The New York herald., 1869-06-21


well as possible, the eXcursionists made their way
back to the vessel and the Bird returned to the
city.
The Fishing BANKS.
The fine weather yesterday morning tempted
crowds of pleasure seekers down to pier No. 4
North river from which pier the stanch and splen-
didly fitted steamer Wyoming was announced to
leave for the Fishing Banks. The river and the bay
certainly the breeziest places and the most de-
ghtul resorts during the hot weather and the boat
was crowded with an immense throng, the majority
being well dressed people, and most of the gentle
men were provided with sundry lines, boxes OF
bait and huge baskets containing the needful
articles wherewith to refresh the inner man.
Some trpped it the light fantastic TOO
to the music provided by band, which on this
sion was composed Of two vlolns and single from.
bone. Others indulged IN copious iibauons OF
lager, and by the time the banks were reached
everything was going as ''merry as marriage bell"
the real business OF the day commenced Lines were
thrown over from every part OF the boat
gentle sport. Even the trombone player was seen
TO throw his line and the vi0linists after boxing up
their instruments Joined tn the pastme great
excurslonists were IN high spirits, and as the afier
noon wore on the unfortunate members OF the 1nny
tribe which had been landed were ut
discount, aud for the first time in their
history were sent dying about in the air in all
very animated ana picturesque, no less than seven
steamers being anchored within q few yards Of each
other. together with large number OF smaller
boats, which adventurous spirits had brought with
them on board the large steamers. dsdaning
to mix with the common nerd In the pursuit OF ps-
catOria enjoyment At three O'Clock the vi0llns
were brought out of the cases, and the man who
played the big trombone wound up his line with a
melancholy oOuntenance and resumed work. Then
followed two hours Of music dancing, lager and
fish sales by auction aud about 1--WE O'CLOCK the ex-
cursoni5tS were all safely landed back In New York.
the better fitted for mex. weeks work by the sea
breeze they had enjoyed.
The Sunday Hegira to Harlem and West
chester.
The Harlem line OF boats comprising the Sylvan
Grove and Sylvan Shore) were yesterday freighted
with the denizens OF the overcrowded East sde,"
en- route the reservoirs OF lager and fresh air
in Westchester county This line is, for this reason,
an especial favorte with the German population.
and the boats were loaded to excess with a thirsty
cargo Of ''schuetzenfestive" citizens. As this class.
when on holiday excursions, are almost invariably
accompanied by their families these boats afford
fine field for the study of.that wonderful creature,
the TeutOnic baby. 1t differs radically from
every other known specimen OF the species.
characteristic of this thing Of beauty and source Of
perennial Joy to fits parents Is It's uniform good
nature, in this respect setting example to the In.
fant world which is but rarely initiated Its conduct
otherwise Is also irreproacha6le The pangs Of
teething are instantly ailevated by pretzel which
also materially hastens ana assists the operation OF
nature. For young Germany pretzel answers all the
purposes OF soothing syrup while II possesses the
extra advantage OF being perfectly harmless The
sylvan Shore and Sylvan Grove connect at Harlem
with other boats and lines communicating with
various points IN Westchester county. The Tiger
LILY makes frequent trips to High Bridge, Kings
all OF which places there resorts afrording ample
provisions for outdoor enjoyment. Base ball aud
jority OF excursonists prefer less boister0us ana
more intellectual recreation. Many gardens pro-
music ana dancing free their proprietors lookn%o
the consequent sale OF refreshments ss o recon-
pense, which In most GASES y abundant
The extremely fine weather OF yesterday was
city, and the places Of public resort OF the class
steamboat and car routes leading to and from the
localities named. There was but little riotng, and
lined to the whlskey y.drinfng element Both the the
friends and opponents Of the present Metropolitan
Excise law would find much to strengthen their
convictions by visit to Westchester on Sunday. Al
the day drew toward It's close the 'jsm' on the
boats and in the cars was ntolerable, while at the
sembled In the brong sun, awaiting conveyance
nome The insufnciency of the means OF transpor-
was never more painfully apparent than yesterday.
Extra trips were everywhere made, but 1t was late
hour last night before the last excursonlst had
reached home, tired and dirty, but happy.
Glen Covc-A Delightful Pleasure Trip Up the
Sound.
The steamer Arrowsmith, Captain Muttee, LEFT
Peck slip yesterday morning at nine O'Clock, with
about 200 passengers on an excursion up the Sound.
Stopping the foot Of Thirtyseventh street. about
100 more embarked. when the steamer made up the
river with her lively company Of excursionlsts The
weather most delightful. fresh southeast
breeze blew over the decks and through the cabins
and saloons, mparting to the cheeks OF the
excursionists a healthy glow that was rivaled only
in their good nature and merriment. The moisture
from the river held In the atmosphere, the genial
but not intense radiatons OF Old SOL the slight mo-
ton OF the steamer, the temperate condition OF
the people about decks together with the
picturesque II not sublime scenery that lines the
Long Island shore on the one hand and the
Connections shore on the other ana which,
with the numerous bays, coves, capes and promon-
tories that skirt this densely wooded region const-
tn ting the most attractive view about Manhattan
Island, all combined TO make the trip what II was
an enjoyable and pleasant excursion About one
third Of the passengers disembarked at whitestone
q moety at Sands Point, but by far the largest num-
Der stopped at Glen Cove. Glen Cove Is not un-
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