The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-15
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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TIE SEASON.
The Hotels, the Beaches ana
tho CuriOsities.
AN OPERA HOUSE TO BE BUILT.
TEN THOUSAND VISITORS EXPECTED.
THE DRIVES, THE COTTAGES, &C.
Modes Of Travelling Coming
and Returning.
EXPECTED EXPENDITURES,
&c., DO, 10.
IAN OPERA HOUSE TO BE BUILT.
TEN THOUSAND VISITORS EXPECTED.
THE DRIVES. THE COTTAGES, &C.
Modes Of Travelling Coming
and Returning.
EXPECTED EXPENDITURES.
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Our Watering Place Correspondence.
NEWPORT, r. l., June =, 1895.
NEWPORT AZ WATERING PLACE
As seaside watering place Newport is probably un-
rvaled. Its. three beaches admirably adapted for
bathing purposes and its saubrious climate has always
maintained the reputation II acquired century ago.
Nothing could speak better for Newport In this connection
than the simple fact that when tho Asatic cholera swept
over the country, in 1s4o not single death occurred
upon tho island When It first became popular as q
watering place, Newport in summer almost entirely
occupied by visitors from the Southern States and
number Of years the hotels almost entirely sup
pOued by this class OF pleasure seekers About ten
years ago. however, the chvary commenced to make
Hsratoga their headquarters and but for tho fact Of II
suddenly becoming popular among tho Northern people,
tho place would probably have suffered somewhat from
tho dcseron Of It's old ropds whose proverba exrava
gance had for many scattered much wealth
through the town.
- THB BBACHKS
The principal attraction supposed to DO the three
beaches of which Newport is justly proud The FIRST,
Easton's beach, is one, however, mainly used for
battling purposes. II is about half milo from the
hotels and the guests have In connection with the plea
blre derived from bathing, agreeable ride to and from
rka beach number Of bathing houses are erected
Ser-some Of them the property Of private individuals
The SECOND beach is about mos from tho rst and
like tbshrd still further on rarely visited for bathing
purposes.
Is one of the crioses OF Newport that every visitor
makes point ~ for himself. 1t consists Of cav
the soashoro into which the water at times dashes
with such force out jet from an opening In
tho top, called the "HorA" When storm is raging ut
Tea Spouting Cave Is seid picture 'na on0o
soeu, can never DO forgotten.
singular chasm at the second Esca mas received tnn
name The enters from tho ocNa ana aoos 10 'no
terrors Of the spot For many years H>Tas p'puAiV
believed to DO unfathomabe ahyss but \'n0 oo''on
has long since been discovered TAore are ssvefa- SeS
connected with this paoe-one that the devil, Oh on0
occasion, threw Indian squaw in, reward lof soh
particular offence, and to this day the footprints OF thas
respectable gentleman still shown tn rock Is
also related that young lady occaA on required
her lover to jump tho abyss the only condition
on which she would consent to we'd him IN youth
made the jump in safety but forever abandoned his ex
acting mistress
Paradise and the Hanging Rocks not far from Pur-
eaory and sitting the shadow Of the latter B hop
Berkely composed his Minute Philosopher"
THE GLEN.
This Is one Of the great objects Of interest," and claimed
Co be the charming spot the island. 1t is on tse
east side OF the island and six miles from Newport
II is very popular as fashionable resort and the drive
TO the beaches is generally continued to the Glen
STONE MILL
This curious structure which has Of late years attracted
90 much attention, is situated In the immediate neigh
borhood of the Naval Academy. The discussion as to
whether IL was erected by Governor Arnold or by the
Northmen, at the time OF their alleged discovery OF
America-anteror to the time of Columbus-s not yet
ended but whichever side may DO nght II is at least
certain that tho old mill is old as to DO beyond the
memory OF man. 1t always attracts the attention Of the
visitor and Is the property Of the city, las
been fenced in to preserve 1t from destruction at the
hands of curiosity collectors.
sIUAKrs WASHINGTON
In the Senate chamber the state House, there Is
hne full length portrait Of Washington, by stuart TO
preserve from injury 10 at present protected by
glass case.
Il would take much space than single letter
would afford describe all the many objects of interest
that be found in this place The Newport Aercary
auS a. Se the country
still published here Up TO thin the last few yeas the
printing press which Franklin learned his trade was
exhibited Ia this Office; has however, been sold 70 Mr.
TAR ANTIQUITY NEWPORT
Tho settlement Of this ancient town dates back TO
1857 when the island then called by the Indians Aqud
neck or the s1sand OF the Bcs" was purchased from
the NaraQansett tribe Newport boasts that at the
breaking out of the Revolution she rivaled New York in
commerce The occupation Of the city by the British,
however, completely ruined the town and the popq1a
commercial prosp rty II then lost never regained and
after many years Of peace Newport to-day numbers but
fifteen thousand Inhabitants There IL hardly place on
tho island that Is not In some manner connected with
the history OF the Revolution. Here Washington, or
Greene or Sullivan Lafayette had their headquarters
Hero arc tho remains Of fort built by other OF
parties and the cemetery holds the remains OF the
gallant French Admiral de rSrncy, as well as those of
our own celebrated Perry.
TIE OCEAN House,
First among the hotels Of Newport Is unquestionaby
the Ocean House, both account OF its size and the
taste displayed in It's architectural adjournment II Il the
property Of Messrs j. J. d. Weaver, who have been
Its roprieors for the Inst seventeen years The piazza
along the front hotel is beautifully shaded and VI
such length and width as TO form amagnifcent PRONE
possesses being ha' the sa'e Of inc
iarge, and the public apartments especially So The
drawing Is Of the finest in tho country In con-
nection with the hotel In a cottage house called "The
Colony" The upper part OF this consists OF one arye
room which has heretofore been used As bail room for
the guests and has also been occasionally engaged Tor
concerts by eminent musicians visiting here during the
fashionable season is however intended TO convert
ducng the public halls to one-thc Aqudne.k-u Mr.
6hanahan shall have erected his new opera house in
occupied by number OF small rooms, destined for sleep
ing apartments for single gentlemen. Tho Ocean
House capable Of accommodate ny i've hundred guests,
and will be open for tho season about the
end Of this month AT present the large force Of work
men busly engaged In making repairs and improve
ments. The sound Of the saw and the plano are
eanty heard through the building and the painters
covering woodwork in all directions with variety Of
olors In previous the opening OF this house
has the signal for rush from all quarters for New
port and accommodations often apt TO be difficult
or attainment The extensive arrangements made BY
che other hotels and the building OF additional cottages
has rendered almost certain that even the increased
number Of people the termination OF the war Will induce
20 visit this locality will all be amply provided for The
price Of board per day ut the Ocean House Will DO "a DO
through tho summer.
THE FERRY HOUSE
Mr. Shanaban, OF New York, has Just completed the
erection Of new and splendid hotel Immediately oppo
site the Mall, and within short distance OF the state
House The hotel built Of brick and quite an orna
ncnt the city II Is sufficiently commodious 70 accom-
MEDIATE upwards Of two hundred and twenty guests
its 10 the Mall adds great attractiveness
% H. BY the permission Of tho city government MI
hanahan has cut down trees In the Mall that In
terfercd with the view from the entrance, and will re
move the pavcmsnts grade and lay out graveled
maths 10 the house. Tho hote will open the same time
Is the Ocean House, and will probably charge tho samo
rates for board
TIM oprTA HoUsR