The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-09
Our Newport Correspondsnee.

Nxwrokr, August 9, 1850
NIL. an u. NJ port 8eaeA-Fix Of the Scssntife Socis
n n,, 49,. ~mdcy in Nespct-A Bone Of Conse
hom-kovements Of - '' -vNe'a'-AaeMe hcp 20 ~
DOuoaas--r1, Ya,,, L. 'dron-Y isI Of Distinguish.
Ven, &c.
The saubrous and nvgorstis6 b., os1es 'nn sea SO
city, and the gaiety and pleasure wA. aie known
prevail here ut this OF the year. are O.
large numbers of the "brave and faiyv from 10 susie
cities of the Uniou. Tho fame Of the wsterios P'Ac
SEEMS TO have gone forth upon eagles wings and
question whether there country pleasure retrest NOR
highly favored, numerically well literally than New
port this ALI who enter here must leave dull
behind and enter ut upon the festivities Of the
passing hour, which must be enjoyed while the
bret re still signing amid the trees and the bounsif
earth yielding rich stores Of her and floral wealth
The festive is indeed far advanced but the dsvo
tees Of pleasure not to think Of this but stu continue
TO "chase the hours with flying feet" they pursue their
routine Of amusement and recreation In faet Newport
now in high carnival time Music and danciag ball
and parties hops and receptions and bathing and drv
iDg are the general orders Of the day Scores Of gsudy
the streets Of the city and along the beautifully shaded
walks Of the auburbs The eyes frequently gaddened
BY the sight ladies' on horseback attended 6y father
brother or love sick swain equesrans OF the rougher
sex are to be met with in any number laundering along
the roads with every degree Of velocity; and stroll
beaux ard beauties disportng themselves in the water,
or wandering listessly where the crested waves are
Upon Invitation Of Captain Culium, who is in charge
Of Fort Adams the members Of the American Scientific
WIN .neir ameS ana vsec snn'
and ladies composing the party were carried over in
boats and through the Kindness Of Mr. Wood the New
port DdIy Ne,os, special boat was provided for the
members Of the press nov stopping in the city. Lieut.
Hunt, Of the United States army the spot to
ceive and welcome visitors Every department of the
fort inspected and the whole may be sal that
the works 10 excellent state Of preservation The
effect Of the weather has Injured Of the heavy stone
facings, and in places the mortar and cement have
been eaten through But these defects easily re-
meded and Fort Adams will long stand an EN-
frowning bsstions, looking salkily down upon the
sea, will warn the invader that volcano stu mbers
that there is single soldier garrison
here and IT, in the unfortunate evontuaties Of the times
nsIs snoOd BE- Of the guns the
would be experienced The fort there and the guns
in condition, but who is to serve them on sudden
emergency There volunteer artillerymen ia New
port doubtless but what could they do behind the
walls of 80 extensive fortihcationp There should un
doGbtedy be few soldiers stationed here II for other
purpose than 10 keep the place going 70 decay
The members Of the Scientific Society and their families
enjoyed themselves greatly occasion their visit
They wandered through the spacious courtyard and into
the mutudinous cavernous passages attached to the
structure. Others went of with hammers TO hunt up
specimens of copgomerae for geoog M inspection, while
the ladies and inquisitve gentlemen assembled to
hear lecture from Lieut. Hunt the art and principles
one in every respect and after making complete tour
Of the place. including the formidable reeoubt which faces
the main works the whole party reembarked apparently
much pleased with the afternoons excursion.
Yesterday being Sunday everything was quiet orderly
and reverent in Newport. The early chimes Of the
church bells called the devout TO r sacred duties and
the streets Of the city sooh billed with the worth
aud beauty that have gravated to this common centre.
The Roman Catholic church was par erceoe the grea,
attraction. As Brignol In town, IL presumed
that be would assist at mass and this with the fact that
Madame Stephan would be sure TO be there drew to-
unUlfff nAn ip.nn Tim ffaa
the wife OF Judge Douglas was present. Brisuo how
did not appear but the music Of the mornng was,
nevertheless excellent and formed the main feature OF
the service The sermon calls for definite mention.
