National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-24
THE EXECUTIVE MANSION.
What n Philadelphia Correspondent says
oflt-The Riggs House.

The Philadelphia SUMS correspondent says:
Before entering tho Executive Mansion, the
President prudently caused Il to be thoroughly
cleaned aud refurnished II is now bright, sweet,
and attractive. Tho other day, through the
poliloness OF the steward, Mr.. Howard Williams,
we had n good opportunity to inspect all tho
rooms, and were very much pleased with every
thing. The house is substantially furnished, and
shows the caro- Of Mr.. Williams, who is industrious
ana methodlcal. About twelve years since ho
ilNed with that worthy gentleman, the Hon Sam
hooper, Member from Boston, whose hospitality
was generous and provcrbial. The reputation ac-
qnircd then has stood Mr.. Williams in good stead.
lie Is an important addition to the White House.
Bnt tho duties oto trying, ns the sovcreigns OF
america seem to be under the impression that the
house belongs TO them, and they do not always
cheetfully receive n polite refusal to allow them
to roam through the premises at all hours. There
is, however, great improvement over former
years. The President IS quiet, refined, and gem
tie, and his surroundings take their tone from
him. The thoughtlcss rudcncss of the giddy mob
Is thus checked at the threshold. All the regu-
lar people have been retained. and thoy are
c0nsidcrato and polite and know how TO modify
the enthusiasm Of the people. But Mr. Will
iams is the chief and he proves his ability
daily. This hint will serve those who wish to OBJ
tain n Wow of the inner temple. There are many
things in the While House worthy of special
menton-a clock, said TO have been given by the
First Napoleon TO Lafayette; remarkable dinner
set; some excellent portraits, and other matters
that Will bear scrutiny and description. full
length of Mrs. Hayes has just been added to the
collection OF works Of art A Proposals the old
song says-"It Is best TO be merry and wiSe Il Is
best to he honest and true" Only the other dny
the President was collector of the port of New
York without cause, and against the unanimous
ana earnest protest OF all the leading men of New
MY "a 1. -laas a1.s
removed collector Is President and Mr. Hayes Is
ashamed to calf at the White House, because he
sioop d to ineanucss and folly. But II Mr. Hayes
should cnll ON Mr.. Arthur. who can doubt that he
would receive polite welcome from the stately
ahd courteous gentleman whose native dignity
ilu ailu 1reedng well Z! him for the highest Office IN
the Republic3 This little circumstance should
teach us gentleness aud discretion. Arthur is
iresidont To-day, and good President Is he-true
10 himself ana to the great party that he repre-
sents-but, one of these Fourths Of March he will
put on his ovcrcoat and take his departure as all
the Others have d0nc--and let us hope aud believe
pleasant recolectiOns as any who havegone before
him.
The Riggs House is well.Alled. notwithstand.
hotel, and favorite with ladies and gentlemen
Az TINS moment there are fifty or sixty brilliant
and md charming women therc-Mrs; Carlisle, wife OF
the member from kcntucky Mrs. New, Mrs
| watson, Mrs Helen A. Peck and her lovely
daughter from Keokuk, Iowa Mrs. Shaw, Mrs.
wife of the distinguished ST. Louis editor, and
their matchless baby boy; Mrs. Wilson, OF Kansas
Mrs. Williams, wife of The Senator; Mrs. Parker,
q young bride from New hampshire, &c. All the
Dridal parties come to the Riggs House. Mrs.
Sputord, wiio ofthe proprietor, is well beloved on
account of her excellent qualities of head and
heart She is Gods blessing to the poor of the
District, and she leaves nothing undone to make
tho world b!tter and happier. Representative
Carlisle, OF Kentucky Is one of the most fortunate
Of men. lie has u lovely wife, he is fine speci-
men OF manhood, his mentality is splendid, he is
popular, and the Democrats are talking of him,
and only Of him, for the next Presidency. lie
DOards ut the Riggs House.