The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-19
Notes from the Watering Places.
OCEANIC HOUSE, COMFY ISLAND,
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OCEANIC CONEY ISLAND,
July Is, l5i9
Whilst the city is warm and hot, whilst the air
which you breathe is heavy and impure, whilst
the cholera is raging among the New Workers, |
am writing to YOU in very comfortable room, by
the side of bed upon which | have spent a
delightful night and experienced happy dreams, in
hallng the pure breezes of the ocean, which cause
my thermometer to indicate g. degrees
must confess that feel well satisfied, having
left; the poisoned city and taken my abode in the
splendid mansion of Mr. Charles Rodgers
You must know, dear sir, that a great revolution
has taken place on the island. 1t is altogether a
political, moral aud physical affair, winch may
be called the 18th Of June Of Corey Island The
celebrated Governor DAVIS has been expelled from
his kingdom and pursued by his subjects tow ards
the steamboat, where he was fortunate enough To
find refuge, and he has fled TO countries un-
known. A great meeting OF all the clans of the
island was held the night after. There was aa
election, and in loco of the ex-governor, Mr..
Charles Rodgers has been chosen by these cr.s-
focfcs, who declared publicly that they could no
longer endure the manner in which they had been
roasted and stewed under the old government. In
order to satisfy his new subjects, Mr.. Rodgers rs
renewed his palace, changed his walters, altered
the plan under which his nldisOn Vas kept last
year, and gave orders to have the SOFT tender and
healthy clans treated in a new style, which had
not yet been marked among any of the approved
styles on any bill OF fare. TINS new regime, SO
far different from TIE 'ancient," has been very
successful, and gave renown To the worthy land
lord OF the Oceanic House. The best company
from New York has reached the hotel, and many
pretty ladies and respectable gentlemen are now
crowdDg the halls Of the Oceanic House. filing
his dining rooms and parl rs. and promen tding on
the piazzas The best that the market affords, the
most excellent dishes cooked in very COED style,
plenty Of clans for amateurs, and delicious wines
and brandy, and such is Ia carte al. restaurateur
The walters are very attentive, the linen is white
as snow, and everything exctes the most fastidious
appetite.
| may say, with great truth, that the bathing on
the surf also Of the NEST healthy amlse-
ments Of Coney Island, and, from four o'clock I'M
Ill sunset, ladies' and gentlemen plungng them
selves IN The refreshing waters of the ocean.
was up this morning at half pas, four o'clock,
and enjoyed the most superb sight | ever had IN
my life. The sun, bright and red, was rising from
out the bosom of the deep blue" aud its maes-
tic rays struck my eyes with light and ad mration.
Allow me, dear sir, to request you TO come and
see us, If you wish to ENJOY one of the happlest
days OF your life. Jump into your carriage and
take either the way Of 'Fla,bush that Of Sort
Hamilton" by one road or the other you will be
much pleased-whst admiring the rich harvest
which covers the fields, the splendid vegetation of
each farm, the elegant country places erected on
the shadowy hills, the numerous woods and or
chsrds, etc, etc. by taking this advice from an
old friend, you will not regret your loss Of time
Adieu.