The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-17


ana clusters OF white birch and beech made
were tue spreading lawns like great carpets OF
velvet tempting one To lie Gown anu Ioll upon
thom but tho temptation had 10 DO resisted, ior in-
diligence would have been attended ny arrest
On tho avenue the throng between noon and three
O'Clock very great anu the exhibition OF fashion
quito Impressive.
UP THE HUDSON.
About two thousand people hat boarded the Pym-
outh Rock when a few minutes alter ten O'Clock 10
the forenoon moved out from the pier ~ the loot
OF Twenty second street aud steamed gracefully up
the river, bedecked with Gags and steamers
OF every imaginable shape ana color.
The day was remarkably lnc and tho
SUMS rays poured down norccy that the shelter Of
awnings and the cool river brsezss were doubly wei
como tho crowd OF excursionsts who had been
baking limo on the unprotected pier await
ink the Plymouth Rocks ARRIVAL Notwithstanding
tho large number Of persons on board
tho most complete order prevailed, and
In few minutes the excursionists had settled them
solves down enjoy the lovely scenery that passed
hKo hugc panoram before their eyes. Though most
OF those on board must made the trip than
once in,cuse interest manifested each historic
or legendary point passed. the people nevor seem
nr to tire Of The beautiegor the associations Of
lovely Hudson. N
HoNoRING WALT WHITMAN
Among the distinguished pussengc was the vencr-
| able Walt Whitman, whose presence created quite
sensation among tho crowd. As soon az II WIS ru-
| morod that the poet board he became the
cynosure of all eyes, Whitman was invited to occupy
| a place IN the whcelhousc, whence ne could enjoy
an unobstructed view OF the lovciy river. The M
| ytaton was accepted and tho venerable poet was
tenderIy escorted the whceihouss-ior, aasl that
once splonaid type OF physical manhood IS now old
| and wayw orn, and needs must rest on other arms
has taken away hts physical strength il
/ HIS white hair and white flowing beard gave him
touchiugly venerable aspect bot the white broad
cellar, displaying tho lines OF manly neck, give an
air OF joyousuess 10 his age that makes hm unlike
other old men. he was delighted with 'neFi yes
| to-day.
There considerable curiosity felt on board az 10
tho issue Of the war the Plymouth Rock and
| the Mayor OF Newburg, who looks on the SUNDAY
excursion steamers as an abominaton. rms pous
gentleman enjoying the good country air seven days
III tho week, thinks no would DO serving Inc cause
%ow.Yors.rs Enjoying little fresh air He refuses
allow the cxcurstoniss permission 10 obtain reason
ppes,des Finding these measures insuncioni he un
deriook TO iorbid an excursion steamers music or
selling lager during The time they arc moored 70 the
Newburg wharf, And yesterday, when the PIym.
outh Rock arrived tho Nswbdrg pier was
crowded with people who. ey.ssnty o expected
the crowd accompanied by a number OF special con-
stables prepared TO enforce his orders In case they
| should DO set ut defiance The moment, however, the
| steamer camo within the jurisdction OF the Town
bells whistles, brass band and even the zyiophouo
became ssuddenly still, and the air was NO longer
scaDoaiizsd by symphony or song.
Tho officers OF the Ply mouth Rock obey cd the Law
TO tho letter. and TO show that they had NO hard sc
ings against either The Mayor or tue city general
was 10 pS Of sS
take short trip up tue river iroo o. ex
STUCK to the pier, but tho people Of NswDurg
swarfncd on board the and soon were carried
yaxgc i
how the population OF that pious town ,hirs.ed
aa ss wor n empsa BY who
expressed themselves delighted a. their escaps
from tho tyranny Of sunday laws AS soon
band awoke tho echoes with selection Of
hymns. which greatly Delighted The v,si,"rs
'.Nearer NY God 70 Thee what shall the har vcsi
Beu ..Hoid tue Fort," Bales well known compost
ton, "wny, on why Do / Weep for Thee" and the
''swee. by By' This feature OF tho Trip wa. 50
great a that Is the intention oil Commodore
ooker to repeat the invitation on tho occasion OF his
ncxi trip to Newburg
Band, which played varied selection OF popular airs
There solos and duets by tue Brothers Bent
winch were received with marks oi appreciation. Ihe
usual vocal concert was gwen In Inc forward saloon
| UP THE SOUND.
| Between twelve and fifteen hundred passcn gers
| found ample accommodation on tho steamer J. IL.
Schuyler, bound up Long Island sound although the
number OF family PARTIES carried TO bridgeport Conn.,
was greater than any previous SUNDAY. co.,
tinuous trip OF four hours' duration has unbeatable
advantages and charms Tor happy man or woman
charged with tho and safety OF three or
| moro children. As shippers say, there IL no
breaking OF freight, and insurance premiums nrc
low good risks. The annoyance ana inconven-
iencc experienced by the heads OF young faniics IN
going short journeys, by boat or raul quite counter
balances any good effects the holdays may have Tor
| them On long "trip, such a. the schuyler makes,
the sadvauta ages are almost nothing, winch may &C
count for tho humber oil children nat made the sail
TO Connecticut merry with tneIr laughter ana iroiic
At eight A. the schuyler left the pier loot OF Le-
roy street, North RIVER aud completed all her intc-
mediate steps In such orucr as 10 arrive al THIRTY
| third street, East River, ~ two minutes 10 nine
having two minutes 10 spare on the schedule time,
| There waiting 10 drum up passengers; tho
| gang plank went out, ana alter the warning, YAH
aboard ~ quickly withdrawn The first stop after
leaving Thrty-thr street was made at CITY Island
where quite number Oh passengers a,ssm,
| on her homcward trip During the whole passage
the Thirteenth Regiment Band discoursed sweet niu-
SIC. aud the merry trumpetcrs seemed glad indeed
| when bridgeport was sighted A stay OF Two hours
WINS made here, aud those ala not br,na hampers
went Tor ntertanmcnt About tho timc Bridge
port was reached tho schuyler csontcd the APPEAR
ance OF floating restaurant, and when the iunch was
nnisned all nauds went nsn0re TO SEQ tno ssh's OF
| the wonderful town.
Al threc o'clock the shrili whistle adnonishcd tho
oitcrers return and shortly thereafter the steamer
| headod Tor New York. which was reached IN good
season rho schuyler, contrary TO expectation,
landed at Grand street. last RIVER. gong nLu rcturh-
Ing, aud tho police did not Interfere
| ON COMFY I.LASD.
For the FIRST time this season the hearts OF Coney
Island Landlords, showmen, proprictors Of clam
ffo vfu rduy.