National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-07-08
THE RETURN OF TIE PRINCES.
What a Boat-Load of Tourists Saw IN New
Nork-An Ocean Tumble.

What a Boat-Load of Tourists Saw IA New
York-An Ocean Tumble.
The steamer Frances arrived at tho Seventh
street wharf at eight o'clock last night, after
rough passage from New York. Many gentle
men who were members of the excursion
party which left for New York on the
Frances returned yesterday by rail, The
steamer was unfortunate on its first trip in
meeting with severe weather. This marrcd
the pleasure of the excursionists to saiuc OK
tent, but still they report that they had
pleasant time. An imprOmptu Fourth of July
celebration was held on the boat. Only about
twenty-five passengers returned with the
steamer.
The New York Herald gives the following
account Of the arrival of Che Washington tour.
lists and their doings in that city:
The side.wheel steamer Frances, of the New York
and Washington express line arrived NJ pier 81
North River, yesterday morning, Mt seven o'clock
with large party of cNcursiOniSts on board, ana
left that dock at halt,past nineo'cock last night on
the return voyage. 1t was some disappointment to
the tourists to find all the great stores and ware
houses closed and the city in q state OF Sunday
quiet They managed however to enjoy the visit
soon after landing they organized into parties of
vcs, tens, and twetles and set odt for the points
most in harmony with their tastes and ideas OF
amusement. some visited the elevated railroad
lines and the steamboat landings being Interested
in the subject of transportation In large cities.
Others enjoyed themselves Win tne novelty OF fiu
ing to Harlem one ~ road aud returning OH the
other Coney Island and Brighton Beach were
also points of interest. 4 large number spent the
day In the Central Park. The sea lions occupied
the attention of several elderly gentlemen, one of
whom declared he was glad TO come TO New York
II IL were only tohave seen such wonderful animals.
The ladies were sadly disappointed at not finding
the millinery emporiums in full display, but they
made up for this by stroll on Fifth avenue during
the fashionable promenuding hours They Were
assured that al New York was not at the seaside,
and they quite satisfied with the truth OF the
assertion Oh getting back 10 the boat. Some Con-
gressmen aud editors, who were among the eXcur-
sonsts, Immediately sought the refreshing breezes
at Long Branch aud Manhattan Beach.
The were fascinated by these popular retreats,
their ardor to return to the capital was cooled and
they telegTaphcd 10 the managers OF the excursion
that they were satisfied with their present lOungng
places and would go buck by rail In their own good
| time. Three of the parties OF young men went 10
the matinees at the theatres and entertained each
| other with q description of what they saw while
sitting the dock waiting for the steamer to cross
| from the Jersey shore.
| The boat fell IN with regular storm IN the pas
sage, aud had II regular ocean tumble, The pas
sengers were little shaken. They, however, TOOK
| II IN good part as they had an extensive cclebra
| ton OF the glorious anniversary of Independence
before the rough weather set In upon them In tho
| evening singing and dancing We're introduced blu
they were soon disturbed by half gale of vino
and tossing sea that sent many Of he merry ina K
ers to their beds, II had been Intended 10 make
| landings at the Long Branch pier and nj Cone,
Island but the strength OF the swell prevented this
| Another excursion from New York to Washing
| ton is In course Of preparation by the same line
| The regular sailing days nom New York VIII b'
| Thursdays and Saturdays, and from Washington
Mondays aud Fridays. large quantity OF iIeigh
| was brought on by the Frances she was unable Il
discharge owing 10 the length of time occupied II
coalhng ut Jersey City. She was compelled 10 TAX
Il back but the president Ot the company said an
! other vessel will be put into commission speedily
as It Is intended to keep them running late Into tn
! autumn.