The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02
COuey Island.

It liz thing to say that Coney Island, one OF
the marble-ined and surf-polshed bathing tubs Of
old King Neptune, is favOrite with GOthamites
and the people OF the surrounding cities and en-
virons. 1t is, indeed, one OF the many sand bars,
legitimate breakwaters which Nature by the hand
that "doeth all things Wells has erected to keep the
flashing from breaking over Its barriers-a visi.
bic statue eternal edict that Thus far shalt thou
60 and no farther" Some old sea-siders fndl fault
with its beach, but 1t has been held in high es-
TEEN for its macadamzed Qualities, being almost as
hard and compact as masonry, arordlng along its
''stretch" a most delightful drive, and Its
polished surface oftentimes speeds at 'two-forty
gait' many fast boys that at other times try their
troters on the road leading thereto. Another pecull
arfy with this place the and curious
effect lts pure has upon the palate, causing an
exceedingly dry throat that can only be reIiev ed by
continued applications OF "Bourbon straight
''whlskey tOddy cold" some Of the same, - or gin
cocktails These subtle chemical solutions are an
piled with constant and marked regularity to re-
move the unpleasant sensations about the epigot-
fis and with the free admxture OF pulverzed sugar
and pounded ice occasionally leave the patient
prostrate by theirenects.
Coney Island Is fanous-nor is this at all new-for
It's hotels and the happy manner their landlords have
In serving roasted cams, which come on the table
redoent IN the fresh sweetness OF their coral homes
feeding the soul with bliss and the mouth with
cious morsels that melt away upon the tongue and
vanish leaving n0ught but remeMbrances Of plea
At this season OF the year .old Coneyr is appreci
ated by persprtng humanity and voted q paradise.
Many were there yesterday. They went by boats
and cars. There were recognized among the crowd
certain estimable citizens who al times the head
and front Of religious gatherings and, perchance
camp meetings and anniversary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
having a character for solemnity, examples Of the
excellent and respectable.n There also the
known thieves of the Eighth ward, men OF cropped
hair big cicatrices about head and face bal all
quiet with them On the beach and on the decks OF
the boats, so lar as could be learned The .'boys''
from the west side forso0k for the nonce
their proclivities for "nipDing" watches. In
The presence OF body OF Metropolitan
''blues' their seeming wish was 10 commune
with the broad eXpanse OF ocean and the whisper
ings OF Its invlgoratlng breeZes, which give q new
lease OF life to all who seek them mayhap wiz
and them 10 buf1et another weeks campaign OF bust
ness.
But for its sea bathing, Coney Island Is the "gem
OF the say Many poor jaded specimen, encrusted
all over with the rust and dust OF crowded work.
shops and confined homes stepped yesterday into
lbe beating surf, and he aware OF IT felt ike
a happy shell fish that has shed crustaceous
covering, emerging literally born again. in-
creased In capacity for life and its HARD knocks.
The gentler sex also have their enjoyment
yesterday many OF the girls OF the period'
rose up In ALI their glory az children OF the
Strange and unnaccountaDe transformation does
the ocean work upon the ''beles.v ShOrn or hoops,
pluInage and attred IN nondescrlpt garments, they
steal down the beach and shrinkingly, at the
hrst step OF matrimony, commit themselves to the
pleasant embrace OF Neptune. The response ID
surprise beng drawn, the shock OF the element
passed these aaDgels' appeared to be In realm OF
bliss, and even loveer IN their beauty and fears.
thus passed another Sunday ut Coney Island,
character Will be recognized BY thousands, who Will
recall with pleasing "reminiscences the time when
they were made happy upon the beach and seagirt
shore.