The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
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Rural Scenss-ElcxMnt Yilias-A Political
ExcursiOn-Lnke Carssalio- distinguished

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ExcursiOn-Lake Carssalio-, distinguished
BRICKsBURa, N. D., July l6 1871.
Those people who still in doabt where TO locate
themselves for the summer cannot ind more
charming rural resort than Bricksburg N j. Stu
ated forty -four miles from New York. and nfty niles
from Philadelphia doubtless there are nutnoer
among your numerous readers who never heard OF
Bricksburg This Is not surprising since the place
four years ago was almost wilderness Ihas
dreamy like repose ever found in quiet retreats
SIN fingers here although the place has grown
into a most charming summer resort possessing
many rural attractions TO pleasure seekers. the
land Is nigh and rolling, presenn some oil the most
picturesque views TO be found IN the State. The
climate Is very invigorang and remarkably bene.
fetal TO those suffering from pulmonary diseases.
And then the pine throw OF peculiar resinous
air, which possesses great restorative powers,
giving tone to the whole system.
The sea Is just far enough away that Its roaring,
dashEg wa ers have husned sound u sort OF low
refrain full OF sweet music, and should you desire
to visit shores and refresh yourself with ramble
through the foamy green breakers o shorL drive
win bring you to the ocean
LAKE CARAsALJo
is lovely sheet OF water. situated near the centre
of the lace In fact, the village lies Dotn sides Of
the lake. The waters have SOFT azure shade mat
Is confined TO the lake itself-qute unlike lakes In
general-which usually throw misty, blue tint over
the surrounding shrubbery. The shores OF Lake
Carasalo present lovely sight, with their
merous pond lilies, white and owny-ke, ana
the sweetly per. umed VITA the 0d1r oil these
beautiful bowers. lie bush magnolia grows here
IN great profusion, adding much to the cnarms OF
the place.
are raised here IN great abundance. The cultlva-
ton OF this berry Is quite curiosity to city folks
hundreds OF whom have no idea now beautiful cram
berries look growing. The soil IS nrst made free
The bushes are rather low, and are set Out IN
regular rows, something after the fashion OF plant
ing corn. The bushes bear small white blossom,
resembling in shape the strawberry nower. The
berries grow on short twigs. s.ng.e ana IN cnstes
the dark green leaves quietly all BACK from the
fruit which Is well exposed 70 the scorchlng rays OF
the sun, which gradually turns the berries into
deep red, until the iields LOOK IKE sea Oh oiood'
are most delightful here. The roads well shaded
and wind through forest gloves that skirt the bor
deIs Of lake, take zig gag course over beauti-
full hill. where the eye has splendid view OF the
surrounding country. Patches OF tail oak and chest
nut trees on one side. green fields, blooming mea-
dows and pretty meandering streams meet your
gaze. and from these rural scenes You turn to View
the ocean silently rolling on, on Its waves playluy
kissing the shore. The whole panorama spread out
before you is filled with soul-lnspiring charms.
COTrAhEs.
There are many fashionable families from New
YORK and Philadelphia who nave built handsome
villas 10 ns place; M eooe, inn Srnnn Ges are
extensive and handsomely laid out Mr. Jameson,
President OF the iron WORKS. mas Also handsome
villa. DR.. Wood, OF New York. Rev. DIR. Beach and
Rev. A. d. Shields reside here IN pretty cottages.
'Caste Lulu" owned py MI. VIII erinore. Is rather
curious building combining the o,d aud new styles
Of architecture.
Among the distinguished arrivals are MISS Camp
bell Miss Lake, DR.. Beach Rev. A. H. Shields. DR..
Wood OF the Hsauh Journal, New York: Mr. Hue,
the great strawberry raiser; Captain Bradshaw and
DIR. MarshtOn.
POLITICAL EXCURSION.
grand excursion Is expected here from Long
Branch about the lst OF August sid To De composed
! OF the following distinguished indviduals:-PreSl'
deaf Grant and family Secretary Porter and famil}.
! Collector Murphy and family and others holding
| high political positions.