National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-09-17
TIE LAST BEAUX OF SUMMER
A TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY AT THE SEA-
SONS CLOSE.
What Two Young Men Saw when No
One Else Was There-An Audience of
Fair Ones Witness Some Strange Ma
tatoriai Feats-A Midnight Visitor.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. 10, 1856
A pleasure jaunt to Atlantic City, even
at this late hour is ever to be remembered,
especially as II is considered by the know
ing ones the best season to battle. Thus
assured, party Of two left the capital on
the Baltimore and Potomac, and arrived in
Atlantic City last evening. The trip from
Washington was made quickly, after
charming ride on the Pennsylvania road
the roadbed Of which is free from dust and
cinders; while the scenery along the route is
varied and picturesque-two indispensable
elements to an enjoyable ride on railroad
train.
We reached Philadelphia about 3 o'clock
p. m. On learning that the next train for
the seashore left at 410 p. m, we mean
dered about the city of Brotherly Love, and
later took the "cablen for the West Jersey
ferry. For cents we were transported
across the river, together with several West
Jersey fairies. On landing we heard a
little man with big voice exclaim, "This,
the train for Atlantic City, and were soon
journeying toward the seashore. At Wood
bury, N j., we stopped long enough to
view on our left the magnificent stone
palace of Mr.. Greene, Of August Flower
fame, who has piled up an immense fortune
from the sale Of his patent medicine. His
large factory is situated not far from his
residence and both factory aud residence
are surrounded by beautiful gardens, the
whole standing as fitting monument to
the efficacy Of printers ink with the Amer
lean people. Some miles further on a de-
jected looking tramp mars the beauty of
the landscape. AS we rapidly pass him by
he is seen sitting In bent posture before q
fire, contemplating in his mind perhaps an
unlimited visit to neighboring henroost.
Well, here we are at Atlantic City. The
old ocean stretches before u.s. The pure
salt air has an inylgorating effect that
throws nj. tones and health reviewers in
the shade. The next thing is to eat aud
then to sleep. We find we can do both at
the Stockton House, but this conclusion
was not reached until we had run the gaunt-
let OF q crowd of importuning "jehus.n At
the Stockton we cat heartily and sleep
sweetly, for our appetites are unesthetic and
our minds are free from care.
The next morning is Sunday. II is now
10 o'clock. "Let's take dive off the iron
| pier" says Ed, for we are now on the
beach. The majority Of us assent to the
proposition. So, after. modestly wait
ing for bevy Of young ladies
to pass by, for Ed, who had
donned his bathing suit (although good
looking and attractive, not so good looking
and attractive Ms Others of his family whom
/ might mention), felt rather awkward in
his bare feet, which are none of the smallest,
and his bare arms, while his body was only
covered with piece of blue flannel. The
rest Of us, correspondingly attired, APP
| proach the water and plunge In, brcasting
the white caps unhcsitatingly, and feeling
as safe on their bosom as If enjoying an
Havana on the hotel veranda. We had
quite an audience to admire our manly
forms as we disported on the pillows;
others had not as yet braved the surf.
| We were urged on to perform difficult
feats in the water by the shouts of
the spectators, and as one young lady eX-
claimed "What nice young mani" Ed,
who takes all compliments TO himself, per-
formed the extraordinary feat of holding
his head and feet under the water, with the
rest of his body exposed to view. This per
Torrance on his part received a we'll de-
served encore from the throng on the
beach, which it is needless to say was not
responded to.
We three hired a carriage for drive
The hotels, with few exceptions, are
closed. Most of the places of amusement
have nailed up their doors, and while there
are many people, most of them are resi-.
dents. The few hotels still open contain
fewer boarders. The horse cars run along the
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air of inactivity about the place. Every.
thing, In fact, proclaims the close of the
season. The STOCKTON closes tomorrow
| The Mansion House, though about the onl )
only one that does remains open the year
round.
One cannot visit here without bringing
home recollections of that much maligned
bird, the Jersey mosquito. One of them is
sufficient TO provide nights unrest. They
| n nQi NJ in ha fa ruin
The last Sunday Of the season is quiet
and well-observed. At 10 p. M. we wer,
shown to our room. Exhausted nature
asserted itself, and we quickly tumbled into
bed and were soon fast asleep. About mid
night we awakened suddenly, conscious o.
the presence of third party In the room
Thoughts Of burglars instantly flashed
through our minds. Ed. tried to pull the
bedclothes over his head but 1t was a use
less endeavor, they were held by an unseer
force greater than his own. In despair he
crawled under the bed, but was soon hauled
out again. The gas was now lit, II
order to throw light on the subject
The cause Of our disturbance wa
then found to be small-sized jersey
mosquito, though to an American 1t looked
like devil fish, We immediately attac
1t, and through the force Of superior mum
beers 1t was overpowered. He was soon de
capitated. His struggles were sight t.
see, for he stood on his neck and boweC
three times to us. This we took for
token of truce, and 1t so turned out, TO
we slept peacefully the remainder of tn
night.
Contrary to all rumors there is no evi
dence Of gambling or other vice here. A
any rate, IL there Is, 1t does not appear OF
the surface. Everywhere the people ar
polite and attentive. No policemen are t,
be seen. The place seems like well
governed city, but where each indl
vidual is his own lord and maste
or mistress. In dress the ladies ar
modest and the gentlemen refined. Tn
beer gardens and skating Kinks are wei
patronized, while everybody goes In bathing
The latter fact is well evidenced by tn
"brown as berry" color on every face yol
see. In conversation with Miss X,
Philadelphia belle, she said: 80, yes, in
deed ]. battle every day, and enjoy 1
exceedingly, Why, ! formerly was a
white as could be, and now you see hoy
brown are my arms and face"