The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-11
Admiral Farragut at Rye Beach.
Correspondence Of the Boston Traveller

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ATLANTIC HOUSE, August 0, 1858.
The hot sultry weather of the past few days has at
cooling breezes which have kissed in their Journey to
tho sea, the mountain ridges Of the far North
The verdure of the fields has been restored and the
forest sings new song Of gadness for the rain that has
fallen on the dry and thirsty earth perfect day
than that OF yesterday could not possibly be imagined
And how timely the COOL invigoratng atmosphere for
the full enjoyment OF the various pleasures suggested by
the many resources Of this locality eliminating at
ing in another brilliant and agreeable ovation to the
horored guest Of Rye Beach-vice Admiral Farragut
The guests Of the Ocean House, DESTROYS of uniting in
some marked demonstration IN honor Of the noble hero
OF the American navy selected the 9Th Of August for
public reception at that house. In matter like this,
where all hearts beat IN sympathetic unison IL was not
pment to the brave oiicer But in order to perfect
the necessary arrangements the following committees
Cmmitee of Arangnnents-Joseph Backwood, Esq,
Philadelphia, Hon. John I. Heard Boston; Arioch
Wentworth, Esq, Boston, John Brewster, ESQ.,, Cam
bridge Charles B. Shepard, Esq, Boston; Col. David
Coinmia.e on Recepaom-Hon. John T. Heard, A.
"ensw ~ ESQ., John Brewster Esq s,.n.r,
For Managers-Joseph Backwood, Esq George
Cincinnati; G. p. King, Esq, Boston.
II Is only week since the guests at the Atlantic
Ing the summer-gave entertainment Of similar
character and for like purpose, circumstance which,
perhaps rather animated the committee in their endea
vors to make the second ovation more brilliant and
joyablc II possible than the first one given at a rival
house And to secure this result u determined that
the entertainment should be mainly Of a metropolitan
character directed by skilful Boston artisans
TIN DECORATIONS = u.
wcre entrusted TO the good taste Of Colonel VIM Bea
VINO entered into the work "a Gxsoye Upon approach
Ing the house from the the was exceed
ingly imposing On either side OF the entrance were
rounded by glory Of flags and surmounted by large
gilt eagle sreamers and flags were festooned around
As you entered the rotunda the eye became daszlcd
with the gorgeousncss of the decorations and the bril-
ancy Of illumination. Opposite and against the stair
Admiral Faagut" back Of this the words New Orleans
and Mobile; across the rotunda was the motto zone
country, one constitution, destiny" At the en-
trance another ablei-"Wecome TO the homes you have
preserved" Over tho latter was eagle surrounded
Al either side Of the main staircase wero tablets con-
tanning names Of principal battleneds, surmountcd by
shields and flags Each column was wound with little
peDnans carried to the side Of tho hail. The draw
ing room, being SO heavily curained, admitted Of but
In the centre window, opposite the entrance, was a
fcstoon Of flags surrounding the motto "welcome our
Chief" Tho dining room looked exceedingly pretty
portrait Of Washington, surmounted by eagle and
rounded with heavy festoons Of flags On either side
Of the room were tablets containing peace" with
"victory-l77s-ise5" "Honor our Gallant Army and
Navy" Pennants and strcamers were fcstooned from
effect The whole decorations were credtabe 70 Colonel
Bcas and asssants but not altogether appropriate
sdcrns the compliment was intended for naval hero Of
the present time.
RECEPTION OF THE ADMIRAL.
At an early hour Of the evening Admiral Farrngut at
tended by the Committee OF Reception, received the
greetings Of those present in the drawing This
ceremony was followed by the presentation Of the chill
of the guests OF the Occan House, who were drawn
nc and each one had the satisfaction of shaking tho
distinguished officer by the landau act they will long
remember with the livel'est satisfaction short time
was passed In social conversation during which the Ad
miral had an opportunity to pay his compliments TO the
ladies who surrounded him.
TIE THE rpsr DANCE
bring declined by Mrs. Heard, wife Of Hon. John T.
Heard, OF Boston, chairman Of Committee Of Arrange
ments to whom II properly belonged there was some
this much desired privilege Had II been left to the
Admiras own choosing II would, no doubt have been a
difficult matter for the gallant hero have selected from
such galaxy OF beauty, and the committee, therefore,
hit upon happy relief. The nametof all the ladies' In
the house were placed in vessel from which tho favored
This created little merrment as the first three
four names drawn out were Of elderly ladies' or those
the choice Uoy 2 IN NJ, Bosre OF
the nrst cotillon was made up Of the following named
ladies' Mrs Bearse, Mrs. G. A: D. Shepard Mrs. Rus.
phia The dancing now became general and the rotunda
presented very gay and animated appearanee-,he
the sxharatng galop redowa and waltz The music Of
the Ocean House band seven peces sat sfacioy
the dancers and pleasing 70 that large number Of ndvd
every quadrle and lancers .-.s.,
tbs aursrs 30
Among those most prominent may be mentioned Ad
Hampshire, and MessB Elliot Chase, Walker aud Brack
ett OF the Governors Council Secretary Fox Admiral
Bailey; cSmmass SsnoIs o. The fortsmc Iard
Hon A. d. White, Of Syracuse, and the Rev Chas Fol-
son. the tutor Of Admiral Farragut nearly forty years
ago MRS Farragut being in mourning was not present
During the afternoon she visited the Ocean House for the
purpose Of seeing the decorations, In compliment 70 the
ladies Of the house. - $780, 90.
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