The New York herald., 1870-07-23
MIDSUMMER RESORTS.
Departure Of the President from Warrington
Journey to Long Branch-Arrival and Re
ception--Description Of His Cot
tage-General Items.
LONG BRANCH, July %, 1870.

LONG BkANCH, July loiVs
The President arrived here last evening at six
O'Clock. He was accompanied by Mrs Grant, Miss
Nellie ana rhe two younger sons, Ulysses Jr., and
and Mrs. General F. I. Dent and daughter Madge.
General Horace Porter, at the head OF the Official
star OF the President, and who will attend him the
same as his durics require In Washington arrived at
the same time. With the presidential party were
also George W. Chids and Mr. Dobblns of Pnia-
dephia.
Yesterday morning, about fifteen minutes before
the departure of the New York express, the PresI-
dent reached the depot In Washington with his fam
ily, Mr. Dent. Sr., Mrs Dent and daughter, and two
servants. The family were accompanied by General
y. T. Dent who came to see them OF. few min.
utes later General Porter also arrived, which COM
pleted the party.
AT the regular hour the train left the depot, arrv
Ing AZ Baltimore in tribe over an hour. The tele
grauh had already announced the departure OF the
President, so that upon arriving at the Baltimore
depot large crowd had gathered upon
the platform and engaged themselves In look
ing through the car windows and gazing
around until they singled out the Chief Magistrate
While The cars we're crossing The city large mum
ber or people stood along the sidewalks Those who
happened to be on the Presidents side OF the car
quickly recognized him, generally making the
discovery known by shouting 10 those In the neigh
horhood, TDere he goes,r That's the President by
the middle window "Hurrah for General Grant, |
served with him IN the army" and great variety OF
other expressions.
After leaving Baltimore the train stopped at
Havre de Grace and wilmington. the principal
places between that city and Philadelphia.
AT these stations there were also num-
Der Of persons who gathered around the
Presidential car, making show OF an
overture for handshaking. All such indications
were duly reciprocated by the President, ana "A
hearty clasping of hands was the result. AT West
Philadelphia, George w. Chiids Mr. Dobbins and
Mr.. Jackson, Superintendent Of the road, came into
the car. Alter n few moments conversation
spectlng the railway accommodations Mr.. Jackson
left. Messrs Childs and DObbins remained and
completed the journey TO this place. The car pro.
ceeded To Trenton anu thence took the road to Bor-
dentown, thence to Monmouth Junction, ana thence
here, without change. AT all the stopping places
there were the gatherings Of people. This iea-
ture Of the days journey indicated the attachment
Of the people Tor their Chief Magistrate. They also
recognized the prOprlctes OF mere journey from
the national capital 10 the private summer seat of
the President by the ocean side. They manifested
their respect by taking on their hats. bowing or
shaking hands. No calling for speeches nor other
Az the depot here Collector Murphy, OF New York,
received the President and handed him to the pres.
Mrs. Grant and two Of the children took
seats In the same carriage with the Presi-
dent; the rest followed rhe President drove
directly 10 his cottage. At the depot large num-
Der or the finest cquipapes at the s'Branchn had
assembled before the arrival OF the train. As the
President drove OF they formed In procession and
attended him down the beach. As The party passed
the hoie,s the bands strnck up Hail to the Chief"
and the guests on the lawns waved their hats and
hat mot ION
of welcomes from the wealth, beauty and fashion
congregated at tins celebrated ocean resort.
at once TOOK possession Mehler, the chief
stewart, having preceded them by few
dton, though there many details left for the
immediate supervision ol Mrs. Grant
General Porter VIII be che guest OF the President
until his own cottage is completed.
The President dned with his family and General
Porter at O'Clock, after which Tie family took
seats the piazza tcing the ocean aud passed
several hours in enjoying The delightful salt air Alter
the sitting heat OF Washington IL was truly a keeniy
felt relief 10 inhale the invigoratn2 atmosphere.
during his residence here. He rs now under his own
roof, and as he comes here for meditation and re-
by ONCE hunters and others who followed
him wherever ne Went last summer. During the
summer e., Mr.; Mr. g. Ssnr Srants % iwo sisters. Mrs,
Columbia, and Mrs. Casey. wife Of the Collector Of
New Orleans, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Smith, OF
Washington "a. win he guests different times at
the presijents cotava irhe preaident contamnia,es
visit TO his estate near ST. Louis in the OF the
coming month. This Zip VIII be strictly private and
viii have as It's Oh ect some private business which
requires the Presidents personal attention. He viii
be accompanied BIZ Marshal Sharp, his brother-in-
law. Later m the season Mrs. Grant win make
brief visit to Newport. The President and Mrs.
Grant will take a trip 10 Providence another is
talked Of either to ONO or the White Mountains,
though II is moi vet determined which. The Presi-
Gent VIII now remain here two or three weeks when
a Cabinet meeting will be held al Washington should
nothing require an earlier meeting.
Prlslleut's c1lt.lne naturally a
jects OF curiosity 1T the Branch drive OF about
'hree-guarters OF IN he below or so0th OF the West
Eud HOTEL near the nor;l entrance 10 Brow's Park
and Nhe lett hand SIDE OF the road, stands beau
iiiul swlss cottage TINS is nov the summer home
s,uattou could not have been better for
tort and an extensive prospect ftcommands vast
sweep o, ocean m y Ssw c Sfsapyln. as does the high
road TO the very margin Of the ocean
front on the road is $50 feet, making
lhe plot to contain an area Of very nearly
road is by circular drive which bring. In front
OF the cottage at The main entrance
The cottage, as | have already stated, is OF the
Swiss style OF architecture, two stories hlyh with
attc and basement broad piazza surrounds
three sides OF the cottage, both the first and
0nd stories The roof Is supplied with dormcr WIN
dows. The walls of the cottage are built OF cement,
moulded IN. and on the outer surface are limitations
OF beams, arranged in diamond form, which give
peculiarly mystic erect Tne roof projects so as To
completely protect the pia2zas on the second story.
The pazzas are Appropriately finished in suitable
designs. The WOODWORK throughout the building Is
pine, relieved with walnut.
Entering the cottage Ivy broad steps we enter
deep space on either side OF which Is small room.
the one on the right the chief stewards room, the
other on the left the Presidents Ollce. Crossing
this space we come to the doOr--a double door Of
Dlock walnut Ornamen!cd. Each door Is finished in
Gothic style, the upper portion with colored glass In
small, diamond-shaped pieces. The metal work, such
knobs and bell pull are OF bronze The man hail
is about thirteen fourteen feet Deep On the right
"A leading to the basement. the lett door
opens into the sitting room AT the end OF the hall
is the paror entered by another door. From the
hall the entrance, exceedingly rustic IN design leads
10 the second story and attic The hall is handsome
iy wanscoted, with mouldngs Of black walnut The
paror Is Of convenient sze eighteen by twenty
i've feet. with plain ceilings high windows,
with diamondshaped pane9 and coored
glass margin The room as furnished has an ingram
carpet OF green and black figure, chairs, tables.
plano, sofas, mirrors ana mantei ornaments Lead
ing OF from the parlor Is the dining room, fifteen by
twenty five feet, furnished with black walnut. Adjoin
ing are the buffers pantry, dumb walters and the
staircase 70 the basement
On the second floor arc ten sleeping rooms, large
II.