The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-08
SEASIDE RESORTS.
LONG BRANCH.

The Coming Season at Long Branch
improvements Since last Year-Rn pid
Transit - Monmouth County, Rich
and Beautiful County - Hotels and
Hotel Keepers.
LONG BRANCH, N. j.. June o, 1872.
There is no doubt that Long Branch win continue
to maintain its reputation of being or IL the
most popular seaside resort the whole coast OF
the United States. The for this is obvious.
Situated as it is, about midway between the two
great cities of the Union, and being in direct COM
muncation by rail with all parts OF the country, 1t
must necessarily draw it very large proportion
OF those pleasure seekers who go drifting about
during summers heated term To New Workers it
Is peculiarly attractive, for the reason that it is
easy Of access. Hence it is easily explained why
many dwellings have been constructed, wherein the
business locate his family for ut least four
months OF the year and yet be near to his home.
1t Is scarcely further or now to Philadelphians,
and, with the rapid transit arrangements made
for this summer it is but fair to expect that a
much larger proportion of the population OF the
City Of Brotherly Love than ever before will resort
to this popular locality. Times have changed since
the Journey from Philadelphia to Long Branch was
one that required much time and great discomfort,
and one only to be attempted by the wealthy. Now
the distance is accomplished In a few hours that
required days in years gone by, and the natural con
sequence is that hundreds and thousands who did
not dare to venture upon q stage ride through the
sand and pine forests of New Jersey, will take ad
vantage OF the present railroad facilities. The far
South and West send many to Long Branch, and an
increase from those localities may be confidently
expected for the reasons stated above. Conse-
quently If the favorable, 1t is but fair to
suppose that a much larger population than ever
before will be found at Long Branch during the
months of July and August, 1872
IT'S NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS.
Long Branch occupies the most commanding posi-
ton upon the Jersey shore, situated as 1t is upon
BLUM. In this respect it is far ahead OF the two
other popular resorts to the southwark. Those
given to promenading by the sea can do so at Long
Branch without the fear of some treacherous
breaker filing their shoes with salt water and sand
"a common occurrence at Cape May, and roll in
the green grass can be had by those fond OF such
recreation within few feet OF the uneasy sur
face of Old ocean and this enjoyment cannot be
obtained at Atlantic City.
And now for the drives. Where can those at Long
Branch he cxccllcdY Not only do you find fine
roads along the bluff overlooking the sea, but in
land no matter what direction you may take,
roads smooth as n board arc found that are always
kept in fine condition. Then the drives are not
through q pine barren, but one OF the rich
est counties OF the Union. Monmouth coun-
ty, New Jersey, Is renowned for Its agri-
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fusion, and that too, within few hundred
feet OF the broad Atlantic Ocean. Witness the
thrifty farms and magnificent country seats that are
here to be found and then say that this vicinity Is
not attractive both to those fond OF the sea and
those who most admire the beauties OF landscape.
mile from the beach 1t would be Impossible to
realize that you near the breakers and herein
it Is that Long Branch is so attractive for all tastes
suited.
The sea bathing at Long Branch is, of course,
good; but IL must be conceded that that OF Cape
May Is better by reason OF the character or It's
beach, which slopes gradually to deep water while
that OF the former Is bold and uneven. With
proper precauion, which IL always used, IL Is per-
lectly safe, however, and no one need be IN danger
unless wllfully made so. The boating and llshing Of
the waters adjacent to Long Branch are excellent
The Shrewsbury River offers every induccment TO
those fond OF aquatic sport Grabbing parties are
always fortunate. oysters and clans abound, and
for those who to venture through the breakers
to try their luck of shore every facility Is offered
There is also good cunning in the vicinity; hence it
will be seen that those fond Of and gwen TO out
door sports will have no reason 10 find iault with
not beng able to crafty their desires.
RAPID TRANSIT.
by the superb and swift steamers and shore line,
or Southern New Jersey Railroad, Long Branch IL
now about one hour and three-quarters in time
rom New YORK, and during the season the means
OF communication VIII be very frequent. Between
Philadelphia and Long Branch there win be three
daily express trains making the distance In two
and hall hours And 1t is intended to run draw
ing room cars through from Washington city TO
Long Branch without break. Everything to lacil-
itatc travel to this point win be carried out this
year most thoroughly, and every inducemcnt Will
be held Oat to the travelling public to move this
way. Those having such matters In charge are
pushing affairs with great energy, and 1t Is safe to
say that coming here will be accomplished with
the greatest speed and with all the comfort that our
well managed railroads can give. IL would not
surprise us if through palace car from San Fran
cisco would make Its appearance at the Branch be-
PREPARATIONS FOR THE SEASON.
Extensive preparations are being made by the
proprietors Of hotels. boarding houses &C. Ior the