The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-07
THE SEASIDE CAPITAL.

situations.
LONG BRANCH. July 9, 1874.
Now that the President has retreated to his
summer home--a charming little spot, just suited
TO his quiet dispositon-it might naturally be In
erred that he would be left to that delightful Sc
ciuson which the place suggests and which the
Iatigues OF his great Office necessarily demand.
unfortunately the eyes OF the nation follow with
anxiety the footsteps OF It's Chief Magistrate
Wherever ne wends HIS way. Nor Is the feeling
tnat prompts this watchfuness one OF mere Curl
osity. 10 Is suggested, rather, by an anectiOnate
In terest which the head OF the nation should al
ways command. 1t Is noticeable among other
things, that since President Grant arrived at
Long Branch the characteristic gloom OF the
whining hotel keepers has ceased in that part of
the world has commenced to disappear De-
spite what may be urged to the con-
trary, his presence has the talismanc effect
of attracting to his vicinity large part OF the
fashionable world, and already the registers in the
best hotels tell their own tale in black and white.
Just as the White House is the cynosure of obser-
vation during the winter months, SO likewise is
THE PRESIDENTS COTTAGE
large or small though 1t be- the centre OF attrac-
ton during the summer, or so long as the Presi-
dent OF the United States chooses to remain in IL.
Altogether, apart from the political bores, buzz
yards and barnacles that generally clutch and cling
to power in any shape, the residence OF the chief
Texas, must always command attention from the
best people in the land. Although President Grant
is naturally fond Of secluson and retirement, tho
high office he holds Will, Of course, draw towards
him those who believe in sustaining the dignity OF
the position, and 1t may readily be inferred that
his advent at Long Branch will bring together
that class OF people whose refined culture make
fashionable life at the capital so enjoyable during
the long wintry months. OF the many brilliant
Do wi hav OH no nerhnnS President
Grant is the least ANXIOUS for display, yet 1t 49,
doubtless, fondiy hoped by those VINO win centre
in his immediate nelghborhood that the season
VIII not pass without some Of those enjoyable re-
unions in which the aristocratic and fashionable
world so longingly desire to participate
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT
This was bracing day at Long Branch. The
very best OF teams were out IN force. AS pre-
viously stated few were aware OF the Presidents
arrival here until the announcement in the
HERALD OF Sunday. The fashionable world there
upon bestirred itself, and all day vigilant eyes
were on the lookout Tor glimpse OF the Presiden-
tlal chariot. 1t dld not appear, however, Tor the
President remained at home the entire day. re-
ceiving few callers and maniiesting determined
President. despite the cares and troubles of his
great Office, looks hale and vigorous, and as seen
strolling through the grounds OF his handsome cot
tage, seems Ike the very personihcatlon OF peace
and contentment. Row long the irrepressibe and
enjoyment Of his well-earned repose 1t Is difficult
to imagine. But to see him at his ease, quietly
seated on the verandah OF his unpretentious man
sion enjoying the breeze from the far resounding
sea, It seems pity that his privacy should be-
and received calls from few friends who went to
greet him for ms own sake, and during the alter
noon held pleasant commune with those whom
long acquaintance had made him familiar. Alter
dinner mis- fine team was hitched up, ana as the
sun was sinking IN the west his carriage rolled out
upon the road in fine shape. The President
handles the ribbons TX, IKE a master, ana as me, ne
III 'ns aSS0m0eu 'D'0Ds' VIC Ous' ''''''"'' ''
THE TAIL OF COMET.
It was delicious evening and the avenue was
crowded with splendid equipages. Alter very
! tage, where he passed the evening in comparative
retirement, only few intimate friends being
present to participate In ms hospitality
THE INFLUX OF VISITORS.
There is hopeful smile about the Long Branch
hotel proprietor when means good DEAL From
the time the last tack Is patterned into the carpet
until the last trunk disappears en- route 10 the city
him rom the opening to the close, and, like phi
losopher, ms smile is perpetual. | suppose m0st,
people estimate. the success OF season BY The
profit or loss OF the parties who run the hotels.
Certain 1t is, however, you can never ascertain
one way or the other from the hotel people them
selves for where there is opposition there is likely
to be exaggeration. From present Indications,
Branch WIN hold Its own this summer. If the vsi.
tors at some of the establishments are not perma-
goes FAR to compensate for the lack guests during
the week. But after ALL the hotel business, good or
bad, is somewhat doubtful criterion 50 lar as me
It should be borne In mind that Long Branch Is
studded with enchanng Villas whose iashionable
brings 100 twenty times that number OF pleasure
seekers. The presence OF throng cannot change
the pure and nvigoratng atmosphere waited from
the deep bosom OF the ocean, spoil the charming
drives or affect the delightful retirement which
the locality affords. Until the sea washes away
the avenue ana warns the inhabitants to retreat
Long Branch will ever have its attractions. TO
be sure the hotels possess an element OF interest
in tnat peculiar 'nst IVY ~ known as
no. oGo
as any criterion OF success in the hopping line,
should say without fear or favor they were ABOUT
Three ol them. ana the result confirmed the i'm
the first display suggested tnat the vls
tSe music nus cV Ma" @ SR
fiddle as best they could the musicians art aiiea
and IL seemed quite evident mat
TerpschOre had come to the wrong Iuar Ssr.
that tall gr with Whr ys5y a snoas
until their light little heads became giday' 10 the
edacaon Of their aged parents graneh the 'n Mvea
strains OF the band, and that too IN view o! scores
of lockers on who mad not the courags OF tnst ma
chops as now carried out IS very lame aiiait: AZ
Be sE %t
! THE HOTEL TENOR
. Superstitious people affirm that since the fatai
dav when Adam, our genial ancestor was induced
by his lair partner to indulge IN the forbidden
iruir sight protuberance was made manifest
thereafter on the human throat by way OF warning.
This may or may not be the case. Certain It Is,
however, that as general rule the hotel tenor
has 1.-THE apple" largely developed, like huge bar
nacie on the stem OF q snip. In nine cases out OF
ten he proves to be a nuisance. You meet him at
every turn, and you will know him by his teeth,
which, being usually kept In good trim, are always
exposed to vew consequent upon the chronic
grin he manages to maintain He Is harmless, to
be sure, but when registering your name 1t would
be well to inquire where he sleeps. lie IS awake
at any hour from six O'Clock in the morning. HIS
vocal excursions commence when his feet touch
the ground. AS a general thing he goes on on Q
tangent and breaks down from the effects OF bad
whskey and then follows series OF quarrels in
his arynx OF distressing character, until finally.
, unable to howl any longer he begins
to whistle, to make believe he was only
hummng at random as well as to impress
upon the adjacent chambermaid who accompanies
| wor with a whine. that he KNOWS MI