, that so strings the
nerve and purfes the blood.' And then, too the
exhilirating effect of bathing in the bosterous surf
the freshness and vgor that braces the frame after
plunge in the cool sparkling wave of old Father
Ocean-the quiet, placid spirit, that steals over
man after that bath is over, making him feel at
peace with all the world, and Utmost wooing him
to entire forgefulness Of all the troubles and trials
Of his transitory state. These are pleasures that
the frequenters of Saratoga and Schooley's dream
not Of. Fly, then, Mr.. Editor, from the heated
s'brick and mortar of your crowded city, vacate
your editorial chair, and come down and enjoy
with lis the ofium cum dignitate Of our temporary
home, on the shoresof
"The sea, the sea, the open sea-
Inc bAue, the lresh, the ever free."
And be sure when you do come to stop at tie
"Bath Buildings" the peasantest, most conye
nient, and best kept house, by all odds, of any at
The Branch Green, the proprietor, is a whole
soued, kind-hearted fellow, studlousy attentive To
the comfort of his guests, and most laudably am.
bilious IN providing excellent cheer indeed, as
tar as my experience has gone, ] know Of no
watering place that can boast such table as 'luine
hosts" In this respect we have much the advan-
tage Of that greatly lauded watering place, Cape
May. There, Mess you almost exhaust your ex
chequer In securing the exclusive attentions OF
Dick, Tom. or Sambo, you are half starved; and
then have to pay the nice sum of ten dollars y
week, besides extras, Tor the privilege Of being so
and even If you do secure the services o
he aforementioned gentlemen, the chances are
to eat. There is no inconvenience of that kind
here. The tables are pentifuly supplied, servants
are strictly attentive without bribery, and every
thing is done that can make ones stay here il
every way pleasant and agreeable.
The opportunities for enjoyment are numerous
fishing, sailing, nine pins, billiards, quoits &c &c
and all those sources of amusement common to
every well regulated watering place. The fshins
IS peculiarly hne, and every clear morning, before
breakfast, you may discern from the shore quite
fleet OF fishing boats anchored off opposite n.
house, engaged in what is considered regular bu
siness down here, catching the seabass and black
hsh. dollar Is all that Is necessary TO entle you
to the privilege of place in one Of these boats
where you will find lines, bait, and all the necessa a
ry requisites for your sporand such sport as il is;
The trout fisher, and your dabber in small streams
knows nothing Of 1t. Just thiuk OF bass or black
fish Of ten or eleven pounds at the end of your
line, struggling as you draw him from his water,
element, with strength that almost resisis you,
utmost efforts. This the kind Of fishing ior me:
fishing, which, like the Egyptian darkness" en-
be felt" want none of your Insignificant nib
bngs OF contemplate minnows or sunfish, bu,
give me in its stead, the good strong Jerk ano
struggle OF the bass, backfish-hs Is fishing IN
earnest the other is mere child's play. II you are
no tailOr, ard your stomach has horror Of III.
rocking motion of the Atlantic wave, | will nOs
pre- mise you onyour first fishing excursion, great
amount Of enjoyment, unless you can find il in
that violent retchlng, that internal storm and tenn
pest in your entras, which seasickness is sure 10
safe
Vislters are beginning to pour IN, but as yet we
have had no distinguished arrivals, unlessI except
captain Stockton, who is here recruiting his health
and spirits. The gallant captain looks AS well as |
have ever seen him, and now since he has almost
shaken Oft that sfel incubus, Tylerism,'' Is tas
being restored to perfect state OF political health,
and activity. He goes ihe entire figure for "Pok
and Dallas" and IS AS sangulne now of their sue
cess, as he was in 1910 OF the triumph OF old Tippe
canoe. The captain IS pretty good democrat, II
own notions about democracy, and with sailors
independence he asserts them, whether his party
think with him or not; all the chain cables in
New Jersey can't hold him if he chooses to leave
them, and nothing can draw him back unless il is
the ''cords of his own conviction" II agreeable,
| will write to you from this place whenever any
thing important happens Yours, ].
LAUNcH.-A splendid ship of 45O tons was launch