New-York tribune., 1869-04-12
LONG ISLAND.
sourH Side RAmROAD.

The South Side Railroad from the foot of South Sew
enthst in wamsburgh, TO Patehogue. From Jamaica,
eastward the land is level and easy TO till The soil is
a light sandy loan with but few exceptions. Timber
grows In many places along the route and trout streams
arc numerous. The towns are growing, and they Will
doubtless continue to flourish they are conveniently
situated TO the ocean. and afford fine locations for Sum
mer residences
Springfield is the first town beyond Jamaica. IL can
hardly be called village the houses scattering.
The surrounding country thcky settled by thrifty and
weltoo farmers The place contains about $50 or 200
budne including two churches So,el Spd tMo black
smith and wheewright shops also temperance soeie
are Distance from the New-York ferry III Ioes Three
daily trains leave each way. Communication per year w.
PEARsALLs' CORNERS.
The next place. Pearsalls' Corners, Is small village
having few hundred inhabitants and about 100 dwell
lngs There are three schools Methodist church, one
blacksmith shop and two stores. Anew depot being
erected which will contain telegraph and ticket Office
At village called Atlantic, which is situated about fosr
mills and hotel The fishing is said to be excellent In
tins vicinity Pearsas Corners, like most OF the towns
which Of course great inducement for persons who
injured their health by hard work to eS%e her
Farming lands situated within half mile OF station,
valued at from 1900 to $500 each Distance from the ferry
ls miles Communication per year. s6o -Four uaiy Trains
run each way.
Rockville Center is hnelooking village containing
about $50 buildings, includnga hotel nye stores TWO
public schools Methodist church. one backsmithshop,
one cabinet factory, wheewrightshop, and two grist
mills There are two trout ponds. a lumber and coal
yard printing and telegraph office, aud temperance
lodge The depot is small but well Kept anu
finely furnished The and is slightly rolling Dut GOOD
for agricultural purposes. One acre lots situated near
the depot can bought for about $500 each Improved
hooking residences have been erected within year, So
Distance from New-York, l;l miles Number Oi Trains
leaving each way daily three. Communication per year.
$50.
Baldwinsyie contains about so houses beside no.no
dist Church, one public school, blacksmith shop, wv
stores one hotel, and wagon shop. Ihero a,o '
trout. ponds and one mill here also ine % s,on
the same as that at Pearsas Corners anu arocted
tar several new buildings have recensy su
Improved farming lands are valued .. IRE The ha.cH
per acre: unnpro ved 500 70 sioo ose: hya haen
Il about one mile distant. boaiu - snmmar visitor.
erected for the accommodation on euncS niSy' WS
@ ~ ,sins rnn each way Distance to New-fok'
,oi n,,Ias Rates OF yearly Communication, wv.
FREEPoRT.
,,, has about 100 baidings, including three
.,o1a ,hree stores. wheelwrght and blacksmith
.Sor ,wo churches (Methodist and EpiscopaD, tailor
nn and Temperance Lodge; also two schools and tee
s..op oph office The town In improving and tue Mhu
Htnclreasng value Good farms may be pnrehsssas sss
a, about 500 Lots. 60xi00 feet sell TOT Iro
70 soO0 each. This village situated near the pay
nyesents favorable appearance to the visitor Conu
tation yearly, $40. Three daily trains
MERRIcK.
Merrck contains one hotel one store, and teiessp
Office The place has but recently been laid ou'' ana
is expected that the town viii grow ra'saV' An '',