The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-03

NAn)SAt Horu, I
LONG BRANCH, July 30, 1851
A Rdrhsody from Sea Shore AdmirT-Hybrid Character
Ct Long Branch Socssy-7ae weath1-Anusem1ss Of
ne Sason-P hiiadslphidn CharIceriaics-TAe Hop a.
nc Acknowledging Er,1T,s, DC dc.
"Epreka 20 have iound the promised land, the valley
Of the great ,priug the home Of the elixir Of fe Hero,
on this long strip OF sandy beach, where the viry grass
makes spasmotic effort 10 look green, and struggles VIC
cptiy to accom- lh tho destiny Of attaining two inches
height; here amid the famous rand OF Jerseys shore,
have found the nvgoraipg cordial tina. infuses Itself
quietly through the blood and reinspres the time
and weary. Truly this lie great place in everything con.
ducve health and il many advantages on tina, score
are appreciated vel pleasantly enjoyed by the hun
dreds tina, for the time being claim rs their home.
The popu alton that inhab the long low" peaked roof
aomies called hotels, varied in their cha ac,er
cbesp earg house pot pie, and portion OF hem are
obec nabe 81 their taste.
We have fashion and famine sand ~csed together m the
generous familiarity sod the BANKER aud tue sand
boy hob mob the most scivious style OF osrious In
dulgence wte the quiet scholar and the horse Jockey
enjoy tee ateie with he most brilliant results TO both
me feaon thus far, In rsd 10 be very backward, Ia
consequence Of the cold weather which renders an over
coat pleasant companion cyen at mid day, eu upon
ramb the III st overshadow the beach found
The usual recreations Of those not troubled with the
fashionable COMPLAIN, OF einui, or as my friend LORD
would say who have 20, big lazy on, are bathing 10
the morning, eating In he afternoon, and drinking ali
night mis-, Of course, piles 10 the Masculine gender
only the ladies' devote their time 10 quiet Irritation on TIE
piaTza eossipplng about their neighbors, and going
through all the OF tbs terpscnorean art Every
ole appears enjoy the life that presented 10 them
ard among the couptes giidy tnrong that are ous
tered here many aud geuis souls aud refuge aud
release from The ellis Inst nesh heir TO- To the nva
M, worn IN mind and body, the sea shore has many
charms and the balm OF Glead Distilled from old Oceans
10 worth moro than all the remedies 10 the "hstc
ria Medica"
Philadelphia 10 well represented In establishment,
the majority OF people being from that locality Upon
my arrival forciby struck with the ssraBgeness Of
the conduct OF number OF the persons assembled 10 the
barroom, and my impression-aterwards confirmed BY
inqnry--wss that city In the Union couli nocuate
such habit, the city 81 brohery love II was my
bal fsy ing Of "Phiaielphs drnk,' and since have
bseu here have had many opportunities TO witness the
workings OF thi, exclusively philadelphia institution,
Nevertheless, We having pleasant time, and dc.
sre the OF the week have been enabled 70
While away the long days without much trouble.
last evening the National chop" came OIL with great
slnf The large ball crowded with people, all
Joining in the dance with evident guso Ihs graceful
s ie Mss Iavinis wntergreen was expatated upon by
Nsrmaduke lavender Esq in words heavy with an art
ruate sigh and She Hc bundle OF charms that handled
from his beat responsive 10 his admiration That
Marmainke Lavender is sad feu1v, and the blueish
melancholy that envelopes him on all occasion would Ind
cate that bo II a student in uniefsker's chop.
NEE, xarmaduke every summer and At every place
Poor fellow pity him, Ego, up a. ne y, regsrf on
expe nse and dreucd for hop al seven In the mo- ming
have conceived he goes 10 sleep dressed and wakes ia
the same costume, but he cannot help snd THINKS nc
feature .-,,
me coming week gives token Of carnival Of enjoyment.
for those who delight In tripping on the antasn, soe
A. the grand hop OF all hops IL proposed 70 come on
within few days Ths ladies are making extensive pre
psraons ror the grand event and AZ the whole
hood is to be invited, will ne donbt be smsgnnoeni
affair.