New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-28
NOTES FR0M NEHPORE.

PROFESSOR AGASSIZ LABORA IOkn-liFiAiIN VI Ilil'
sTRUCTUEE-OPFNING or TIE sEAsoN-RFctNI
ARRIVALS.
rFBoM An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE tribune
NEWPORT, r. l., June 25.-ProfessOr Alex.
Acassiz has arrived at his summer retreat near Castle
Hill and is busly engaged lis extensive laboratory
Here the professor and such scientists may Ia pen
to be the place 90 out dredging or surface fishing
every evening when the wind is not too fresh The au-
oratory and the summer residence OF Professor AgassZ
are IN fun view Of the ocean, the entrance to the
harbor or almost abreast Of the Government reSer7a-
tiou AT Fort Adams. The Dumpings and the rockbouud
coast of the NarTagansett shore are In iuI Yle" Inc
laboratory Is partly English, and Is three stories high
The basement is devoted TO scientific hp'sam ana Jet
SAM the centre floor to the objects OF natural history
aud the upper floor odds and ends. The centre floor
is the one mostly used II is - feet in length, about
% feet wide and IL feet in height The floor is
covered with oil cloth, and the room is well lighted
Tables with slate slabs, placed in the centre which
are used as dissectiug tables. Tables may also DE
seen with tiles of many cOlors 10 represent the bolton
Of The ocean at various depths. Tables are placed
oirosc the windows, number, tiled in black ana
white Powerful microscopes are in their place, and i'm
ranse glass bowls found in every available corner
The scientists take advantage OF the udcs ana localities
and go Oh in their steam launch on tours OF exploration
evening being considered the best time, viz, from $50
until 9 o'clock The launch Is steercd for sreaks OF
tide and the amount Of phosphorcsceuce in the water
H an indication TO those on board whether there is
nrosupct Of good evenings work Each person pro
yiied with a gauze net, which is slowly but lightly
SKINNED over the surface Of the water and the
contents are Immediately placed In large glass
bowls or dishes. Upon arriving at the shore
re partv with the contents OF the dishes,
march TO the laboratory. The receptaces placed
a glass table. underneath which two lamps burn
brightly and reveal the contents Of the dishes In
very satisfactory The eminent gentlemen in
ucct the result of their trip by the aid Of the powerful
lamps and they usually well satisfied with The dis
play Of specimens. Tue tables are so arranged that
each rests upon a distinct pillar, while the floor Is
supported ON spiral uprghts thus enabling the gentle
men to examine the specimens without fear Of being
disturbed by that trcmulous movement caused by
sons walking across the floor All experiments, there
fore which are conducted at the laboratory are per
fecty free from the effects of oscillation. The dredge
used is three long by two feet in width and the
frame is made of iron, hich has sharp blades. Tie
outer covering is of canvas with net inside the bag
Professor Aassz takes great interest IN the researches
and he has fitted up his estate In very attractive
manner
.ea launch which is managed very easily by himself
mp ly his son. "a mere lad or by his workmen. lie
member Of the Town aud Country CLUB, Of which Mrs.
Tua Ward Howe is president, and he frequently invites
the members to his romantic retreat where tHey nave
professors ana students ~ Harvard frequent visitors
10 the retreat Ladies' also, are among the visitors
boarding house by IS Tor the exclusive benefit OF
the arrangements for the reception of the 23l Reg
meut of Brooklyn are about coupitleu ~ VIII ne I
AT the depot by the local military cOmuanes, ana wei
coined hy the Mayor of the city. II Will then be cS
cprtpJ Ia The ocean House, where the men viii have
breakfast and from there to the campon ne ems when
Will be- m readiness. The regiment VIII TAKE part III me
ptrde ON the ln of July, and the visitors VIII have an
nuportuuity 10 see some of Rhode Islands " crack
mhtary companies. They viii also listen TO an GRAFTON
~ rI" sn9ion Of 1879 however f. opening
hrlglrtIy A large number OF houses are SIN
I'm the market but many persons are hold
ing hack in anticipation OF having the rentals
materially reduced. This class usually walt until the
Wdd. III Univ when they are able To secure house at
tneir own mice Nearly Onchalf of the cottagc-Owners
have and have become settled al their summer
homes and they enjoying the best part OF the sea-
The recent accident TO W. W. CorcOran, OF Wash
ugtOn will prevent bin from taking possession OF ms
cottage here FOR some time some OF HIS IdllS were
here when they heard of the accident
Wilson Eyre of Philadelphia, VINO SOFA MS cOttARe
10 the Cnaunug Centennial Churcn Committee, has puf
chased the lew estate Caherlne-st, near All SAINTS
Colonel W f. Prince L. 5. A. Admiral Case, L. 5. ",
and Commodore H. Baldwin, L. :. n, have arrived at
Pe.eg Han, L T. Potter, Mr. IT,, C. l. h, Spencer
Gruphuf y NJ Olyuhant, DR.. Beverly Robinson.
John WhpyIc Professor James H. Wilson, Rich
ara T. Wilson. Ogden Goeiet, ana sidney "eDnttI,
cottages Ex-Governor Morgan, OF Newly OK, Will De
here the LIST of July. - -, ,-..,r
twhO recently purchased the STOCKTON M anu
family The Hon l. L. Brown ana family, ana the COu-
Tess Paone and family, all of Nrw-Yotk. have taken
room, M the ocean House for the season. .
The Rev 81 Al Leonard ana family OF BIoohlln' Ut:
Moehrlug ana family. Mrs. d. Darrah and Mr. and
M. r A KIrtIe y OF Phade phia have also engaged
apartments at the ocean House