There bone 70 be picked among two scientific gen
uemen and Il may De that before 'aey ge' through,
facts as l have heard them are these: DR. Bsret-a
sadly neglected member Of the Scientific Assocation-on
recent visit TO the Portland quarry discovered what he
considered 10 be bone deposited during the formation
o. the rock any number OF yearAago The idea Of the
discovered curiosity being real bone, was however,
secuted and the Doctor the ned OF geological
retearch In disgust Subsequently q Profeesor Field
visited the spot and finding the aforesaid bone seized
lawful aud valuable prize The question IL, not
whether the bone Is bone, bat who is entitled 10 bone
the bon.S Dr. Barrett, by right OF primary discovery
the foee out he abandoned the work before Us
completion, may be that he will not reap the fruit Of
his labos. What the Scientific Society may have TO
gay this important theme deponent sayeth not
judge Douglas has taken Up bis abode here for the
rssen, and how long be may remain here not settled
uemanly proprietor Of the Atlantic House, In honor
Mrs. Douglas, is In full blast. The great dining hall
room decorated with banners and flowers
and six hundred fashionable people arc gliding away
well ever but the Judge though he appears quite
und. ubtedy anxious TO know what fate may have
10 store him Mrs Douglas dressed In black II
the bop was her husband, asd. in common With the
guests OF the Atlantic and invited friends entered fully
into The anu, emenn Of the evening.
evnipgs ago by the democracy was q great success, If
the assembling Of large numbers Of people prove any
ttr.tt
military display, In addition 70 the presence OF the Pre-
sldental candidate, TO Attrao the people The park
surrounding streets were nled with people Mr. Doug A.
was escorted 10 pavilion, covered with eversrens,
over which the American nag was hoisteo bo,
fatigued and In reply the welcoming speech of the
Ben. May or Crspston he made few unmportant obser
vations stating that he came to Newport like other peo
pie for recreation and for any political purposes
The people cheered, the military saluted, the artillery
nred and the Little Giant was soon after permitted go
win Of the People" and "welcome," was Illuminated
and has continued 70 Door, nom that night 10 the present
moment.
The American Scientific Society Is still sitting, and Il
does not possible that they will Conclude their bus
hess until the latter part o. THIS week several Of the
their proceedings ftill continues.
The approaching visit Of the yacht squadron Is being
looked forward 20 with expectation OF good time. II IL
proposed TO give hop NJ the Atlantic House for the
Of the yacktsmen, after their arrival, aud
doubt win be pleasant affair ms all the hops at this
The Scranton Ffhing Cub arrived here the schooner
Treasure saturday evening, and hred sauteon com
Ing to anchor. They eft New York last wednesday
their annual excursion The party consists Of the follow
ing gentlemen, OF whom u win be seen that
Elk members OF Congress-Hon. Geo. W. Scranton
(Commodore), Scranton, Pa henry Q. Carey, Morton
McMoiaeI, Louis A. Cooley. Hon. John r. yerre, Hon.
Henry N Fuller, phaaelphia, Pa Hon Jas II Camp.
bell, Iottsviile, PA Hon. G.. A Grow, Genwood Pa
E5vsid NJ CJ ner, Reading, Pa wn l. Post, konirosc,
Pa A. Mott, Tunkbanhcck, Pa Colonel A. N hey-
lert, Dr. W. A. Chtsnden. J. e. Pistt, George Kings
bury, C. Tyde, l. s. Fuller, member Of Congress,
John Dickson Scranton, Pa & Scranton, OXFORD Fur
mace, N u william Mccall, Trenton, N. H,n. J. L.
~ strsttop, Mount Holly, N J. william Taylor, Hon.
K Osboru, BDghsmton, n y; Hon. John Woodruff,
New Haven, Conn. Hon W III Buell. Clinton, Conn.
The association com prses some twenty i've members,
and this their fGh annual excursion band OF music
accompanies them. They attended church on Sunday
morning and w the afternoon cned al the Ocean House
10 day they coutnued their excursion east, calling at
lily sun.s GloucettCr and perhaps going far Port
land, Ne Every thing conducted With the utmost
der and Troprcty board the meals blessed before
eating, aud the utmos, discipline and propre,y
NIrFNd