The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-09
PLYMOUTH AT PEEKSKILL.
Mr.. BCecheF Visited at His Farm by Ills
PariShiOners.
REST HILL VS.. RAGGED EDGE.

REST HILL VS.. RAGGED EDGE.
Mr. Reecher was Yesterday mado happy by
surprise winch. he freely acknowledged, was very
welcome ana one OF the most gratifying COM
piment ne has aIely received, among the thou-
sand ana one favors that nave been neaped upon
him The great preacher left Brooklyn wednesday
evening Tor brief rest on his farm at PeeksKlli,
ana was entirely unaware OF the secret plans that
haa been formed TO astonish aim In his country
home. "Rest HILL" near PeeksKil, by the familiar
facesand the familiar voices OF nearly 500 oil the
Sunday school teachers belonging 10 the Plymouth
Sunday scnool ana the two mission Schools the
Be1uei and the Maynower both attached to
Plymouth chaIcn. Besides these were the Ply
mouth choir and the officers OF Plymouth church
and society. Invitations for the visit had
been circulated in the beginning OF the week, but
the final arrangements had not been concluded
nntil after the society meeting OF Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Moses Beacn, Mr.. Beecher's nearest
neignbor at PeeKskill was prominent In making
the arrangement, and the whole matter was kept
secret in order 10 surprise the pastor. Mr.. Beach
went up ON the earliest tram yesterday morning
aud carried TO Mr.. Deecher the Intelligence OF the
acuon OF the society on the previous evening,
voting his salary Tor the current year TO be
100000, in order 70 enable HIM TO discharge the
expenses OF MS recent litigation which are said TO
complete surprise TO Mr.. Beecber, and no doubt
All agreeable one. as It puts him out OF trouble III
a financial point Of view.
Inc early morning was of the nnest-cear, with
fresh. Dracng air alter tAe previous nights
ram, and the Plymouth people came IN the
highest spirits 10 the steamer, which received
them rom JeWelrs wnarl, loot OF Fulton
those III the party were Deacons Howard,
Hutchinson, Beieher. MOODY, Chrfstlanson,
Assistant Pastor Halliday, aldermen Ropes aud
Whitney Jonn Murray, Professor K. X. Raymond,
superin tendent OF Plymouth sunday school; Ros-
ster W. Raymond and George Brush. his assist
anus; MI. Edgerton, Rev. EDWARD Beecher, Mr..
Ianage, assistant secretary OIL The church, MIR.
Martin. the Betnei missionary; DR.. White, super
lntendent OF MaynoWer MISSION; Mr.. Davidson,
Mr.. Chapn and others whose races are known
all irequenters OF the Orange street conventicle.
Starting promptly at elgnt O'Clock the boat lett
nearly forty OF those VINO had been invited These
came an hour later by the ArmenIa. and were trans
ferred 10 the excursion steamer in the rappan Zee
opposite TaIrytown. This party included Mr..
Abraham Hill and Mr.. Manchester, two OF MT.
Beecner's staDcnest adherents.
Ayers Band was board ana furnished music
during the trip both ways. This was not altogether
people OF Plymouth, including some OF the JUNIOR
ueacons, tr1pped 1t on The llgnt fantastic toe,
wnirhng in the German waltz or tread
Ing the milder measures OF the cotII
hon the air served, occupying for this
salusatory exercise what little GEAR space
cOuId be found on the forward portion OF the
main deck screened oy an awning and open on
toe SIDES to all tine summer zepnyrs. The Lde was
contrary but tnIs, though IG made the tip long,
served only the better 10 allow the brethren ana
sisterhood TO talk over the late unpleasantness
their Deioved spiritual head ana adviser.
1t was O'Clock before the steamer
There the party was met by Mr.. Beach, who was
supported by his neighoor, Mr.. Carharr. Ine lat
ter mad drawn up on the wharf and the street
leading thereto all the vehicles procurAble in inc
XIII Tor tine conveyance OF the joyous parry up the
long hills to the height. two miles away, from
winch Mr.. Beecner overlooks a prospect Of singu-
lar beauty. All the ladies were placed IN the VehI-
ces some OF winch were OF the rudeSt construction,
and commenced the pleasant uphill drlve, with
many turns and twists, to overcome the ascent.
