The New York herald., 1868-03-28
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY MARCH 2s TRIPLE SHEET

boulevard, or grand drive OF not less than one hun
Irea ieet wide, runs eastwardy through North New
nork paIdhcl win the Harlem river thence through
west Farms passing through the property OF the late
Mr. Dater crossing near the head OF leggetts creek
Striking the hunts Point road, the residence Of
Mr.. w. >. Brown. The Southern boulevard thence
continues along the Hunts Point road iptels 3cting
the westchester turnpike at Fox's Corners, thence
direct to F0rdllam, forming junction with the
Central avenue Boulevard near the Fordhani race
course. Thus the suburban residents OF weschester
county will have magnificent driye connected with
the city boulevards, forming an are of circle the
diameter oil which will be that part OF the Harlem
river between Macomb's dam and the Harlem
bridge. The towns OF Morrisania and West Farms
also awakening from their lethargy and vigorous
ly pushing on the widening and Improving Of their
streets and roads, and the laying OF rails Tor horse
cars in the principal thor0ughfares Is contemplated
In addition to the facilities of this kind already exist
New York, opposite Second avenue, crossing Hunts
Point road, and accommodating the towns along
the Sound as far as and beyond New Rochelle. Ihese
towns have recently exhibited very rapid develop
ment, and appear already TO appreciate their des-
tiny as the nucleus OF great suburb. Much
of wealthy individuals, VINO have here their
country residences villas and mansions, or
many and various styles of architecture, on com.
manding points, visible for miles, or shrouded IN old
trees approachabe only by winding forest paths
Conspicuous from its situation, rendered still
more imposing by the addition to IL recently OF new
wing and Mansard roof IL the Ursuline Convent, at
East Norris ana on the Westchester turnpike, road
on on which the work OF wdenns l. now IN process.
the Hunts Point road beautiful avenue, with many
fine private residences, running easiwardiy from
F0Xs Corners TO Barretto'5 and Spoard's Points, on
Long Island Sound. AS we approach the water by
this road the land becomes an elevated ridge slopng
on the left towards Bronx river and the right
towards Leggett's creek, out Of the Sound. From
TINS commanding position we obtain magnificent
view OF the Sound, the islands In the East river and
OF New York city and environs. Many beautiful
sites for villas present themselves here, as well "a
elsewhere In Morrisana and West Farms, ofcr-
ing TO the lover OF natlre ample opporu-
nty for the indulgence OF his taste.
me tourist, II unacquanted with the geography OF
the country, will not fail to have pointed
out to him as he reaches the terminus OF the Hunts
Point road two beautiful islands called "The
Brothers" /" lying adjacent to Barrctos Point, near
where the Great Eastern was anchored upon the oc-
cason Of her attempt to enter New York harbor
through the Sound.
The removal Of the impediments to navigation In
the East river, particularly the rocks at Hell atea
matter Of national importance-s not the least in
teresting matter for consideration In this connection
The subject iS now engl sing the attention or Con-
gress, as we learn from letter recently received by
gentleman In this city from Senator Morgan from
wncn the following Is an eXtract:-"ln common with
all who appreciate the Importance OF easy and safe
access to our noble harbor, feel deep interest IN
tins matter and the representatives IN both houses
OF Congress appear desirous OF doing whatever is
clearly shown to be necessary In the direction
Indicated. The Committee Commerce Of the
Senate Will consider the subject ut an early
date" With the removal OF the distractions in
the East river making the Sound tie great channel
OF commerce to Europe--it being shorter and safer
than by Sandy Hook-and with the widening of iiar
lem river, as proposed, from Spuyten Duyve creek,
for produce to pass wa Harlem river into the East
river, II requires no prophet 10 foreteli the great
destiny OF the Sound property near the city III no re-
mote period In the future.