The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-24
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-CO1n. OI0cktOUs L>tsIf EHiptTS uOO0 JOT cOWS-
Ming-Our Host Thompson and his Good Points
-Ronde,.tul Yirtues Of Fresh Air, Salt Water,
Exercise and Good Eating-Sonss Of the Myste-
sies Of The" Dear Creatures" and a Variety Of
Curious Observations.
As general thing, the Great Creator has not
made Now Jersey the most attractive part of the
universe. Indeed, we regret to say that there is
prevalent idea among all outside LIBRARIANS that
the little empire which Commodore Stockton carries
In his brooches pocket is the Tag end Of creation
Here and there, however, upon THE homely face Of
the Jarsies, there Is beauty spot worth looking
at and worth remembering, and this is one OF them.
1t is Pointiookou. and Pontlook-n for. inland ard
oceanward, from this point md these heights, the
view is grand, glorious and magnificent
A range Of low wooded mountains sweeps around
the snuosities Of the sea from the ncrthward. and
just here they mpinge upon the ocean, and at night
angles turn westward along the shores OF the roman
tic estuary into the interior. This pavilion, upon
the instep Of the mountain, like shining buckle
upon ladys slipper IS attractive feature in this
picturesque landscape. Below Us is the remarkable
ocean inlet Of Shrew sbury river, calm as noun
tain lake divided from the tremendous surgng shore
line Of the main ocean by mere sewage OF sand.
To the left we command q view of Sandy look,
Staten Island, the windy waste OF Coney Island
and in the misty distance q glmmer, like an Egyp-
tian mirage, of the great imperial city OF this West
ern world. In front is the eternal Atlantic, and IN
the rear and all around US, a congomeration OF
hills and valleys and lakelke expanses of Water and
islands, forming tout ensemble Of the most COM
prehensive variety and dimensions. Han, Co
lumbia
We must confess, then, that the Great Architect
has done everything for this corner of Commodore
Stocktons breeches pocket empire, whatever may
be the short comngs Of TIE fussy uttle emperor and
his loyal subjects The sandIats OF this inlet have
heretofore rendered the approach to this locality by
water as uncertain as railroad breakfast; but Of
late years 1t has been discovered that by taking ad
vantage OF the tide, steamboats, may come and go,
loaded down with passengers, potatoes, eggs, tur.
nips fish, clans, and huckleberries. Bythe-by the
huckleberry ranks among the most productive
staples Of these regions and next in Importance is
the blackberry. The quantities Of these berries
daily carried up to New York are astonishing. They
are no great proofs of the fertility of the SOIL but
will venture the opinion that the yearly sales Of mig.
gers in Governor Wises own county OF Accomac do
not much exceed the ANIMAL gross receipts from the
huckleberries and backberries of a district here,
of say forty miles square. Where do all
the old women and children come from re-
uuired to pick these berries! No ma sr-the
fruit is picked and sold, and he city of New York
pays all expenses. She pays TOT everything and for
hundreds q miles around her rs here he country
and the people are enriched and decorated from her
munihcence. Establish here q house that will cost
two hundred thousand dollars TO build il. cover this
river with fancy sail Doats and floating bath houses
establish an ourly communication with New York
bv railroad ard hy hight draught pleasure steamers,
erect pavions in the woods for pcnics and provide
carriages and ponies for inland ex drsions BY the
score. and New York will pay the expenses
Thompson has been doing somethng-Thompson
is moved by the progressive spirit OF the age-Thomp
SON. il fact to the extent Vt his resources a. serving
the public. Since last ,e son ne has added wing
to his house including stylish psrlor, tptop ball
room, and twenty additional lodging rooms. And
vet, ith . opposition house along side, he is a.
much pressed for rooms as ever, though there Is
always chance; Tor our guests
To and fro. come aut 20.
Like steamboats, o. the Ohio
Thompson is substantial Jersey man. The people like
him-the solid middle classes that support hin. He
makes no pretences to fashionable funmery; but, in
a short time. lean men eoourDing a. Thompson &c
tat, delicate women become robust a. urtainees
crippes walk without their clutches and dyspeptics
begin 10 love the music OF the gong Some cay that
all these henef.9 In the air, some say that they
come from The silt water, others assert tbat they
derive from rest recreation and beautiful exercises;
but n. agree thai mrcn a iue to Thompson whole
SONIC end abu-drnt feeding. thin Did Jersey lldy
G. The dining very hare u her old bones.
after ioifing over The hills for twenty miles In a
jersey wagon. Per Husband, an old familiar, car
ried Lp Der complaint to Thompson. aud said he
ought so llsye cushions % those dining chairs.
. Tel Mrs. Dash = said Thompson. contdentaLy,
that l. she stays here lev weeks, she viii have
cushion enough, Ia ha
are particularly nice, AID occasionally We have q
special treat OF SOFT crabs which Ire still nicer.
conclude that the ladies' all soft shells, they are
40 universally In favor Of soft crabs and from the
focks Of children scattered about under the trees,
should say too. that tie ladies here are ought to
be. cead against ell incorri0ib'e old bachelors ike
Jeens buchanan, who i certainly hopeless old
every feminine, young or Old, can dance according
20 lie latest fash n, aud knows exactly the latest
styles OF dress. without having seen them
ST. va that not in the books, but which are the
styles Of Union square, IRE AZ well known by the
women from the Interior Of New jersey as by
the Goldfish aristocrscy Of Saratoga. ! sometimes
listen " ~ s0aversation n the bellies OF our
piazza, and ! am utterly amazed az their
intnitve knowle igs OF the mysteries Of Style fash
Ion, dress &C, ant who married. and ~ho going
TO he. and who are engaged Ia . killing Irritation,
and what they and where they caLle from: and
how completely everything Ike poli.ics n these ais
cussicns i ignored. When the 90 touch bvon the
Presidercy, however. the question a a. Ssly 20 De
bow does Jessie Fremont wear Der nar, OF he lose
Affairs Of Mr.. BuchaD4n, he border Iufians, Bully
Brooks or The Kansas bill.
have seldcn time b. cross over TO the srrf but
occasionally when there. an &C ain astonsncd with
the cool COURAGE and great strength Of the weaker
sex. A fragile young lady, living rpon music, no
vels dancing, moon and Stars, roast chickens, beef
steaks and onions, kc aud trembling for her life In
crossing Broadway, win here pitch INTO breaking
wave taat would appal regular Jack Tar, and
frosic Ike young sturgeon in . surf that would
swamp the Persia But there Ia one thing acquired
these occasions VII never he gained 10 the
ball rocm-to wit: me capacity Of the female voice
in the upper rersrer. Steaoone a. Lucretis Borga
can make q nois; hat imagine whole cluster Of
Lucretias In the surf, screaming and squealing &c
the srrging waves on the roaring sea, and you
will BE- convinced that even Jenny Lind not 20
wonderful after all And then, Dicu' how
beautiful and fresh they LOOK from these frolics With
civ about IT, after their exercises, the raiions the
dear Creatures consume carrying cur thoughts, not
20 the angels bat 70 the supplies Of Washingtnn
Market and the prospects Of the corn CROP.
Bus enough. Come dovn, Mr. b for night o.