The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-28

tnD event. the Urine were In Teaolne86 ~ clocA
precisely, the hour fixed upon. The President and
Directors were the spot with all the punctuality
of men who have ably conducted this enterprise to
its present state of completion, and were soon
joined by numerous renforcements Of their friends
and those of the concern. New York contributed
largely doubt every street in this city sent its
quota; but Wall street, especially, was most
strongly represented Whether stocks were pro
tenn. affected by the turn out-whether they arose
or declined, no natter certain it is, the parties
mentioned did not decline this pleasant trip, know
ing that, for one day at least, there was as much
attraction to be had by means Of the pressure Of
steam, as the pressure Of the money market.
The expedition set off in three divisions, in sue
cession, at intervals Of about 10 minutes. The first
comprised the engine, two carriages and their con-
tents, which amounted to fifty individuals in each,
| all bent upon seeing much as was to be seen,
and enjoying themselves to as great an extent as
time and circumstances would permit. The other
two trains had four carriages each, but were not
quite full, although not wanting much OF 1t. 1t
will be seen, then, that the population of Green
port, the destination of the expedition, received
weghty reinforcement by the first arrival OF the
cars.
The dly was most favorable for the trip, and
every one seemed to enjoy it. All expressed them
selves in terms of decided approval Of the mode IN
which this extensive and promising work has been
completed; and the directors, it appears, concede
the due need Of praise to the chief engineer, and
all concerned, for cooperating SO well with them
Nothing indeed can be more favorable site for
rail road than the one under consideration, and 1t
must be allowed that il it has been well turned out
| there were not any Of those natural obstacles
which frequently occur in such undertakings, in the
form Excavations, banking, levelling, bridges& &c
From Brooklyn to the other extremity, with the
exception OF or two slight curves, 1t is straight
as lance, and the same may be said relative TO
bridges. A sense Of security is impaired by know
ing the solidty of the work, which will be COM
fort to travellers, and also permit higher degree
of speed to be obtained than would be in the con-
trary case.
The distance from Brooklyn to Greenport is
nnety-four miles. To Hampstead plains about
thirty miles, the country presented very beautiful
appearance the soil ia good and crops abundant |;
Indian corn abounds and seems to uxuriate IN this
locality. Harvest occupation engaged the farmers
in the fields as the train passed along, lending high
charm to the general aspect Of the rural scene.
After some thirty miles are travelled, the soil
alters in some degree-becomes more light and
sandy, and more fit for pasture than arabic land
Immense herds Of cattle were seen spread over the
extended plain approaching the central district Of
the island, whilst still further ON shrubs suppant
grasses-amongst the rest the whorteberry Is
strewed over thousands of acres. On arriving al
River Head, the fir tree remains in almost undispu-
Ted possession Of the terra firma-we were going to
say lord of the so-but that neither their size
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fact very small affairs in the shape of forest timber
In approaching Greenport on the eastern shore,
the country again assumes a more inviting appear
ance 1t appears that on Long Island the general
rule is reversed for whilst in most cases the centre
of islands is the richest soil and NEST productive,
there, the coast has the advantage.
The first train performed the journey in thee
hours and half, which for the first trial is good
travelling the following trains took little more
time. 1t may here be observed, however, that
this ratio is no test Of the speed that will be ar.
rived at on the Long Island Railroad before twelve
months Gentlemen well capable of judging, say
that they will, on that line, be able to obtain
rate ahead Of any yet realized on this continent
principally owing to the natural advantages of its
site and construction. An attentive examination
that in point of speed and safety the Long Island
Railroad will stand without rival.
Greenport is OF recent origin, yet is of no trfng
respectable figure, for which it will stand good
deal indebted to its new ally-the railroad. The
port is an excellent one and will yet contain its
East and West Indiamen, and a lereign trade,
which will be no doubt good deal promoted BY
a freedom from the heavy expenses OF larger
places-this city for instance. A good deal Of
whaling business Is carried on by its people now,
and we are informed that no less than ten vessels
are owned by them. On approaching the terminus,
an occasional glimpse through the forest foliage
betrayed now and again sweet and varied land.
scape. There, through little vista, you glanced
at the blue ocean-here at hill. whose sides were
patches Of white sand, which had lively and
pleasing effect On one hand you espied the cot
Of the new settler; on the other the well titled
felds-the fruitful orchards Of the older resident
whilst all round pleasant faces peered through the
bushes, over the fences and under their bonnets,
the first appearance OF the train in that quar-
ter. BY their looks and gestures they gave the
ant, here and there white flag was displayed, in
token Of captulation we presume, and that Tor one
day at least, they left to the steamlng strangers,
and New York merchants the right to dictate
terms and rule their market.
On alighting from the cars 1t was observed that
great multitude of the dwellers of the region round
about Greenport, and all the coasts thereof had
assembled To capture the town would have been
light work for verify all the inmates of the houses
thereof were found in the vicinity Of the man.
moth superstructure that stood erected to receive
the visitants 1t was pleasing 10 behold il at dis
lance but who can figure the qualification afford
| ed by a nearer reconnoItre. None but one whose
appetite had been whetted by ninety miles jaunt,
after an early dgewner, can guess at the beatitude
which was realized on behelding the culinary pre-
parations in process Of completion. 1t was plain
that cook and commissary had done his duty, and
| it required no great perception to discover that
every other individual concerned were bent on do
ing theirs Il was not wonderful, and by no means
a sign that the Greenpor folks were green, if they
INDUCED in little contemplation OF the magnitude
| of the arrangements. Plates were laid for four
hundred and fifty, and as far as we could observe,
there was little room to spare, 80 numerous were
the invitations of the hosptable president and d.
rectors Of the Long Island Railroad
| Mayor Sprague, of Brooklyn, acted as president,
and after the good things were discussed with be-
tain additions of sparkling champaign had clarified
the vocal organs-ina a. word, has soon as the