The New York herald., 1879-07-11

Sheridan Shook. Fortunately tor the peace of na-
miles apart. Mr. Wallack busies himself mostly
with his yacht. Mr.. Palmer practices exceedingly
fine shots at q private billiard table. Mr.. Shook.
who rarely comes himself. sends down u shoal OF
political friends. Mr. Palmer issues invtstons to
members OF the profession. In this way the har-
mony of discussion is preserved and the rumors OF
war are averted till the opening OF next season.
-s SOUTH NoRwALK.
Mr.. Sheridan Shocks villa stands between Tweed's
splendid mausoleum and the town of south Norwalk
where more homes of the Ring lie bleaching the
shore. Norwak. which is eight miles from Stam
ford is celebrated for its hats and considerable
portion OF the inhabitants daily engaged in form
Ing the fur on cone. drawing it out till each hat is
more than yard long. then making it shrink with
hot water. coloring, drying and strfening. f. A.
Woodward. late of the Ring. set up straw hat fac
his decline. he calls himself . farmer aud a
poor man. his townsmen. sadly censorious
say he is worth million or more. but
then. as Mrs. Candor says, There's no stopping
peoples tongues, my dear" In any case, Mr.
Woodward has chosen an admirable spot for boating
and bathing, the broad harbor running in for two
miles from the Sound and tapping the very foot of
the town. If you stay in any OF the town hotels
your boat may lie at two minutes distance from the
door. The Americus and Adelphi steamboats, stop
here two three times week. and excursion
vessel makes round trip daily from Norwalk to
Jewells dock. brooklyn. II you would be out ON
the Sound there is always Dorlon's, which keeps
guard at the harbors mouth. 1t is round, pagoda-
shaped hotel with lawn and arbors, and is famous
for its oysters. Indeed, the celebrity of Norwak
oy sters rivals that OF Norwak hats. The sum Of
s5oo,ooo ie snnually received here for the
try; and there is ether town
the Sound so extensively engaged in the business.
But IT, on the other hand. you seek shade and quiet
and the fragrance OF salt that turks among the
trees then to Keyser's Island, founded by and
the alchemists of turning lead to gold. Its
founder made large restitution to the city, and now
lives in retirement on the island. and his summer
palace is leased MS boarding house by Mr. George
4. Perrin. of New York. womans pale face looks
out through the leaves you approach; scraps Of
programmes and clips of dramatic newspapers fut-
farA about the steps, Tho that Miss Kate
Girard. wife OF Mr. George Fawcett Rowe. the play
wright, and daughter of Mr.. Perrin.
CARNIVAL AT FAIRFIELD.
The Postmaster at Fairfield, ten miles down the
road divides his time between registering letters
has gained much local renown. and the Postmaster
says that il Fairfield had good hotel it would stand
only line OF bathing houses now stands is well
fitted for o dip as for promenade For this
the Merwin House has just passed into new hands.
Its former proprietor is not considered by the resi-
dents to have done them justice. The residents
the other hand. are not considered by the former
tseless maS Se we to record Sat
they comprise list Of held
in high esteem in New York commerce.
such Is George A. Phelps. Henry Rowland, Obadiah
Jones. James r. Smith. Oliver jennings Henry
j. Beers. DR.. Samuel Osgood represents the learning
fourn-hand, represents its sport. and the Sturgis
family represent its fashion. Indeed, if the late
celebration to be held at Fairfield the Sth inst he
would probably have weighed his words This day
il the centennial anniversary of the burning Fair
field by the British in l779 and, to commemorate it
in fitting manner. invitations were sent to the
President of the United States the Governor of Con-
necticut and many other notablities The colony
OF Fairfield had exercised much power in times past
Her dragoons had scattered about the streets the
types OF Governor Tryons newspaper organ; her
''Sons Of Liberty had plotted against him in
his own city; she had treated with contempt his
proclamatiOns inviting her to return to her alle
glance. 1t the beginning of wheat harvest, q
OF exceeding labor and festivty and one that
promised great plenty. when about four o'clock the
approach of the British fleet was announced by the
firing of small gun. There was no thought Of op-
posing the landing and the Hessians, who first
let loose entered the houses and broke open desks
trunks and closets; robbed women OF their buckles
rings bonnets, aprons and handkerchiefs and dashed
down china and looking glasses. Individuals among
the British troops were excessively abusive
town and left 1t heap OF ruins. In commemoration
whereof the residents of Fairfield meeting the
green before the Town Hall and there discussing
ice cream, lemonade and sandwiches.
UP THE HUDsoN-OUR AMERICAN RHINE-How
TOURISTS MAY ENJOY THEMsELvEs--rHE
BEAUTY SPOT OF OUR ATE--HIsToRICAL
"REMINISCENCES PLEASANT PLACES IN WHICH
TO ENJOY THE COUNTRY.
A STEAMBOAT ON THE HUDSON July 10. 1879.
Heinrich Hudson would scarcely believe his senses
If he permitted to revisit the of his
covery and look upon the wonderful changes that
taken place since he dropped the anchor the
Half Moon off Sandy Hook. in September. 1909. and
subsequently drfted up this noble river to the pres
ent city of Albany. There good many people
of more recent date. not half a century old. who
may likewise find matter for marvel in the develop
ment of wealth and beauty that has marked the
growth OF this portion Of New York within CON-
paratively few years. do not propose to be tire
with statistics description but if the reader
will permit he shall be led in spirit along route of
travel which he will gladly follow in the flesh when
the fancy sezes him to ''seek fresh fields and
pastures new" Yat
Starting from the Battery certainly . more de-
lightful or instructive journey Of the length
cannot be made anywhere in Christcndom than
that between the banks Of this beautiful river where
art and nature rival each other that one is at q
loss which most to praise. The prosaic business
man will OF course hurry to his destination by
rail and lose half the pleasure Of the trip. but the
true tourist will station himself on the forward
deck Of one OF these swift floating palaces and be
prepared to enjoy there the quick of
prises that break upon the eye. 1t Is WELL too.
that he shall DO informed (either by "Lossing's
Field Book of the Revolution" or the guide books)
OF the incidents pertaining TO the respective local
tics which he will pass. and thus enjoy super
added historic interest. for there is not foot Of
ground, until We pass tho Highlands. that is not
memorable in connection with our Revolutionary
struggle.
WHEN JOURNEY.
While trip by day reveals scenes both shores
that striking and effective that by sunset and
moonlight Is In artistic the most charming.
for It is thcn that the deep. long shadows begin to
form. and the great mountain tops grow purple in
the twilight until at last they stand outlined against
tho sky like giant scntinels wrapped in the mantle
Of the night. At this season OF the year the river
gains additional life from the presence OF OF
steamboats, and barges that any hour the day may
be conveying pleasure excursions to the various
summer resorts. Somebody has sa,d that the
Hudson may bc divided into nve reaches or
divisions. each division marked by distinct char
acieristic. Grandeur. for instance Is represented
by the Palisades wall OF rock twenty miles or
moro In length; rcposc. by the Tappan zee
rounded oy the ~loping hills Of Nysck. Tarrytown
and sleepy Hollow; subimity. by the Highlands.
where the Hudson ''tor twenty mites plays hide aud