New-York tribune., 1869-05-07

They have watchmen stationed the Island to keep
sharp lookout night and day. that their interests may
not be tramped by the oyster pirates who nfest the
vicinity. There many ne sandy beaches in this To-
cay though for the most part the coast is rocky and
dangerous for sea bathing.
An island situated distance from the mouth OF the
harbor was recently sold for the small of $500. The
following incident connected with the sale OF the prop
erty An old Dutchman living IN New-York, after pull
ing great many wires TO obtain possession OF tDe s"
al last got gentleman to purchase it for him. VINO "'S
friend of the owner The Dutchman bad special reasons
for wanting it, which he kept secret. one 'nins vas
certain: he must have the island without delay fa
after much questioning said his wife was more thah
he could manage; she was In the haDlt OF spenuIng
great deal Of money and Of going away ir'm nome VIII
out leave.
He could stand It no longer. She was terribly AFRAID
OF the water and said he Il gts Me VIC On 70 lS"hu'
and she no more come off, Her faid Of 20 water as de
dobn and she no more buy dry goods nit mine mOnsh
tIe no baa GOOD shOke mine leetle frau" SO the
nrrcbase was made and to this hour the old has
never once left her Beautiful Isle, and this Teutonic
Qup rejoces that he no longer lives In the precincts OF
the BOwery
improvements are being rapidly made in Norwalk and
vicinity and It is expected that buildings viii be
put up during the next twelve months than there has
been for the past three years hOrseraroad c0nuec
ing North and South NOrwalk the west side OF tho
about being built. Mr.. lie Grand lockwood is
finishing Of the finest residences in the United States
Work was begun it about years and is esti
mated that upward of sOOOOOO have already been ex-
pended, still the building is not completed 1t sup
posed that the interior will be fitted mp In style only
surpassed by French palace. Had 1t been possible to
obtain an entrance, fuller description might be given
The place is situated the banks Of the river and the
grounds are laid ont on q grand scale. The gen
ueman in charge Of them and the magnificent
green.houses Mr.. James MeMammOn, deserves credit
haas in maj
siye establishments Mr. f. Smith has just completed
fine residence on the opposite eide OF the river IL Is
small, but the situation commands alovey view OF the
Sound and the adjoining country. Below, on tho east
shore Of the river IS Gregorys Point extending into INC
Sound 1t has a shfp.yard, few dwellings, and ahotel
There are many other places worthy OF note dd space
permit Much complaint made because Senator Ferris
has taken no steps toward assisting the town in improY-
ing the barbor which greatly needs dredging and l0ck-
ing in" so that q sufficient depth Of water may DO oD'
! tanned to admit large-slzed vessels
There are nine Churches: Two Episcopal, two Congrc-
gational two Methodist, two Baptist and one Cathoc
one new spaper and printing Office, two telegraph oiees
several schools fve carrageshops four wood aid coal
yards three dentists, only dstery, one dyehouse
nine hat factories FIVE hotels two nurseries, four banks
three base bali clubs and than dozen societies OF
various kinds in the town; also several establishments
for manufacturing locks, doorknob iron &c The prn-
! cipal streets are paved and lighted with gas
Lots 5OxlOO and 200 feet, situated within mile OF the
depot are worth $500 600 each Land Is held AT
from $50 5000 per Commanding sites upon the
hills are sold at $1,000 $500 per Distance
TO New-York 42i miles. Twelve daily trains run each
way All trains stop Yearly rates OF commutation, Sl2O
FLUSHING, L. l.
10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Will you allow me at this late date to
add something to your sketch Of Flushing in the well
written article on country homes in your columns few
weeks agof Flushing connection with the lower part
OF New-York by a transit Of hour without any com
puscry travel in horse This time when the new
arrangements are completed, will be reduced 10 forty,
and perhaps thirty minutes Nearly much time Is re-
onred TO 90 from WaLst TO the Hudson River or New
Haven Railroad dcpO5. It has also connection with the
upper part Of the city by IhrtyfOurthst ferry, while
the NewJersey railroads render necessary for ladies %
ride the whole length Of the city 10 their friends
Over the broad smooth surface OF JacksOn-ave
tlemen who keep carriages may ride seven miles 10 Iuy
fOuTth-st ferry by nearer route via Astoria may
reach the Central Park Our railroad I'm hands and
emancipaed from the control Of the Long Island Rail
road is rapidly becoming the best road in the State Jhe
Old locomotives have az been sold and aud powerful
take their place. The cars are Now aud comfortable
and heated by not water pipes uhder the seats. There
be collisions because only one locomotive II the
road time. There be breaking OF rails be-
road is being provided with ties with steel
upon the curves, and with Prussan iron nearly hard
steel upon the remainder OF the road. Twelve tplus
daily and late midnight on three days OF the week.
Will DO increased 10 sixteen, with late trains on every
night This accommodation viii all be needed Tor the IN
huX which must inevitably come when II Is generally
known that the most comprehensive system OF drainage
known in this country has been for past In process
OF formation by commission Of gentlemen whose power
the purpose is absolute. and whose intelligence is am
Die 10 carry II out and insure state Of health which
cannot be found without such drainage within hy miles
OF New York. RESIDENT OF FLUSHING.
flushing, L. l., May ,, 1859.
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