The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-11
QUOGUE. LONG ISLAND.

QUoGuE, L. l., Aug 0, 1855.
The Scenery and Natural Beauties Of Quogue-hs
Population of Babes-its Hotels and Boarding
Houses--E tynology Of Quogue-DistinSushed
Visifers, &C., &c.
Among the many interesting letters in the HERALD,
from the various places Of summer resort, have as
yet seen none from the charming place bearing the
euphonious appellaton of Quoguc. Now, such an
oversight as this cannot be endured for a moment
by the dcnizens OF the place, and the sooner it is
remcdied the better. Tothis end your humble SER
want has taken up the pen, and for once sought to
win the appelation of "our own correspondent
Ouogue, them is situated the south side OF Long
Island, on the ocean. 1t is distant about ninety
miles from Brooklyn, and eight from Riverhead, on
the Long Island railroad. After reaching River
head by the cars, you ride through the woods some
two hours, over sandy road nearly as white as Mr.
Greeey's hat, and through forest OF little stuntcd
pine trees and scrub oaks. This truly charming ride
accomplished, yon arc at Quogue 1t is not village
for there are no private houses here, but simply
collection Of boarding houses These are four in
number Fosters, Howell's, Ports and Coopers.
Each Of these establishments has its own champion,
but all are comfortable. There are nearly 800 per-
sons at these houses, and children by the dozen
to meet baby. 90 up stairs, and just as you reach
the middle OF the staircase down comes baby head
over heels, nearly knocking you over, aud making
the whole house resound with its melody. 20 down
stairs and sudden Eruption Of children rushing up
stairs nearly prccpates you headlong, while fran
tic shout of triumph rings through the housc. Go
out for walk, there is the indefatigabe baby in his
willow carriage, making faces at all who pass him.
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baby sqnawking feebiy his nurse piunges him in
the waves, and in great state OF Indignation at
mankind in general, and his unfortunate female at
tendaut in particular.
Quogue, you must know. means "clams;' and it
indeed merits the name Tor delicious bivalves
never slipped down the throat OF mortal man since
Noah embarked in the ark twonder II he had elams)
| than we have every morning Tor breakfast. They
say the place got it, name in the following manner:
The Indian squaws who used 10 nhabit Long Island
| amazed at the large size OF the clans found here,
! called them "hogs.' People who heard Of this
called them .'squaw hogs" The transition was easy
| to "squogues," and next TO "quogues, and hence
| Quogue.
II this place were only more accessible it would
vie with any OF the fashionable watering plces
| that are now so much frcquented by citizens.
! II has beautiful beach, iie surf. and, what
1 is strange 10 gay no nDdertow. In fact, no
! accident has ever occurred 10 any OF the bathcrs
here. The boarding houses are about quarter of
i q mile from the beach, and every morning good
A
A. NJ. to carry To battle aud there arrayed In all
sorts Of costumes, the boarers pay their respects 10
old Neptune Ii the Fautasticals ever at q loss
for new dress, let them come down here and they
/ will lind many surprising in effect anything oil
which that worthy regiment ever dreamed
After bathing cone back and dfess for dinner
/ and then spend the afternoon in reading walking
| on the leach as fancy may dictate. A very favo-
rite walk il to the wreck an unlucky brig that
cast lis bones ashore last spring. and now lies en-.
| hcdded in the sand abont mi!c below our house.
built By some young mariner. who named IL after
the girl OF his heart. But alas, the Lucy Ellen ia
stranded, and will never again ride the waves like
thing OF life. let us hope the real Lucy Ellen be
she who she may has not shared the SAT- fateo Of her
namesake, aud is not shattered wreck on the
ocean Of Life.
II will he quite supertfuous 10 tell you OF the
" heauties" down here, when YOU hear that they
most of them from Brooklyn. That's enough New
York can boast too of her fair Mite, and other
places are we'll represented.
General nix and family are staying at Howell =.
His son. the Rev. Morgan a. Dix. read service and
preached for rs last sunday. and his sermon will
long live in memories. not only for the grace and
elegance Of its delivery but Tor the touching and
beautiful preccpts incuicated in language alike har
mopious aud vigorous. Many others, famous In
the commercial emporium and the professional
arena. are here.
Messrs. Daniel Lord and Dan. Marvin; Esqs., of
the New York bar--the latter OF whom is just reco-
yerng from his recent severe accident-arc seeking
in the harmless aInuscmeBts OF the seaside n re-
Taxation from the mental tolls that so severely tax
LAWYERS strength. Mr.. Morris. the President of the
Long Island Railroad Company, Mr.. Woodward Of