, 1863-09-30

Her Stay In the North and Return
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MIS- LlAcpl4s We EskluApAt Aau4 y! Tut
President Of the United States, is about to re-
turn to Washington, after pleasant sojonrn
Of some Tx or eight II eeks IN the North, du-
ring the summer season just brought to
close. On Thursday last she paid kind,
complin enta1y visit to Gen. Scott, at West
Point, where that honored and distinguished
s2a sGsT i TOW r,D engaged i PseR9,Eng
iiit1e lit s revenue steamer, provided b. n the cour
teous and gentlemanly Surveyor Of the port,
Mr. Andrews, codyeJed Mrs. Lincoln and her
small but eeleet party Of ladies' and gentle
men to the we'll known military post Of West
Point. The sail up the Hudson was at once
delightful and refteshing, and was fully en-
magnificent scenery Of the noble Hudson
scarcely TO be equai1ed In the World-Was the
theme OF universal delight. The gentle undu-
latIons Of the rocky shores, clothed with the
thickness Of the summer foliage, and the
ka!eidoecopic changes Of the view ns the
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accompanied the party, and was, in fact, the
principal escort Of tue Presidents lady.
On arriving at the steamboat landing Of the
post, the party WIS most cordially received
by the superintendent Of the establishment
9nd the military officers stationed the1e
fifteen guns was fired from the forts, aud re-
yerbcrated joyously among the mountains
and cliffs and along the river. Carriages
we're In readiness on the drive, and In few
moments tie ladies' and gentlemen were
seated and On their way to the library; Here
coined by all The authorities Of tie post. l.
number Of ladies and gentlemen were then
formally presented to her, and in every case
very kindly received. The splendid band at
tached to The establishment was drawn up on
the common, and discoursed beautiful oper-
Afir epfenf3nnA and nfhar nrefr
Mrs. Lincoln rext witnessed the exercises
Of the cadets. and expressed her delight and
satisfaction at the admirable precision. with
which they performed eyery conceivable w.
1iety Of military evolutions and maneuyfes,
Ihe J9nng gentlemen, S's1,. IN truth wsrs &C.
the skill and proficiency which theY exhibit.
ed while gong through the most diilicnlt
portions Of their drill.
The parade Of the cadets having conclud-
ed, they filed Fast to the music of the band.
eealutting as they nent.. Mrs. Lincoln and
ard we're driven away to Cozzens' famous
West Point Hotel, there to make the visit Of
the day. Arriving here, Mrs. Lincoln was
yery cordially received BIZ General Scott, and
the other ladies' and gentlemen Of the party
we're duly presented: 4 distinguished esst-
late United Suites Minister to Japan-wa8
present, and took the opportunity t. pay his
respects to the wife Of the Chief Magistrate
Of the Republic. After some pleasant con
yersatiop, dinner vas announced, and seryed
up With all the taste and elegance for which
deseryedly famous. Tie utmost harmony
and hfecd5hip prevailed at the festiyo board,
ard We cannot exaggerate our praise Of the
complete aIapgeme nts Of the caterer.
General Scott enjoys excellent 9ealsh, con-
siderfDg his yeale. He is the earliest riser in
the house and first at the breakfast table.
After breakfastiDg, at EeVen O'Clock, he pro-
| ceeds to the library, where he Ia daily EN-
goged preparing his autobiography for the
Wor1us history:
| bade the General farewell. ard. returning to
they had landed 4 few hours before, and once
| more embarked on the revenue steamer On
their return to tie city. Il tho sail up the
river by daylight mas beautiful and pleasant,
Mrs. Lincoln had the rare advantage Of seeing
the scenery Of the river By day aud By night,
The moon shone with unusual brilliancy,
pouring flood Of golden light over the whole
expanse Of land and stream. The alr Was
fresh and insigorating, tie waters calm aud
board the gliding vessel. Such trip bJ
moonlight on the Hudson must be enjoyed tC
be properly appreciated
Thus, after stay Of nearly two months il
the North, the Presidents lady Is about tt
1eaye for home. During her soJourn here She
| has visited the White Mountains In New
Hsmpehire, the Green Mountains Of Yer
mclt, and has seen with wonder the thunder.
ing waters of Niagara. But perhaps the most
remarkable incident Of her tour-as being
ffaught with results Of great Importance :
vas her visit to ship Of war Of a friendly
European power In the port Of New York
on which cccaG1on, with the full and un1imit,
ed freedom Of our institutions, she herself
/ proposed toast ito the health Of the Empe
ror Of Russia" That toast and TINT act Wiu
be heard with dlsnay In tho palaces and aris
| icy Ncrth and the steepes Of Asia. And, hay.
] Ing so happily accomplished her purpose iu
visiting the North, Mrs. Lincoln now retire:
| to domestic priyncy and the duties which de.
volye npon her rs the presiding genius Of the
Whfta HGuse