The New York herald., 1870-10-21
THE LONG ISLAND CLUB.
The OPENING Of tho New Democratic Social
Headquarters.

The Opening Of tho New Democratic Social
HeadQaartcrw.
The very handsomely appointed building selected
for the newly organized Long Island Club, at the
corner Of Remsen and Clinton streets, was opened
for inspection last evening. The number OF invited
guests was very large yet through the courtesy and
systematic attention OF the Committee Of Reception,
every facility furnished for the inspection OF the
arrangements Of the snug social headquarters OF the
democratic leaders Of Kings county. The basement,
tho entrance to which IL on Clinton street, Is
set apart for reading room and restaurant.
the former apartment, which Is rorty-nine by nine
teen feet weil furnished and brilliantly lighted,
ment.
peautluily furnished The chairs are OF black wal.
nut aud gold. The noor Is carpeted with solt Per-
room IN he rear o. an ps ce aasre a Is n
ooth OF which are finished IN green and gold, with
oaken cabinet furniture TO suit. The siyerwarc and
dining appointments are OF the richest description;
Tne main hallway Is elegantly carpeted and
hung with rich mirrors. a double stair.
o% ne a"a ss ss
VI black walnut. The sofas and chars uphol-
stered In brown and gold stripes. with bronze me
daiion ornaments. m0quette carpet covers the
moor, and the walls ana ceilings are beautifully
irescoed with Representations OF Art and Science,
co vlgnettes Of Presidents Jefferson and Jackson
ana ex-Governors Marcy and Wright, OF New
iOrk acorn the walls In the BACK parl0r. Tho MIR
rors are costly. The tapestry s brown and gold
reps. The card rooms are several In number and
unique In their fittings. Billiard rooms and bath
rooms arc also among the attractions or the club
house. The cost OF the building and furniture
amounts TO 500, 900.
The oincera OF the club. nearly all OF whom were
present last evening, are AZ sf0liows:-PrcsidentEd
ward ]. Lowber; Vice Presidents--Henry q. MUIR
pny, George Thompson, and James Howell, Jr.;
Ireasurer-M I. Rodmand; Secretary-William ID.
Veeder; Directcrs-AieXander McCuc. Edward J,
Lowber, Demas Barnes William q. Kingsley, Ed
WARD Rowe, James Howell, Jr., Edward r. Wood,
Cortland a; sprasue, Martin Kalbneiscn. James b.
Graig. William Z. Robinson, Isaac Van Anden,
ihomas Carroll, Daniel ?. Barnard, William
Channcey George Thompson, James +. Pierce
Evan NJ. Johnson, Electus h. Lltchfield, Thomas
Kinsea, w. ]. Osborne, James troy, Henry T. Cut
len, Jr., Frederick Massey and William II. Ihomp-
son. As VIII be seen by pernsal of the above names
the representative men OF the wealth and political
strength Of Brooklyn form the principal pcrsonaQes
In this new and long talked or institution. They
hold POSITIONS OF high trust, embracing as they do
in their official connections the Offices OF NAV
or, Comptroller, Water COnmlssl loners City and
County Judgcships CITY Treasurer Police Commits
sloner, Fire Commissioner, State Senators. Assem-
blymen, ex.Congressmen and Congressional aspl-
rants. An illuminated fountain the Clinton street
side was the most attractive external feature or the
premises and served as beacon light 10 the guests
who were continually arriving from all quarters OK
the CITY, The tables In the dining room groaned be.
neatn the weight OF viands when were partaken OF
with relish nattering 10 the hospitality OF the Long
Island Cub.