National Republican., 1880-11-13
The Ln.t of the neyioM.

biN AA'0 hOaNiAVisf sHNNs A-s
Thursday morning came 10 Old Point Com.
fort bright aud pleasant. The sun rose TO
meet an almost cloudcss sky aud warm
autumn brceze. The detailed performances
Of Wednesday had curried out most Of the re.
quiremeuts of the naval authorities for an cx-
mbitipn Of their skill aud capacities, so that
to-day The only entertainment for the dsiin.
guishcd but rather uon.Critica party Of the
secretary Of the navy was the naval boat drill
aud race. This was very Crcditnby performed
under the difficulties and rctardng influences
Of u heavy sea. The launch Of tho Tennessee
won the race after n very close con-
test. cspccnlly contested by tho boats
attached to the Saratoga, Minnesota, Nandalia,
Galcna and Yautic. The drill and race were
carried out from the beginning to end with
credit to the defeated as we'll as victors. The
inspections Of Secretary Thompson were con-
Quoted with but little ottchtiOn to particular
details and tho venerable tar was apparently
very well satisfied with tho efforts of the
naval officers to meet his wishes not tO bother
him too much and yet to give q creditablo
exhibition. This our friends of the navy nc.
complshed, Notwithstanding the contrary
statement Of tho Herald correspondent Sec
retaries Schuiz and Eyarts visited Hampton
and its Colored university and were
pleasantly entertained. Major Romcyn
Of the Fifth infantry, professor of mill
tary science aud tactics, presented his
cadets for drill 10 the distinguished visitors.
The colorcd and Indian boys reflected great
credit upon themselves aud their painstaking
instructor by their precision Of movement aud
excellent military appearance.
Ate p, IN. tho Marine band gave most de.
lightful musical entertainment by q prone
nado concert which was enjoyed by about 25O
guests. As evening approached preparations
were mado for the departure Of the several
parties who made up the visitors from dis
tRnCe.
Mr.. Lorilards yacht Lorilei left this oven
ing, rs also the Dispatch, Specdwell aud Talla.
pousa for Washington. The Minnesota will
go to New York; the Constitution to Philadel-
phia, aud the Saratoga to Baltimore to'mor-
row or Saturday. Rumurs here are to effect
that next week all of the larger vessels will
depart to the several points of the Atlantic
station.
Several of the vessels, whose complement
of officers or men were attached to the New
Orleans and Mobile squadron, hope to move to
Washington December 10 to take part in tho
unwilling Of tho Farragut statue. In about
ten days the post aud people here will have
settled down to winter quiet.
We were glad to meet the genial COuute-
nance of General J. J. Reynolds (rctirGd) lie
has taken II cottage across the Mill creek
bridge aud will remain here this winter.
Washington society will miss, therefore, his nc'
compishcd wife and daughter, This is to be
sincerely regretted by their many friends,
Among other old friends we had the pleasure
Of shaking bands with DR.. Ridgcly, late OF tho
medical corps. His old army HcquuintGnc
will be glad to learn that the doctor is Sill
| tho aflablc aud pleasant companion whom they
remember IN times lang syue.' Atthe urtil-
lery school LicutenRnts Chase and Squiels ofthe
cavalry sustain with excellent credit the pro-
verbal gallantry and courtesy of that branch
Of our service. Among the distinguished
guests of the Hygcia we noticed General Van
Viet, U. S. A., who, We arc sorry to say, sur.
| fcred during Wednesday from an attack OF
| his old complaint sciatica; GGnorals BabCocls
and Whitc,cy, Colonels McCauey aud Collum,
! Lieutenant $. ID. Greene, Captain Walker of
the Third cavalry, Mr.. Davidson Of Hdipcr's
| ITsckiy aud Mr.. Demorest of Now York. Mr..
Davidson made several excellent sketches of
| the fleet, the post aud other points Of interest
| for his journal.
The Misses Schurz. Sherman and Dunn re-
! cGived pleasant attentions from all the officers
navy aud army. In fact, no young lady
| lacked either escorts or admirers when IL is
remembered that the two services were rep.
resented by over 250 officers.
| Miss Adams of Georgetown, who is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Colonel Babbitt will remain
some time ut Fort Monroe. She is very
charming young lady, and is considered one
of tho attractions of tho fort. Miss Johnson
of Minneapolis is visiting the family of Lieu
tenant Dunwoody of this city, and is a very
| popular guest at tho garrison.
We cordially commend to the travelling
public ths excellent, swift and commOdious
stoumer Jane Mosecy. As y sca.boat she j!
stanch easy and fast. Her officers, Captain
Parker and Purser Baker, are gentlemen who
make their guests as comfortable as thoy can
They 60 all in their powor TO make the triI
agreeable and they thoroughly succeed in the
| task BOXER.