The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-14
Spirit OF the watering Places.

RocKAwAy PAVILION, Aug. IL, lS47
Triat Of Life Boats-Interesfing Experiments.
The thus far at this place. has been remarka
bly, quiet and pleasant though crowded for the whole
tme-about three hundred have soourned here at the
Marine Pavilion, and Mt the numerous cottages secre
tary Walker, who came here much debilitated few
weeks since, is now entirely changed in appearance
Considerable amusement has been afforded to the
company here to-day by the kindness of Collector Law
renee who residing here and who yesterday directed
that the government life boats stationed in the neigh
borhood should be exercised in the SURF by such nauti
cal gentlemen, and Others should volunteer for the
purpose Accordingly land and naval force orga-
nzed last evening" comprising some Of the most expert
enced and talented men In these respects The boats
were commanded by Com Hoffman, late of the navy
assisted BY Captains Charles King scher:
merhorne Fred Foster, johnson, White Clinton, and
Tucker with several Lieutenants Mr.. Secretary Walker
was very unanimously appointed paymaster. OF the
King Jr and several Others with Messrs Crsnson and
exPresdent Fisk masters Of transportation and SUBJ
sistence
The main life boat which capable of taking $50 per-
and with about that number on board
through most tremendous surf and was at clear Of
the breakers in minutes, from the moment she
touched the water. This boat was commanded by the
commodore in person, Uosiah Ogden liolImanD there
1000 persons the sbore wtness their per-
Torrance. These boats, it should be remarked were
originally provided by the underwriters of Wall street.
Immediately after the wreck of the Bristol and Mexico
shore would have saved many lives during the disas
trous winters of IA AS and ,46 They are mounted
four broad wheels EACH and in perfect readiness to be
drawn by two four horses to the spot where they
required.
the esteemed proprietor of the pavilion and whose
kindness is so generally acknowledged, gave a most bril-
liant entertainment to all the parties engaged
The remarks of the several distinguished persons
sent would be well worthy Of publication. Mr.. Walker,
well Messrs Hone King Hoffman and Clinton,
exceedingly happy the former particularly in his allu
sions to the distinguished services of navy have
ample notes of the remarks Of these gentlemen which
will furnish in future letter. desire that this note
should be in time for your morning paper.
There is ample matter for further communication
from here for 1t is what the merchants Of your city
ncled by paper protesting yours doesto care for
all the people at the watering places.
ALLEoHANy HOUSE, LONG BRANCH, July "a lsl7
Incoming Of Fashiono5es = Their Doings and Undo
ings-Chques- BeHes-Ttn-pins and yuIeps- Balls
and Bathers-.4 Curious Circumstance, &c. &c
The usual quota of fashionabes per and iness are
hropged at this point of comfort and coolneesI think
it s high time should take note Of their
movements well for their benefit that your
town readers, who like over-worked horse will sigh
foc green pastures but like the said ANIMAL still har
messed to the plough commercially specuatvely, or
jeremyddicaiy II is mistaken notion, that these of
shoots of town srstocracy, escape the wholesome
censure of the Herald in their various incursions on
quiet country peoples peach orchards and poultry
yards.
Was there ever a greater field in which to observe
and manners, than these same fashionable watering
places, The "tombs is after ALL but one phase In LIES
curious lesson where
"Man's inhumanity to man,
Makes countless thousands mourn"
And one taught the circumgyratons which justice
IL caused to PERFORM but the trick Of e Is here
in all its pomp and vanity There are as many coteries
of high life, there various modes OF estimating
character at this leading house, and 1t really amusing
to how prm Mrs Stay tape and bobbin looks down
with utter contempt on the pretty Mrs Pork-snd-po-
tatoes with her manageable la petite pomme des
As each load of arrivals Is entered on the
book, theme Of conversation is afforded at dinner
table of their probable merits and standing In
society. But here and there, may be seen quiet
Pearl street merchant who has come here to enjoy
himself and give his dear little cherubs dip In the
briny ocean with what pride the smiling matron
her boys name In answer to my inquiry OF
Biddy she pufs and blows under his weight. Again,
there's MIR and Mrs B., the celebrated sugar dealer,
and his rich sposa carrying just "a If they
at home-a and why notl don't they here to enjoy
themselves and to pay for IL! hg for these who
afraid TO laugh because it's considered vulgar We have
here the beautiful belle of Bond street. who did not
eope with fashionable author, rs expected. But
what shall say Of those charming girls from Union
Square, who have voted 1t fashionable to roll tenpins
and drink mint uleps! Why just nothing at ALL only
that IT is their business and that Of their dear
pspas.
There IL TO be great hop here soon; and IL my en-.
ploysr stu continues sbssnt In EUROPE shall probably