New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-24

vbi,eJood factory Farming lands, situated out
side OF the Villages are worth from $500 to $500
Good building stos OF from to 20 acres can be purchased
AZ from 500 TO 81 800 an acre. Haltacre lots situated
within half mile OF the landings, sell for from q 900 to
5000 each city in the villages may be had at $3.50
and Al 900 each. Near NewBrightOn, lots commanding
fine views are worth from $500 to $500 each Ten daily
boats run each way during week days. Sunday
there are eight from Port Richmond, Factoryville,
and New.Brighton; and six from Elm Park.
Factoyville contains schools, churches stores, and
large dyeing establishments At NewBrighton there are
four churches-Eplscopa Catholic Presbyterian and
Unitarian; several hotels schools and stores of various
kinds. During the Summer months the population Is
much larger than at present 1t is impossible IN an ar
tcle like this to do justice to the miles OF shaded streets
and nunberless villas which make Staten Island the ue
ghtful spot it is Those who in search OF pure air
and happy homes should not neglect TO Fay Visit 10 the
shores Of this beautiful Island.
WOODBRIDGE.
Woodbridge is situated four miles northwest Vi
Perth Amboy, the railroad leading rom the iatter
place TO Railway N. j. The original charter Ior INC
township was granted the LIST Of june 1909 Inc en-
tire tract AT time occupied space six miles square,
having a small population OF Puritans Tho town was
orignally named after the Rev. John Woodbridge OF
Newbury Mass The soil looked on as superior for
agricultural purposes. but the inhabitants little dreamed
OF the immense quantities of re-cay which lay beneath
the surface The village situated directly on the
pha There must have been heavy growth Of timber,
for in 1887 an elm tree which had stood for years front
Of the Elm Tree Tavern, cut down, and found to
measure more than 10 feet in diameter; single limb
being Is feet in circumference
AT present Woodbridge has population Of about 1900,
four churchesEpiscopa, Methodist Presbyterian, aud
CathOca stores hotel two nursury and seed
establishments, and several fire brick and tile factories.
The soil is good and easy TO cultivate There hills
"a peak Of and very few stones to impede the pillow
Sos The Many of the old buildings yet standing and
inhabitants point with pride to the hOuse in which
President Adams was accustomed to stop while on his
way TO Washington The highlands of Staten Island and
the Arthur Kul Sound plainly visible. Sloops and
rrOpeors up creek which puts in from the sound,
and land their oargoes the village consequently the
freight tariff is much lower than 1t would be otherwise.
The fishing boating, and bathing among tho
attractions Of the place. More than million dollars Is
invested IN brick aud tile manufactures Several OF the
old landowners are selling freeay a the rate OF 90 per
The clay which found here we'll that at Perth
Amboy produces brick much resembling the wellknown
building brick OF Milwaukee but said to be durable.
Millions Of fir, brick and draintile shipped annually
various parts Of the country. About q mile south OF
depot ground strongly impregnated with iron,
and there are several mineral springs bubbng up
through the sand. During the Summer season fire.
quent trips made to the springs of this locality by the
Inhabitants Of the surrounding country who imagine
that the water possesses powerful inygOaDg qualities
bOttling establishment has been opened by enter
prisng resident, who looks his fountain worth
dozen gin mills" Certainly it is object for to
live In a country where land Is sold at 81 per tun
and the IS cents pint There Is station near
these Chay waters called Spa Springs Woodbridge
has several fine residences. and there being
completed The roads good, and 1t is proposed TO
make additional improvements on them. Land has
doubled value since the railroad leading to Railway
was built four years ago Property containing clay de-
posts from 5000 to 5000 acre. Good farm
ing land be had from 500 to $500 per acre Lots
l0Vxl50 feet situated convenient to the depot offered
at from $500 TO 1900 each OF course they can be had for
less further back Distance to New-York ~ miles,
hour and a half Yearly rate Of commuation $50. Five
daily trains leave each way.
HACKENsACK.
Hackensaek, the County OF Bergen County IS stu
ltcd the HackensaoR River and the HackonSack Rail
road Until the road built, 10 years ago, few
NewYoil people heard Of the place During the
past six years it has taken new start ard its population
increased from 5000 to 1900 Most OF the houses
well butt. aud surrounded by grounds tastofully
aid with walks, shrubbery, and trees. The
Green, or Common, is looked upon with almost
uperstitious reverence by the old settlers. and
ew changes have been made In 1t since the days
Il the Revolution on the western side Of the railroad
he ground rises high above the surrounding country and
extends in ridge 1o several miles TO the north and
outh From this elevation, one has an uninterrupted
ey of the landscape on either side for long distance
Much complaint Is made because those who own this
property will not sell except at exorbitant prices. Con
siderable labor has been expended the drives Of this
vicinity and for the part they good The town
les on a level plain between tho base OF the ridge and
he Hackeusack River. improvements are rapidly
being made ia all directions, aud, as one would nat
lrally suspect, property Is constantly advancing III
value Lots are worth per cent than they we're
fHaf1 ottYa "A lta1a
Much taste is displayed by the builders FOR nearly every
bouse Is model OF beautiful architecture The village
runs parallel with the river for distance Of more than
mile In the upper part OF the town there Is depot In
addition to the below The Inhabitants here, as else
where declare that they seldom troubled win SICK
ness except when the cholera or scarlet FEVER prevails
The Cemetery Is considered ornamental rather than use
full though some OF the progressive members OF the com
nunty think would be better for the town were lhere
more names on the graveyard register.
Hackensaek has three semlnaes three academies, sew
eral public and private schools. nine churchestwo Meth
odlst four Reformed. Lutheran, one Catholic, ana
ono Enscopal-a newspaper Office three hotels, Jail
and courthouse Masonic and odd Fellow Lodges, car
ria factories foundery, gas works. ana goou bue
walks Water Is expected 10 be introduced before long
There are 400 commuters this place Lots 6Ox2OO feet
ortb from $500 TO $500 each. Land the nights Is
,aued at about 81 900 per Unmproved land STU
ted IN tho opposite side OF the river sells for from 500
TO $500 per acre Distance to NcwYork - miles Seven
daily trains run each way. Yearly rate OF communication,
Sb Cars connect with Pavonla FerryDoats al INC Eo
depot, Jersey City.
This place is tbe terminus OF the Lodi branch OF
the uackepsack Railroad 1t contains about 500 IN
habltants aud is wholly devoted TO manufactures
large o-printng establishment and chemical WORKS
,yes employment TO about 800 operatives. which con-
,i,uto most OF the male population large proper
o of the people are Dutch emigrants, who speak their
at,vo tongue in all It's original purity, and stranger
nero NAV easily imagine himself In Holland The
Villagers are ploddng industrious class ana not much
given TO enterprsng pursuits There are seYera sueos'