Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-18
LETTER FROM THE HUDSON.
The Legend Of ,Nyack-InterestingF ea.
lures Of tho Place-A Hebrew Hotel
Jay GOuld's Castle-Washington Ir.
wings 81 SHnMyside'' Home.
Of THE EVENING STAR.


NYACK on THE HUDSON August, 1883.
The township OF Nyack is in RockIanI coAnty,
near Rockland lake. and in every way has ma
ture been kind in touching mountain, river and
valley with the wand of magical beauty, and
endowing the people with keen appreciation
OF their blessing. which has induced them to aid
nature by the harmony of art in making their
homes attractive and pleasing. The legend of
the place is well authenticated. The chief of
his tribe. Nyack, sold his Inheritance for a bar
rel-not of money, but whisky-to Dutch set
tier whose descendants are still legion on the
Hudson. Manhattan sold his island for twenty
four dollars These transactions lead one to
believe Indians had little knowledge of the
value Of money or whisky. The most pictu-
rescue and attractive place In Nyack is the old
mansion of the original proprietor, still occu-
pied Dy lneal descendants Of the astute ances-
tor who tnrned whisky into land. The house
was occupied as headquarters by Washington,
making it still more historic.
THE NYACK ROWING ASSOCIATION
is an approved Institution social nucleus,
where much pleasure and Enlightened" enjoy
ment is extracted. The boat-house is very hand
some, with every appointment for receptions,
dancing and enjoyable entertainments The
grand piano, billiard table, and, best of all,
for members and their invited guests.
The summer population greatly increases the
number and revenue of Nyack. The majority
have cottages, and the close proximity to the
city enable them to enjoy the country and attend
to business during the season, as trains are con-
stantly going to and from the city. Then the
regular Nyack boat, also the Albany boats. en-
able one to select between land or water trims.
The Prospect hotel is the fashionable resort of
the town, and in every way truly desirable 1t
commanding v,rioa lint
for value received. for country views that reach
the heart must also reach the pocket.
THE TAPPANZEE HOTEL
has distinct individuality. 1t is a Jewish ho-
tel. Gentiles are neither solicited or desired
There are large number of wealthy Hebrews
boarding there. The grounds are spacious, the
building attractive, and judging from the ap-
pearance they find much genuine enjoyment in
this exclusive resort. At the Tappanzee the
most charming view ia obtained, for at this
point, the broadest part OF the river, 0hree and
half miles in width) is seen, where in the clear
sunlight like a polished mirror rejecting
bridal OF earth and sky, it goes on its mission
silently and swiftly. saying, in Natures Ian
guage. :tnen may come and men may go. but
flow on f0rever.fl On the opposite shore in bold
relief Is seen the elegant
HONE OF JAY GOULD.
The turfets ana towers of his castle suggest a
cathedral on the Hudson. Once the Gould man.
sion was CALLED sssThe Folly" for It's grandeur
ruined the creator, but now it may be called
1.-THE Success, for the fact is accomplished.
''The owner owns it,
Not ar'from the Gould castle is Sunny Side,
the charming home Of Washington Irving. His
honored name has given the pretty little town
the name pr lrvlagton. Poetry and wealth have
done much to fmmortalize both sides OF the
Hudson. 'Tarryrown is opposite Nyack. and
connected by well regulated ferrv-bOat and is
a place Of interest aud beautiful residences
The capture of Andre Is monumentalized at this
place. The old church Washington attended is
seen now as then, and in the old churchyard is
found the grave of Washington Irving. where
many pilgrims Of the Hudson resort to pay trib-
ute to his memory. MIGNON.
A Father Who Forgot Has Baby.
From the Chicago Herald.
Eyes, we find great many things" said the
conductor, as he looked over the contents Of
lady's purse which he had found on seat in the
next car.
.'What do YOU do with them?"
s'Turn them over to the chief baggageman at
the end of the trip. There is always fuss
kicked up and ne generally finds owners for
things. Yes, many people are very careless
when travelling, They leave all sorts Of things
in the cars-Icanes and umbrellas oftenest.
suppose you've heard the old yarn about the
man who got on the train and felt as II he'd for
gotten something. After the train had started.
You remember, he happened to think he'd left
his wife sitting In the depot waiting room.
Well, had q real case about as bad as that last
spring. A man and woman put their baby to
reached their destination lot Of friends met
them and carried of their bundles and traps,
but everybody forgot the baby. telegram
caught Us at the next station, and the agent