The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-05
RoCKAwAY AND CANARsIE.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF the HERALD.

IS R0CKAWAY AND CANARsIE.
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or the HERALD.
DAYvIEw HOUSE, CANARaE, August 3, 1857. -
In this place and Rockaxay the season begins to
open with every prospect Of success and il good sea
bathing splendid beach, pure breeze and fine fish,
ing inducements to the summer tourist these two
resorts well VISIT Their proximity TO the city
render them most convenient retreats for New York
merchants and others whose professional avocations
require their presence daily in the city, and who desire
to afford their families the advantages OF good sea
bathing without being absent from them for any length
of tlme or on the other hand without negectng the
calls of business in order to partake Of the amusemens
and recreations OF the seaside. Watering places at
greater distance are frequented, simply because
that distance lends greater enchantment and makes
fashionable by being further away from town. but
In few Of those places Is there magnificent beach
than at Rockaway beach presenting front to the
broad waters of the Atlantic miles in length and OF fine
sandy nature. The Of the ocean dash proudly In
having foam and surf behind to be only washed away
again each new breaker approaches No other land
lies front Of the beach to obstruct the force OF the
waves grandeur eff the The waters rush in
with unrestricted fury, and beneath the foam Of the
breakers health seekers jump and tumble are washed
in and dare again deriving each time energy from
the purity and force OF the waters and the excellence
the sea breeze.
Each day, from carly morning to evening" crowds Of
bathers may be eery variety OF costume enjoy
ing their frocs with ocean The ladies laugh and
amuse themselves al ca n others misbaps, and, rs
washes the fair naisds prh up on the strand Jokes and
shouts be easily duCuished, despite the constant
boom Of the ocean, which, in this spot ever continues
with the same, ii violent fury, and like Time
itself shall ever continue until the Creator OF all shall
bid the pillows 70 wave no more Rookaway has also
the advantage Of water front three sides On one
side lies the Atlantic Ocean, the opposite side Is bounded
by Jamaica Bay and the point Or head OF the cape faces
ne from Ii: Two bay = THOSE II: ssa e
from the other IN less than half an hour:
IN; .s b., ..a !. ae s: s.ss :Sa v ;s' S''; s
Of the cay and festive Of both sexes who enjoy them
nom care or anxiety forhs sandy strand out into
the bay with beautiful and gradual incline. much 90
least nfty yards from the shore without danger The
water ia strong. andlhas. Of course, AL tho brny quail
srs and Is much fun and fashion is 10 be seen each day
the shores or in the water. OF the bay AZ on the
beach or in the pillows Of the Atlantic which only ten
boast OF very superior hotel accommodation there is
but house Of entertainment and that although sit
present cheering appearance; but those ffsquonting
the beach al Rockaway generally avail themselves Of
the pleasures OF ocean BATH stroll on the beach, or
walk along the bay and then whom socially inclined
return to.
CITY and may be reached by different routes, either By
water steam and horse cars or horse cars all the way
we'll flied and many well known New Yorkers-mem.
bers OF the bar pulpit and OF the fashionable world
| may DO met with in the corridors OF the hotel which
has lately been erected by the railroad company ball
at thisShotel-the Bayvew House-s in anticipation for
some day week after next, and Is expected the affair
will be iashonably attended The various ways pass.
ing the time here delightfully."- agreeable bathing
fishing. yachting and rowing being generally the order
| OF the day, varied occasionally with trip on the
steamer to Rockaway occupying about forty minutes
The bathing very GOOD especially at full tide, while
sun sun begins to eel, numbers Of pretty little
fishing yawls may be seen making their
parties on shore who invariably the possessors Of
large quantities OF sh, especially some beautiful spec
hauled In this week. No more suitable place can be
found for this kind OF amusement; the fish abound In
numbers ard the yaws leave shore the morning sum
shines land and water scenery beautiful In
its originality and pleasing in It's variety Out in the bay
pear numbers OF reen fields called by different names,
Blackwell Marsh and Bechers Meadows. These ali
sandbars, and from them grow immensely high grass,
blades appear above .ns waefs ,a,
the waters surrounding The shores OF Long Island can
be seen plainly, almost surrounding tho bay and the
beautiful towns and gorgeous villas which dot them are
easily dscernble with the naked eye, while far
the south west the white foam sprngng mp into the
and throwing It's waery mantle all around shows whore
the wild waves Of the ocean wash Rockaway beach.
Looking from the Windows or the roof OF
numbers Of white sails lighting their way through the
waters the songs Of the fisherman and the shouts OF Tho
successful excursionists combining with the serenity
and beauties OF the scenery surrounding ai not to
| please even the most unromantc individual who may
be fortunate enough to spend day In this delightful
spot And az the sinks below the horizon and tbe
mantle Of twilight begins TO fall on nature tho most in
sensible mind must pause moment and mediate with
and respect on the power that created much OF
| what was beautiful and charming Those evenings the
crowds Of ladies' and gentlemen who ranble along the
borders of the bay enjoy themselves heartily IL
hundreds OF miles away from the busy, tong city and
later in The evening visit 10 the landing 10 considered
necessary witness the proofs Of the success Of the
10 the hotel then, ana music song dance close dsy
Of most vital bensnt 70 s CONSTITUTION and exhilAraon
| and refreshment TO the mind ~--.s>~-
| Canarsis has been wonderfully improved and 10
perfect system Of drainage Is being applied 10 the
ground and under the few buildings show themselves
there at present Gas made from petroleum lights tho
place at night with dazzling brll:ancy and reflection
on dark OF the bay presents an appearance
pleasing and charming IN the extreme Gardens are
being laid out snd grounds where ladies' enjoy GRO
quct and such other games without intrusion are beng
rapidly enclosed channel through safe portion Of
the bay has been opened and marked out that tho
yachts and yavls may enter and pass out with perfect
safety. The shriil whistle Of The steam engine
tells or the appearance OF the Iron horse" by
means or which passengers conveyed in
about twenty minutes 10 East New York, and
thence by horse cars on very bad route 10 Brooklyn
And this portion Of the road deserves afsw remarks
The rails are those used by the old steam cars arc bad
and old and In some places almost loose The trip along
IT, therefore, very tedious aud uncomfortable and oc
cupes about f0ftyhve minutes. With this one excsp-
zion Canarsie and Rockaway can b easily and com
foraby reached in very short time and the numbers
Of visitors at present sojournng at both places cspe-
cialH tho former show that they rising In popular
esteem; may not, therefore, be considered stretch
OF the Imagination TO prophesy for Them, early
period, no secondary place among the most important
and fashionable watering places on Long Island.
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