New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27

,,ros,,aritv If the city waxed apaoe. Several Boe
tonians became residents and invested largely III
real estate One man bought five houses winch hau
Just been built in Broadway Nine or ten vessels
with cargocs of tobacco from Virginia were in port
at one time. A fishing bank was discovered two or
three leagues from Sandy Hook on which ID
few hours some twelve hundred " excellent good
cod' were taken More than twenty whales were
caught during the Spring ut the east end OF Long
Island. NcW-YOrk is described nj that date as De-
ing built mostly Of brick and stone, and covered
with red and black tile, and the land beng high IL
gives nj n distance pleasing aspect to efholdcrS'
Governors Island had been hclutiGed with gardens
and fruit trees. Long Island AT first pronounced
"poor and inconsderable' had become almost a
Paradise Crops were plentiful; front and other
delicious fish abounded in the streams; fruits grew
spontaneously, especially strawberries, which were
sad 20 he "in such abundance i'll june that the
fields and woods were dyed red The broad, smooth
plans encouraged the breeding of swift horses.
Races were ordered by the Governor, n which the
winning horse received q silver cup The Sabbath
was kept with almost more than Puritan stnctneSS
No secular labor was allowed. Vt the peas d the
old Dat ch hell every house sent forth lis occupants
Though on heavenly thoughts intent. every one re-
jcccd IN the bravery Of fine dress. The men wore
ouC-vastcd coats with large silver buttons, gilt
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p.cpri ..t im;ood with silver lace; breeches were
Of si'yc. or colored silks; tho enormous shoe
! buckles were Of silver The women were no lees
Corgccisly clad. They wore jaUnty jackets OF SIX,
velvet or cloth over colorcd skirts; girdc chains OF
! gold aud silver TO which were suspended costly
| bound Bibles aHd hymu-books were common;
! brooches and finger rings were much worn.
Among the purely historical incidents, the rebel.
lion OF Jacob Losler il treated at ample length, ana
with great clcaIncSs and force Of statement PIE
| seutinG q fine specimen of narrative composition.
| The whole work: indeed thus far, is marked with
the higher qualities Of historical writing a branch
of literary labor in which the feminine pen rarely
so Fictitious as in the present instance. Mr-. Lamb
gives abundant evidence not only OF a profound, but
! a s,ugulary intelligent study of her authorities.
! She has gathered materials from every quarter
! with the most praseWoItlY diligence, ana US,d
/ them with IN, Gcuteucs5 and Determination
! which bctray an equal degree OF sound culture
aud native good scHs". Her acquaintance
! with the Earopcln politics of the day, which form
the framework, rather the foundation Of her his
tory is turned to excellent account, aivinga breadth
! aud soidiN TO the narrative which Is admirably
| blended with tie prevailing grace and dignity O
! her style. Her frequent touches Of personal ana
/ family history are free from goa,irng details, adding
! the charm OF biographical description to the hstorl-
| csl incidents wmch form the staple of her work.
| The narrative is now brought down 10 the com
mruccmcnt OF the eighteenth century and is suih-
GENTLY advanced t. show that the author mas been
10 less happy in the selection of subject, than she
! has been faithful and thorough IN It's treatment.
The city Of Nev-York at that time ut tie present,
! formed central point Of cotcmp0rancouS history.
and well deserves the elaborate and beautiful memo
rial which is here wisely consented to its progress