The New York herald., 1869-01-21
sLEiGHIN0.

0EEi1TJifNA
Poor sport-Where the BrooixIyniter Ecjoy
sleirhing-Atiantic Avenue ana the jamaica
Road.
The pursuit OF sle,ghing under difficulties is quite
as unpleasant as the pursuit of any other object
under similar circumstances. When the snow Is
good nothing can be more pleasant than to scud
along behind fast team to the music or the merry
sleigh bells. but when there IL scarcely any snow
nothing can be more disagreeable than TO have to
walk along to the harsh music OF the runners as
they CRATE and scrape upon the barely covered
stones. Yesterday seighing was poor, and but lew
persons were ont upon the roads In this vicinity.
There was very little snow upon the thoroughfares,
and even where any did exist 1t was SO much cut up
that the runners easily found bottom and made pro-
gression anything but agreeable In this city some
Of the more enthusiastic OF the lovers OF the sport
turned out, and after walking up Fiftn avenue,
humping all the time upon the uneven pavement,
enjoyed passaDle sleshing in the Park and along
Harlem lane, while a small number Of the dwellers
In the City OF Churches also took occasion
to endeavor to fnd opportunity to indulge in the
popular outdoor amusement. II Brooklyn has no
Fifth avenue, no Central Park and no Harlem lane
Ii has what take their places in the shape OF At
antic avenue, Prospect Park and the Jamaica plank
road, and when New Workers are bowling along the
former Brook ynites may be found enjoying the
same kind or sport upon the latter
Yesterday the inhabitants OF the city across the
water made the most OF tile little selghing which
could be found. Although Inc number Of
owners Of horses and sleighs who were
ws 20 sk unon ane car aea @ we se
thoroughlares was BY no means as large as on the
previous day stlll quite 2 go9dly procession Of
and the drives OF the Park during tho afternoon and
evening. On all sides the music OF the sleigh
bells could be heard and from most OF the streets
in which uhe entirely gDOiieU nV the
existence OF the onnipresent tracks could be seen
emerging sleighs Of all shapes, sizes and qualities.
But disappointment met even the most sangnine; for
after the annoyance of the bare streets OF the city,
only made endurabe by the anticipation OF better
would provide decent sport, were soon broken, and
many turned back, disgusted az the speedy disap-
pearance OF the snow
Some few, however, who were determined not to
give up the pursuit OF seighing pushed along up
Aan syens suosea gd y the hope mop
they would md the object Of their search.
They were few and upon their counten-
expression which is SO generally 10 be seen
on the laces OF those who scud along In sleghs; in
groans and wrnng ~ X noi ooe proanity Mem
who were merclful TO their beasts walked slowly
along, moving rom one side to the other OF the open
road vainly endeavoring to find snow enough to sup
port the runners OF their vehicles; while men who
were not mercilul to their beasts also moved ut q
slow pace in the vain endeavor prevent the an
the bare and uneven ground. There was one jolly
party on the avenue, bevy OF handsome young
ladies, who were being driven by coiored coach
man. IN double sleigh, drawn by handsome team
OF blacks. This quartet had evidently no though {
very eyes in heavy buffalo robes their merry cate
and ringing laughter bespoke an utter indifference
to all surroundings and fund OF good humor
which, among the general dissatisfaction, was truly
refreshing. Slowly the tniny scattered vehicles
wended their uneven and tolsome way No at
tempt at speed was made by any body, the only
variation from walk being made when a
hundred feet Of fair snow stretched out ahead we l.
come relief from the bare, uncovered road.
THE JAMAICA ROAD.
East New York being reached, Hoagand's was the
first stopping place with almost every body, and In
ous Ha
answers; ''the only good spot Is between here and
the toIgate, being added in the shape Of enc0ur-
was enough; II only sleighing could be found any
where the pasScngcr crH were content. on for the
nVs o on ana De 9
one could give his horses o rest and get himself
warmed up. More horrd car tracks, and as a con-
some decent snow and fair sleighing. Between East
New York and the tollgate the sleighing was good,
m Wnr er Few nn9e bnt % Was no ong
stretch. The tOllgate was soon reached, and then
there were more disgusting car tracks. Between
but after that 1t was difncult 10 find any
snow upon the road. Above Snediker's matters
ing under d,trculties. Mercy for the horses and
kindness for oneself were sufficient reasons for turn
ing round and starting homewards ON the road
back few sleighs cqnld be seen but 1t was evident
that the difficulties of the way had discouraged most
persons, and that but few would be venturesome
enough 10 attempt to reach the road. When even
ing came on now and again the merry tlnkling OF
the bells could be heard. telling Of some VINO
determined TO brave all inconveniences In pursuit
OF their much loved sport but 1t was not such
turn out ss can generally be seen on fine evenings
on tins favorite Brooklyn th0roughfare. On Tuesday
evening the road was lined with sleghs by far the
greater number OF which were family establishments,
ana Snedkers was made the scene OF genuine
merrymakng The ballroom was lighted up, and
to the music OF excellent band Of fair ladies
and handsome men upped away the midnight
hours. Last night the room was dark. the music
was hushed and the house was deserted save by ts
reVu lar freuuenters