New-York tribune., 1869-05-22
HOMES IN THE COUNTRY.
BLOOMFIELD, N. j.


dences, and tasteuly laid surroundings In another
direction the land slopes gently toward the south anord
ing most delightful view Of growing towns ana oIStahe
landscapes On every side there evidences OF enter
prise and a cultivated taste. Here will find long
streets lined with luxurant trees. and visitor passing
the many windows filed with flowers cannot help WISH
ing to know of the people who live within The
Winter winds broken by the Orange Mountains and
during the Summer months constant current OF cool ar
comes down from the regions above
The first settlements made about the beginning of
the Last century for several years succeeding
known by the Indian name Watsessing During the cree
ton of Presbyterian Church, Joseph Bloomfield, then
Governor Of the State contributed literally toward its
completion and for this act the inhabants named the
town after their beneiactor who considered by many
as one sent by God to carry out what the people had
seemed unlikely to accomplish
The early inhabitants were chiefly from New England,
and the whole history OF the village is strongly marked
by the peculiar traits of peculiar people Even at this
late day s claimed that there few places In the
country possessing higher grade Of society Bloomfield
has five churches-Presby yteran, Methodist, Baptist
Episcopal and German Presbyterian-seYera mills ana
wooden factories, a tannery planning establishment
mel0deOn factory and fOundery The manufacturing
interests are Of considerable Importance, adding not
little to the welfare OF the town. Within the last
two or three years real estate has advanced
about 40 per cent III value, aud this without
the aid OF speculative forcing, which is often
brought 10 bear In many other localities An unusuay
large proportion OF the dwellings from the hgnes 90 te
buildings put up during tho past IL months.
charter has been recently obtained for the
OF gas factory. also to erect town hall and library
building reading room was opened last year under
the auspices OF tne houIk aen So eaaIy & 20 ,ard
OF co years Many learned and distinguished professors
received the greater part OF their education az s ls
ronzed by those desiring to pursue preparatory course
beyond the limits usually offered by such institutions me
oh forh nd "A
impression both at home and abroad Asgnncant factre
garng the healtlfuuess Of Bloomfield may be mentioned
history that Of the thousands OF persons VINO nave at
from local been heard Of Another illustration
OF this fact given In the experience OF one Otte old fa
flies OF the place who has occupied its present location for
nearly hundred years rearing within this time three
generations and yet only three deaths nave occurred
ments 20 business men who wish TO resden the country
improvements are being constantly made ana properly
Is steadily advancing In price Magncent buildings arc
when the suburbs OF Newark win be extended TO this
place Already the population has reached I" tS hSsS Ss
ark to Montcair via Bloomfield is expected to be In
running order IN few days Egnt trains 10 sAVS saJH
rates Of communication, so.
DARIEN, CONNECTICUT.
One little dreamed q quarter of century
ago that tho time speedily approaching when the
merchant or banker would be able TO travel miles day
to and from his place Of business at less expense than
when residing In tho 1eb 10 the Case liio
frequent trains and crowded fully show. 1t has
been thought that owing the large number Of people
emigraung Westward from the East that New England
would eventually It's population, and the land become
barren waste To the surprise OF many, however each
year witnesses In the number Of Inhabitants
and IN the price Of land There has been much discus
sion among the real estate dealers TO where man
might settle with the greatest advantage Some say that
New,Jersey offers moro inducements than almost any
other section others call attention the merits OF Long
Island while many declare that Of all places the ud
son River country superior but there few who
take pride IN speaking OF the beautiful scenery and
heathh atmosphere which found along the shores
OF Connecticut Stamford and NOrwak have been spoken
OF "a possessing many attractions worthy OF the atten
ton Of those who desire country home. Half way be-
tween Stamford and NOrwdk IS the Village OF Dafen,
pleasantly situated the NewIIayen Railroad near the
Sound There many fine farms In the vicinity, and
the general appearance OF the country s ny no means
uuattactiye. improvements were commenced n ieW
years ago. and to-day the shaded streets ana tasefy
idle. Many Newforkers reside here and for the most
part the society Is good Back from the depot the ground
Sound and Of the neghboring country. VIVA p,ots are
being laid out in various parts OF the towns ana as one
would naturally suspect, eligible building sites are rapid
ly advancing In value. Most OF the dwellings which
being erected bear evidence OF good taste and liberal
expenditure. The accommodations at the depot are
uch better than often finds places OF larger size
ON other roads. Tho Eow-Hayen Railroad Company
should at least be credited with the example they have
set toward making the sttngrOOms OF their depOts re-
spectacle for men and women.
r.. Ms f.
ness men and build lie has recently erected
n barn where he proposes to erect his mansion;
value not often found in ordinary ones The floors are
made OF concrete and unlike much Of this material, it
gives great satisfaction Tho managers, stalls and yenti-
ating appliances patterned after improved models.
The village contains population OF about 1900 - stores,
real estate and insurance Office blacksmith shops tin
shop, one carriage factory, sawmin, a temperance
may Be mentioned are those belonging to Dr. Aonzo
Clark DR.. Deaned. John Hecker, Capt. Brady Of the
AT L Wru l. Street Nath han
and Stephen Seeey About so houses have been put up
during the past IS months Property WHICH sold for 500
situated near depot may DO had FOR $500 10 900 each
There 10 be disposition on the part OF the nhab'
Eight daily trains leave each way Distance TO New
York, 80 miles Yearly rates Of Communication, SIT.
NoRoToN.
About mile this side of Darien is the beau
tful Village OF Noroon. 1t started only two years
ago. yet upward of 100 dwellings have been erected and
several more under way. The location s desirable,
aud the heahfulness Of the atmosphere is said to be
surpassed The drives numerous, and within radius
OF aye or six miles may visit Stamford, OK Ride
New.C Canaan Norwalk, Rowaton. shlppan Port. Pound
Rocks Long Neck Roton Point Wilson's Psint Koysers
Island and Gregory Point East Of the village the road
winds along the banks OF an inlet which puts in from
tho sound for somo distance, auordlng picturesque
locks and pines There are several villas on the ridge
above, whero may be seen the sound ana us
Mr. Bruggerhoh Nathan Weed, Bent. Fitch, Dr. Q. w.
ballard NJ. f. Mead, Geo Jones, n. b. Weed DR.. A. q.
Holmes Frank Ballard, Mr. NJ. Weed Of Georgia. and Mr.
Edward Weed are among those who own places worthy
OF note. Henry Homestead has fine property on the
Sound Mr.. Benz. Strong OF Flushing Is improving Great
Island Streets and concrete sidewalks are being built IN
the village A fine depot has recently been erected.
Property has doubled In value during the past three
years There Episcopal and Presbyterian
"a Union Chapel seminary for young ladies, boarding
houses. lumber yard, grlst mill, aud good landing
Property offered at low rates and discount OF Is per
cent will DO taken off from two lots, II the first
purchasers will put up dwellings costing FROM 5000 TO
kO 600 within years. Tho village ~ free from nus
ances OF every description, and the Inhabitants propose
10 keep II So The right kind Of people can purchase ot
sOxlbO situated near the depot for from s0O TO $500 each
Ruilng sites OF an acre are worth from $500 10 1900
Dstance 10 New-York % miles Yearly rates OF commu
tntlnn ll17. Four daily trains lenye eACh way.