The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-27
THE SUMNER RETREATS.

LoEa BRANCH, NEW JERSEY,


LoEa BRANCH, NEW JERSEY,
NA1ToSa. L HOTEL, July rs, 1854
lnfuS of Vlsiters- Situation and Advantages
of tie Refreat-9Ae i2ofeis, Baths and
~ Drires-adjacenf To1ns-Ssesefy at the
Hotels-Tyfp from JNesC York.
This delightful sea shore retreat (somswhat
backward because Of the hardness of the
season. is now rapidly filling up. In our de-
IighfuI party we have, at this date, room for q
few more. which, from recent Indications, viii
be soon absorbed.
Located on the Atlantic Ocean, some two
hours removed from New York, .'fair women
and brave men, enjoy the glories of the deep
sea and emusic in its roar;' with its superb
surf bathing, and is endless panorama, no
where equalled in these respects in the United
States A trip to Long Branch will convince
the mosttravelled that, as a sea shore retreat
to be enjoyed as such, this is no exaggeration
] find Cape May and Newport &C., honestly
and wholly eclipsed by it. The same families
from Philadelphia and New York, Albany, &C.,
repair here annually as the spot suggested by
an informed experience as that of all others for
this object
Tho hotels, removed at short distances from
each other stretch along the beach for the space
of mile and half. Each of these houses is
within stones throw Of the ocean, provided
well with bath houses and bath masters, thus
making the access most easy to the SURF The
shore is entirely safe.
Located thus, the delight, from our windows,
of the Atlantic, bounded only by the horizon,)
at early dawn and starlight night, is unceasing.
Ever famed by sea or land breeze, we man.
age to keep constantly comfortable, and often
positively cool, in the hottest weather. The
drives through the surrounding country are
lovely, much reminding one of Long Island
There are seven quite large hotels here, each
capable Of conveniently containing (this is mere
guess) about four hundred persons. They are
provided with billiard rooms, ten pin alleys,
stabling, &c. The charges strike one as ex-
ceedingly moderate. The rooms are all well
ventilated--those for families excellently ar
ranged. In the rear of the shore Zone mile) is
a large village, provided with good stores,
churches. &C. .e5
The towns of Red Bank, Ocean Port and
Shrewsbury, are within easy access Three
boats ply daily between New York and these
latter villages, touching at each, from all of
which stages rum Gan ca sy drive) to the Branch.
These boats leave the foot of Robinson street,
and make their main landing at the Ocean
House, which is the chief centre for the Long
Branch stages ts
The society assembled here at this moment
is not Of that painfully exquisite sort which SO
annoys sober people at certain spots. Of resort;
but It Is, In the main, composed Of the best and
most unquestionable families We have no
cliques, no agony Of dress, no puppyism; but
instead, that sort of gaiety which springs from
the happiest Intercourse. Than at this house
never have met pleasanter summer circle.
Some OF the amusements have been ennumer-
ated. will add those elghtful recreations-
sailing and fishing. For the former, we have
large, safe sail boats, capable Of conveniently
ss%1 hs forty The pic mics as
safl from the Branch along the river to Thomp-
sons Pavilion, about eight miles, is smooth
and lively. was on board the Peter Caggar,
. fine boat, (named after a distinguished AL
bapienl in company with q party, the other
day, and, barring the refnsal Of the proprietor
Of . hotel to permit the ladies to rest in his
parlor, on the queer plea that his carpet was
very valuable, never more enjoyed myself on
any excursion.
Music from the lips Of the accomplished and
and lively ladies Of the set, wit and hilarity
from the gentlemen, the joyous voices of the
children, generous brown sherry" las the CO.
lionel jocosely dubbed, good brandy,) cham
payne and cold collation., and the dance at
night, filed up the merry hours. One leaves
these pleasures tormented with regret.
Il would be invidious to particularize ladies.
At the National we have our full share of love-
ly ones, and we are content. Ditto for the gen.
tlemen-a glorious collection Of the lords Of
creation. Friendships have been formed here
which will never be forgotten. Of love, the
least said the better.
We have the mail twice per day, newsboys in
abundance, and the telegraph.
The fare from New York to the Branch is
seventy-fve cents.
Having but little enthusiasm in my nature,
have thus soberly given you some statistics Of
Long Branch for the benefit of your readers.
Perhaps you may hear again from me.
The MAJOR.
Our Nevaslnk Correspondence.
THoMPs0Ns ATLANTIC PAVILION,
NEvAsIEK, HIGHLANDS, July rs, 1854.