The New York herald., 1870-08-02
1ME TOWN CT GREENWICH AND INDIAN
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Tho Regal Rural Residence Of william M
Tweed and tho Summer Home OF the
Americas Club-A Visit to the Former aud u
Day at the Latter.
The town Of Greenwich Conn.,, was formerly
steady. somewhat stand still sort OF place, unlike
In many respects ts sister cities OF the Nutmeg State
Within the past few years, however, the town ana
i.s surroundings have made an immense stride for.
ward, 30 that now 1t abounds in handsome resi-
dences and private boarding houses. which during
the midsummer season become the retreats Of many
leading citizens Of the metropolis. The reason for
rhls evident
WONDERFUL CHANGE
is solely that the Amerlcus Club, having secured
prominent point near Greenwich, and there located
Its Club house, has drawn thither numbers OF public
spirited men-men who are 9iOus to enjoy the
ciey and proverbai socabiity OF The cubsts at "In-
dian Harbor," and at the time give their fami-
lies an opportunity 10 enjoy the summer Ill really
fine rustic retreat, famed by the refreshing breezes
from Long Island Sound. The price OF property has
almost quadruped within Ave years, and for this
gratifying increase In the value or their possessions
the Oldest citizens thank the Americas Club ana
their go-ahead President Mr.. William N. Tweed
Among the
HANDSOME REsIpENcEs
winch hcure here and there, In aud around Green
wch, that OF Mr. Tweed takes by far the foremost
place. The house Is extra large one built in the
French style, and Is fitted throughout with all the
modern appliances 10 make II cosey and convenient
The grounds surrounding are laid out IN most ar
tlsic stye fruits, flowers and exotics OF all kinds
abound,
SPECIMENS OF ART
In bronze and marble appear on every hand, and o
driving road is laid out through the grounds nearly
mile in length. Immediately In front Of the house
Is handsome fountain, with sp0uts that may
be changed at pleasure, and which by the
action OF the water are made TO revolve
and scatter streams OF glittering crystal In
fancifnl figures. The stable, which has been
completed during the past year, is perhaps, the finest
establishment Of the KIND In the country. Tie base.
ment Is fitted up billiard room, with all the usual
paraphernaiia Of the richest material. branching
OF from this room Is finely appointed bow ling
alley. The carriage house proper is ntred win
tightly caulked flooring SO that the coaches may be
washed inside the building aud the water carried or
by means OF drain that there need never be any
mud or water at or around the entrance The stalls
are roomy and nnisned with
ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS
In stable trimmings. On the second floor are she
provender, robes sleeping rooms for the help and
robe room, lined throughout with red cedar. Near
the carriage house Is a small building, containing
the gasmaking apparatus, and just bevOnd Is q
tower, with windmill, by which wafer Is forced for
the use OF the dwelling house and stable. Every
thing, in fact, that could contribute TO
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
that taste could suggest and wealth procure Is hero
In abundance. Next to the Tweed residence for CO.
seyness may he ranked the country seat OF Mr. Ed
ward Kearney another member of the Americus
Club. Standing on high ground, 1t commands q
magnificent view OF the surrounding country and
Long Island Sound, with the club houses on ITS bor
der. Then there are the residences OF the Mead
OF which is well located to command good Views
and good air. These, OF course, attract numbers or
vsitors out the point to which the crowds nock at
various times Is
THE SUMMER HOME
OF the Americus Club. On Saturdays and Sundays
NUMBERS OF weary metrOpOlitans who are fortunate
enough to possess friends In the club pay this unique
place visit. On Saturday ana Sunday last how
ever, the visitors very few, and the attendance
OF members was remarkably slight Those who
were present enloyed themselves as they pernal s.
Saturday afternoon, clear and pleasant, found O
number OF the members
waiting for the arrival Of the steamboat from New
| York. Several members and friends ar rived by the
boat. and they reported having seen The B0ss' and
| his magnificent steam yacht coming up the Sound
| When all had reached the Club Hou and wert
quietly seated at supper sharp "bang' from thu
! bay announced the arrival OF the pretty LITTLE
| steamer. aud In few minutes ''Tne Boss" was n
among The boys, disposng or the provender. Sup
front OF the club house. LoIling back IN heir chairs
pulling their fragrant Havanas, they discuss the
various topics OF the day-neyer, however, entering
| on POLITICAL natterS-or watch
THE "3IAMESE TWINS" BOAT CLUB,
| as they glide away in their bark, lthe Unit. Mr..
Owen Brennan and Q few OF the others keep up .
| trade on ''Charley" Fleming about those caps for
their Long Branch trip on Tuesday. Occasionally
OOfty GoOty would put In his oar' and stir up the
Corporal and 'vand do no vot ees OF dose cops und
Wy We dOan got dem Ollraldyh The Corporal had
to take the growing without "kickiny, or he would
get 1t worse. Later In the evening there was solo
and chorus singing and speech from Judge Dawn,
and tun ana frOllc Joke and story, until bedtime.
| Sunday morning came bright and clear, aud
| GUMBLETON'S "GIAMONDSn
were casting rays oil briliancy around, endangerny
the eyesight OF some of the fellows. Breakfast over,
| there was an anxious time waiting for the New
| York papers. These came along in due ttme and
their contents were properly devoured. After this
| themselves for awhile with renewed attack on
| Fleming. Presently good sailing breeze came up.
| The slOop9 Unit Tweed and Americu5 were soon
| taken possession Of and started out the Sound.
Then bath on the beach above aud out OF sight OF
| the Club House was INDUCED In Thus hearty ap-
to the dinner. The remainder OF the dav passed
away as the fOrepar and although may be thought
mOnOtOnouS yet to the visitor IL passes quickly and
pleasantly. In the evening tho amusement was VA
ried win
| DRILL BY BRAISTED's BLUES
preparatory to their march the at Long gBanch.
| The driii was gone through with most efec lively,
tue ''yOuthfup' James l.. Miller, with Louis Kirk,
o. w. Brennan, John Belts, John Pyne, among
others, particularly distinguishing themselves. The
evening was passed otherwise In remarkably Quiet
manner while Mr.. "Dunleavy'' escorted the Officers
OF the yacht Restless (Which had dropped anchor IN
| the bay during the day. through the houses ant
| grounds. The club is well worthy OF visit, anC
those VINO are fortunate enough to secure invita-
tOn Will certainly never forget the prinCely hoBpt
| tality which the club extenus. and the really de
| ligh1ul time they can here enjoy.