The New York herald., 1867-08-12
SUNDAY IN THE SUBURBS.
Rxeurs,sns, Plenles and Rural Knjsynents-
Pleasures Of . Fair Day In the
city, BY the Seaside and
n the Country.

CITY, BY the Seaside and
h tho Country.
Yesterday We were blessed with fair skies and bamy
breezes for the rs time several weeks past
jsyed a delightful Immunity from pouring torrents and
inky Clouds which have generally spoiled all the rural
festivities and promenadng enjoyments attempted by
our citizens. Yesterday morning, however, dawned
fair and the skies presented that appearance Of con-
Grmed fairness which gave indubable proof OF settled
weather for some hours at least so those among
citizens who dwell in the narrow limits OF tenement
apartments residents in nosome quarters Of the
city, and who therefore, feel most keenly their
confinement home during the drowsy murky days Of
summer, sailed forth at once 70 take advantage OF
natures upwonted good humor. Before the sun had
fairly dspoed the msts OF morning troops OF humble
citizens their holiday attire thronged the streets
route to the wharvss whence, heavily laden the gayy
Of the rivers for trips TO the seQasstered groves and all
places Of pleasant RESORT. either beside tho roll
ing In the quiet ef rustic retirement The
wero thronsed throughout tho day with promen.
adefs, among whom tho ladies shone in
at,,re. The street cars were closely packed with
persp'rrg but sood-natured specimens Of humanity
numbers The cub system Of SUNDAY imbibation was
quite extensively carried and, judging from appear
ances those who chose TO remain in the city did
endure the radiation OF heat from the orek walls which
surrounded them. No dicwlties occurred hawever to
mar tho FIRST really fair day Of our rainy season and
whether on their trips by water land in pursuit Of
health or relief from city restraint our citizens
much degh ed with the contnu of sunsh ne 10
mar il by oioudng their brows with frowns
Bergen Point.
Menher Kill Won Ku, an eccentric old Dutohman
who existed the pamy days of the venerable Kncker
booker travelled Jersey wards to seek local habitat on
and when he first emigated 10 this country from
Amsterdam, good many years ago. Meinhorr did not
search long in vain. He crossed the rapid Hudson n
brchen bark canoe, towed his horses along with
him, and, building wagon tho other side OF, this
American Jordan set forth his travels along the
jersey shore until he reached tho narrow cham which
runs between that State and Staten Island Struck with
the beauty Of the view the seaside position Of
the land and the evident advantages OF tho location
Mcnherr chrstcned the channel the XIII Won KuI after
his own name and built him a farm house and
cultivated farm on the adjoining land. Up Bergen
Point did tho Duchman's vineyard and estate extend;
and, as this article especially concerns that spot the
sooner We arrive at II the better
Bergen Point les only some eight miles or 40 from
New York. and Yet when you get there you would think
that you were hundreds Of miles OF from the Empire
Cy The whole pa"e is redolen of country and its
belongings so 10 speak and here the pleasure seeking
eScursion'st or the Zmmnrman-like soltudnarian can
find charms alike to satisfy their RESPECTIVE cravings
The Point has many advantages TO recommend H. and
cannot but be satisn d wi Menherr Kill Won KuIls
TASTE especially II the ysior should chance to inspect
the spot on Sunday. The best of 70 ng down to
week day. 'ss ,ssT%eas ~s as
on tho great day OF rest aud veueration. On tho
week days the New Jersey Railroad and the dummy en-
gne will also transport the excursionst thitherwards
private teams. The Sundy Trip BY steamer is however
the most enjovable for all get away better from the
ety on that day and besides the place more retired,
peaceful and inviting and is thus better enabled
participate in the charms offered by lavish nature
The iTst sight OF the place Is great thing favor
You zee trim little villas lining the roadway which
along closo to the shore Of tho channel of .bs Kis
and down to the waters edges opes green turf While
me bending branches OF the weeping willows sweep the
lido and toy with the tiny that splash upon the
beach, A. tho entrance to the right of the cspanade
the residence OF Mr. Gunher with handsome terraced
garden butt ino the water little further up are
two or three beautiful cottage retreats which exhibit all
he combined effects Of wealth and refinement and tow
ering over ALL amid cluster Of spreading trees are the
cpoas OF Lstourete House and tho distant spre
village church Of BERGEN. On landing the charm
averitabie little Watering place hat combines the attr-
bates Of The sea with the charms only found - rule
In front Of tho hotel, from which bsthcrs jump at
once into Deep clear water and perfect lit e feet or
around in the bay. splendid view Is Afforded over
Staten Iiandto tho sound beyond and every.
seat meath, and woong the breezes with their MUIR
ps'.t The dav itself was nne the sun was hot
and yet all Were sheltered from its rays while mag
ieA. In tic evening the Wave, a steam Yacht with |
'ary OF French officers from the snps in the harbor
% o ~" % s"o paId vist and there was quite a gay
sene on the esplanade In front OF the hcel with ali
ne mucs ana ntemcu assemb d TO do honor to tbe
lantca visitors On the voyage back 10 New York the
gnt was beautiful and tho osars renpcndent. or
* brilliant meteors were seen careering the SKY
nd We observed at fory-ve minutes past eight one as
Arge, nearly, a. the planet Jupiter
Coney Isinnd and Fort Hamilton.
Boats full. cars full carriages full of transit went
estcrday from all parts Of New York and Brooklyn to
he sandy ridges that ot into the ocean Just below Fort
hamilton, on the Long Island snore, and the beach of
oney Island was full fun can be. This favorite
'treat VI sweltsnng Gothames never appeared rnder
etter loeks or better auspices The wide-spreading
cean avcd ~ yellow sands with constant suction aud
isItos studied the effect OF suction also under other
rms and features. Never did the white capped |
'llen dash on the shore in merrier mood, and
'ere were shouts OF merriment the salt spray |
aply thoss Of The coy madeus retreated with mer.
laughter from the thousand rippos tnst broke upon
70 shore Seldom has larger crowd OF excursionis,s
sportsd themselves in the health nvigorating waters
the far famed beach than yesterday dockcd tbsreto
v health and pleasure. There nothing 10 mar the
,)oymeut Of he day TO any whether travelling by boas
rail- and tho~e who arrived latest and lett only long
Ter the sun he'd given place to gentle Iuna seemed 70
ave enjoyed themselves most and TO have chosen the
ore nttsG time for q VISIT 70 Consy Island.
tors Hamilton he'd its fair proportion OF Sunday er
9 tackle 70 thoss who delight in the gentle pastime
aped golden harvest
Up the Sound.
In contrast 10 the duh, gloomy and murty afternoon
the previous Day, yesterday morning was ushered
a fair bright and beautiful as was becoming SUM-
" In early August II served as an agreeable disap.
'nsmcnt 10 msny who. judging from Saturday nights
Atery condition. looked upon IL an indication of
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