The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-03

BRILLIANT REVIVAL OF BUSINESS AND SOCrM
PRosPERrY.-lt Is not often that we are able to
get hold of any definite proofs of our social
prosperity. There are no social trade circulars
and bank reports, SO we can seldom get at the
statistics of the subject and are generally limit
ed, therefore, to general statements and asser.
tOns. The number of visiters to our Central
Park, on one of the bright days last week, how
ever, is pretty good exponent and indication
Of the recent brilliant revival among all classes
Of society and of the effect Of the growing con-
fdence which inspires the public mind Accord
ing to the returns of the gate keepers, thirty
one thousand pedestrians, three hundred and
lightweight equestrians, and two thousand and
seventy-fve carriages entered the Central Park
last Saturday, for pleasure, walking, riding
or driving. Consider, now, the amount Of
wealth necessary to support these equi
pages and horses, and you can form
some idea of the prosperity Of our
city. Indeed, remembering that we are in the
midst OF great war, every pedestrian who
sought pleasure and relaxation there was a
walking proof of the revival in our business
and social interests.
Indeed 60 where you will, the same ev-
dences Of prosperity may be found. Trade is
reviving and manufactures are resuming Wort.
Orders are beginning to peach our merchants,
and the wheels within wheels of our CONNER
cial machinery are once more in motion. The
people everywhere have confidence in the
administration and in its great Journalists
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see desolate city or military garrison, and.
like Grantley Berkeley, to find grass growing in
our streets, are surprised to see here the usual
activity, hustle, energy and hard work, the
same hum and hurry Of business, the same
crush Of heavily loaded vehicles as of old.
New York is itself once more, and will soon be
buster than ever.
This revival in business of course brightens
up our social circles The number of visitors
to the Central Park is a proof of that, and tho
number of parties, hops, balls and soirees in
contemplation at private residences, at our
principal hotels and at our assembly rooms, are
other indications of the same fact. Our
and those about to open next week
have the very fairest OF auspices
and will undoubtedly succeed. Where is I'LL
man or Muzio! The people want not only
| their cakes and ale, but also their Opera. If
either Of these sem-military drectors-the
Napoleon and Garibaldi of the coaiSses-
will open the campaign this fall, with the
| motto shelter 9 full house at fifty cents than
! an empty one at five dollars per lead, we will
insure his success. Fifty cents viii pay, and
the people will pay it. Why not try the thing
Ullman, Muzio, or any other manager! Then
with our theatres and opera houses open, our
social festivities to cheer us, our usual country
friends to visit us, and daily reports of such
victories as that at Hatteras Inlet to encourage
us, there is no earthly reason why this winter
should not be the gayest and most brilliant
New York has yet seen. Get yourselves in
position, gentlemen. We are not all dead or
ruined yet, by great deal.