The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30

various letters has Of truth climbed too far up the
pole Asfar as the Ocean House is concerned, it may
that il is well kept. The tables and the cooking
may especially be praised There is an abundance
OF the best kind Of meats and vegetables, and these
are cooked In an admirable manner and served hot.
The servants are as well behaved and as attentive
as IT Is possible TO have them at such place as
this, In a crowded season; and insolence or i'm
proper department ls punished, by the proprietor,
WIN dismissal There Is not person IN place
OF trust about the house but deserves praise for the
manner In which he acquiis himself OF his duhes.
The other houses of entertainment about town are
well filled. The Atlantic and the Bellevue are
crowded; and all things taken into account, New
port is doing well The grand ball comes off on
Friday night next, and great preparations are
making for the occasion.
From q Partisan Correspondent at Newport, writing
English tres bien.
OCEAN HOUSE, NEWPORT
August "a, 1910.
Journey to Neu7o,t-1hc Bay State Death of an
bish Immtgant-Ihe Ocean House. its Landlord
and Assistamts-Life, An,aatson, the Company
uithom Cliques-Sportings Hops The Ladies'
Sunday at Neuport-Ihe Atlantic and Believpe
Hoteis--Miss GriGas-1he Germania Band.
DEAR SlR:-Never have been more rejoced ia
my life to escape the noise of the city, the heat of
its walls and streets and to step on Board of the
EBAY State" that splendid palace of the East
River, whose commander M. Brown is one of the
most polite men l ever knew. Our voyage to
Newport has been marked with no incidents, but
that of the terrible suflerings and probably the
death, after his arrival at Providence, of a poor
immigrant whs took passage on board of the " Bay
State y with his wife and nine children. These
unfortunate beings had scarcely left the packet
ship which brought them TO New York when they
entered the deck OF the steamboat, having mo-
ncy,. no food and four Of them had been attack ed
Tor The last ten days with dssentery. The old
man was not able TO stand, but he wished to reach
Providence where he had several friends to the
care of whom he could leave his family. Alas
he was unable to see his last wishes accomplished
Death struck him A collection was made on
board OF the steamboat and procured twenty dol
lars which were taken care of by the captain to be
delivered to the family their arrival at the end
of their fatal journey.
The Ocean House, where l am now lodged, is
always kept by nj. Weaver a gentleman under all
respects and whose hospitality is not surpassed |
think, in the United States; He is assisted by NJ
M. White and Olmstead who full of attention
for the wants of their h6tes and whose courtesy
and tact bear an equal Comparison with the land
lord himself. "petty" corresl oadent of Jour
nal Of New York has grossly attacked week ago
the service OF the house of M. Weaver, and ex-
pccted 10 find The same fault very papable; bat |
declare in conscience, that for long time, have
never found better attentions, better walters and,
last, not The least, better head waiter James
succuent dishes which are spread upon it in a way
not yet witnessed anywhere. Very likely the cor
respondent alluded TO being not SO much consider
ed as the R{dacteus of the Neto York Herald,
was not so well attended. This may be, though [
do not believe that any private distinction are
made here.
As for the company which has invaded the Ocean
House, am glad to say that 1t belongs TO high
e.; circles OF Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia New
York, New Orleans, and other cities OF the Union.
There are no cllques no exclusives here, and more
snll, there will be no room for them, in case
they try to come here and attempt "to put their
fingers In our pie" The pretty ladies who grace
the paror and corridor OF the Ocean House are
lively, afiabe and sociable and they are fortunately
stupid principally, when, like that of the Saratoga
exclusives" there Is nothing which ought to raise
it. Here we have life, and animation, and how
could II be otherwise, when one breathes the
healthy and invlGorating breeze which blows night
and day nom the sea when no mind is trubbled
with the sieht OF ugly faces and rethignkcs persons
who are far from being better than those whom
they Try to lower and consider very inferior to
Hops, bathing, cunning and fishing and also
riding are Pordre du Jour, and may say with
great regard 10 truth that the Ocean House is the
very place for asummer retreat.
The largest and beet attended hops Of the season
come off on Friday evening last and for beauty,
graceful dancing and loneliness, the ladies' of the
Ocean bear no comparison with others. / could
mention among many the charming Miss Mcr-
Ger Of Louisiana, who was one OF the bellies of
Saratoga and whose brilliant and sparkling eyes
have conquered here many hearts and gave
thoughts to many heads. Miss EusiiE, daughter
Of Judge E., Of New Orleans, the type of grace,
elegance, and fashion. Her delicate figure, her
fascinating complexion of creole, are much adj
mired. Miss Gatchel Of Baltimore, the ravsh-
ing Quak eress Of The grand fancy ball Of Saratoga.
Mrs. Tenant of Phiadelp hia. the queen Of fashion
II The Ocean House, whose vared f0ilcifcs are the
pcc pps ultra Of bon gcet and refinement in the way
OF millinery and dress making and whose express
sIve face has always a smile for every body, whose
sweet lips utter always witt and pleasing CONVEX
saiion 10 those who are fortunate enough To keep
company with her. Here are also Misses Aldrige
OF Baltimore, each Of them possessing rich and
remarkable style of beauty, equally superior and
dignity ing. Mrs. Mrsier and Mrs. Brush, of New
York, two splendid ladies', and Miss NJ. Hysop
who have court Irequented by many courtIers.
Mrs. end Miss Belker OF Boston, Nine. Gardee
Of Philadelphia and several pretty young LADIES'
under her able care ] could FL my letter with
many other nsmes of ladies, but will render them
justice another day.
Sporting" has here its amateurs" and many
eunners and fishermen leave the house before sun
10 indulge in that harmless passion, the result
Of which is so agreeable for the gorymaads, among
whom take rank without bushins.
The bathing" on the splendid beach Of New
port is always the great treat Of each day and il
is true TO say that there cannot be finer enjoyment
One may feel, after having plunged himself IN the
healthy waters, as if going OUT OF the "Fontain Of
Touvence" new blood seems TO run through
your vens, your mind is clear and bright and, last
not the least, your appetite is ready to meet the
numerous and capital culinary preparations of the
cock OF the Ocean House, Louis Faesster, who
is a real Gordon blcu.
The solemniry Of SABBATH, was kept here with
great dignity; and without any OF these hypocrtlca
appearances which have so often remark ed some
where end elsewhere. In the evening the saioss
dc tftfpft0n OF the Ocean House was filed with
the array Of beauty who dwells under this roof
and they all enjoyed charming series of eossips.
There is also much life at the other hotels. At
the "Atanuc" kept by M. Weaver sr.; every
room is occupied and the parlor 10 nightly filled
with beautiful ladies' and gallant chevalers. The
Eafons Trodtges Annlbale and Luigi Elena gave
there public entertainment on Saturday last and
their juvenile talent on the violin and the piano
were much appreciated.
At the Bellevue, which is still the Farbowg ST.
Gomain Of Newport, the exclusive aristocracy
coneregates and il is said that the Langdon, jones'
and 7uff quaint have retained apartments Tor this
week. will keep you informed. The most
curious incident Of the life there is the presence Of
Miss Bulpruddy of New York, and erfdnt got6e,
T. Ill.