New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-25
BROOKLYN ITEMS.


ExcURs1oK.--On Monday last a company of
about forty persops went on an exceedingly graft
fying excursion to the Cemetery OF the Eyergreens
At II o'clock A NJ. one Of Hustled & Kendal's
mammoth stsgea with six horses, one with t9us
horses and several private convey were filled
by invited guests. Among the guests we noticed
Rev Dr. Bangs, Rev. Dr. Dswett, Mr. Cummings
and others, of the City of New-York; Rev. Mr.
Wells, Rev. Mr.. Foster, Rev. Mr.. Reese and Rev.
Mr. Jones of Wiliamsburgh Rev Evan NJ John
BOD, Rev. DR.. Cox, Rev. Jacob w. Diller, Rev. Mr.
Newman, Elk MSyor COPELAND, Judge Morse, Judge
johnson, Rev Daniel V. N johnson, Missionary
to the Seamen, Mr.. SillimRn, Postmaster OF this
city, DR.. Goodrich, Aid. Ryerson Ar. Graves To
pogrRpher to the Cemetery, Ex-Ald. Geo. Hal,
agent for the Cemetery, and others, Of Brooklyn
Also, Rev Joseph NJ. Hunter Of g. G.
A pleasant drive OF about four miles over Fulton
a and Jamaica turnpike, and we were at the en-
trance TO the Cemetery
This Cemetery is located at the west terminus
oil the range OF rolling, billy ground, which from it's
elevation and surface is called the backbone Of
Long Island. The enclosure comprises two hum
bred and thirty acres. About one hundred and
twenty acres of this Is thrifty forest thicky inter
speraed with the oak, hickory and eyergreena.-
Here and there is small opening with its ricA
green award, which contrasts with the surrounding
wild woods The remainder of the ground has
tie appearance OF having been under cultivation,
except small portion, which is yet covered with
uudcrbruah.
Forty acrea have bsen improved, aDd over six
miles OF carriage road, winds, with graceful curves
and gentle slopes, through the Wales and dells, and
over the knobs vi ich compose the surface OF both
the weed and openings of the Cemetery. About
twenty FIVE Of the workmen are employed upon
the grounds.
The Porter's Lodge is tower constructed OF
blue granite, in the Norman style OF architecture.
The gateway connected with II, is of the same
style and material. at this point tue company
aIiehted and strolled eisurely along the winding
road to the Chapel whichis situated upon promi-
pent mound abous forty rods from the entrance.
The Chapel il about forty by eighty feet upon the
ground, sufficient in size for ell purposes OF fine
proportions, and of the Norman style of archtec-
ture. The Tower 10 connection with the Chapel,
enables the vistor to ascend by easy flights, to the
highth of about eighty feet, from which elevation,
the view in whichever direction you look, ls most
enchanting TO the eEst, almost al your feet and
close along side OF wooded ridge, lies East Now
York. Beyond tstretches out fertile plains, fenced
into fields of meadow, pasture, corn and grain, and
ECores of neat farm houses with their clusters OF
buildings and fruit trees The eye meets The view
of Jamaica Bay " hich sels up from the ocean,
with it's beautiful isands. Still further beyond the
light blue shy and deep blue aea meet, and form
the outward boundary Of view which will repay
ayslt 10 the tower. Turning to the contrary direc
ton, We have another, and qu.e al charming
prospect. Away off across the zelda, & distance Of
three miles, New York, Brooklyn and Williams
burgh with their hundreds Of spires, presented
Themselves.
The party took short drive through the grounds
along the brow OF an abrupt precipice toward East
New York Returning to the Chapel, an excellent
COLLATION. was found spread upon the table, which
had been prepared under direction Of Mr. Hall.
Previous to partaking the collation., the company
organized by appointing ex.Mayor COPELAND Chair
man. and E h. Colston of the Brooklyn Freeman
Secretary. Nr. COPELAND, in few remarks, vel
coined the guests 10 the Cemetery OF the Ever.
greens and In conclusion said that he hoped the
DAY would be far distant when they would come to
sne cemetery under circumstances less pleasing
than the present-that ii was an enterprise which
addressed itself alike TO Christian sympathes
and the tenderess genaibites Of our nature.
hev, Dr. Dewitt made an appropriate prayer,
and Rev. DR.. Bangs asked the blessing after
peiofe Them with good relish.
Af. COPELAND gave an account of the progress OF
Inc work since its commencement stated the
amount OF labor which had been done within
year past and that much more would be accom-
PIhned during the year to come.
he7 DE- Cox, being called upon by the Presi-
ueh5 Oh the msetlng, entertained the gentlemen
pfeaent for some time He was surprised and
grained to find that 30 much had been done in so
aholt time. Hewas satisfied from reason, aa well
as from observation and reading that rural Gene
Iefles in the yicinities Of cities were eminently
lsudabe and wise. he deemed 1t consideration,
great view in favor of christianity, that men
c'ud visit the quiet beautiful and ornamental rest.
ing places of the dead. 1t had good influence
upon the hearts Of men TO
" Come and 7iew the ground
Where they must shortly her
1t reminds men that they must soon die while
Chrssans look to the snsdote death, and beyond
the grave to that place whsre there is no death;
ana ne hoped that all present might meet in that
bright world, Of which the scenery around so much
reminded them. He spoke of the charming scenery
AID denoninased it panorama of Gods beauties
OF Nature particularly referring to the spires Of the
clIles II tae distance, the ocean views the green
helds near by, and the rich foliage Immediately
around
In connection With the utility The Cemetery
oil tne EYergfeeDg be spoke Of rural internenks in
the vlclnites of popular cities q matter of pott
cal and civic economy-as highly beneficial TO she
life and health Of citizens. he approved of the
commodaton of this Cemetery, and said it was the
only one ia which mourners could meet TO perform
the last FAD funeral notes over the remains of those
who tc be deposited in the silent place of death.
He approved Of the movements Of the Trustees
in procuring the peraSon OF the clergy Of dife-
rent denominations OF the Christian order The
typographical skill evinced in the laying out and
Improvements OF the grounds, by which art and
nature had combined 10 beautlty the spos had re-
ceiyed his mark ed attention.
In conclusion DR.. Cox remarked that az one OF
the appointed Chsplains OF the Cemetery, he
should ever willingly serve in that capacity.
On motion of Mr.. 6liman, an opportunity was
offered for the Company to express their thanks 20
she Trustees OF the Cemetery for this invitation to
witt their groqnds