The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-16
CAP < M AY.
The President and His Companions
"By the Sea-"
What q Cabinet officer Says About
CRSariSm.
CAPE MAY, June IL, 1874.

Tnere are TWO great summer resorts Tor Phlla-
delphans. One IS Atlantic city ana the other is
Cape May. The latter catches. perhaps, the most
fashionable portion OF the community, though at
the height or the season the lormer wears the
iiyeliest and most exciting face. 1t was shrewd
and canning dodge OF Colonel Coke to inaugurate
the present season with the Introduction of the
President and his Cabinet at Congress Hail, and
1t was also, on the other hand o fine opportunity
or those Invited to escape the political mae
strom aud the sweltering heat OF Washington.
As the readers OF the HERALD have
already been informed, the Official visitors
arrived here on saturday evening, the
various stopping places upon the route afford
ing, in their honor scenes OF the most enthusiastic
popular demonstrations At each station the
President satisfied the crowds by appearing upon
the platform OF the cars and by shaking hands with
everybody who passed along. Upon the arrival OF
the tram at Cape May hundreds were assembled
TO welcome 1t, aud the distinguished guests passed
to Congress Hall between two long and ex.
tended lines OF human beings. Colonel Coke had
sent all his help from Washington, down here
to Congress Hall. and hence everything was
In 1ne running order. 1t was the intention OF
the visitors to have q pleasant time, and in
the most quiet and ordinary way Hence, apart
from the great crowds assembled at the depot,
there was nothing identified with the arrival
WoIluy VI Inc OuCldl NlSltOTS parLOOk OF sup
per in the main dining hall, alter which they re-
tired to their separate apartments, and nothing
more was seen Of them until ten O'Clock the next
morning The President after passing lew
words with those about him, quietly sought the
beach, and Tor q little while walked on the sand
alone. In the meantime his companions sought
recreation under q great variety OF circumstances
and under conditions most agreeable to them
selves.
The new Secretary OF the Treasury Mr.. Bristow
attracted great deal of attention and was every.
where the subject Of observation and comment.
His fine personal appearance, his dgniieu bearing
and above all, his frank and honest face, seemed
TO impress every one that the President had made
an admirable choice: while his splendid CONVEX
satonal powers rendered even the few moments
which, on account of the number each was per-
mi,ted to enjoy with him. pleasant and entertain
ing. The most jovial party In the company was the
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Of Name gentleman OF
the old school, who, despite his str pointed collar
and his habitual swallow tail, Is as good natured
and merry as young beau OF only eighteen.
And so 1t was wherever he moved always wear
Ing pleasant lace. ever ready to push practical
JOKE or tell good story-the venerable old gentle
man rom Maine was a valuable companion and
one whose society all appeared to enjoy. ex-
pressed III my telegram the fact that political SUBJ
iects were carefully avoided. Indeed, during the
entire visit heard but one reference MADE III this
direction, and strange to say this was respecting
THE THIRD TERM.
One of the Cabinet officers IN mentioning this
said General Grant Is fine, generous and kind
hearted man. He IL pleasant, agreeable and
social in mis- habits; he has conducted things
generally in a safe and popular way. Ireay DON'T
see any objection against running him for 3 third
term. I'll indorse INN, at all events"
he'Presldent himself was not looking well. He
He seemed to have come down simply to catch q
glimpse vi the sea and experience the buoyant
Of s cSo sasng I Yet to
peared to be ready and willing to converse. His
iondness Tor young children mas Ssen frequently
more pleasantly shown than to-day Little boys
and girls crowded about hum whenever he ap-
them he ioked ana chatted III way which pro-
yoked no little merrimeng; ! really believe that
one OF whom he has held alOit In his arms. Quite
FUNNY LITTLE INCIDENT
was leaving or Course there was was an immense
crowd on me platform, and It was with great diff
nculty that the President eoowed bis way through;
CHANGED 10 place her hand upon the side OF the
window nearest MIN. BE caught the hand IN his
might have really sought a Kiss under any other
circumstances, now that the President had caught
her by the wrist when she did not expect 1t, re.
fused to give him one.
Then II! have to hold you in this way until the
car starts" SAID the President.
:, Well returned the little one ''you can do SO
II you WISH"
Eyes, but in case do, as soon as the Car starts
1t will drag you along with it,"
have kiss, anyhow"
"Just hear this little lady talk, gentlemen said
the President to mis- companions. "Here is little
creature who would be dragged along alter this
car rather than give me q klss.n
The President held on to the hand and the
youngster held on ut the same time 10 her resolve.
Presently her mother spoke q word to her. and
she, reluctantly giving the kiss, was released.
Turning to one OF her small friends she said
"MOther made me do that. He might have
dragged me all the way to Camden"
Perhaps ought to say word or two in closing
concerning the prospects OF the season at Cape
May. One fails to see any marked Improvement
in the place, and this year Will chronicle the
opening OF no new hotels nor the enlargement of
any OF the Old ones. very, very limited
number OF new cottages have been put up-a fact
which the good people down here attribute TO the
panic Congress Hall Is the only one OF the large
hotels open for the season; the Columbia, Center
and Stockton will not open until two weeks hence.
While q great many parties came down to witness
the arrival of the Presidential party, almost all Of
them returned home this evening, and Their are
but few who have yet sought or even applied for
permanent quarters.