Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-16
CAPE MAY, July Is, 1870.

OAPk MAY, July 10, loiO.
Editor Stdr:-Eighty miles from Philadelphia,
down the Delaware river in the fine steamboat
'Arrowsmith" from Arch street wharf, q good
lands the traveller at Cape Island, commonly
designate ID as Cape May and for years celebr ated
rs the resort of numerous seekers after health :,
excitement and fashionable dissipation. The
harassed citizen, the weary student, the sickly
wfe, and all diseases which flesh Is heir to, can
re be seen hobbling, skipping and racing on
the sandy beach toward natures remedy seeking
in old Neptnue's grasp, the salty air, the brine
pickle, which braces the body Of poor humanity
into new lease for that lite, 20 dear when In
danger and so Oft neglected and unappreciated
For rheumatism and weakness, peculiar to
women, nothing In all the PharmacopOia of Med
icine can benefit the sufferer as prompt as salt
water bathing. To say that it agrees with all
diseases would be a loose assertion, to some Or
ganizations it has a contrary effect; in extreme
cases it is best to consult good physician. Sew
eral cases of bathing, known to the writer, have
terminated fatally; in fact, congestion of the
lung and brain is by no means an uncommon
occurrence at the sea side. Sea water contains
sea salt, muriate Of magnesia and sulphate OF
results, among which can be classed the above
cases. To derive any very great advantage of
sea water bathing, either for health or exercise.
long immersion Is necessary, which in many
cases Is exceedingly dangerous. II on retiring
from the cold bath a person feels chilly Or
heavy, or headache comes on, or the feeling of
ukutucst dcTOss tne cncst, Is evidence that cold
sea bathing does not agree with him, or that he
things should be the guide and especially d " the M
As Long Branch is the nOnsuch of the wealthy
New Workers, SO can Cape May be classed as
the resort of Philadelphia's exclusive sons. in
tendency to crush out the middle classes, not
only In dress, fashions tyrant but in the
prices Of everything required by the seeker.
Free old ocean, that rolls majestic and solemn,
m forn ov,h hall xhas
opens his storehOuse of wonders, free as the air,
for the benefit of man, is made the vehicle of
tax and extortion. II the unlucky mortal of ad-
versity can manage to exc out one or two weeks
board at Q frst-class hotel, he has squandered
that which would have kept him in comfort for
at least .:. month: At the same time he may
Property at this place, like its protype, Long
Branch, has made An incredible start. Plain
cottages, of or rooms, with . piece Of ground,
Of course According 70 OcetS " When
II 10 considered that quite hne residence can be
purchased in Philadelphia for that price, it is
only the wealthy can AFFORD to indulge in such
Prices Of frst-class board vary from $3.50 to
$50 per day, for third and fourth story rooms,
and - high as &75 per week for lower ones.
Bath rooms, &C., extra. 1t easy to be seen that
all the profits must be made In two mouths Of
for these months being considerably higher than
gress Hall, Columbia and Ocean House, are ali
strictly frst-class, filled with boarders, ali ap-
psrently gay and happy. Strains Of soft music,
and delight the brain With long purse s 'Snses sna
healthy appetite, few weeks Of relaxation can
be here enjoyed with profit. The crowded hot
damp air invades the couch Of the weary, and
lulled by the murmuring waves we sink into
that tseep, which, unlike his twin brother, death,
duties and pleasures. All the delicacies of the
season here abound in pr0fus0n. Blue fish of fine
white hard flesh, with delicious flavor, can be
bought for % three s cents pound; crabs, CLANS,
tables and meats are high, q hurried share can
be enjoyed for 25 cents, and anything less than
2 dollar to your darkey ganymede behind your
Now, q word to the wise. 1t need not friehten
the reader II he wishes to indulge In q months
relaxation or run to the sea shore, IL he is In
appetite, with the wher ewithal to satisfy it, let
him 60 to Atlantic City; IL he wishes little ex-
element, trips the eight fantastic" and fond
OF fashionable pleasures, let him come to Cape
May.
Good board can be obtained at Atlantic CITY
from SIG e *25 pc, week; extras; l. e., bath
to Atlantic City, 81.
From Washington to Cape May, 81 80 by boat,
taking the boat FROM Newcastle, Del; dinner IS
cents. Board at Cape May, from Sl2.5O to any
price agreed upon. Passage can be taken by
rail West Jersey Railroad) from Narket-street
wnari, Phiadelphis, through In three hours,
It Is proper to state that board 1 miles from
the heart Of Cape May City can be obtained for
s12 to sl6 per week; carriage hire, Of course,
extra.
One house, Philadelphia, /" furnishes n fine
table, attentive wal ers, good rooms and passae ee
to and from the beach during bathing hours.
for SO to S15 per week, and is, believe, the
only exception where the cheapest and best for
the money can be obtained on the Island.
ADVICE.
A great many are deferred from a pleasure
jaunt on account Of the uncertainty OF their
expenses. 1t Is always best, and an old rule OF
travellers, to compute things ct . rate somewhat
higher than ordinary, then add one-half to the
sum estimated. Pleasure IL then no longer
debarred from motives Of economy, as those
who leave their homes on extra occasions must
make up their minds to pay extra for their
absence, where prices are not regulated. and
the walk into the parlor" arrangement Is
carried ont In oil its freshness and pristine
beauty upon the unsuspecting stranger. j. 9.
ANNOUNCEMENT or THE DoGMA-It u stated
that the Vicar General Of New York viii is
sue circular to the Catholic clergy Of that city
instructing them 70 announce from the pulpit
tomorrow the adoption Of the dogma Of papal
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