The New York herald., 1870-09-16
N E w PORT.
Close Of the Season-The Most Brilliant Summer
Term Known for Years-Fashion, Wealth
and Magniacence- Prospects

NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. IS, 1870.
The season at Newp0rr Is over. IL was glorious
one; brighter, more enjoyable, more thoroughly ap-
precated by lis visitors, and in all respects more
successful than any that can be called to mind
Since the middle OF July until few DAYS ago the
quaint Old city has been full OF life and activity the
hotels have been crowded and the cottages In the
delightful suburbs the scenes OF uninterrupted plea
sure. For many years past there has not been such
tremendous influx OF visitors, not only from New
YORK and adjacent cities but from almost every
State IN the Union. Aside from the owners
OF these charming and palatlal residences
known as cottages, the number of strangers
staying at the hotels far exceeded that
ever known before The hostile aspect of affairs In
the early portion Of the and the nal declara-
tion Of war between France and Prussia deferred
many from making their usual trips across the At
lantic. Those who went to Newport were well
repaid for their visit, for more attractive summer
term could not anywhere have been enjoyed. The
display Of fashion and toilets was something magni
fcent, and rarely has such number OF splendid
animals ana vehicles OF every description been col
lected at any watering place in the world. In many
respects Newport Is quite different from many
other summer resorts. The same class or
people go there year after year. and most
OF them, being owners OF the cottages they occupy
become thoroughly acquainted, thus doing away
with much Of that awkwardness to be seen at many
other well known seaside localities. The same faces
are to be seen each at Newport driving along
Bellevue avenue, while the hotels have had the self
same visitors for years. It must be confessed that
to be unknown and to pass the time in solitary
l0unging around the sunurbs, Newport Is not
me most inviting place to be found TO
the lonely stranger there is,. perhaps, rather
cold lndlnerance shown, but for those who con-
stantly make this resort their summer home New
port mas many charms. The fine drive OF over eight
by 50 many brilliant equipages From the commence.
ment TO the end OF the season 1t Is one continued
Hotel life at Newport has this year been un.
usually animated anu attractive, and not since the
Ocean House was built has 1t seen such pleasant
neck House have also afforded much entertainment
to their numerous guests. The Ocean House opened
On the 2th OF June and after Its most successful
was crowded to repleuon. The balls given at the
establishment were excellent as they were numer-
BY the eltte Of the entire neigiborhood It was in
the evening during the promenades along the
be seen in all its summer magnidcence flne band
ever lent ITS strains for the qualification Of the
delighted a. tnrons, and tne brilliant scenes
at its height ca nnot easily be forgotten
by those who participated therein. The advent
little to the peasurable excitement which prevailed.
The booming OF guns announced the arrival OF the
squadron, and when night came lights burned
looked upon such feet of pleasure craft, and its
appreciation by the inhabitants was fully demon.
strated In the presentation Of handsome cup
which, as VIII be remembered, was sailed Tor
under the most auspIci0us circumstances. In
OF the cruise or OF the recent SERIES 1t
is understood, moreover. that "Newp0rt Cup" WILL
be sailed for every year; and In thus making 1t q
that which they wished to have accomplished years
ago. No visitors are more popular at Newport than
the yachtmen; none are more Hospitality welcomed
squadron honors Newport there Is no doubt, and
and reclpr0cate the compliment has now been made
quite manifest.
Some talk Of Newport being OF late improved.
hands OF man. Its historic associations and CHARM
tnct attractions for ALL TO be new and spacious
residences @ are eslRf sfsctefa where space can be
Irrespective OF the scores of the handsome dwell
ings which adOrn Its suburbs. They that lots at
Newport are not getting any cheaper, and il some
statements are to be credited, ana there Is reason
to doubt them, enormous sums are being paid
tor building ground. lt Is certain that the place is
becoming more popular than 1t ever was-nOt pOpu-
lar perhaps, SO far as the community at large Is
concerned, but that its attractions have within a
very few years been more inviting to those who are
able to afford and willing to pay for expensive Ones
Should such fine weather lavOr the season next
year that which has marked the one lust closed
IL is not improbable that it may surpass all its pre-
decesS0r5.