The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-29

A LIVELY DAY AT LONG BRANCH.
1jr.s Weather Again-0raat Questioned On tho
Cuba Business The Prsident's Movsmentz-
Lifs-saving Stations-sheriff O'Brien
Standing Big Treat-Distin-
guished Arrivals.
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misty mazes OF one OF the modern school OF terpsi'
chorean trlumyhs-for, certainly II genius has tri-
umphed In anything 1t has in the matter OF our pre-
sent fashionable dances-there suddenly appeared
in the room President Grant and his daughter Mel
lie. or course the former became the cynosure Of
every eye, one Of those peculiar penalties
often perhaps painful as pleasant OF glowing re-
cord Of renown and exalted position. portion OF
those In the room, reinforced by passing multitudes
crowding in from the porch circled about the dis.
tinguished visitor, giving him for time hardly
room TO bow and SHAKE hands with the numerous
persons most Of whom were ladies, to whom he was
introduced. He submitted to this republican mar
tyrdOm, however, for It can hardly be considered
otherwise, with singularly pleasant grace and
urbanity. One pertinacious gentleman rather
rudely elbowed his way through the circled crowd,
and without introduction extended his hand to the
President. The latter took the extended hand.
"H0w are you Mr.. President?" asked the stranger,
blunuy.
every well, thank you," blandIy responded the
President.
enjoying your stay at the Branch suppose ~
continued the gentleman, still holding the Presi.
dents hand tightly in his grasp. s. ,.,,
every much so, /" the President replied
scuba is not free YETI" further observed the
stranger
$50 the last accounts indicate,n remarked the
President in RESPONSE feeling 1t his polite duty to
say something. and at the same time making Sc
we're effort to release his hand from that Of MS inter.
locutor, but which the latter st tenaciously held
on TO- q u.- ia .fe.e s9 VI.
Certainly" said the President
"Our government should help hei.'
"Many think SOL
do you remember the dying lcquest OF Rawl-
mgs9"
sCertatnIv - ..ff ..r b. tfr.,a. -.. -...-s.H
. lyon w,,i remember itT'
Eopean war; but thank God for any shadow OF hope
for poor, struggling Cuba" and saying this and
purpose and exacted promise looking to some
thing being speedily done by our government to
help the cause OF C.ba the stranger released his
awhile the crowds fell back contenting themselves
with looking into the windows. Dancing was re-
sumed, in which MISS Nellie participated with as
keen zest as any; and the President, except the
above slightly disturbing episode, continued in
pleasant chat with the leading lady guests Of the
knew, and others to whom he was introduced. He
remained about an hour and then re-enterng mis-
carriage drove back to his cottage. 81.
., THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENTS TODAY.
This morning the President. accompanied by Gene
nere some tine in pleasant and hyeiy aa ak wh
various guests OF the house. While at the hotel ne
went into the barbers shop to get shaved and there
met Sner1n Brien, or rather the two there and
had conversation. 1t was astonishing how much
was manufactured out OF thus interview.
IN him." said one gentleman to another.
"How SO 2, asked the second gentleman.
'He told Sheriff OBrien In the barber shop a little
while ago" the first gentleman went on to explain
that he intended to have the Election laws enforced
In New York city II he had to place thirty-six
FOUNDER at the head and foot OF every street.n
p 'IS that so ~ ,.y
''Sure as guns"
made by the President, although this and others
like 1t were being extensively quoted to-day at the
West End Hotel. After dinner at home where Cen
eral SchOfeld and General Pitcher his guests,
the President, accompanied by these two gentlemen,
Mrs. Grant and Miss Nellie Grant, took
were joined by moving throngs OF other
vehicles including Jim Fisk Jr.'s, six hand, and
several fOur-in-hands that have lately made their
appearance here, giving animated and picturesque
hvelness to these afternoon drives Of the great
features Of life at Long Branch.
LIFE SAVING STATIONS.
1t is proposed before President Grant leaves to
show him and multtudes OF others ut the same
practical workings Of the life saving stations scat
tered at intervals along the in this vicinity
There ,o are twenty,eignt OF, OF these stations,
of New Jersey pirates, who, by falsely aurng lights
ent1ced vessels upon the coast and particularly to
certain destruction upon the rocks OF Barnegat are
yet fresh in the public memory. 1t became neces-
sary for Congress to do something to put stop to
this fendish work and often wholesale destruction
OF human life infinitely worse than the pluuderng
OF wrecked vessels Mr. c. H. Green, In charge OF the
station here showed me today the appliances for
made before the President The llfeDoat now in use
Ia made OF galvanized iron and about twelve feet long
by hve feet thick through the middle. 1t Is shaped
like torpedo boat and has an opening in the top
which is capable of being shut down and made air
and water tight IT will hold six persons and air is adj
mtted through small punctuures at intervals the
top. sucn puncuures not being large enough, how
ever, TO let In the water On either end an are cham
Der giving it buoyancy and the same time render
ing the sinking Of 1t impossible To bring this boat
In communication with wrecked vessel a twenty
four FOUNDER is used, spiral ring attached to the
A Sht hp
reached at distance Of $50 yards, and then by the
small cord cable is drawn in, making 1t fast
the shore end the boat with its living occupants
Is drawn with perfect safety through the toughest
be made in as rough sea Is likely to occur at this
season OF the year. Will he very interesting. 1t Is
wei known very many lives have been saved since
the establishment OF these staJons. Mr.. Green COM
plains at the nl-judged frugality OF Congress IN
not having larger and better buildings erected and
regular force OF men attached to each
FEAsTING HIS CONSTITUENCY.
Sheriff O'Brlen experienced to-day one OF the I'M
avOdable pleasures or holding public Office. A
belonging to the 'vote often" party, each enjoying
the prerogatives Of the ballot and possessing the
to paw HIM visit. he benignly benevolent O,Brlen
was not content to give them the ordinary hospital
ines o. tne Branch peoples thing that any holder
mis- large liberaty and enthusiastic eagerness to do
the handsome thing induced him to take them to
them and lager beered them and wined them. thourn
arter their unrestrained ndulgences In their favor
lite 1eutonic beverage 1t was not much wine thew
could drink, which was much the better for their
generous host II all the political offce-holders OF
New York who arc now soJOurning at the Branch
and Earring sumptuOusly on their rich monthly sti-
ponds withdrawn from the city exchequer would
extend the same kindly, considerable welcome to Wis.
ting squads OF their constituency, and the fact be-
come known that they would do So parties of SUCH
visitors might come down every few days, and here
might ebftttla.A Ctar71J Ss'l'rII Md
The spruce citizen, wasb'd artisan,
And SNUG apprentice gulp their weekly afr, ~ 90 ~
much more to their benefit than their present
weekly jannts to the suburbs of New YORK, and at
much less expense to themselves Jat .stC l.2
fr. DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS Sea- g.
Each Gay continues to bring In large additions to
the arrivals. Among the most distinguished in the
late arrivals are General Blprd, Judge Black, Colo
mel Russo ana Captain Bacon, OF the British army.
senator Harry Genet arrived to-day. He comes to be
present al the races and TO PICK up some OF
a =, 81, money, It s said, he carelessly. put down
New York photographer is also here, having come
on with view It IL reported, OF taking views Of the