Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-08-10
OCEAN HOUSE, NgwPoRT,
August Sd, 1854.

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Newport had been deserted this; season by
the travelling public, and the hotels were
about being closed" must have been the
"weak invention ofthe enemy" for i, never
was more popular at the present time. The
advantages of Newport are ofsuch char
acter, with climate unequalled in the
world, as render it superior to any water
ing place in the United States, either for
the invalid or the votaries of pleasure
There is, believe, no division of opinion on
this point, al all who have visited the differ.
ent summer resorts will fully endorse the
remark. Since last season great number
of new and splendid cottages have been
erected, giving large increase to the cot
tage residents. The Atlantic and Bellevue
Houses are comfortably filled, and the man.
moth Ocean House has above four hundred
guests. In the course of the next week
there will scarcely be vacant room at
any of The hotels, as the visitors from Sar-
atoga and elsewhere are all flocking to this
avorte spot. The Ocean House is admi-
rably arranged for the comfort and pleasure
of its guesls,and observe marked improve
monts upon former seasons. Mr. Weaver,
the proprietor, was fortunate in associaling
with him the gentlemanly and experienced
landlord, X. w. Holman, Esq, who is al
ready SO well known TO the public every
where, that shall not attempt 10 add to his
well earned fame. This season the house
is lighted with gas, which gives to The mag
nifcrnt saloons and spacious promenade
galleries al additional brilliancy.
Newport il never gay until shout the
6rs, of August, aud il may be well to re-
mark tha, the gay season has now Ellly
commenced Tonight the brothers Mol
ienhaucr, who were applauded so lavishly
when with Jullien'S orchestra, give a con-
cert at the Ocean House. They are to be
assisted by Madame Stephany, Mr. Julius
Siede and Mr. Weise. Tomorrow night
here is to be another grand hop al the
Ocean, and from present indications It will
be a brilliant affair. Madame Wallace and
Madame Bouchelle, wife ard sister of w.
Vincent Wallace, the celebrated composer,
are here end promise concert or two in
the course of u few days. The Germanil
Musical Society give us feast of rich mel
ody twice each day. This is positively
their last season, and regret TO inform
Bostonians, with whom the Germanians
were such fayortes and so much admired
and appreciated, that they have listened to
their exquisite music for the last time.--
They are to dissolve their organization af-
ter the close OF the Newport season. As
the Swan sings her own requiem in noteg
of plantive sweetness, so it can be said of
the Germania Association who are now
singing their requiem in tones Of ihe most
delicious harmony that were ever uttered
by rude instruments.
There are many distinguished persons
now at Newport, and almost every State in
the Union has lis representatives. Among
the lady guests there are many here who
are celebrated for their accomplishments
and beauty. At the Ocean House, Con-
nec,icut, New York, and Louisville, as yet
bear off the palm for female loyencss, not
overlooking, however, pretty bright-eyed
girl from the West End, Boston. The ele-
giant and accomplished belle of Cincinnati,
and noted belle of the Mississippi are at
the Bellevue House. The Atlantic has its
share the "lair and beautiful" and if the
cottages are to be included, have no hes-
tation in saying, that there are more hand
some ladies' now at Newport than there has
been in any previous season. The lovely
and gifted Miss Julia Dean has taken rooms
at the Ocean House, and will probably be
here tomorrow. This will be an addition
TO the stock of beauty.