The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-24

Yesterday morning Prince August Coburg and
his brother, Prince Philip. early 60 go on
board the Jesse Hoyt for Long Branch. The object
OF their visit To this fashionable seaside resort was
to pay their respects to President Giant The
royal visitors were found at breakfast by his Excel
lency the Brazilian Minister. AT nine O'Clock the
party entered a carriage and reached the Long
Branch steamer within twenty mlautes The pro-
posed visit to the President was intended to be
merely private and unofficial.
1.-THE GREAT ADMIRAL"
which il favorite sobriquet in Rio Janero for
Prince Augustus with his larger frame, blonde
beard blue eyes and decided features, caused no
little stir among the lady passengers on the
steamer, and many were the sideong glance3
thrown at the brothers as the vessel glided down
the Hudson, on It's way to Sandy Hook. TO the
Admiral, from study of charts, the whole bay, with
its soundings, was familiar, but nevertheless, ~
Staten Island. the Indians "Acquchong," was
passed, he could not refrain time and again from
commenting on its wondrous beauty. At last the
Narrows were reached with their ir0wning fort
resses on either hand The Princes were greatly
interested in the description
OF THE QUARANTINE ARRANGEMENTS,
which was given by ex-Mayor Kalbnesch, who cx.
planned the steps he had taken, with others, in
causing the construction of the West Bank Hospi-
tai In the Lower Bay, and dilated also the use OF
the hospital receiving ships Albany and Delaware,
and the hulk moOred for the residence of the
Deputy Health Onicer. The ex. Mayor. IN speaking
about municipal reform, said that nowadays. when
| people can get blacksmith, tailor, liquor
| dealer and minister, with a few other choice
spirits. they get up ring. Prince Augustus talked
also with Mr.. Kabneisch about his Dutch birthplace
at Flushing which he knew WELL and about travel
ling by canal boats In Holland between Nieuw
I'M usn N
able names.
Approaching Sandy Hook the magnificent Span
sh ram Numancia was seen shaking out her saits
and looking none the worse for Thursdays gale
which had blown down at the Hook with tropical
violence Leaving the Jesse Hoyt the party entered
the cars, and they found the journey to Long
Branch short, admirng the natural beauties of the
Shrewsbury Inlet on the one hand, and on the
other the bOundleSs ocean.
THE ARRIVAL AT LONG BRANCH
CARRIAGES were obtained for the royal party, into
lillian Minister. The first visit paid was to the cot
tage OF Admiral Porter; but he was out and con-
sequently could not extend the welcome hand OF
friendship to the young Brazilian Admiral and his
brother. few moments later they found them
selves at the elegant cottage OF
THE HERO or APPOMAvTOx.
The President appeared on the stoop as soon as
he had received the card Of the Brazilian Minister.
Of PaE o es ns oad
The introduction was not formal. and soon the
whole party were thoroughly at their ease, chat
ting as II they had known each other for years.
Prince Philip talked with Lieutenant Grant about
his long and interesting European trip and OF his
friend General Sherman, Of whom he had heard so
much The Lieutenant warmed with enthusiasm
when he spoke OF the various interesting scenes
and places he had visited In the Old World, aud the
Prince in his turn proved that he knew intimately
| many OF the places described.
Mrs. Grant, In graceful manner and with much
| conversational ability talked over Washington
matters with the Brazilian Minister, who Is great
iavOrlte there.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE ADMIRAL
| On sofa, under a magnificent painting OF Cen
| eral Sherman, on his march to the sea, which Is
faced ON the other side by handsome portrait OF
Lieutenant Grant, sat the Admiral and the Prcsi-
dent Now and again the young man gazed Mt the
resolute features and thoughtful countcnance Of
the hero of so many well fought battles in the re-
cent war and casual observer might
fancy. that the. younger man was study
mental portrait gallery. The conversation between
them was long and interesting, and turned princi-
paly on matters of travel and suggestions for the
distinguished tourists who have now begun their
trip around the world. The Admiral evidently was
much interested in the practical nature OF the con-
information. In the room sat the venerable Mr.
Dent. the father OF the Presidents wife, likewise
and wife. The President Invited his visitors
to dine with him In the evening upon his
return from the Ocean Grove camp-meetng.
! The Princes declined, with much regret stating
that they were going on by the next train to Wash,
ington. and after a cordial eavetaking the party
withdrew. This visit, although without political
Importance, and merely of personal character, Is
somewhat historical being the first visit OF any OF
Shores and Consequently also, the rst time that that
President OF this country has had any personal
intercourse with its imperial representatives
The royal visitors then returned in their carriage
| to the Ocean Hotel. They strOled down to the
beach and were greatly amused by the antics OF
the bathers.
Alter somewhat protracted walk they left the
beach and came up to the Surf House, Kept bv u
| quaint German philosopher and lover OF nature,
named Herr Rosenberg, where the party drank a
! lew glasses OF lager
| VISIT FROM LIEUTENANT GRANT.
Lieutenant Grant, who happened to be riding by
| in his carriage, espied the group, ana his arrival
! was made the occasion of fresh layers. The Lieu
tenant said, ''lf 1t w0nld give yOu any pleasure,
gentlemen win ask my father to give you a letter
or Introduction to General sheridan at Chicago
and he will put you in the way OF getting all the
buifalO shooting you want"
Prince AUGUsTUs-Is there much excitement in
buffalo hunting?
Lieutenant GRANT-In my opinion It is no more
than shooting a COW. II you want good shooting
can get you plenty in Texas, where I'm stationed.
As to the Indians on the Pacific Railroad, you need
he under no alarm for the Pawnees or any other
tribe.
Lieutenant Grant then gave some practical adj
vice to the brothers to the best arms to be used
in buffalo hunting and then took his leave.
Subsequently the party dined at the Ocean Hotel,
and drove around Long Branch and took the train
for Washington at six O'Clock, ut which place they
would arrive at five A. M. this morning.
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