The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-03

ing accomplished the respectve Joint objects of
their Mission to the Presidential cottage, the
former left in the early this morning, the cap
tvasing enticemenis of the races not being SUI.
acienty strong induce them 90 protract their
stay. Secretary Beiknap stil here, however,
ing taken up has quarters az the West End Hotel.
where he has quietly remained all day. the
race his ease also presenting no magnetic
attractions, or If they 40, meeting with drm and
victorious resistance on his part with President
Grant Conflicting comments and hypotheses
gsrting the iase diplomatic conference Of the Pres-
dent with these leading members OF his Cabinet are
largely INDUCED In by the nnexaI0pled horde OF
politicians whom the coolIle bree1es OF the
Branch present irresistible tascnation
There can be doubt that, in addition
70 other matters of Sufficient interest and
moment IN connection with the general
affairs OF the government. deemed sufficiently I'm
portant 90 demand she special attention a. the
present time OF the President ana mis- CHIEF Prvy
Councillors. tue great obect of the meeting was to
induce Mr.. Frsiinghuysen 10 accept the mission to
England and Ealing in this 10 agree upon "a fitting
successor for this hgh and responsible position. In
this connection 10 viii be chieGy interesting know
WHAT MIR. FRBtiN1HUyses SAYS
on the subject
al was sod yesterday on what deemed most
cellent authority" STATED TO him after first intro.
~
you would probably decline the mission 10 England.
Is 1t sou
al cannot say yeti he politely answered.
$50 you have nos accepted the mss.onm
mot yet"
..And not declined ~
''Not yet. Tne matter IL IN abeyance.n
ais there Is anything yOu would desire stated to
reasons pro and con compelling your indeclsion In
the matterp'
~ think II better TO say nothing"
And thus the staQds; tnere s nothing more
definite TO be toid now. Ia q few days-and Mr. Ere
Mnghuysen proposes TO stay here several days
yet-the present state OF .abeyaDceY VIII probably
reach the decisive point. and the subject OF this
mission, surely IN thus temporary pridgment OF
uncertainty 10 iDcue vigorous pulling Of wires by
planning politicians for whom This place presents
more tempting aluremenIs than al, the other
foreign embassies combined-- and which Will con-
Time while ANYTHING remains upon which to
hang doubt--be placed at rest 1T
least temporarily. H. however. MT. Ere.
unghuysen does accept this position, our
government Will have At the Court ofSt. James most
fitting and accomplished representative. A man of
large fortune aud ancient and honorable family he
possesses all refined instincts OF true gentleman
and yet there few plainly democratic; none
can be more dignincd few moce scholarly. Az
d statesman has few snperiors, and he knows
thoroughly all the delicareiy subtle questions irter
weaving themselves about the subject or foreign
diplomacy and International and DlarlGme law
and yei he wholly uDairisb df / may com
The word) wholly mob .rusye: IN snort, a plainly
quiet and unassumng gentleman. This his sec
ond visit here and very few know HIM. He walks
about in the most unostentatIols manner uOssible,
does not splurpe with six-ln-hand IN the afternoon
drives, keeps away from the races, where, Presi
40.
hon If ne chose; does not loudly order at dinner,
and this VIII he shocking 10 the exqusitey refined
sensibiltes OF modern high toned American society
and present progressive ideas; smokes pipe. And
this reminds that the members cr the Presidents
Cabinet who have thus far hOuor3d the Branch wish
y visit, seem very mUch Ike
FISH our WATER.
Things here are TOO rapid FOR them, too high pres
seure, too much lightning ike speed 10 everything
sand everybody TO accord with Their slow notions
kand simple habits 9nd tastes secretary Fish was
tversable hsn OUT Of water Secretary 6oatweii was
proposes TO stay day LONGER and next week win re-
hin, bringing his lany with MIN, mag get used TO
T. but meantime his eyes are unduiy dtarcd with
~ upaccustomed establishment With
THE PRESIDENT TO-DAY.
n has been day OF most marked aud certainly
M delightful giIiet-hat quiet he here TO
So ok and that quiet excepting such necessary occ-
sio AL Interruptions ~ Yesterday when The rcssng
exl vency OF public business mperabvey demand his
tne' and attention, 3nd MS weeks absence 90 81.
LUGi h. fer which place ne starts next Monday, he
hone to nave up TO the end O1 sojourp
here aud termination ot his summer yacatioD.
The ,soS call he received was iroio General
Hiilye.L enc or his staff officers during the
war, 80 whom, as he always toes TO
ms olH aud familiar and tried companions
OF the war, he extended hearty welcome ana the
cordial tosptaiities of his cottage home. While the
hosts OF thousands enjoying tie turf. he was
enjoying tic suri--a midday luxury he rafoiy
omits-aH IN the evening, as likewise still rs his
daily cus1iua, drives ouJ with hls ia,nily inghng
now OF nete ssIly wh the great outer world OF mis-
ceiianeous -turnouis, resplendonJ with rich adorn
mems Of w'Aaith and fashion, Sne
PRhsipEST'S PRIVATE SECRETARY.
General por.er, who. by the wsy, makes friends
wherever he makes acquaintance. by his pleasing
courtesy OF bearing and total avoidance of haughy
Assumption went TO the city to-day after ms Wife,
VINO has been spending some time az the residence
oi her parents 10 Massachusetts. Hi coIiase near
rapidly being brought completion, and WIN doubt
less he ready for occupancy during the coming
u week Mrs Porter comes an time Ia assist Mrs
Grant 81 her second reception, 10 be given Tomorrow
afternoon, WHO VIII also oe assisted oy Mss Den'.
YACHTS siJsEJAING AND MAGIC.
These two beauifai anu fasi-s1iilng yachts leaving
New York YESTERDAY arrived last evening OF Sandy
Hook. where, casting anchors, lhey remained over
night News Of their coming preceded them. and, in
the expectation that they might come 10 anchor or
The Branch, snarp look out was KEPT iof them out
, the early IRAN this morning from me doo& the
parties The yachts speedily arrived ~ the west
End Hotel, where they VIII make Their heafausters
during the continuance of sne races
TAK AHERICUS CLUE
Sharing ihe attentions received 10y the g2lldti
; young yacltmen were The members OF The Amer!ens
tCub. IL Is unnecessary describe thus club. They
are institution. They do nothing ny halves. They
GOETHE entire porcipe qaadruped Coming by special
steamsr to sandy Hook tney took an early forenoon
train, with thu Seventh regiment band dscoursnn
ms best music and each member OF the club 10 fnii
dress clnp COSTUME put III their appear abce here
about ten O'Clock. or course eJerybody looked al
them and cheered them and waved handkerchief
and then, vi course, they all went Ia JcnD Cham
DerilD's and then TO the race course 10 see wbat
horses were enough 10 bear away their purse
and that OF Boss Tweed I" offered for edayi- races
AFTER which they to refresh themselves with y
grand clam bake, which. ss DID mol atsend, can
not describe bur which, Rave been told done
rD In that heh style OF CULINARY art and ealzaton
safexQuisite ana enjoyable periecaoltDe supremacy
special roya gift OF the ABKricus Cub. The regret
was that such company IL Jolly good fsilows should
fIrru their faces homeward soon which they dio
succeeding their Clan festival.
AWAY no TIE GAOEs.
Az on the opening day or tne Isees, SO o-uas
Mr. eypryhodV from the Gran.l Went tDere.