The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-07
YESTERDAYS EXCURSIONS.

Up tie Rivers, Dcwn The Bay, Around the
Island, Into the WOods-fsifect o. the Dis
nster the stnrcn Island Ferry.
The unusually fine weather yesterday tempted
hundreds OF hard worked citizens abroad. The
clear, light atmosphere OF the morning giving
surety OF q continuance OF sunshine for the entire
day, people early prepared themselves and rushed
out in every direction to nd comfort and refreshing
change From an early hour all the landings where
the
SUNDAY EXCURSION BOATS
start from were crowded with families eager to get
out on the river or up into the green fields where
nature sings Ia all her rustic beauty. The exodus
OF the middle population was SO great that durnU
the day some OF the side streets looked almost de-
serted. The Central Park, too, had an abundant
snare OF the outdoor population. Every lane and
avenue was crowded and some OF the open
spaces were literally alive with little ones whoi
seem to look upon the park their proper property
The explosion of week ago mas frightened large
proportion OF the Staten Island excursonlsts from
their usual holiday ground, and other places the
skirts OF the city beneftiug by the losses OF,
staten Island. II this sort Of thing continues.
ind that 1t would nave Oeen much cheaper to hava
put In a new boiler than to wait until
THE OLD ONE HAD BURST
and destroyed the businesS-pernaps ending by
bursting up the company. H0boken Is pronln&
largely by the misfortunes Of Staten Island. The
resort were thronged during the day aud evening"
Harlem, too, the different stations the route,
came IN for large share OF the pubic patronage.
and many OF the families who sOugny
This side remained on the boats all
day enjoying the sights and the breczea
on the East River. The steamers That went up the
North River were also Well filed, and music and
loyousness seemed started from every landing round
the island with the one exception ana Tue careful
ness with which the people seemed 10 avoid that
was saddenng In Inc extreme. The mind wena
THE AWFUL SCENE
that was witnessed this place n week ago, and
the few people who were compelled TO use the Terry
almost spudlercd they looked over the side Of
the boat ami thought OF the water studded
with human beings, dead, dying ana struggling for
existence A remarkable feature IN every steamer
That yesterday sought enc public favor was the
attention paid by the officials 10 the wants ana
fort OF the travellers. IheIe was very distncL de-
SIRE manifested TO show the people that every care
was being taken 10 insure safety ana Nil tlfcm with
confidence. The staten Islanders were permitted
TO enjoy the brcehes of their waters yesterday In
severe loneliness, aud the shareholders the ferry
company VIII find when IL Is perhaps too late tnaq
an ounce OF prevention Is worth whole ocean Of
cure.
The ODD Club, social organization of respect-
able GOthamtcs took their annual clam bake ex-
curslon yesterday. They started from the foot Ut
christopher street, on board the J. G. Undcrhll
steamer, AT ten O'Clock A. NJ, and steamed ronnd
staten Island Az Princes Bay the party went
ashore and enjoyed the clam bake and eceteras pre-
sdent of the club. after which they re.embarkeT
ana returned to the city In high SPIRITS Iand-
ing at per al eight O'Clock z. ". On their way
down the bay they appeared to be stricken with q
spiritual thirst, 10 appcase which they elected one
OF their BODY chaplain 7rO TEN. Ex-AIderman
walsh, who received the "caiI, preached an eio-
Quent sermon, without a text on The advantages OF
occasionally renewing the duh InonOtouy of church
pIety with the rational ENJOYMENT OF a,lmiring the
essence OF creation rs Concentrated IN New YOrk'a
unequailed pay,