The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-11
NEW ROCHELLE.
NEPTUNE HOUsI

NEPTUNE HOUSE,
New ROCHELLE, Aug. 8, 1855.
Scenery Of Nep Rochenc--Hs Early History-F a
caitits Of Access--Anuserents- Norttern and
.Sca,he,n ITatering Piaces-A Hint to Dyspep-
tic Editors, SC.
arrived here few days ago with no intention Of
remaining for any length Of time, but such is the
beauty OF this spot that am induced to extend my
visit for some days longer. Taking ride around
the country yesterday afternoon, was struck with
the picturesque character and variety OF its scenery.
II was az your readers are aware, settled by the
ancient Huguenots; and amongst their descendants
here and in the city OF the Empire State are some
of the most enterprisng and respectable OF our ct-
gems. The country around abounds in beautiful
country seats, the facilities OF communication
with which from the city renders them as
accessible as the suburbs Of New York.
The reads in the immediate vicinity Of this neigh
bohood leading to Throg's Neck, have all the uni
formty of plank road. ] have never seen more
level roads for beautiful drives Yachting, fishing, and
all aquatic sports, are in abundance. From the Nep-
tune House, which faces the river. and which over
looks the Sound, we had an excellent view of the
regatta that took place at Glen Cove Friday last
Vistels here enjoy themselves in rowing, fishing,
riding, bowling, or whatever other amusement their
pleasure suggests. To give variety to our sports. we
who were especially engaged for the guests of the
Neptune House. They discussed, Of course, their
most eloquen, music, and everything went on charm
ingly. There great number OF guests stopping
here, among whom are some OF our most distin-
guished and noted citizens. observe particularly
the Hon. Judge Green G.. Bronson, Mr.. Nelson, the
President of the sun Mutual Insurance Company,
who are here with their families, besides others OF
general note. We have fair share OF the beauty OF
the watering places, and much, dare say, OF
their agrceableness and socabillty. think were
the Southern country editor, whom the EreniRg
Post regards with SO much honor for finding fault
with Northern watering places, and upon whose
dyspeptic account the editor OF the Post thinks the
Union ought 10 be dissolved, to come here, he would
find cure for his sectional maadies, and at least,
an example OF place that Is not contagious Of
"snobbishness' OF "soulless gaiety. Should, how
ever the air OF this neghborhood be nntavorabe TO
the political diet Of the Southern editor Aforesaid
the asidousness of the poe,cal cynic Of the Post,
they both might lind temporary relief IN the CAPT.
ta fare served by our host, Mr.. Willis of the Nep-
tune house. For the sake OF the Union, il not their
own. wish they would come. Really, ] want 10 see
The Union saved, and am sure that as long a. coun.
try Southern editors and New York city editors, ola
certain streak, 6nd themselves SO put Gut by
the unfortunate state OF their digestion, and the
Uncomfortable effects Of the fourth political heated
terin-they will never recover their good humor
until they undergo the stimulating and invgorating
effects OF a good sea breeze. All they want is
little haacing up. Dyspepstic stomachs and diseased
politcal ina gnations all very well for those who
ike 10 cultivate them, but the moment they inaict
their crotchcts the public they become as griev-
Gus bore TO them a. they torture to their pos.
SCISSORS. little sen bathing, pure air. country ex-
crrise and general rcsHscitaton the only RENE.
dies in the political heated term for these iucurables
These falling send them over TO the tender mercies
OF the border rfians, or the amable alterations
of the Tribune saints am collecting some inter-
estipg historical accounts Of the ancient settlement
Of this locality by the Huguenots, which, should
they prove acceptable TO the readers of your istin
guisled journal, will be happy to forward 10 you.
Z.