The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-24
Notes from the summer Retreats.

Notes from the summer Retreats.
MANSION HOUSE, KxYpoRr, N. il
August %, lS49.
NeS Jersey Emtey,ise-1he keyport Hermit
Vuitors, &c.
The people of Keyport feel confident that before
many years shall have elapsed it will be the favorite
retreat for the people of New York during the
warm months. The reason why 1t has been hid
in obscurity SO long is, that great portion of the
property holders are of that class of economists
who save at the spicket and waste at the bung-
hole. 1t would cost few dollars to make the
place known, yes and celebrated too; but they are
afraid to part with the siller." The consequence
is, that the splendid bathing, fishing and cunning
which characterize the place, are unknown, ex-
cept 10 iew and those few witt it regularly every
year, preferTing its retirement to the hustle and
CONFUSION ct other watering places; But the
landed propretors are waking up. They have at
length come 10 The conclusion that 10 make hey-
port not only watering place, but place OF busi-
ness too, they must exert themselves The hrst
proof of their earnestness Is, that they are under
taking movement to construct new railroad, In
opposition to the others To Philadelphia, making
keyport the terminus at this end. am informed
that the project is received with great deal OF
favor and that strong hopes are entertained that II
will be eventually earned out. Ii Is unnecessary
10 refer TO the advantages which the completion of
such an enterprise would confer on Keyport and
now that il has been taken IN hand by men OF en-
terprIse and capital, will doubt be carried out
If charter can be Obtained from the Legislature.
This Is the great Impedment, the great stumbling
block In the way Of forming new line of railroad
10 Philadelphia. II, however, they adopt the plan
which they are thinking OF, they may overcome
II II not this year, certainly next Ii Is to make
the question OF monopoly political issue-to raise
the cry OF no monopoly, and return no candidates
to the Legislature but such as will pledge them
selves in advance TO put an end to the system of
al 81 few
State, which has SO long existed, 10 the prejudice
of the State of New Jersey. The people OF Key
port know well that passengers can be transported
from New York To Phad.l phla for two dollars, or
even one dollar, and give handsome profit, be-
cause they are assured that the travel would be
increased ten or twenty fold. These things have
made an impression on the public mind Of New
jersey, especially in keyport, and hence | would
not be surprised II before three years citizens,
In thousands, will be visiting Philadelphia at
twelve shllngs or two dollars passage money.
Meetings have been held IN keyport, Freehold, and
other places IN the ghboI hood, at which several
speeches were made, showing the great advantages
that would certainly result from the Carrying out
OF the pro ceo ent- prise. The resolutions passed
al those meetings. however, or the sentiments de-
hvered by the speakers rarely, if ever meet the
public eye In print, b. the monoposts control
the press, the members OF which are bound hand
and foot. But there Is good time coming
The other day gave a short sketch of the her.
nit, who lives short distance from Keyport, IN
the woods, solitary and alone. Being a regular
subscriber and constant reader of your paper ne of
course observed ii. As soon as he read it, he got
INTO laundering passion because his name Was
mentioned, and with something between an excla-
nation and someihiog worse-a sort of comprO-
mise with SataB-he SAID, Dang that Herald, il
penetrates even a shanee In the woods, and brings
It's rnhabltants before the world, when they don't
wish notonety." As the Individual who wrote that
sketch, beg his pardon. In giving his name,
had no intention oi hurting his feelings, and hope
and trust that Mr.. - ut wont do to mention
hFu hon sl,,
ton as peace-oflerng, and that when again call
at his mansion house, that we shall shake hands
and make friends over glass of that excellent
blackberry brandy OF his, which he recommends
as cholera preventive, and right good medicine
II Is too: II Is not the custom of the Herald to Of
tend or inlure any Ii may "ptch INTO" fraudu-
lent stockholders OF banks and railroads. and strike
at corruption wherever it exists, whether in the
church, IN the State, or in society-but il will
never offend or inJure any individual, and least of
all, the hermit In New Jersey, who, like Cesar
wife, Is not only pure, but above suspicion of any
thing low or dishoporable.
The Quick Guards, at New York, are encamped
about quarter Of mile from the village, on a
beautiful level PLAIN. The encampmens Preeen,s u
very picturesque appearance, especially by moon
hight, and Is visited daily by all the families stop
ping at the hotels. They very fine look inc
body Of men, and their discipline and uniform are
much admired. They give u ball here tomorrow
evenlI 8, which, no doubt, will be grand affair
Another military company, the Montgomery
Guards, Will encamp here next week. Each tent
of the GulIck Guard encampment is named afteI
some prominent military man, or great victory
Thus, one Is named General Scott, another Col
RiDegold, another Buena Vista, another Contreras,
and on. The whole encampment is termed
Camp Worth The company gave u splendid en-
campment ball at the Pavilion last evening, which
was attended by a large number Of invited guests
from New lOrk. The room was tasiefullv
decorated and festooned with flags; the band
played beautifully, the ladies looked enchanting,
and the affair went of very spiritedly, and very
credltaby. The dance was INDUCED in TILL nearly
Daylight.
] think can do the people Of New York, with
moderate means, some service. and be instrume n
tai In saving them a lew shillings per week in
their household expenses. The steamer John
Hart, which leav~s keyport every day for New
York, and returns again IN the evening, has
always quantity of produce, which Is sold on
board the boat, al the foot OF Chambers street lie,
the hoaSs Of families, incl, ad Of purchasing their
potatoes, and other vegetables, In the grocery
storce, buy them by the barrel, on board the boat,
and they will save something by IT,
There IN a mineral spring near .Keyport, the
wnter OF which, | am informed, has been pro-
nouRced by chemist Of New York, who tested n.
equal, II not superior. to the Congress spring al
Saratoga. II such Is the case, our enterprisine
capitalists in New York ought to look into this
matter. Before five years Keypou Will be as cele-
brsted watering place as Newport
The hotels are doing excellent business.
Murphy's Mansion House IL constantly filed and
the Pavilion Is llkewi Use doing well. People are
veeinning to find out where keyPor is, at last.
III.
Our Long Isisnd Corrsspopdeuce.