The New York herald., 1874-08-28
A CHILLING SUGGESTION.
Reception by Governor Talbot at
Fall River.
CHEERED IN CAMP MEETING
Further Movements Of the
Chief Magistrate.
OFF NEWPORT, r. l., August q, 1874.

AZ North River yesterday morning Impressed
with the undeferab!e nature OF time and tide, the
very select guests were promptly on hand, and
as fast as tugs could take them out the $50 ladies
and gentlemen were transferred to the great ves-
sci lying in the stream. This was the City OF
Peking, the boast OF the Pacific Malers, the pride
OF John Roach and the grand example OF those
who believe in State aid Tor the rehabilitation
OF our mercantile marine. She was. in truth, a
splendid craft as she swung in stately sweep with
the tide. The Pacific Mail people have congratu-
lated themselves. made O presentation to John
Roach, and fellcltated the public, foreign and do.
mestic, on the sale delivery OF the City OF Peking
to the sea over which she is to ride as queen.
They launched her with one nurrah, honored her
builder with another. trial.trpped her last Satur-
day with third, and now they about to 'scele-
brate" her with q "tger." But 1t is to be q kid
gl0ved, perumed rose-tlnted quail on toast, extra
dry verZenay tiger; none OF your blustery, hot
throated finishing up TO ''send off," which
the fiery partisans OF Gotham were won't
to give in the halcyon days of Big six that are
now no more. The Seventh Regiment Band, un.
der General Grafula. are making the fresh morn.
ing air sweet with melody, and like a culinary
pinS-tinted sachet, whence the savory odors from
below emanate. the head OF Lorenzo Delmonico
may be seen moving among the tables in the
saloon. Pure air and bright sunlight combine to
give an edge TO that appetite for enjoyment
social, mental and physical, which bless the
pleasure bent, breakfastless early riser The
news that the matln meal was ready induced
many dainty lady to pass the beautiful
floral decorations of the ''socia hall' with
glance, as she swept down to encounter the solid
sweets OF life aronnd the fower-laden tables. 1t
was voted 'just elegant" and that is fair
superlative.
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For oil the ticketed admonltions the anchor was
not weighed until hal-pasr eight. At quarter
past nine the Battery was LETT behind, and, when
the Peking ueared the Narrows, crisp feeling OF
delight was universal.
1t was stated on board that many had offered
fabulous prices for tickets for the trip; and, many
things considered there were, doubtless,
NUMBERS who would have "gven their
eyes'' to rub shoulders with a good half of
the company on board. Ii may be leather in the
4company's cap of shrewdness that this was so. or
1t may be queer commentary on our mouceaur
riches.
THE COMPANY.
The trip was attractive, to be sure, and, when
we look over the company, Miss Flora McFlimsy
ana her parents may be recommended to mercy.
Was there not tall, pOrty, close shaved, ruddy
faced old gentleman stan ding there who calls him.
self Henry ilson and is written down Vice Presi.
dent IN the almanacs! Was there not q fiery
bearded 25O-pounder son, or stepson, of
Mars, who shot glances, to awe the heart
OF q departmental clerk. from beneath
the brow OF q Secretary Of War; Was there not
handsome young gallant of fifty odd, with silver
hair, mustache and imperial, who paced the deck
calamity telling stOries perhaps OF the splendOr of
the court of the Gar and who now rejOices in the
title OF Postmaster General, after having been
nql.xtn
Marshal Jewell, dear TO the heart OF the Nutmeg
State, and around him are others whom need not
here enumerate. On it was Just the gathering
Tor an ofice-seeker to long for, as for q society.
hungry shoddylte to grasp by the hand.
BOARDED BY THE PRESIDENT.
As the Peking passed through the Narrows there
was general ripple of expectancy, which culmi-
mated when q gold-banded Official cried out JOY
ously, "Here she ls" The expected object was q
revenue cutter, in the pilot house OF which might
be discerned, on the starboard side, the we'll
known face OF President Grant, wearing It's imfne-
mortal steady expression. After the usual stop.
ping, backing and gangway Lowering, the Presi.
dental party came ab0ard-the President first, 1o
lowed by Mrs. Grant, dressed in black silk. With
him came Private Secretary Babcock and lady, ex-
Private Secretary Porter and lady, Mrs. and Miss
Barnes, wife and daughter OF the Surgeon General
Mr. Campbell vile and daughter; Mr.. George ".
Chds, and Mr.. hugh Hastings. The band
struck up "Hail Columbia" as the President
touched the gangway, and, as he touched the deck,
the Vice President the Postmaster General and
the tary OF War passed forward to welcome
HIM. 1t was kindly, quiet reception, and much
handshaKing followed, the company substituting
smiles for the cheers which less pretentious people
band played the "Star Spangled Banner" and
the Presidential party went to breakfast. Now
aea e OF the her
added her roll TO the breakfast Of the distinguished
guests.
All were soon on deck and politics were not ne
elected In the soto Uoce conversation that the
Presidents reappearance gave birth to. The third
term found its dscussonists but the nearer potf-
cal exigencies demanded the lions share OF the
comment. You could hardly say how 1t impressed
the close observer that between the PRESIDENTIAL
party proper and the Vice President there was
a coldness. "WhaI does it mean s'' said o few.
tion.Sacked hEnt with Bay State 81. Iranmia, "a,
President and his party chatted together, and the
band played the "Conspirators Chorus" from
Mime. Angot.. Henry Wilson stood alooi, with an
expression of lace ike u man chewing unripe per-
simmons. He looked like man who was sadly
making up his mind to be ssoica soi in lace OF the
"Grant Is going hunting in the Massachusetts, pre-
serves to help Butler along in Grants quiet way"
read Henry Wilson'S statement in the HERALD ?"
said third. HE said he wouldn't vote for
Grant Tor third term, ana thatS WHAT'S tue
matter. Grant disikes that sort OF thing, whether
he means TO run for third term or not. lie Is
not obtrusive; but he Is extremely sensitive, and
he hastens to attribute what man says Tor prin-
ciple to personal dislike"
So the discussion and the ship moved on. Lunch
was served and eaten by those whom the rolling
had not rendered saueamish. AT haf-past two
Fire Island lighthouse was passed. Shortly after
MRS. Grant succumbed to the NAL de mer. With
music, social converse and occasional enforced
study OF the white basins the part OF the
ladies, the day wore into night, and although Del
monic0 spread most tempting menu ii required
tine sturdy stomachs OF politicians, company di-
rectors, steamship men and journalists to master
| Its contents.
DECIDEDLY WEIRD.
Night closed around as Shinnecock light was left
| behind and M0ntauk light came In view IL was q
weird suggestion but pertinent one, which then
| whispered Itself in the HERALD mans ear. The
| breeze was ireshenng and the rising Just
little. and the snrGesttnn SAID "what II this lns