New-York tribune., 1873-06-28
SUMMER LEISURE.
LIFE AT NEWPORT.

LIFE AT NEWPORT.
THE TOWN SLOWLY FTLLEG-BArHrNS NOT YEP
BEGUS-woRK AND SURROUNDINGS OF THB
CLAIMS COMMISSION.
lFROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT oP THE IdbobJ
NEwPoRr, June 10.-The Summer guests ara
slowly arriving ami the hearts OF the hote keepers anu
tradesrnen are beginning TO swell with satisfactloh-
For Newport hardly exists until Summer comes "'S-
tar Morris Of Philadelphia has just arrived and takeh
possession Of his cottage on WasmngtOnst' D. q ~"
mans of New York has come here in his yacht, the
Foam, and will occupy his newy-bult villa on Gould
Island, short distance up the BAY. Two 0iher IDem-
bers OF the NewYork Yacht Club will have their yach'f
here thls summerMahlon Sands, owner OF the Vking'
and A. s. Hatch. owner OF the Resolute, when
Is now on the dock at New-YOrk Apropot
Of yachts, it is rumorpd that negotiations arc
in progress for the purchase Of grounds for n
Summer Station Of the New-York Club The place mem
toned near the foot OF Thamesst spoken Of well
adapted for such purpose The hotels are very quiet
The ouakers are nearly all gone. but the first OF the
pleasure-seekors taking their places. l. Tuckerman
and daughters Mr. and Mrs T. A. Post aud A. Stein and
wife OF New York registered at the Atlantic. j. H.
A.tomus and Lewis Wiener, with party o young la
dies Mr. and Mrs. James VI. Turner, and Mrs. j. A.
Thatcher Of Philadelphia, and Henry riimage and wifo
of Boston also STAYING at the same hote AZ tho
Aqudneck House, Mr. and AIRS. John II. Watson aud
Alexander schoss and family OF New-York have taken
rooms. Driving Beevue-aye. and over the clin ana
h roads seems 60 be about the only outside pleasure n
which those here yet indulge There appears to be a
great deal OF shopping done before the cottagers
can get settled down. Many fashionable turnouts aro
in use but the avenue scarcely equals Fhayc m that
respect as yet
The bathing still pleasure OF the future. Though
the surf breaks aurngy and the water II reported ~
pleasantly COOL very few 10 care for that refuge
from dust and heat Only six seven rash yotares
IN a at flgllOl
seek it before the middle Of July About dozen BATH
inhouses position, and all tho rest m Winter
quarters. The master OF baths looks on content-
edly, and goes overhauling his stock OF va
riegated garment, sewing on buttons aud strings,
and getting ready for the season. During
some days it has been enough 10 drive the MOST
coldblooded person the SURF but Others fires ia
the hotel parors were very comfortable toward even
Ing The beach is in excellent condition, smooth and
fat and the surf playful and entcng Nothing lack
ins but bathers.
THE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
The Mixed Commission on British and American
claims are now hard at work and rapidly advancing
with the matters under their charge The King Cottage
on Belevueaye opposite the Club House, Il the scene
Of their labors Beside being well adapted for their
work. il Is filed with books and ornaments and plenty
OF shady retreats which the members can avail them
selves hours Tney found the change from tho
heat and dullness OF Washington TO the cool pleasant
ness In spite OF the great number Of bulky claims, they
have no doubt that they will be ready report by tho
stipulated tme Sept. &C. Each case. when presented,
has to 70 through regular legal routine The claimant
presents his set forth in legal shape DeposluohS
are taken, witnesses summoned from all parts Of the
country, some from Europe, aud duly examined. Ihe
learned counsel sides the matter to their
hearts content Then the learned counsel aud all put mo
secretary are turned out, and the Commissioners sd
and talk by themselves until they have agreed upon the
award OF upon dsmissing the claim. Many claims ara
dismissed for want of jurisdiction, which does nos
preudice their suit IN other tribunals Some idea Of tho
ground that has be gone may be Obtained from
the fact that the papers covered 6O0 pages
Of printed The majority occupy 500 OK 6J pages
each When they commenced work here they prOughU
about % large OF papers, and they are accumu-
nulang AT fearful rate. Two sets OF proof readers
are kept almost tantly engaged The printers her"
cannot keen up with the demands made upon their
time and much Of the matter has TO printed In Wash
ington. Then all the minutes and papers have to b
kent I'm duplicate, one set for each Government. Tho
two countries in allowing this change OF base, really
showed a most tender regard for thetr repreSent1-
tiyes for such abors could hardly have been carried
on during this Summer weather in the eneryatng al
mosphere OF Washington The sessions take place IN
the back parlOr with windows opening both sides,
making "A c9o pleasant courtroom Ono wOnld not take
II for judicial chamber but for the array OF law books
in one corner The secretary occupies the rooms on the
right of the entrance That on the left, the 'front.' ~
counsel aud other members or the Commission.
No room can be called the library the large collection
have pleasauter quarters. Tue authorities anu re-
dents have rendered every ciyy In their power h'd
10 them aud they only fear that they Will become TIC
victims OF too much hospitality,