The New York herald., 1870-08-27
PRESIDENT GRANT.

Oiosns Day Of the Presidents visit nj New
port-The Breakfnst Party at Mr.. Morton's-
Visit and Dinner ut Ex-S Senator Morgan's
Cottagc-A Charming Visit Endcd-Dcpar-
turc Of the President for West Point.
NEWPORT, August 20, 1870
The closing day Of President Grants visit here
has been, II not especially memorable at least
most enjoyable one. very distinguished party
met him this morning at Mr.. Morton's at breakfast
sort OF matinee dinner IN fact with a succession
OF courses exceeding the famous subtle conceptions
of Soyer, aud 1t is unnecessary to ada, from the
Character making up the brilliant party, that the
European war and the philosophy OF trade and COM
merce and metaphysics Of fashions were dscoursed
with rare depth Of acumen and unwOnted keenness
OF excessive wit.
After breakfast the extended and exquisttely far
nlshed dancing salon. most beautiful and atrac-
tive feature of Mr.. Mortons cottage, was thrown
open and here responsive to special and select ID
vttattons were assembled the most prominent bellies
and young men soJourning the Island, ana where,
1t need not be said they paid most delighted mutual
homage at the shrine OF Terpsichore In this one OF
her most beauteOus OF modern temples. II s also
needless to say that In the toilets blended with
every indescribab.e aud wondrous minerals OF fash
Ion the most elegant and refined taste. Il was In
deed most delightful party .and most thoroughly
enjoyed by every Que present.
These morning festivities though they can hardly
be called such, for They lasted we'll into the after
noon-being over, large numbers called on the Pre-
siden aud Mrs. Grant to pay their parting respects,
knowing they were to leave this evening. Among
others calling was delegation from New Hamp-
shire, inviting him to visit their state before his
turn. most urgent deputatiOn from tho Newton
Club also waited upon him. and were specially anx-
1Ous he should remain over this evening as they de-
sired TO give at the Southworth Grove grand lllu-
minating festival In his honor. Both OF these invl-
tAtl0nS ne nad, however 10 roluse.
These calls occupied the Intermediate time so
fully as to prevent the President taking drive. as
had been set down in the days programme, until
the drive TO Governor Morgan's to dinner, where he
was accompanied by Mrs. Grant Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ton ana neral Porter. There are few more spa
ciOus or more beautiful cottages here than Governor
MOrgan's, on Narraganset avenue, but 1t was filed
with distinguished guests the occasion, and all
proud and happy In uniting with their eminent host
In doing tributary homo: TO The Presidential party.
A more brilliant gathering ana glowing splendor OF
toilets and diamonds, and embOdylng not only the
representative wealth and fashion fithe Island, but
Its sovereign intelligence and refinement, has never
been assembled here on any occasion.
From the dinner the President was driven 10 the
steamboat wharf, he leaving at nine O'Clock this
evening Tor West Point Mrs. Grant and General POr
ter accompanying him. he left By the Fan River
Companys boat, carrying with him. no doubt, many
pleasant remembrances OF his delightful VISIT 1t Ia
true he has been hOnOred by an almost continuous
succession OF ovations but they have been strictly
OF charmingy social character, and nothing or the
tumultuOuS STIR aud excitement many desired, bu
which to his unassuming and republican nature IL
| utterly and almost repugnantly distasteful.
leave West Point for Long Branch, where. after re
naming day or two, 1t IL not unlikely, as Is stated
In your Washington dispatches, he Will 60 70 Wash
| ington for day or 50, when Cabinet meeting VIII
be held His present intention Is to wind up his
cation travels with his present trip and spend ne
month III quiet retirement at his cottage home.