The New York herald., 1872-08-13
LONG BRANCH.
The Sayings and DOingS Of the Presi-
dent and His Surroundings.
General Phil Sheridan as a
Fisherman.
Murphy's wheelbarrow Bet-The Latest Political
Move-The Grand Ball at the West End.

LONG BRANCH, August IL, 1872
The arrival Of President Grant on Saturday after.
noon restored to the Branch it's missing magnet Of
attraction He was accompanied by General Shcrl-
dan, Lieutenant Frederick Grant and General
Porter. General Sheridan remained the guest Of
the President until this evening, when he left for
the West. Little Phil Is as full Of fun as ever. He
Is becoming quite fat and wicked. The chivarous-
looking soldier OF yoro has changed into o Jolly
looking bon vtpant. His legs seem to stagger under
the Increased weight of the upper man. rn
saw the General at che West End Hotel yester.
day. His merry eyes gave me knowing wink,
while his right hand grasped mine most cordially.
He expresses himself quite delighted with his trip
to the Thousand lses-s,ys he never caught 60
many fish or enjoyed fishing 80 much as he did on
his excursions from Mr.. Pullman's place. He at-
tributes his piscatorial to his being pa
tient fisherman.
After left him he fell into long conversation
with Mr.. Ii. r. Gratz, lately Secretary OF the Ameri
can Legation at st. Petersburg, whom he had met
during his travels In Europe, and subsequently had
talk with General Wilson, the captor OF Jer Davis
Wilson en- parentnese is very bitter on Uncle Hor-
for having bailed out the rebel Chief Magistrate
after he had accomplished the arduOus task OF
catching him. General Wilson Is for this reason, II
for no other, Jealous supporter OF President Grant,
General Sheridan will make q tour Of about two
thousand miles in an ambulance through the Far
West to inspect all the military posts ana establish
ments. He has invited Mr.. Thomas Murphy to &C.
company him, but the latter has thankfully de-
cned.
wHEELBARROw BET. ..r
Speaking OF Mr.. Murphy, may as well mention
the amusing bet he has made with Mr.. Larry
Jerome on the Presidential election. The condi-
tions are as folows:-lf Horace Greeley Is elected
In November Mr.. Murphy undertakes to pay $500 to
Mr.. Jerome II he Is defeated and Grant receives
the Presidency for another term Mr.. Jerome under
takes to wheel wheebarr0w seventy five times
round the race track. distance OF more than
seventy five miles. There Is no stipulation as to
whether the wheelbarrow shall be loaded as to
the time in which Mr.. Jerome is to perform his
task In case he should lose the bet but Mr.. John
Chambcrlin Is to provide ell the refreshments ne
might need during his weary pilgrimage round tho
TALK WITH TIE PRESIDENTS PRESIDENT.
/ had u conversation to-day with the President OF
Porter. General Porter Is sick-has peen suffering
from dysentery, with which complaint Lieutenant
sell feels general soreness all over, from tho rough
handling which he received during tn, handshak-
ing ordeal HIS right hand has been graispeaa "a ag ~
Sentai a twist wrist most Severely tts fhl has even
SAYS in a bantering way that 1t was he (sheridanl
who drew the crowd to The exhibition. -.
viii probably leave on wednesday for washington
to attend Cabinet meeting: ase.al
Among the events In Long Branch have tS
chronicle a ball at the West End Hotel-the most
brilliant OF the season. The great paror and the
surrounding porch presented gay and animated
scene. Besides the numerous ladies and gentle
men staying at the hotel carriages after carriages
brought fair ladies' and their escorts from many
| cottages. am told that at no period before were
there so many noted personages collected together
In Long Branch as on Saturday night at the wess
Among those who took part in the ball were the
Misses LrSy @ d Mss %s Mss
Rennie, Miss sewel, OF Pittsburgh. Miss Craig. OF
baltimore; Mrs. Bowie, OF philadelphia; the Misses
ol New York, and Mrs Weaver, Of brooklyn;
Ferry and Mr. French: There were also
present the three Misses Daniels, Of baltimore;
Governor Go; , w6yte, Surveyor Cornei and lady, Mr..
Chauncey Depew Mr. and Mrs william H. Whytc,
OF Baltimore; senator stockton and lady, Blacquo
Bey, the Turkish Minister, and lady; exCollector
Murphy and lady, Mr.. James :. Myers and lady, Mr.:
Fred Lovejoy and lady, Mr.. and Mrs. Hegemsn, Of
Among the latest arrivals at West End are sena-
tor Caldwell, OF Kansas; Judge Joacnimsen, New
low Mr. Gilmore Meredith, OF Baltimore; Mr. w. ID.
Dinsmore, President Of Adams Express; Mr.. Charles
Valdez and eJ Mr.. John M L. Ill., Commissioner Of PUB
lie Works, OF PhladcHhia. and many others.
Politically sncakioe r'uA there s is aupareutly lun
among the confidential advisers Of the President.
but 1t Is the lull before the coming storm. l have
most reliable information that great move is c0nN
templated to revive the drooping spirits Of the
party. 1t Is felt that demonstration Is necessary
to cOunterbaance the turbulence OF the GreeleyieS
The leading spirits of the Grant c0tere have deter
mined to issue call for the endorsement OF Presi-
dent Grant to the great manufacturers railroad
and steamship magnates, bankers, directors OF
horse car railroads and persons or ike
ilk who control votes. IL Is intended
that this move shall have double end-tnat such
prominent men shall be induced to give the moral
weight OF their public endorsement and influence
the votes their employees in favor OF the admins
tratiOn One great manufacturer told me himself
he has been asked to sign the CALL but that he
declined.
The President received number OF visitors yes
terday. Among those who called on him were Mr..
George w Chds, Blacquc Bey, the Turkish Minister;
Mr. George Bliss, Mr.. Wells, OF Philadelphia; Mr..
Cleveland, from ohio, and others.
rare spectacle will be presented on the race
course next Saturday. 1t IL 10 be race In which
young gentlemen are TO be the riders party Of
twelve have made up purse and Will ride their
own horses including three race horses which have
been loaned by Mr.. John Chamberlin who has given
the use Of the track. The race Is to be for sweep
stakes nile heats best two in three) and will take
place at three O'Clock in the afternoon. Admission
viii be by cards Of invitation. There Is already
much interest manifested In what is termed tile
"gentlemen's race"
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