As the gay PROCESSION oil laoles IN wagons, Coaches
cnalses, DuRgles ana All klnds Oh wheel convey
ances, with the gentlemen on loot. passed through
the village streets they were at all points greeted
by the citizens, VINO stood IN doorways aud WIN
COWS, agape at the novel INVASION. At several
places nags hau been hung out 10 greet the visit
some bearing the legend ''Wecome.n put III
most Cases SIMPLY the national stars and stripes.
10 The grove adjoining the residence OF Mr.
Ca the 1lrsJ dest nation OF the cavacade,
where that gentleman had provided all CON-
veniences Tor most enjoyaoLe picnic In the shade
OF the oaks and chesLnuts Hither Mr.. Beecner's
splendid YOKE OF big, sleek red oxen conveyed
from the wharf an ABUNDANT supply OF Ice cream
and similar dalnties, which even Plymouth gusn
ers relish when out for day Ia the woods.
After the creature comforts had been properly
slowed, the visitors crossed the fields OF Mr..
Beachis estate and reached Mr.. BeecDer's retreat
on the mil top BY iank march, instead OF taxing
MN by the road in front. ON the route malt was
made at Mr. Beach's cuflous house, built OF paper,
with barn Of the same material Here they were
shown a wealth Of ART treasures md refreshed
themselves with copIous draughts or pure fresh
Attorney mix, set ont IN great pals Tor tner
ceptance oy the nospitaDle care OF mrs Beach and
her Two daughters who did all III their power to
please their clty neghbors.
Passing on, Mr.. Beecher was found by the van
guard OF the party sitting ON the Vevety grass in
lront OF ais house, under the tnlck shade oi nne
grove Ol naples.
with her pretty children. ana Joan Zundel,
the Plymouth Organlst The visitors were
gray-haired pastor soon surrounded
by u swarm OF ardent friends, who, having fought
with and Tor hln IN the long trial now nappIly
passed, stood now HRe victorious band to greet
him on the advent OF more suspicious times.
Every body mad cordial hand snake ana pleas
ant WORD rom tue great preacher. VINO pointed
out 10 tnem the beauties OF his sum-
mer retreat. its magnicent patches OF
distant HUDSON, and It's wealth OF floral
peauty. Mr.. Beecher seemed specially proud OF
his many nued clematis, which clusters upon a
trellls at the southern side of the low-roomed old
house. IL soon became known that the pastor ana
Mrs. Beecher had leave the house at Jour o'clock
To catch train TO come To the city upon some
matter OF pressing business. and the lazy
ing lor that purpose when the party arrived. But
she did not long keep her guests waiting, and was
with CONNIE ndable promDtness, on the lawn, max
Ing ell happy by ner smiles and pleasing conversa-
tlOn. Sne had only moved up tile day Beforehand
spent the evening unpacking ana the mOrEing
churning butter, OF winch sne seemed 10 be quite
proud. she looked mucn lresher and prettler in
the clear country aU than sue had done Tor months,
IN the CROWDED city court room and really looked
years younger tnan ner husband. Ali the guests
were SHOWN through the mousse IL more
tnan l40 years old before M. Beecher came there,
now nearly twenty years since. A man OF medium
height can touch toe ceilings, and the rooms are
small. but the mouse and grounds are full OF evi.
dencss OF tasteful occupancy, aud ~ not difficult
70 see why Mr. Beecher Is In a hurry to be AWAY
IRON the city soon as the sun begins his
spring work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beecher were obliged 10 precede
their guests n leaving, but they old not 60 before
MIR. Camp, the leader OF Plymouth cnoir, with
Miss Lasar ana others, had sung a choice collec-
ton OF hymns madrigais ana other songs not
forgetting
Love divine all love excclling,
sung TO MIR. Zunders tune OF "Beecner.n After
the departure OF tie pastor the hosp talIties
dispensed Nv Mrs. Colonel Beecher and MIR. VIII
liam Beecher, the young lawyer, tue company
lo,lng TO tue fui all the sights, including tue
home Of the Jour footed tenants IN their more
ample quarters at the rear OF the house.
On the way down the nil neigh6or KittredRe
and neighDOr Dayton lad cool refreshments for
lnOse were weary as well as a hearty passing
greeting. At the beautiful residence OF the latter
gentleman there was more Plymouth conRrega-
tlOnal singing and vote Of thanks 10 all for nospi-
tally. Inc party tnen returned by carriages 10
the boat. and a long. SLOW steam down the river
oil. n n0a