New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-09
VILLAGE PdRhS.

At the last session Of our Legislature. gen
cral law was enacted extending and defining the rpon-
bcs and the powers OF the Boards Of Trustees Of the
several Incorporated villages In the state Thee power,
IN the hands of honest int, gent men, We hope 90 see
exercised with nerve and yigor in the timely provision
Of public parks pltasuregrouuds Tor all those villages
that, from any probable contingency, are likely 10 grow
up materially beyond their present limits Tie spirit Of
emulation among communities the great Increase OF
individual riches, aud the growing taste aud attraction
throughout the country for oncnair life and recreation,
have stimulated many novel wants and tastes among
Hence, more general aud heener interest Ia
boat and yacht races hence the increasing disposition
of our richest men to acquire and laysby ombeliish
country houses with spacious grounds and hence the
popularity of public parks, which from beug regarded,
they were few years ago, questionable costly
Injuries fast coming TO be ranked among the aoso
Lutte necessities of town lie, much water or gas
especially for those lea, aJe-or nalle-to escape to
open country from the noise and CRIME the dust and
heat Of the city midsummer the mast ever
be.
II has found practicable in recent times at U,t-
fable cost to place within the reach of people these
public places of resort, made bright and fragrant with
flowers fresh with the psh of fountains and the breath
OF yerdant lawns, cool with the shade OF trees and
secluded from the din, the dust, ana the Tophotke
atmosphere OF our streets and tencmenthouses Had
there BEEN however, earlier appreciation OF their
value or necessity in the life Of city and town commHi-
ties their cost would have been greatly dmnsEcdi and
the Central Park would not have involved this city in
a bonded debt of more than Sll,W0W0, AZ even which
people could not now b. INDUCED 10 part with it,
Iy these lessons Of the past Quck transit 70 ami from
the business heart OF this city IL an absolute necessity
anu therefore viii he now secured, as certainly q, We
have present means Of tclcTaphic communicating
II the Vaduct does not furnish this means OF personal
communication also an underground way, or some DINER
plan. a-surcdy Will and al the places locally atta, Two
within easy reach Of Nowlork Will be t.lcd with tie
homes Of people doing business IN IN. focus oi the trade
industry, and commerce Ot the United states. Many VII
lagos Will then be brought into rapid and r,qucut COM
muucatiOn with NcW-1Orh anu as an immediate cu.oc-
qucnCc they will be enlarged into popuous, pro-p rous
townS With great increase IN the value OF real estate
aud all the artncal wants OF town life, cher among
which viii be park; aud park they viii have ~ al
cost.
may now be had unncumbercd by impIOI cmcnt~, tlat
# left three or four years longer Ia private hands, VIII
De cut up into small tracts ana covered WIN houses
more or less costly that their acquisition aud CONVEX
sion 10 public uses would be- made at heavy cost, aud
involve heavier taxation, even comparatively lutu
Low. Delay VIII only invite and favor the combinations
OF those greedy, insaate rings which look upon pubic
works ln TINS sstte rs thef lchuh!'c prey "H sPI
from the pascring OF courthouse % the location o
reservoir site. ln such salient Instances as We nave IN
Dictated, prompt decision ON the part oi village trustees
VIII prove 10 he "a genuine, comprehensive e.oIomy,
worthy and certain Of popular support and applause.
But piOpertyloldels ana tue leading men o an i'-t'
IN slch cast have TOO great stake involved To rect
niIti'e. Tue spur OF pn1hc opinion may % r'4"''H
anu u necessary should DC sharply appllcl-It l-,n
trustee Boards are from any cause found inefi, or
tmi', or reluctant.
We have doubt nlc, that il there should Dee carly
hctoh private clulrus Of wealth viii be found
i'f il''ill ui lhuu Tor lnt-t PARIS
III some Instances aud h other, OF the for their
construction anu cmbciIshmcnt. The tendency OF tAe
Times i IN tue direction OF such contributions.
We are glad To see that already the subject Is exciting
hllGhi0n IN the places along the Hudson The citizens
OF Iil town aGr earnestly discussing the details of inc
question, apparently with the purpose of taking early
stcpi To secure such park ~ would add the already
great attractions OF that fast growing and brluu VII
agc Approaching Che future expansion of their village
inoytahlc from lis happy location. local beauties ami
ease az communication with NcW-YOrk they urr pyt-
IDENTITY ndisposcd 10 await supncy that rxpan. IN be-
lore attempting Ia provide public pleasure grounds. Their
course the wise under every aspect and what has
been - well commenced IN Iary We shall hone 10
rec lak'h up els. where ~ similarly Intelligent public
rpuIt.