The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-28

walks and Summer house compiled
pretty frame cottage, Of Swiss design. : Camp6oi
up the main road. 10 occupied by MI. = some and
the artist The house u small, bus very hsnA
tho grounds are kept n admirable order 'shing
On the way along the main road towards ~ las,
there are 70 Dc met with NUMBER o. Dsaa' ,na
beautiful attractions those already nosed repeu-
tion Of their and details Of their architecture arv
Jones Omstead Henry, Grfhihs and several others
among Of those whose residences have not
been mentioned in detail: - :, r..,.o
leaving Astoria behind and taking the main road for
Flushing the beauty Of the country cannot fall to com
bordersd for miles along BY stone wals which separate
from the nch fields and meadows on either side On
toll. and sung their songs Is merrlIy and Is free
from care as II labor and trouble were 70 them things
unknown OCCASIONALLY dsrk "a sncs sI wooded grove
to be in numbers the weeping willow. waving
is melancholy and heavily laden branches 10 the ground
which they almost touched The immense number Of
this species to be found in this portion OF lhe
country worthy Of remark They add an additional
charm 70 the beauty OF tho scene and command
reflection when they point increasingly 10 that earth
from which sprung and 10 which all must yet return.
The other trees unusually large and are TO be found
IN numbers along the journey, forming very handsome
all the way through There are however places
left bare, but they very few indeed Pretty villas
bridge has 70 passed enable the traveller
charming rural stream, whose clear, quiet glide
silently nil valley absorbed
the bosom of the wide, wide ocean
The farm houses are srongly built aud the farms
Of very fine class The cattle, whose bieatings con-
stany greet the tourist, arc also illustrations pros
perity and plenty and may be seen slowly treadlng
ther along the road IN answer to the bark OF the
farmer or the gentle call OF the milkmaid in order TO
help towards the daily support Of their master man.
Ravenswood is another pretty collection of villas and
cottages ON the route and here the scenery cnarmng
beyond exception. Strawberries numerous In wild
profession the grass thick and beautifully even, the
underbrush to be found 10 the profusion and
large old trees interwine their branches with
other and from their midst out costly peeps pretty
little white cottage, looking II TIMED TO leave
the protection which surrounded 1t on all sides The
place the very Of rustic beauty and offers great
attractions to those who be incl ned TO add by art
little to tho enchantment OF that valley for which nature
has done much. Travelling along near this point the
will detect at distance inland the flagstaff Of
the Fashion Course from which flies the star Spangled
Banner waving mcrry over that country that shall
ever acknowledge its supremacy.
AT FLUSHING.
The approach TO Flushing Is by the main road from
which, when within half milo Of the town fne view
may be obtained From the midst Of luxurious cluster
of three spires and turret may be eevat
ing their pinnaces and towering above the dense
Of surrounding foliage through which may be detected
the pretty villas which ornament the town. The tourist
enters from tho road into Flushing over white wooden
bridge where, in the Oldest of old styles venerable
old lady demands eighteen cents toll tor horse wagon
and bpeds and this paid leave is given "to enter the
CITY,"
Immediately overlooking the bridge an commanding
charming view Of Flushing bay, which 1t fronts, is the
residence Of an old inhabitant, John W. Lawrence.
member Of Congress. 1t is a very handsome house,
sody built with porch and very fine veranda on the
'front.' facing the The situation is one OF the most
grounds laid Is highly pleasing. The walks
carefully eveed and decorated each side with nne
statuary rustic arbor and other complete
the attractions of this charming residence.
John Brewer OF South street, in this city, resides in
villa Of very nearly the same construction as the pre-
vous one From it also view OF tho bay may be OBJ
taned and the grounds and other adonmepts cared
for in an admirable manner
Further up the creek is the residence Of Judge
Strong of the oldest Inhabitants OF the
The house is soidly built Is two stories high and has
porch in front supported by pillars. The grounds arc
the bay may be obtained
In the upper part Of the village, end of lacquer
property Of Mr. VIM. Draper. brother OF exCollector
Simeon Draper. This dwelling is built IN the Gothic
style, with slight mlngng Of the Italian and modern,
with spacious verandah aud piazza from either OF which
full view of the bay and surrounding scenery can be
obtained. The grounds are beautifully and tastefuly
laid out and elegant specimens OF statuary adorn them
all points Flower plots arbors and other displays of
the gardeners art are hero shown in abundance. The
could % OIL
Tho other villas In this village are very handsome and
display much TASTE but Their construction and adorn
ments somewhat similar to those already mentioned
it is unnecessary to enter into detail.
FLUSHING wniHrT 8 POINT.
The road from Flushing TO Willetts Point Is not IS
pleasant as that from Astoria Flushing There
many turnngs; so many that one would imagine were
he 70 strive 70 reach the Point BY the rignt road be
going back wards and that was to that mode OF
travelling due whom wiIlets Point at
last reached The and byways leading 70 it be-
como better the end Of the journey approached The
foliage Is thicker and the grass aourishIng Plea
SAINT slopes relieve the monotony OF the view, and the
air coming from the Sound and mixing with fragrance
OF the smelling flowers that bloom in the several
nurseries around has most exhilarating effect the
spirits the traveller he reaches tho Point few,
not macy, pretty villas are TO be met with; but none Of
them OF any striking beauty significance. except
ing that belonging Mr.. Stewart Browne, Of this city,
winch Is q splendid building Of the Gothic and modern
style II presents four gables, with small turret in
the CENTRE ana is adorned with pazzas and verandahs
scene ID truly charming. The Point lies Immediately
below the house, which IS built on slight elevation
and to the left extend far cut into the water the
gloomy walls Of Fort schuyler with rs port holes and
dogs Of inside Thorn ready TO destroy whenever
pecessity should call them into action. The Point
slopes gently 70 the waters edge and ut one portion
issge rocks which extend far out and offer peculiar
"iumpiug" facilities TO the bather The latter Is per-
secuted however by the sugs Of little insects some
whas. resembling the mosquito which cover the body
Immediately after emerging from the water and leave
nnumerabls bisers TO remind the victim the pleasure
derived from this peculiar visitation.
Mr.. VIM. Kryder Is the proprietor OF another pretty
villa this vicinity. II Is about the same design and
dimensions the one already mentioned The grounds
are beautifully laid and display the most admirable
TASTE OF tho other villas in this vicinity Is unneces
through hasty trip tho ground referred to In this
article, nothing but Of the most promising and cheering
kind presented itself. Beautiful and gorgeous villas
line the shore. The waters Of the Sound wash soil
decorated and adorned In the most beautiful and expen
sive manner. And although nature has been most
lavish her gifts TO that charming portion or our sub
urban DISTRICTS art has given finishing touch and com.
pleed the magnificent picture OF natural and srancai
scenery which the shores and villas OF Long Island
Sound present
MOVEMENTS OF SECRETARY SEWARD.'
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