New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-11
SUBURBAN RETREATS.
RIVER AND OCEAN SHORES.


TIE HIGHLANDS OF TIE NEvERsINK AND THEIR |
ATTRACTIONS LANDLORDS CONFIDENT OF
GOOD SEASON.
IrRoM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF TUE rRsUNE.l
Ny,CK. \. Y, July 2.-0n the west side of
the Hudson within easy distance of New-YOrk, Is IA
broad section OF country Of which comparatively little
is by the people who have lived for years within
days drive half hours ride by cars; and yet II Is
a region which in many parts of the United States
would lie regarded with great favor and become rapidly
settled. 1t made up of wide, undulating tracts
wooded. watercd, and fertile but sparsely Inhabited
and Of comparatively slight development. II BIAS no
manufacturing interests, and was hardly designed lot
them, that it cannot be expected TO swell It's popna
ton by any large business activity. such growth
AS il has made or is likely to make must
result in the accession OF pcrmanent residents
grow out Of the increasing disposition among
the prisoned crowds Of New-York TO get out Oh ther
brown fronts aud contracted yards INTO country
houses with windows. and pazZas. and acres OF lawn
and garden Several villages have sprung up within
few wears in Newersey the first second elevation
back from the Hudson, which, although cut OH rom the
river by the perpendicular front of The Palisades are
still within haYliuG distance Of New-Hork by way OF
jersey CITY and the Erie depot These lave been started
mainly by the enterprise of one OF two men, ana win
hotel, for powshares break the land and attract the
people.
Such was the case fist at EnglewoOd. which is now
fifty minutes from the city over the NoftntIu cM
Jersey Railroad. ]. Wyman Jones built a part
present Enclewood House, aud town of respect
able size was insured, and now its position
and improvements make one wonder that there was not
fourshing village long years ago, while such names as
Brnkcrhon, Vemiye, Hoadey Cheever, Banker, Hum
phreys and many others indicate that the growth has
been healthy, securing good society AMI abundant
wealth This town is the western slope OF the Pail
SADIE Mountain OF it high land. where there Is
little fear of fcvers dread OF mosquitoes. Several
daily trains connect with Newfork, and 1t Is only
mile and half from the steamboat landing at the Pail
sadcs. with which it connects by broad and solid
avenue which has used the ground bue-s'one of the
Palisades to make il easy for travel and substantial
as the paving-stones OF the city.
The Eaglewood House is a family hotel not far from
the depot. higher ground and is open through
the year. although the summer custom usually begins
about the lst of Junethis however, much later
and continues until November. There are accommoda
tons here for persons in fOursory house,
which shaded, and has acres OF land attached
tn garden groves and lawn This is one OF the houses
too in the construction OF which ii not forgotten
that people care for comfort well as country. Ac-
cordncly the rooms large and free FROM that rigid
uniformity which characterlzes many public houses.
1t Is hardly worth while to inquire for rooms here so
tate AS this. Nearly all engaged several weeks
ago. The from $40 to so per week OF the
families who spend the Summer here those OF
Samuel Coulter, Thomas Martin, Mr.. Hilyer OF Hllyer
& Mackay, j. II. Humphreys (who has rented his house
for Summerl. A. j. Thomas, Felipe CueDas, MI Col
gate. Mrs. and Miss ThOrp, and Others.
One of the extensive and complete hotels in the
vicinity OF New-York the Palisades Mountain House,
OF which only small notion is obtained from the
opposite side of the river II is well known that this
hotel LJdecker Point. of the most promi
projections along the lower part of the Hudson 400
feet above water The commands view of remark
able beauty up and down the river aud OveroOks staten
Island Sands Point Flushing and many other localities
mill
line of PENNSYLVANIA Mountains seen and variety OF
high elevations appear in every direction This is the
third which the hotel has been open, and d. s.
Hammond. from the Gsey House, is proprietor. IT
five high, with for 325 guests large, ele
ganty furnished and conveniently arranged The house
is go feet front and has o piazza $50 feet in
length The main parlOr Is 80 feet square
while on the same floor are numerous private par
loTs. The dning-roOm is 60 feet square, lighted by
half dozen sx-light chandeliers. Gas and hot andtod
every and the whole house heated,
when necessary by The billardrOOm is in the
basement and the bowling alley is building Of itself.
stout along the edge Of the Palisades protects
children their sports and several acres OF land
afford the ampest opportunity for pcnics, walks and
games.
The house opened the 18th Of May and after the
Of June paid expenses while before the middle of
the month rooms we're fully engaged. The terms are
invariably s. per day for permanent bOarders with the
proper reductions for children and servants. Among
the guests the following with their families:
Walter 5. Appleton Col. Hoyt Mr.. White,
President Of the Manhattan Bank; Mr.. Trow
Of Directory fame, j. Warren Nash. James
j. Anthony, John S Martin 2. r. Kissam j. C. Wester
Velt. r. J. DAILY, Alex. T. Van Nest, ex-Mayor Walter
BOVINE. C. W. street Charles KOlstade, f. g. Toel, Jere
Inlah skdmore, Thomas NJ. Davis, James NJ. Gardner,
Henry L. Dyer. Horace Waters, {. W Ogden Mrs Ash
croft. Mrs Stevens Joe Alexander, Carl ABaam, j. A.
Smith, c. Lowther. John W. Oshaughnessy, Adrian
Iselan. c. sehefer, s. NJ Knowles, Mrs. MARITIME, Mr.
Shannon. Mr. saxtOu, Mr.. Piper, Mr. Cays Mrs. Peck
ham and daughter, and many others. Boats leave the
foot of the Palisades at 7ij and s45 for NewYOrk
and the afternoon leave the foot of Harrson-st. Ut
and O'Clock. Stages also with the rail
road, II miles away. Good stable accommodations
are provided for those who bring their teams,
and the roads into the country are of the first
order. made with the powdered rock of the Palisades
park several is being laid out by the Palisades
Company for the purpose OF inviting cottage building
Music will be furnished during the Summer by scheling
OF New-YOrk with five pieces 1t is too much say
OF this popular hotel that il is equal to the frscass
city houses IN almost every detail. 1t has slight ad-
vantage II distance the Morton House at Green
wien, which the only house that have
city that offer inducements equal greater
this hotel Of the Palisades.
TENAFLY.
The Hghwood House,'at Tenafy, p miles above In.
gewood the Northern Road, is under the superin.
tendence OF E. A. Weller the present Summer II is
upon slight elevation above the railway three stories
HIGH with available rooms. and piazza Is feet wide
upon three sides. Each is lighted by gas aud
each floor. One hundred persons may be
accommodated IN large rooms, comfortably furnished.
and with good closets. The only important improve
this the shape OF increased conve-
nences in the kitchen. Around the house six
Hlawn and four croquet sets are costly planted under