The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-12

ten feet wide, and projecting from the main
building about the same distance. A large
bay window in this abutmcnt looks out on
q small piazza midway in height between
the western piazza. This bay window has
had the glass taken out, and has been
covered with broad awning, shading all
the piazza. The other windows are pro-
tected with awnings The house is fur
nished with all that taste and comfort
could suggest and money procure.
Francklyn cottage is now one of the OBJ
jective points of the fashionable afternoon
drive. Trains Of carriages, containing anx-
ious people, come troopiDg from other parts
of Long Branch, and from Ocean Grove,
Monmouth Beach and other places, all in
tent upon learning the latest intelligence
from the sick-room. At times the boule-
yard between the Iron Pier and the Ell
boron is one continuous line of vehicles.
Glossy landaus, carryalls, with glittering
wheels and jaunty dog-carts, are drawn up
in lines and their statuesque drivers, with
rich dark livery, glossy hats and general
English makeup, add to the picturesque
watoring-pace effect.
Saturday and sunday at EIberOn.
Yesterday Elberon was cnveloped in
mist. A thick, almost impenetrable fog
rendered everything sticky, and was exceed
ingly oppressive. At times on shore objects
at distance of 200 feet could be but dimly
seen, while looking seward the gaze was
met by q thick, heavy, apparently motion
less white wall of mist that rested low over
the surging waters and completely shut out
the view. The booming Of the waves as
they tumbled and rolled upon the beach
and broke against the bluffa short distance
below the Presidents cottage, had rather
mournful and monotonous sound well suit
A1.r al, 80 t1,tg atct
misty September day. Rain fell in fitful
showers during the day, and in the evening
increased in volume. The wind blew. a
stiff gale, and the parched earth was entirely
drenched with the rain which then fell in
torrents. The flag on the Francklyn
cottage, denOting the presence of the
wounded chieftain, hung from the second
story window wet and motionless. As may
be imagined, this cherries aspect had a
depressing effect on everybody, and it was
no wonder the President made less progress
than on the day before.
To-day was better, but not as pleasant as
might have been desired. The rain has
ceased, the wind has gone down, and the
sun burst through the storm clouds that
lowered over the Branch all the morning.
The general aspect of affairs is
more cheerful, but the weather is
warm and sultry. Most of the
sojourners here, including the Presidents
Cabinet, attended divine service at st.
James Chapel this morning, where prayers
were offered for the Presidents recovery
There is scarcely anything new to add
about the nations patient. The story has
already been fully told by telegraph. There
has been a slight Improvement in his con-
dition since his arrival, but not enough to
warrant q belief in his recovery. The
chances are favorable, however, and hope is
increasing with each days gradual gain OF
strength. AS usual Saturday and Sunday
were his worst days, but nothing occurred to
excite fresh alarm. He did not make any
progress on those days, but simply held his
own. The present week will tell the story,
and at the close, it is believed, there will be
no difficulty in determining the result.
The Cabinet officers do not expect to re.
turn to Washington before the first Of
October. Secretary Hunt, Secretary Lin
coin, Postmaster-G General james, and prob
ably Secretary Blaine will leave for two
weeks trip to the White Mountains or
\ Tuesday next. Each will have briei
interview with the President before leav-
ing. A. j. G.