The New York herald., 1869-09-23

How tho President md Family Passed Thels
Time in WashIngton-Thc Smith Mnaslou-
Tho Wrenshalls-NIrs. Grants Relatives.


How tho President and Family Passed Thelr
Time in WashInston-Thc Smith Manslon-
Tho Wrenshalls-Mrs. Grants Relatives.
WASHINGTON. Pa, Sept. 10, 1860.
Amid the rural quiet OF this beautiful inland town.
surrounded by the attractions Of the domestic crs
OF relatives, the President has certainly enjoyed
more Of that coveted ease and relaxation than
could be expected elsewhere. The extensive maa-
sion OF Mr.. Smith, occupying the summit Of .
towering hill, overlooking the town and adjacent
country, the beautiful lawns and groves, orchards
Of fruit trees, which lie around the dwelling. sn
enhance the delights Of the place. Mr.. Smith. tho
1rst cousin to Mrs. Grant, and his estmable ladJ
complete the perfection Of hospitality BY adorning
their beautiful home with degree Of elegance ana
hospitality In marked contrast when brought In con-
tact with that frigd formality which is too often
mistaken for hospitality, OF which 1t u but hollow
semblance.
In this abode Of refinement and home influence
the President and his family. who are tAe
guests OF Mr. Smith, have already passed i've happV
days, doubtless longer to be remembered than oil
the whirl Of excitement which has everywhere In
their summer journey attended their movements.
The President passes his days on the balconies sur
rounding the several wings or the mansion, gazing
and famous Valley OF CHARTERS, or casting an admir-
ing glance upon all the surrounding hills and val
with we'll titled fields and grazing herds Of sheep
and cattle. with here ana there the humble home OF
the tenant the more stately dwelling OF the pre-
prietOr. he finds recreation in the morning and
evening gallop or drive, and later in the day. sur
rounded by his family and friends exhibits that deep
seated social feeling IN such striking contrast With
that reserve which presents itself to the world.
Mrs. Grant finds IN her sphere all that Ia attrao-
tive and pleasant In the society of her relatives.
MISS Nellie daily enjoys the society Of young lady
acquaintances. Master JESSE full OF adventure and
sss aa as Of lie S se II Nh
mansion runs q stream known by the sound Angle
Saxon name OF Catfish creek. The current has been
damned, giving greater breadth and depth, ana.
coursing beneath Overhanglng Willows. Is as much
an ornament as valuable. Upon the placid waters
and DELAY, has succeeded in launching deet Of TIVE
RATS. The amount Of physical force consumed daily
In polling these RATS up and down the Catfish Is re-
markable. In the morning early the youthful navt-
gator may be seen descending the hill attired in .
manner adapted to voyage on the Catfish. and
tires to take another trip later in the day.
This portion OF the State Of Pennsylvania Is the
early seat Of the ancestors OF Mrs. Grant Soon alter
the Revolution which gave to the British colonies
their nationality an English gentleman by the name
of John Wrenshall arrived In Philadelphia As he had
| attention was to establish himself In business He
had been merchant, and 1t was In the same chan
mel he proposed to direct ms enerSies IN m MS new
delphia Mr.. Wrenshall by the slow mode OF travel
In that day. turned his back upon the waters OF tho
Delaware, crossed the wild SUBMITS Of the Allie
ghanies, and alter journey OF some days found hfm
Self at the headwaters of the Ohio the then smaM
| frontier town or Pittsburg. Here Mr. Wrenshait
opened another business house. Leaving the one
In Philadelphia to the OF his associates, Mr..
Wrensha gave his personal attention to the business
In Pittsburg. Mr. Wrenshail soon became widetv
known and increased as well In influence as In
wealth. The family has figured in the affairs Of the
nation, in the halls Of Congress and In the CaDlnet
OF the Executive.
The remains Of John Wrensnal the mate nal grand.
father of Mrs. Grant, lie In the Old graveyard Of
the First Presbyterian church at PittsDurg. A
daughter OF Mr. Wrensha by his first wife, married
Colonel Dent, Of ST. Louis one OF the children OF
this marriage was the lady who now adorns the Elk.
ecutive Mansion with much grace, the wife Of the
victorious general Of the army and now Cnief Magls-
| trate Of the nation.
The brothers OF Mrs. Grant known to the country
are Judge Dent, candidate for Governor In Misss-
sippi and General Dent, OF the official staff Of tue
| President at the Executive Mansion.
| The mothers OF Mrs. Graut ana Mr. w. W. Smith,
OF this place, were sisters. Mr.. Smith Is prOmt.
nent merchant here, and y gentleman OF means. Aa
have already mentioned, 1t Is at his residence the
General 1s guest.
The President and family and General Porter will
leave here IN company with Mr.. Smith and Mr..
McKennan In two carriages at half past nine O'Clock
in the morning and arrive In PlttsDurg about three
| In the afternoon. The servants and baggage Will
proceed wheeling by railroad, and await tho arri-
| val OF the President and family.
A despatch from the manager OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad says that the Presidents car Will be ID
readiness Tuesday at five O'clock p NJ