The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-27

WIN 'ic NlOit COMPANY but no breeze came, and
tie Keel OF the vessel scarcely ripped lie surface OF
tie Sounl. Captain ioDpstfcct or the Yelly White
pNtcel'lng the dlifcu4 very kindly turned his
steamer around and took all on board 10 the Infinite
relief OF those VINO desired u reach New York before
morning
An the way to this city run and devilment reicned
supreme ON boar1 The 50lt. EyeryDody confessed
he never enjOye better day, and few. indeed could
rave SAID they ever experienced more delightful
,rip, The weather was exactly the kind lor an ex-
CARSON. IL was sunny enough without being OPP
rress' and the breeze mat came OF the Sound was
delicious IN the extreme.
powS THE BAY.
The fleet little steamer Sea Bird made very sats-
factory hight to Red Bank yesterday, touching at
some half a dozen intermediate points for the pur-
pose OF landing detachments OF eXcursionists. On
leaving per at the foot OF Chambers street, at
eight A. NJ. the decks and saloons OF the Sea Bird
were literally crowded with passengers among
whom were to be recognized specimens OF almost
every class and race OF the much mixed population
OF this intensely cosmopolitan city, One or two
moderately aristocratc little parties or ladies' ana
gentlemen; who were gracefully occupying the best
Branch having this rather round about route
Tor the purpose of enjoying the delights Of the
charming drive from Red Bank and other little par
ties, family and otherwise not quite 30 arstocratic
IN appearance or fashionable in their attire, but
doubtless quite as respectable. were destined for one
or other Of the many pleasant places at which the
Sea Bird was to touch on the way, and the balance
were bound for Red Bank itself-the Ultima Thule
OF the voyage. Dudneen In mouth, honest pat the
pavior reclined on a coil Of rope on the "for'ard
deck" blissfully obvious of that interminabe
broadway JOB at which the poor fellow is
industrious looking fellow citizen OF the
Teutonc persuasion, quietly philosophizng
schaum. while Retrospective olive branches romped
to and fro under the superintendent OF their ma
ternal relatives, Stroing round the upper deck one
came across lively group OF Frenchmen busily en-
gagged arguing the much veXed question as to why
the present ruler OF France Is called Napoleon ILL.,;
in another place handful OF sallow complexoned
Spanards were smoking cigarettes; further on, in
digned reserve, sat burly, beefeating, apoplectc
looking Britsher and sprinked here and there were
bers OF the dark and dominant race: The first point
touched at was
SANDY HOOK,
but as no one OF the passengers wanted to get of
and none of the natives wanted to get on the Sea
Bird only iuttered or the pier second or so and
lands. The day being bright and clear, the water as
smooth as the prOverbial mill pond, and a cool and
gentle breeze prevailing the run through the Mar
rows and along the Jersey Shore winding In and out
between the beautifully wooded banks, was delight
full In the extreme. Arrived at
THOMPSON'S LANDING,
which seems to be quite favorite resort, the Sea
Bird landed O detachment large enough to fill
OF the inhabitants OF this charming locality probably
hostages to insure the safe treatment Of the pas
sengers who had just disembarked, continued on her
voyage to
PORT WASHINGTON,
where some half dozen excursiOnists were sent
ashore specimens ITO be left until called for"
the return trip In order to impress jewellers that
sweet secluded spot with the responsibility OF the
balance on board. An equal number OF equally pre-
At
FAIR HAVEN,
by way OF equal distribution OF favOr8 to the hotel
keepers, and with the audabe purpose of prevent
ing local jealousies, and then away sped the Sea
Bird to
where the balance Of her passengers were safely
deposited. Having amused themselves as they
thought proper the excursiOnists made their way
back to the vessel, and In due time the Sea Bird
made her way back to the city and landed her freight
In excellent condition.
received its share of the refugees from the excise
domnions, and through the many parks and gar
against Harlem, where spiritual comfort Is admins
tered to thirsty m0rtals, crowds might be seen
earl. ~ e @ e e
ing the teted-tete over mounds OF solid, sus-
tenance-imparting vands To reach this Mecca ana
80 much whiting that the residents are almost
blinded by the brilliant gistening OF the c0bbe
stones, three modes OF conveyance are readily
accessibility boat from peck Slip, by the Third
avenue horse cars and the Harlem railroad. Those
who feel no timdty in trusting TO the navigation Of
the East river, and who have no vivid recollection
OF the late peculiar interpositon Of Providence In
| the wheelhouse Of one OF the Harlem boats, may
ship aboard lOw-guarded tuglike arrangement
and sail up the East river past the institutions II
which majority OF steamboat and railroad Director
deserve free lodgings, toss along through the litt
Helgate and land on the dirty, dusty unprotected
wharfs ut Harlem. Those who wish TO have the WORT
| OF their money out OF the railroad men may take
seat III they can get it In Third avenue Car, and b.
amused and edited by the squalngs Of "old.young'
Teutons and Children of Israel, and admire tn,
asperity Of the stout party on the opposite sea
leans on heavy stick with one hand and persever
| ingy fans himself with the other with his broad
brimmed Panama hat and who "cawnt see whv hoL
hearth they will crowd the 80" and why these
wimmen with babies cawnt stop at '0me." Begu
the above Harlem may be reached In about one hour
and half from the City Hall, and the cramped and
crusty tourists may mngle with the crowd landed
from the boat and wend their way across the bridge
which has been generously placed at their dis
posal by the dislnterested Supervisors Of the two
counties.
Those who like to make the trip in shorter time at
the risk OF swallowing chunks OF hot carbon and OF
accommodating dust heaps that would add immensely
TO the wealth OF "Borin's Bower" may take the Har-
lem Railroad In the morning and whiz along through
tunnels and CUTS past the ''deestreak where those
sunken lots that annoy me CITY fathers 80 much,
trestle bridge Into
MOTT HAVEN,
miserable little place, composed OF lager beer shops,
lumber yards, steelw0rks and swamps. Very few
have friends here, and IL Is made only temporary
stopping place by the voyagers who come by boat
and horse cars, while they await the arrival OF the
cars which take them further away from the grasp
OF 1.-THE odOus aw.o
is but short distance beg ond the former village and
but little better In the way OF appointments. Some
Few thirsty tongues may prompt eia possess9rs ~, TO
larger crowd to
MoRRIsANrA,
where almost every other resident has lager beer
brewery or the fever and ague and otentmes both.
In this thriving township the amount OF amber
liquid demolished every Sunday Is immense. There
several large parks the style Of Jones' Wood
in former years, and numberless small fry "bier-
hausey." And the hardy traveller Ii met ut every
smells, and occasionally q glimpse Of Q neat little
cottage, crouching behind some trees az II seeking
protection from the lager cheese and chllls.
FREMONT AND F0RDHAM
are almost too far away for heavy wets and per
consequence the visitors TO these villages and those
above them on the line are those who 20 TO spend
the day In social intercourse and healthf recreation.
Away from the public centres OF the places men
toned there are pleasant walks and shady hooks,
cosey cots and well arranged gardens where the tired
and overburdened denzen Of the city may seek q
beautiful change. There are, on every hand, evi,
being and the mind Of the traveller, relieved from
the deractons and distractions caused by the frocs
and outpourngs OF beer drinkers and beer drawers
may nnd food for happy thought and hearty thank
fulness for the means whichfenable MIN 70 escape
from the dizzy dazzling OF the metropolis ana com.
mune at once with Mature and with Natures God."