Year: 1868

space o! 800 feet in diameter which VIII give stand
ing room TO about thirty thousand persons, has been
ground will have regular slope towards the north
end, which furnishes suitable place for the display


% viii nj aSo n vssv s Se for mil
tary maneuvres, such as regimental drlil anu
parade. II would, on any occasion OF necessity
be convenient and suitable position to place ha aha
hold In readiness for service a body Of troops Inc
whole space may be brilliantly lighted up Is tns ae
high ground Of the interior Of the park which has
been the scene Of great historical events ana ior
many years has been used by te tSs as
tiOn an artillery road twenty feet in width has been
drawn out, which will be entered entered rom , the ga'e


On the hill side between the saluting ground and
the exterior of the meeting ground-a most aPpro.
pirate positOn-will be erected memorial tomb for
the recenti0n of the remains of the "Prison Ship
Martyrs contemplated by the BROOKLYN city govern
ment. - - . ...


agreeable walk In the immediate vicinity OF the
square, when the gates OF the enclosure are shut for
the night the adjoining walks are TO be increased in
width TO thirty feet, and to be planted with doube
row OF trees Gates are provided at the various am
gles and in the centre OF each side. Special prom-
nence will be given in laying out the park, To the
angular approaches which will be enlarged and
symmetricay planted with trees so as to present a
pleasing aspect on entering the grounds and at the
same time, offer facilities for easy turn in con-
nection with the exterior walks. The whole will be
surrounded by "a wall Broad walks will be SO laid
out that the whole space be traversed and
turned TO account while lines of communication, OF
easy Srduc anu tOeraDly ulect, are secured by the
design Tor those who may have occasion to cross
the park.


Though the general surface Of the ground is very
irregular lawn nearly level, of considerable eAten,
Is to be laid out for boys ana another lawn If about
the same size for the use OF girls and children The
undulating ground it is intended TO plant somewhat
closely, and 1t will be arranged 10 offer series
OF shady walks which will at snort intervals have
outlook over open, grassy spaces.


But the most attractive feature OF the improve
ments designed will doubtless be the swine covered
waik.o This will be located on the upper plateau,
and will consist of plan of shelters, OF considerable
extent, In the form of q cross, one arm OF which
leads to the saluting ground, another with build.
Ing to be set apart for the sale Of refreshments q
third with an observatory Of moderate elevation,
while the fourth will command the most interesting
view over the city that can be obtained there. In
thahOt weather this will be charming arbOr and
shelter from the scOrchng rays OF the sun.


The present force engaged on this work is about
one hundred and fifty men, who are chiefly employed
in carting earth from one point to another, raising
temporary mounds. The entire cost will not, 1t il
estimated exceed 5000, ,oo0 The effect OF this much
needed Improvement upon the surrounding locality
will be to enhance the value of property, while it
viii reflect credit upon the entire city by enhancing
its beauties and providing for the recreation health
and comfort Of the people. The time occupied in
the perfection OF the present designs will be- perhaps,
ten or twelve months.