The New York herald., 1876-07-03

few days. receiving the congratulations OF .hsip
friends, and there il doubt that they will have
all The passengers they can accommodate At remunera
tive rates
Miss Jane Stuart daughter Of tho celebrated artist
the late Gilbert stuart who occupies an unprctsnticus
cottage Mil street, Is writing book about her
father. Newport has many literary characters who
spend tho greater part OF the time here, among the
scholar and poet; Colonel Thomas ". HiggInsoa,
Miss LAZARUS ''Susan Coolidge" Colonel George 4
warng. Jr. Mrs julia Ward Howe DR.. W. p. Chan
Watson, and many others Three well known artists
owl and occupy summer residences here, viz :-John
aarge OF New York. who resides in Sunnyside place
william 7. Richards. OF Philadelphia, ON Gbbes
ard Richard N. Staigg, OF Boston. In the pretty
cottage opposite the Aqudneck House, Pelham
street The late w o. stone, the well known portrait
painter of New York, who died here quito suddenly
last summer, always made Newport his summer home,
and he will be missed this season in Soc nl circles.
Ihs United States torpedo boat Intrepid, Commander
Huntington lies at the torpedo station, and almost
every day practices with spar torpedoes while at
anchor. She will remain here about three months.
Admiral Porter's torpedo boat Alarm, Lieutenant
Commander HILL Philade phia. is also expected
at the torpedo station for practice after the paoua
holiday, and there Is no doubt but that matters Will bs
very lively at the station for the remainder OF the sea
The visitors Will be able 10 witness grand sight
the glorious Fourth in the harbor, beng proposed
TO fire torpedo salute Tne torpedoes will be planted
short distance from the shore and will be rod IN RAPID
succession by electricity Captain Jones, Of the Brit
sh Navy, mentioned above Will be sure to be on hand
Mr. Meredith Howland has rented The Ogden villa. on
Narraganse avenue which for the past few years has
been occupied by Edward Cooper OF New York. The
family of the latter have arrived at the villa of ex-
Governor Edwin d. Morgan. OF New York. which they
have rented for the season.
Three afternoon concerts given every week
1t Fort Adams, by the FIRST United States Artu.
ery Band, Professor Preis, leader and they well
attended by the summer visitors, Tor whose benefit
they are principally Intended They are ono OF the
pleasing features OF the season, and General Vogdes
commandant OF the garrison, allows allwho choose Il
visit the fort those days with the utmost freedom,
Notwithstanding the malicious reports which have gone
abroad the contrary. There certain rules and
regulations which must be observed and thess
have been enforced for the comfort and wellbeing OF
others few dissatisfied individuals have nt to
make hue and cry about it. TO General voses should
all credit be given for the rich entertainments which
he has provided Tor three afternoons in the week. The
Ocean House orchestra plays every afternoon IN the
cosey little building erected purpose front Of The
house.
The Bellevue Dramatic Club whose pleasing enter.
tainments last summer Will be remembered by the cot
agers propose entertain the visitors again this
q more extensive scale Tho club Is composed
several OF the csagers and the worthy Mayor of the
city, Mr. Henry Bediow previous to his election IA
the honorable position which he now occupies, wai
the handspring OF all its movements. and the members
OF the club and their friends hope that the dignity o
his Office will rot preclude him from giving them his
support Last they several entertainments
for the benefit OF local charities.
The latest arrivals al the Ocean House are Mathel
Muride, I. H. Mckinley. T. b. Brattle, Cuba; Charles
Hull and WIFE Samuel Hart and family Phlladelphi la ;
York; r. Mckenzie, H. Mckenzie Montreal W. J.
Gregory and son, Jersey CITY, j. S Collins. New York;
s. j. Sullivan and wife, Cincinnati; w. $. Harvey,
Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Reed, London; d. .. MILD
and family San Francisco; Mr.. Gardner and wife, Hart
ford; and W. Demonaco New York
Tho arrivals At the Aquldneck House include A. W.
Patten and wife, R. N. Hsrtshornc San francisco; W.
+. Hutchins, Mrs. Grevile Winthrop and family, New
York; G. L. Clark A. P. Brown. j. J. Weld, Boston,
Oliver Aues North Easton and General Schoheld, ..
s A., ana family.