The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-02
THE AMERICUS CLUB.


THE AMERICUS CLUB.
Opening Of tho Seasou-What They TEtnk
and Do and Say as Indian Harb0r.
Out on jut Of land, the pretty village OF
Greenwich. Conn.,, topping most unique collections
OF rock and set against background OF ost luxu.
RANT foliage, stands thegroup OF houses comprising
the summer resort Of the Americas Club. This club
comprises century so OF the political lights
great and smal-of all parties in the metropolis
and these, escaping from the blaze and hustle, the
drag and dazzle. the excitement and exertion OF
official cares and party combinations betake them
selves during the summer months to this lovely spot,
which seems by nature adapted for Just suci, pur
pose az that to which the Americas Club has de.
voted it.
Some dozen or more years ago party OF lively
New Workers prospecting on the Sound pitched u
tent on this point and perceiving how admirably
it was suited for camping purposes determines to
secure it. This they effected after while ana by
degrees the Americas Club became an institution.
Year after year additions alterations and improve
ments have been effected, until it presents all
the desirable features of genuine rustic retreat and
seaside homestead.
Yesterday the season was formally inaugurated by
the members Of the club, who Hooked thither, anx-
ous to escape from the turmoil of city life, and to
enjoy FOR q time the beauties and the festivities OF
the retreat The influx OF delegates from other parts
OF the country to the city detained many of the lead
ing members in town, so that. although quite
scarcely be said to have taken place. Those who
were present entered at into the spirit Of the
locality, ana The really democratic style which has
ever characterized the club fully developed
jaunt to Greenwich and then a ride along truly
rustic and. in many respects ''rusty" road and the
precincts Of the club were reached or course ali the
preparations for the season had not beenScOmpeted
and Camp Grafulla," the spiritual refreshment de-
hna
some eight or ten feet taller, was the OF par
ticularly busy preparation. Van Arsdale, chairman
mems OF art In appropriate positions. The portrait
of ''rhe General" mounted on prancing steed was
hung facing the sideboard, 30 that the well stocked
shelves would be continually under his eye: while
over the resting place OF the 'spritua' comforts
fine picture OF the yacht Henrietta hung, with
particular directions that 1t should not be considered
as hint to the effect that those approaching the
sdeboard were expected to go it'' as FAST as the
entrance to the Generals private office and the
door OF the wine room, each opening from the saloon.
were fierce looking tiger heads and around the apart
from club life.
The camp being duly arrayed and baptized trip
was taken around the premises and the alterations
noted. The paths throughout the grounds have
been literally pebbled; the and platforms all
newly painted and put in order for the reception OF
guests during the season. Besides Camp Grafua.
there are two other BUILDINGS known as the main
building and the library. In the former are the re-
dOrmtory Of the club, and In the latter are well
guests The additional story which Camp Grafuis
has gained during the past year rs devoted
and Is Very neatly and appropriately furnished.
From the pOrttcoes OF the houses the view really
Is ans
there with tiny craft, glfstening In the sunlight OPP
poste the grounds the pretty little spot belonging
or more miles across the Sound may be dscerned
Long Island, with the white-lined beach Of oyster
Bay conspicuous. To the right the picturesque juts
inlets Of Westchester county are in full view and
to the left the Connecticut shore may be seen for
The members OF the club present yesterday Invested
OF their shining and stylish city 'store Clothes"
blue woollen shirt and pants and rough straw hat
after admiring the execution OF the changing CON-
mittee" and applauding the arrangements At 'The
Generarsp headquarters, sat around on the
oa%ng lager GER from Stone mugs. or or blew blew
apd laughed and talked and joked about the topics
OF the day, carefully eschewng, for the time being,
chief topic was the probable candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for President. Alderman Cuddy
out Be e and sn ss
said one OF the guests, In reply las Old Billy Miner
said few days ago when we were helping him to
fernal rheumatism-'Wel,' says Billy, 'Tom how's
Chaser OH he's well spoken Of" IAN right said
win, want to wnrH Eyes, that's about the way
the matter will lay" quoth another OF the group;
lev for the democracy Would be- to break
away from old party lines and show an inclination TO
recognize the new features that circumstances had
developed" The general tenor Of the conversation
that point seemed to favor the nomination Of Chase;
but for Vice President choice could be found and
each one shook his head and said, either by words
win be-"
During the day, from time to time parties dropped
In, aud before evening pleasant little cotere
formed The yachts Tweed, Cornell, Sweet william.
and Uni-the latter having been In che hands OF the
'frnmern during the past few dsys-were rugged
and started out for skim around the neighbOr-
hood, over TO the boat landing TO meet the late
arrivals Captain George Mann, looking every inch
good natured skipper, with ex-Clerk uaggerty and
Vanderbeck one Of the pioneers OF the club, manned
the Tweed" and taking ON board some Of the
on the side 10 catch from the rpples peculiar
note TO grace new quiokstep, enjoyed for while
the beauty OF the sport Haggerty standing on 1.-THE
deck mt the bow, heard to exclaim 'ROcks. old
boy ~ and this peculiar familiar phrase called the at
tention Of the others 10 Alderman Cuddy, who In
his efforts to rival IamI's time had the Tiger
| In which he was rowing high on moss covered
rock. He got of again without sustaining much
damage, and the party returned to the house, where
the rQtund Commissioner Owen Brennan stood gaZ-
ing into the water-and clad IN the club uniform he
looked the picture OF 'Yolly old waterman"-and
with him supervisor Roche having the general APP
| pearance or a natty yachman more than that Of .
responsible county officer.
II !, almost needless To- -sy that the meals which
,Ook place Al intervals were duly and fully at.
was appreciatingly discussed. From now until next
fall the club house and grounds Will be the scene no
doubt, OF many pleasant reunions and the exhlarat-
ing natural atmosphere and the atmosphere OF soca-
bty which surrounds the place will he taken adj
vantage Of by many Of the leaders OF the metropolis
and the nation.
A correspondent OF Che Hannibal No. Courier
says that New York colony al Osborne De Kab
county, on the line of the Hannibal and 81. Joseph
Railroad. have put up one hundred and fity houses
since March last and two or three hundred families
are now registered, and WILL ere long, be on their
wly ~ their western homes