National Republican., 1882-08-01
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The Trial Trip or President Arthar-s New


Speaking OF driving reminds me Of the new four
finland Of the President that made trial" trip
the other day. Albert, who has handled the rib
boDs ever since General Grant went into the White
House, about fourteen years, took out the four
bays, and was accompanied by Alan Arthur, who
manifested much honest, boyish delight over their
good behavior. Albert always enjoyed General
Grants four-i hand, and is pleased TO have the
opportunity again lie drove around the curved
drive leading 10 the White House TO "show OF"
the new horses, little Nellie Arthur and her little
girl visitor running out to the door TO see them,
quite full Of childish excitement. The President
happened TO be at the window of his own room
aud he soon caught tho enthusiasm, and called
OUT Bring them up here, Albert" But Albert
seemed too intent on the happy privilege Of
handling four-in. hand, and for some momenE
did not hear The cnll from the window, indeed, not
VII the PRESIDENT clapped his hands and got his
attention. Then he went round with flourish of
the ribbons and his dark fnce quite beaming, aud
drew up under the window To report the new
team have always felt as much interest in the
horses as In any other part of the Administrations
One. rarely loses faith in horses and dogs. They
can be kept out of politics. SO l have been ac.
quainted with the horses of every administration
Tor some time. General Grant had the finest
horses. Mr.. Hayes was content with pair of grays
: that were commonplace, but eminNptly respecta-
Sf M inc Gaed WSIi bought sgan Of ys after he
and Il satisfactory was to pay $500 for thSm. He
kept them, and ailer his death they were sens back
Mr.. Arthur brought on q pair OF bay carriage
horses Il om New York, a bay saddle horse he had
useu, ana black saddle horse mat had belonged
to Mrs Arthur. The new horsGs are the leaders
bought here, not because extraordinary, but be-
cause they match, iii color, build, and size the
other bays with which they are to be driven. These
leaders are q rifle smaller but in every way IRE
handsome match All four have the square. cut
I'll. Alan Arthur has pair of pretty light buggy
horses also bay, but Eghter shade. lie drives
them to u new, very light buggy with red running
gear. It's a dashing little turnout, very pretty
and Just what young man of his years delights
In. BUT the favoriie of the stable is the black
horse that Mrs. Arthur always rode. The animal
is small and trim, with lovely head and
coat smooth and sbiuing ns satin. II is very gen
lie, and Is here for the use of Nellie Arthur who
is just learning 10 ride. Tho President dues not
ride, and has rarely done so for two or three
years but he is much attached to his saddle horse
and likes to have the aAinal here, where he can
see II ut any time The four in. hand s,the two
saddle horses, and the light buggy span occupy
stalls on the north side Of the stable
while the four office horses stand ON
the south side. Two of these Office
horses belong 10 the Presidents private secretary
Mr.. Phillips, aud are fast tean, one of the tao
having noted record for speed Mr.. Phillips sell
dom gives them chance TO show their speed
here, for the pavcnents are considered ru,nnus 10
good horse. President Arthur is like General
Grant in his appreciation OF the fine points OF q
horse and knowing good horse when he secs
one. The stables are tuking on touch of the
days when the Presidential turnout was really
worth looking at and Albert's beaming fee and
erect figure on the box show that "Richari is
himself again. Washington Correspondence Of the
Hartford CUiirunL