The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31
THE EXCITEMENT AT SARATOGA
Spicy Contest Among the Politicians
and Hotel ProprietOrs to MOnope-
} LIE the Lieutenant General.
The Court Dinner and Names of
the Honored Guests.
Sail ON the Lake and Salute to
the General.
INTERESTING INCIDENT AT THE THEATRE.
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The Grand Ball in Honor Of Grant
and Who was There.
The Court Party and How Yhey
Appeared.
The Great Military Chieftain Reviewing the
Bellies OF Fashion and Their
Elegant Toilets.
Magnificent Exhibition Of SILKS, Satlns, Tarla.
tans, Tulles, Illusions, Laces, Flowers,
Diamonds, Pearls, EmeraIds, Rubles,
CurIs and Waterfalls.
Politics and Politicians at the
Springs.
The Alarm Of the Radicals and New York
rH<u Fl ;ra Ty,ruo1 Iuaida (lnt
Magnlleent Exhibition Of sinks, satins, Tarla.
tans, Tulles, Illusions, Laces, Flowers,
Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, RubIes,
Curls and Waterfalls.
Politics and Politicians at the
Springs.
The Alarm Of the Radicals and New York
City Affairs Turned Inside Out,
&C., &C.. sc.

Our ssratsga Springs Correspondence.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, July 20, 1866
The arrival Of Lieutenant General Grant and staff at
this fashionable resort on Thursday morning, caused
quite Q commotion among the fashionables gathered
here II gave 70 Saratoga lion, and broke the monotony
which has existed for time past The whole town.
Of course has been in blaze Of glory There has been
string Of scenes Of excitement and commoton ever
vince his arrival. Have you seen Grant, How does he
look9 Where is the big Injuns and questions similar
ase asked oil directions The anxiety to the great
chisain Of the exceeds anything witnessed in
this locality His arrival and sojourn will be remembered
by those who were present Tong after The gossip and
numerous routine scenes Of the fashionable
life has been forgotten. It forms q pleasant
episode in the life Of many OF the gay
sojournen at this seat Of fashion and display. From
early In the morning until late at nighyes until the
small hours this mornng-the General was beset all
sdss and between the pulling and hauling TO see who
should have the honor OF showing him the sights and
the immense array of beauty and crinone around. he
must have suffered to extent which person but
those who possess that degree Of modesy Of Grant
n the least appreciate.
WHO SHALL noNoPoLrzR THE oENxRALS
From the moment ofthe Generals arrival here there has
been Of the richest squabbes to appropriate him TO
the benefit Of this that hotel political clique
Union Hall and Congress Hall have been at work trying
TO secure him as guest at their hotels Both had adver
tsod that he stop there and which he and
his party were to occupy were pointed out to the
guests as primo acie evidence that quarters had been
engaged for him during his stay. These in both
cases were kept vacant awaiting his arrival But one
the other must be disappointed Who that would be
became exciting topic among the guests Of tho several
hotels But this put at rest by the arrival Of the
General and party Congress Hail. Then Of
universal rejoicing among the guests at that hotel much
70 the chagn and disappointment OF the proprietor and
guests Of Union Hall Leland was especially chapfaAen
but manifested determination TO bring the General
and onzc HIM at least portion of his time Then fol-
lowed rich Of wirepung and management equal
70 the skiful performances Of the politicians to
carry their points In convention. In this squabbe for
the mastery engaged not only the hotel propriers
but the numerous political ciques stopping at the
different hotels Thurlow Weed at Congress Hail. and
no charged by the politicians Of the opposite hotel
with monopozing the General and trying TO absorb to
himself some Of his glory. II was urged that he and his
numerous aid decamps were responsible for taking him
away from Union Hall This a matter Of course,
aroused the politicians the other side Of the street.
and with the nutering running back and fo1th flank
movements and strategy Of Leland and his political
guests there decidedly rich Moses H. Grin.
nell imagined this opportunity to pay OF Weed, and
work with all the energy and skill in his power
Hours spent in the effort 10 capture Grant the
ono side, and TO retain him the other The General
all Of this time quietly enjoying himself in the cool
treats of Congress Hail. watching the and puff
ing away his cigar while the cques and factions
sweating and blowing, and almost melting with heat,
during their efforts to who should have the honor Of
monopolzing him during his stay All that they could
do failed 10 prevail upon him TO move his bag and bag
gage away from Congress Hall he had under the advice
of number of his staff put up there and there he
determined 10 stay while he remained at the Springs.
As to the politicians he seemed care but little about
them and paid attention TO either side of the
troversy far they concerned But the
finally became strong, and much feeling
Tested that the General concluded 10 put an end to the
whole affair by dining at Union Hall three clock on
Friday afternoon. This quietly circulated
around among the guests, and at that hour
there was grand rush for the dining hall,
and general squabbe to be present ON that
important occasion The excitement over, who was Ia
have the honor of ionzing the General subsidized and
the question How shall dress, aud what shall wear
dnnern the great subject among the guests Of the
fair sex.
TIE pirsEs PATTY
At precisely three o'clock General Grant and party
ushered into the dining hall by Mr Leland, the
proprietor Oh Union nail ana mbfVhVu w O"V NVi"e
aisle TO the middle OF tho hall and we're there seated
table the left hand side Of the AISLE running cross
wise Of the room Against the wall at the south end Of
tho table was the American flag gracefully festooned
This the only decoration which differed from the
usual custom. General Grant escorted to the seat
m the south end Of the table, and sat with his back to the
Dag, where all that in the dining room could
see his face--either front or side view
according TO their position At his Jeff was Mrs Grant