The New York herald., 1879-09-07

and is bordcred with shade trees. willow ailanhus,
poplar aud elm. behind which are the weather.
beaten cottages that seem to defy the assaults
of Time. The Post Onice the church, the school
house. all of the same pattern of architecture
Grizzlod mariners. who have sailed the broad seas
over. stand at each gate and welcome YOU The
rhythm of the great is ever in ones ear. and
the tree tops nod unceasingly III the breeze. When
the Stuarts sat the throne of England the Hamp-
ton villages the same aspect as they do in this
lightning age. The few modern improvements
which have been introduced not only isolated but
quite variance with the general character of
village. An exception may be made In regard to
South Hampton. which has put on new dress this
summer. and has stepped forth in advance of its
sisters in modern attire. East Hampton, the homo
OF John Howard Payne. his Goose heaven" is the
most interesting of the quartet OF ancient villages
The dozen farmhouses which extend friendly
greeting to tho summer visitor are crowded during
THE sURFMAN's PARADISE.
Amagansett is eininently the home Of the surf
men, The life saving crews. both east aud west Of
the village are principally recruited here. 1t vies
with the Hamptons i'll age. and the grassy graves in
its little cemetery have crumbling headstones. on
lowing :-'Here lys Esther Concklin. who died. aged
rs yrs. Jan. IL. 17o7 Wndmills spread their
at the end OF the velvety lawn which the
main street OF the village. At the Amagansett House
Captain Spicer has had for time past large
party of Newburgers. who continue to keep the
Villagers in constant state of pIeasurable excite
ment by series OF entertainments of every descrip-
ton, varying from garden party to mock trial.
The surfmen, the Bakers. the Conklins and the
Barneses the most noted in their business
on the Long Island coast. No sea has terrors for
them, and cry OF q "wreck ashore" cannot fail to
have instantaneous answer here. ii the gov
ernment was not placed at the post OF duty.
atnaaa and blows of shora II waua iaom Ss
heart OF q New Bedford veteran to see how prompt
and eager these surfen are in paying their respects
to the perplexed leviathan. Inveterate fishermen.
their boats constantly in active service. super
intendent Kimball OF the Life Saving Service paid
flying visit here last week and inspected the station
which lies about mile to the south Of the village
He has replaced the former keeper Milford. by one
of the best surfmen the coast, IN experienced
mariner named 4ptaiu Edwards.
WHEN THE STORMY WINDS DO BLOW.
The recent storms have played sad havoc with the
shade trees at Amaganset and the Hampton villages
Willows laid across the street leaned against the
houses; enormous elms were torn up by the roots
windmls lost their sails and lakelets were formed
the roads, stopping all travel for the time. At
East Hampton house was turned and set on
end and the street filed with the debris OF drift
which had been carried thither by the fierce wind.
There have been no disasters along the coast this
season, 1t is evident that all craft keep q safe
distance from the Long Island shore when tho faith
full barometer gives warming In the absence OF
vessels tho wind and sea occasionally paid their
compliments to the bathing houses. piling
them up in the most fantastic manner. At
daybreak after storm the scene on
the beach at Amagansett inexpressibly grand It
recalled to mind Ruskins description q similar
occasion:-''Th air seemed to have been exhausted
OF its moisture by long rain and the spray OF the
sea was caught by 1t and covered its surface not
merely with the smoke of finely divided water, but
with boiling mist. The low rain clouds, brought
down to the level OF the whirling and
flying III rays and fragments from wave to wave.
Far and near the surges leaped in their utmost
pitch of power. velocity, vastness and madness,
lfting themselves in precipces and peaks furrowed
with their whirl OF ascent The water, from its
prolonged agitation. was beaten. not into mere
creamy foam. but into masses of ac-
and wreaths from wave to wave, and
where one cnrled to break formed festoon
by the wind. not in dissipating dust. but bodily in
writhing hanging coiling masses, which made the
air thick and white as with snow At Amagansett
the surfmen remain up all night during u storm
listening anxously for the well known sounds that
announce vessel ashore Fortunately their services
seldom called into requsition. The shrieking
wind would sometimes shut out all other sounds to
inexperienced ears, but those hardy surfmen seem
to have an instinct that gives them timely warning
when some Ill fsed craft IL beating to pieces in their
noighborhood-
VILLAGE LIFE IN THE SUMMER
There are amusing features to dispel the monot-
ony OF summer life in these old villages. At Bridge
hampton country wagon passes by with load Of
meat bound for some carayansary where hungry
sorry horse. which has evidently been brought up
regimen of sage brush and scrub oak ambles
along unheeding the million or so Of flies that have
settled on the meat. On the opposite side OF the
street pretty nurse pert In manner bright in
eye, glands flirting with bcardless youth who has
just como down for o weeks vacation. The
baby lies in the perambulator, screaming until his
little fat face shows apoplectic symptoms but he is
trusted. salow farmer whose face In entirely hid
den by hugo bathing hat. buttonholes the latest
way?" The landlord brings in the dinner piecemeal
under his arm from the garden and store and when
guests he whispers to the village BELLE NELLY, go
the garden and get some vegetables and try and
make the meat 80 round. Sometimes team OF
hard worked oxen ssunter by. trekking it to the
village, as among the Beers OF the TransvaaL
The negro driver. like his covrere or the
sWalenea % nndns himself sSP in ana tho mdaIs Sa1s
of q field whittier the team has wandered
through a break in the fence. springless wagon
hoarso voice inquiries il there are any for
the Pint" After comes smart little equiPaee on
the errand. with Captain Barnes playing Prochs
air aud variations ancient bugle.
FISK COOKED IN HAMPTON STYLE.
The Cuisine at these primitive caravansaries 10 Of
the choicest description The principal dish comes
from the sea or the noighboriug lakelet A fish
from the kitchen of Hampton farmer. when placed
before the hungry traveller, is y revelation There
is some bond OF sympathy between the Amy tribe
aud the amphibious character at whose house you
board. Meat is ignored or regarded with contemps
in tho presence OF speckled beauty placed before
you unstaled by transit in ice box. undehled by
tho protane hands OF Fulton Market. Flanked by
vegetables OF all descriptions from the aforesaid
amphibious hosts own private garden the fish DO.
comes luxury fit for Lucullus.
Although the recent rains frightened many of tho
guests away. and trunks were piled up each way
side depot awaiting the first train for New York. yet
empty places were quickly taken by host OF
In many places the display OF handsome carriages
aud fine horses, awaiting their or visitors
cannot be excelicd Tho country along the railroad
shows signs OF material progress and considerable
inroads have been made by agrculturists, even
in the desolate region between Farmingdaie and
Yaphank. known Ms "The Barrcns." ON the
southern coast of the island tho wild tales
of shipwrcck which told receive o significant
confirmation in tho Clones" of gallant ships which
have gone to pieces ON those deadly sands. that
furnish material tor weird stories tho winter and
for playthings for children and subjects for artists
in the summer. Houses built of wreckage,
fences made of stout ribs and knees of
mon, and the fragments OF gay woodwork conducc
to warm many well file pot and melt the heart
of many devoted clam. The King of Montauk Steve
Pharaoh since he has been smiten by the charms of
belle OF the nearly extinct tribe Of the Shnnccock
Indians may be found frequently around the Hamp-
TONS He IN tireless traveller and as restless as
easier to obtain an interview with Sitting
Bull than with King Pharaoh. Not but that
he IL afiabe enough. and fond Of recountng his
exploits among the fishes and game OF MontauR.