Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-07-26
JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
Return Of the Editor Of the Herald
from His European SojOurn.


Although the steamer st. Laurent ar
rived off quarantine before o'clock last
night. she did not reach the pier at the
foot Of Morton street until after O'Clock
this morning. Mr.. James Gordon Ben
nett was among the very last to emerge
from the vessel, and did not leave the pier
until all his luggage had been landed. He
appeared in better health than ever, and
expressed satisfaction over the pleasant
voyage. There had been no bad weather
and the vessel had arrived nearly twenty
four hours ahead Of her usual time.
Mr.. Bennett wore the usual Tweed suit
cut after the English fashion, and a light
hat was slouched over his face. His nous
tache is handsomer than Of old, with some
thing more Of twist, and his face is a
little forid. He refused to submit TO any
thing like an interview, but was courteous
in answering questions concerning the
voyage. There were no friends to meet
him on the pier, and he stood some mo-
fnents in conversation with the gentlemen
who had been his companions on the ship,
bidding them farewell. He then entered
coach, accompanied by the Due de Feltre,
Carroll Livingstone and Brigham Willing,
and drove to the Brevoort House. His
sister, Miss Jeanette Bennett, who was
had preceded him, going to the same
hotel. On the trip out Mr.. Bennett was
accompanied by his new valet. who super
seeded his much interviewed predecessor
soon after crossing the ocean; by two men
servants and by his English coachman.
Miss Bennett had with her companion
and q maid. The trip was spent in the
usual way, with books and cards and the
usual evening impromptn entertainments,
but Mr.. Bennett does not seem to have
cultivated the acquaintance of any of his
fellow voyagers who were not already
known 10 him.
Mr.. Bennett certainly travels like lord.
For himself and sister there were six SER
wants. and his luggage, as 1t lay upon the
pier this morning, outnumbered that OF all
the other passengers taken together. There
were no less than 1913 pieces. and they
caused the custom officers large amount
OF trouble. The usual blanks had been
filled up and sworn to, stating that the
packages contained nothing dutiable, but
the officers felt obliged to make an exam
ination, and the servants remained to un-
fasten the packages one by one. II was a
useless labor, for there was nothing to be
taxed. There were innumcrable trunks,
travelling bags and traps" heaps Of rugs
hat boxes. bundles Of canes, umbrellas
rides AID shotgun cases, dressing boxes
aud cases, and one case OF pistols, which
the officer eyed critically but did not
open. In addition, there were large
number Of tighly-fastened cases containing
various sporting articles, evidently now
purchases. none Of which were opened
One long and slender packing case con-
tanned dozen driving whips with the pre-
tentions announcement whip manufac-
tnrers bv appointment 10 Her Majesty,
the Queen II. II. II. the Prince Of Wales,
III. n. II. the Duke Of Edinburgh, II. II.
III. the Duke OF Connaught, II. II. III. the
Duke Of Cambridge" OF all Mr.. Benefits
belongings, however, the greatest interest
was displayed by the servants in a splendid
Gordon setter, six months old. which, in
great disregard OF Mayor Ely's proclama-
tion, was unmuzzled and loosely fastened
by long chain to the handle Of n travel
ing bag. II is said 10 be one Of the finest
animals Of its class ever brought to this
country, and is to be used for breeding
purposes.
On the silver,plated collar was the in
scription Giddy, the property Of James
Gordon Bennett, Esq" The luggage, or
ct least so much OF ii as could be readily
unfastcned, was tumbled over, in the usual
reckless fashion, and then loaded upon
three double-horse trucks, q portion Of ii
going to the Brevoort House, and the re-
fnainder being sent direct to Newport.
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