The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-09
NE W P on T.
Oar Newport Cerrespondence.
NxwPoRr, r. J., July Q, 1885,


NxwPoRT, r. l., July o, 1895.
ms LATE ATLANTIC HOUSE . :.
While the leasing Of the hte Atlantic House by the
government in order 10 convert the building into naval
academy, wise measure, u has proved source Of
NO little Inconvenience 70 pleasure and health seekers
who wont 70 pass the summer season at this wator
ing place The building 10 situated in the most eligible
spotor such persons may desire TO visit the beach for
their daily BATH while is contiguous to that part Of tho
town where the ladies can most conveniently do their
shopping Besides, 10 opposite the park-a small but
pleasant little plot Of grass laid ont in walks with
benches here there for thS of such
may desire quiet lounge under the shade Of the fine trees
that form the attractive feature Of that quiet spot
When the Atlantic kept by the late Mr. Newton the
house in its glory, and during the season
always crowded with guests who failed TO be loud
in praise Of the kindness Of heart and genial disposition
Of their host who spared any exertion 10 render
every person under his roof comfortable and much at
homo as il possible 10 be hotel There are how
ever, other hotels in Newport still in existence, the
management Of which renders II manifest that the pro-
prietors keep hotek" Among them the Fillmore
House and the Ocean House occupy the foremost rank
ANTIQUE TOWER
Last evening stumbled upon piece Of antiquarian
lore which may not be 10 of the readers Of the
HxRALD. II may DO fabulous; stn It seems TO
perhaps certain, discovery Of the American continent
ages before the time 81 Christopher Colunbus-whob by
the way, supposed BY critics 70 have
this continent at ALL though he the undoubted dis
coverer OF the principal West India Islands.
In the park opposite the Naval Academy stands .
ruined unfinished tower of small dimensions and
great height II is polysonal in form, and s destitute Of
roof-peEhaps had On each side Of the poIy
gon 10 wide arch consequently the angles constitute
massive pillars which support the arches the upper
part Of the tower, which s constructed Of hewn stone
strongly cemented and covered with ivy The surface
Of the stones rough, made TO- probably by the beat
nss OF the coaaaoss Of centuries tho theory Of
It's origin whchywas impaired 70 be correct That
theory that tho old tower 10 the work Of the ancient
Norhcn or Scandnavians those pracal kings that
for ages proved terrible scourge the more south
ery nations Of Europe IL is conectured that horde Of
these barbarans found their way somehow across the A.
lanc the Welsh Prince Medec Ia said 70 have DONE
and 70 have constructed the tower defence against
tho aborignes The small size Of the structure how
ever seems 70 ilsse .sains! this theory Besides the
could have been possessed BY rude people in those
remote ages. Il Is questionable, indeed whether the
Mortimer Of those days acquainted with the prnc
pies on which The arch constructed Be all this as il
may the people OF Newport seemO regard the old tower
with no Little vcneration
HOW DAT 10 SPENT.
The programme here is pretty much foows-B Break
fast over, stroll is perhaps TAKEN the forenoon
BOUNCED away at home or the hotel At eleven O'Clock
bathing commences, and the streets alive with
riages proceeding TO the beach. From this hour till
O'Clock bathing dresses At one O'Clock the
beach Is cleared of ladies' and masculnes go inn In
state OF nature till three O'clock when at the hosting Of
flag the bathers resume their clothing and proceed
homeward In the evening carriages again in requi
son and the town and nsghborhood are alive with gay
till tea time. Az yet there has been little night
dissipation, 1t being too carly in the season for that
When that fairly commences bids fair 70 be carried