The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-21
THE PRESIDENT At LONG ssAncu.
President Grant and His Mevements-Hls
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Borio-Watcring Place
GOssip-The Weather.


President Grant and His Msveneats-His
Family-Ex-Sccretary Borio-Watering Place
Gossip-The Weather.
STETsoN HOUSE, LONG BRANCH, July 20, 1859.
II 1t were not an established fact that U. 8. Grant
is at Long Branch 1t would be hard to realize that
the President Of the United States had even left
Washington. for there is not the slightest change in
the daily routine, no increase IN the number Of
visitors, and apparently not the slightest desire to
see him on the part OF those here; indeed you hardly
ever hear his name mentioned, and II he and bis
were to remain less within their apartments do not
believe they would for over five minutes be the sub
ec of more curiosity than the least In importance OF
all the visitors here.
After his arrival yesterday his Excellency bathed;
In the afternoon, In company with ex-Secretary
Bore. he walked on the bluff calmly smoking a
cigar, and IN the evening he attended concert at
H0wlands Hotel. l have not been able to detect
upon his almost Interchangeable countenance any ex-
preston that would lead me to suppose that the
condition of Cuba troubled him in the least, or that
the unsettled claims for the depredations OF the
Alabama caused him the least w0rrlment 1t was
evidently his intention to have peace during his trip
and thus far, see no reason why ne should not
have It, unless Mr. Greeley should arrive to-day, a.
Is expected he VIII. Then there may be q disturb
ance for while, If any Of the 7rtbune's suggestions
have not been promptly and properly carried out.
hope that the Presidents equanimity may not be
disturbed by any inopportune arrival for every
thing is working smoothly and satisfactorily now,
ana 1t would be great pity to have the quiet OF the
seaside disturbed by the advent OF political w,,e-
pullers.
The Presidents family have kept themselves very
exclusive They take their meals IN private and re-
frain from exposing themselves to the vulgar gaze
OF the crowd Now this Is very proper Il they see NJ
TO do So but it would be better TASTE think II they
would mix q little more with those whose touch
would not cOntaminate, and who would, know, re.
fran entirely from annoying them ~ impairment
curiosity. Their dignity would not suffer- am sure,
and l will warrant tnat time would pass In more
agreeable manner by being sOciabe and forgetting
io6 ne e 9eng ama tneT nome nom ~ rue
sentatives ana the high officials OF state who live
and congreyate In and about Washington city Last
evening, when the quiet little dance took place In
the drawing room the orchestra struck up our ma
ti6nal airs, and all were tiptOe of expectation
that the President and family were coming. But
no, they did not come, and the quadrllle went on
without the faces OF the dancers showing the least
sign OF disappointment for we are all soyeregns In
Ex-Secretai.y Bore remains with the President
ana Certainly Is the most sociabe and agreeable man
o. tne parry nave 9eea very ayoraoy Impressed s ss
unintelligbe, jaw breaking names OF our highly ef
clent steam feet to others easy to be understo0d
ledge ana experience Of Vice Admiral Porter (and
VINO has not y and saw tit to have him for his right
believing that he would have made very efcient
ana IN the end exceedingly POPULAR Secretary OF the
Navy. True, he Is not boated poliuician-nOt
man given 10 cunning and tntrigue-and not being
probably his greatest fault and the why
1t was thought that he would not answer for Cabi-
political affairs. For my part sincerely congratu-
late him on what consider fortunate escape. He
can now be tue friend Of the President resi- without being
thing for gentleman OF quiet tastes. To be one OF
the Cabinet subjected to the visits, annoyances and
Representatives in Congress assembled and office
seekers generally. consider the greatest curse that
Boie may consider himself fortunate In being rio OF
the position 80 early in the history OF the present
administration.
TO change the subject, we have another day unfa-
vOrable to the The wind Is from about east
northeast, blowing quite fresh the SKY Is obscured
with heavy. dark looking clouds that indicate rain,
and the atmosphere chilly. Men walk about without
feeling warm; indeed, one button can be fastened
and yet not cause discomfort. Ladies keep within
doors, and find a shawl not uncomfortable Many
keep their roOs out OF the draught and as for hotel
keepers, they look blue We can't nave blue SKY
and sunshine, however, all The time, and really a
cool day now and then is relief and should not be
grumbled at. The next hot spell WIN soon come
1t IS now given out that the grand ball in honor Of
the President VIII take place at this house on Mon
make It great AFFAIR OF course this will set the
ladies in fever Of expectation, and there Will be
Way Of dress and jewe!ry, and to learn who Will be
the acknowledged belle OF the night. Here Is o
chance Jenkins when ne VIII OOuDtteSS Jake au-
vantage OF, and Naming account will be given. OF
course those who frequent balls VIII be on hand;
the crowd VIII be Dense and 1t Is sincerely hoped
that favorable weather will aid 1.-THE ball OF the
season."
At this hour, one p. NJ, his Excelency has gone
out driving in open buggy with two last sorres,
and Is doubtless happy at being engaged In
an occupation so well suited to his tastes, Tor
we all know that horse is one Of his weak
est points. How refreshing 1t must be to him TO
thus drop the cares Of State to forget the annoy:
OF the Cabinet meeting to be rd Of the eternal
Ofice-seeking crowd and to leave Off all thought OF
foreign affairs, and, behind fast team think OF
nothing but the road before him, the gait OF his
horses and the hour for dinner Verify, the RESPONSE
by OF the president is great but II 1t can be shaken
OF at times twill do no HARM and think that with
President Grant forgetting occasionally the load he
carries is a comparatively easy matter; consequently
there is fear in his case OF softenng OF the brain
by reason OF mind over-tasked. l would
like to hear MIN talk l should like to
| be behind the door when he Is discussing
with Secretary Fish some intricate foreign subject;
| for In argument think he must be good, and am
under the impression that hts opinion carries great
weight; but as yet, beyond rushing for the daily
papers yesterday ana asking for them ALL and re-
| marking this morning That there were many fine
urlves about here have not heard the sound OF his
impertinent curiosity, hope to wonder sometimes
what he Is thinking about We may discover some
| thing however, before he leaves.
This afternoon an excursion party from newark
called upon him and paid their respects. There are
quite number Of visitors here at present, and ex
tensive preparations are being maze for the grand
reception to be given on Monday evening next.
ILLINOIS.