New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-09
NEWYORKERS At NE WBURGH


The town of Newburgh. situated beautiful slope
in full view of the scenery of the mountainous
part of the Highlands where the Hudson fnds its way
between two frownng promontories has been selected
of late by a considerable number Of prominent and
wealthy New-Yorkers as their place of residence. The
northern part of the village where the slope Is gradual
yet so steep that street behind street rises with unob
structed view, has been almost exclusively settled by
them. The town of Newburgh has extended itself
chiefly in this direction; and the unique architecture
and magnificent landscape gardening OF the residences
and grounds of so many wealthy people concentrated
in a rural ne ghborhood constitute fit monument to
the life and labors Of the lamented A. j. Downing,
around whose extensive and artistic grounds, and the
castellated residence of his Mr.. Alger tho
new town has grown.
Among the New-Yorkers who have built mansions
and improved grounds here within several years past,
may be mentioned the names Of Mr.. Ball. Of the firm
of Ball, Black & Co.; Mr.. Aaron p Jones' formerly Of
tho firm Of Marsh e. Jones of Wall street; Messrs.
Barclay and r. r. Skeel recently retired merchants;
Judge Sherman, for time prominently con-
nected with the Cumberland Coal Company;
Dr. Shelton; Judge Brown of the Supreme
Court of the State; w. Z. Warren, Deputy
sculptor; Mr.. Charles Downing, brother Of the dis
tinguished horticuhuralst; the Hon. ID. g. St. john,
formerly Superintendent of the Banking Department
Of the State; Mr.. Priest of the firm of Wilmerdings
Priest g. Mount; Mr.. Delano, Of the firm Of Grinne,
Minturn g. Co.. Mr. Deming, late President 81 the
Union Bank; Brownlee Browne, esq, who is known
to the literary world Mr.. Gordon, and Mr. Clarkson.
This year there has been new infiux of real estate
purchasers who have located themsevea for the
part ON the high ridge back of the village adjoining
and near to the extensive grounds and stately esdene
of Mr. Ramsdel, formerly President Of the Erie Rail-
road the successor to the estate of Thomas Powell Of
river steamer connections. Among these may be
tond the names of Mr. Butler, the author of =" Flora
McFlimsy;" Professor C. s. Henry, formerly Of the
New-York University Capt. Strong of the U. s.
Army; and Prof. Green. New buildings in pro-
gress in half n dozen spots
Dr. Shelton has purchased the residence Of the late
Col Isaac X. Carpenter and improved it very much.
remarkably smooth, green undnlating lawn Of many
acres in extent, slightly elevated above the road
rounds the mansion which ia of the largest there
about, and is built in the modern pointed style. OPP
posite is the residence ofudge Sherman. Thence the
residences of the gentleman above mentioned in their
order, extend to the distance of three-quarters Of
mile norhward along the river slope the last being the
cosy little cottage of Mr.. Brown, the sculptor, at the
street turning not far this eide Of "The Great Balm
iof Gieadl Tree" which, from its wonderful dmon-
sions, has been landmark both among visitors and
residents from time immemoral.
Mr.. Ball has large place and substantial mansion
on lane near the water. The woods 70 thick
and undistHrbed almost TO remind Of primeyal
days. Mr.. Sheel has elegant wooden house, darby
coored on the other eide of the lane, very mnch IN
keeping with the surrounding grounds. Mr. Clarkson
il It'll upon improvements about his premises;
tie building in the center, being large elaboratsly-
planned, fine brick manson. Mr.. Gordon's dwelling
is the highest in the neghborhood roundabout. IL is
perched on the top of high HILL distance 10 the
north and west Of the thiekly settled suburbe and
has massive and enduring appearance.
Coming back toward the town, we pass the Powell
ton house which has not yet opened; within three
arrow-fghts Of the long DOCK the residences Of Mr..
Ramsden on the hill and Mr.. Alger formerly Down
ings opposite and on the slope both Of which
mented with every appurtenanoe that wealth de-
vie.
In consequence Of the impetus given by this influx
of wealth, new Presbyterian Church, very large in
dimensions and attractive in architecture has lately
been completed and is under the care of the Rev. Dr.
Sprole, formerly chaplain of the Military Academy at
West Point.
movement is now foot, which promises 10 be
successful, for the building of second Episcopal
Church, the operations on which, ii is probable, viii
be commenced the present Summer.