New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-11
4 DRLIGHTFUL SUBURB.
CHARMS or PAssAIc vAILEY-A NEW SECTION TO De
OPENED.

CHARMS or PAssAIc vALLEY-A NEW SECTION TO De
OPENED
Among the fairest of the many fine sections
OF country which lie near NcWYork, is the Valley OF
the Passaic. Easy access 70 It is afforded by the
Ere the Pennsylvania Central the Midland. the Della
ware LickAwauna and Western. ana the Paterson and
Newark Railroads. The gentle grace Of the river, tho
fresh meadows through which flows, the easy swell OF
the slopes on the sides the valley, and other charms.
have combined with the to the metropolis TO
dot the reach from Newark Paterson with groups OF
comey dwellings and with stately country seats Every
year increases the number Of pretty Villas as
er can fuller acquaintance with the advantages OF tho
section FIR Summer homes II has rare ftuess while
II is not far enough removed from city thrift and city
comforts as 70 be dreary place. even In Winter The
climate is singularly heahfu Is shown by the many
whtehaired men and women OF the valley who still
hale and brisk and hold their lease Of life by no uncer
tain tenure.
For the ten miles between Newark and Passaso the
valley scenery is at US best while the white sails on the
busy stream lend air ~ animation. In THIS space
are TWO considerable villages, Belevile and North
Belevie and many noteworthy country seats Not far
from Newark is castled home or the late IN Phil
Kearney on The east bank OF the river are The
Cedars tie former residence Of Henry William Herbert
with the nsusion OF the Rutherfurd family and tes
superb villa Of Charles Knapp the Pittsburgh cannon
founder. IN and about BeIlcyIle1 pretty village OF
about 30C0 inhabitants, on the west DanR OF the Td
saic.re the mansions OF some Of New-Jerseys Oldest
families The late Jhn Van Rensselaer, lived here many
year, while the east side OF the stream reside inc
Srhuyers and kngsand On this side IL an old 60 pper
mine which was worked a century ago, when the G.e
shipped 10 England for smeltlng Directly Opposite
BeneYifie Is pumping station OF me jersey Clty
water-wOrks. The large laundry or Capt James b.
Heryey where great quantities Of selling goods are
Oue up is close at hand. the employ uent OF thihese
yasnerr1en being marked feature or the establish
meut Capt Herveys residence, which IL NIL about
GO feet bend IN the river Is perhaps the most
elegant the Psssalc Valley. The spacious grounds
are 100 acres extent, aud studded with majestic
trees some OF which are a century old
he bank OF the PaSsalc opposite Belleviiie has
6een sought for suburban residence Is New Workers
than other parts OF the valley. This not Tor any
lack Of beauty, tue whole neigh oorh00d rca
charms but because u.le land owned By seyeral
10 what secluded ron easy approach read
Now a broad avenue along the apex of the ridge
from Harrison 10 Rutberfur0 Park, CiEistadt, and
Haekensack The greater part u this avenue has beer
already opened and reveals noble groups OF trees while
IL giyes wide Of the aud the adjacent cities
The property surrounding the gaterworks. which be-
long Capt Hervey, has been laid out In lots, DIVIDED
by streets. and will be sold auction early day.
Here of the prettest bits OF THIS pretty valley.
noble 100 feet vide, borders the rear Of tho
properly aud along the south size another avenue.
Tie land rises gradually from tie Passaic t the nigh
point in the Vicinity indeed upon the east bank
Of the Passae is reached. From this elevation the
takes in the whole valley and the picturesque ranges 0f
the Orange Mountains. In views Of river, vale. and
mountain in convenience OF approach, kl beauty OF
surroundings, and beathfulness, the spot 10 wei
favored by the Lovely n arney estate. while
Che working place OF the Cccstals
purchasers OF properly from ANY Annoyanee IN