The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-22

Snrough, are mainly rural visitors. The
ladies arr. dressed to the very top notch Of
rural style. Every ribbon in the festal
wardrobe of these visitors is hung out in
honor of the important call upon " the head
of the natioG." The wrinkled and torn kid
gloves in the procession indicate the state of
mind Of the callers in their preparation for
this call The men look sheepish and en-
barrassed as they shake hands snd walk
through. The ladies look smiling and hap
py They are hurried through by, the at
tendant, Thirty seconds are enough to
make them all happy. They have seen the
President and they have nothing to say
hey are only too glad to escape. The Presi.
lent shakes hands with them all, even down
to the smallest child. His greetings are SIM
Pile aud dignifed. EKRfxN 9HF3He
The President now turns toward the lady
in green. She is right she secures the
first interview, and much good it may do
her. He remains standing The lady in
green rises. She murmurs confidentially.
But the President answers clearly, enunciat.
ing general principle, SO as to enlighten
any other of the callers who may have o
similar errand. $500
So you want me TO recommend you for
promotion ?' says the President in an even,
clear voice, looking straight ahead of him.
Mnrmur, murmur.
Yes, know, you have a letter from
ien. Grant indorsing YOU"
Murmur, murmur. ~
"Other Endorsements. To be sure. My
lear madame, l have seen cases where
recommendations We're piled up as high as
this White House, aud could do nothing.
No, shall not deceive you Your case is
not for me to say one word about. will
cot interfere in the departments"
The lady in green persisted, not accepting
the polite escape offered her, and so hsd to
De forcibly dropped, as tall lady With
flashing eyes under black plumed hat
threw back her silk mantle and began tt
talk Her manner was modest and lady.
like She sud what she had tc say quickly
and clearly. 1t was d case that demanded
the Presidents attention. He stepped to
his desk and wrote a line. az trust THE
will help you" he said, with a grave bow,
And the lady went out smiling, with tears Of
Joy in her black eyes.
A lady in dark mourning, heavily yelled,
accompanied by her daughter, also yelled,
now press forward. They are poor people,
who have no real claim upon the President
beyond the fact that they were friends of his
ate wife. They are unfortunate and have
come for sympathy and help. Anything
asked in the name of his former wife meets
with the readiest response.
A man with hooked nose, persistent
gray eyes, long face, high bald forehead,
sharp white mustache and goatee, received
the attention of the President next. The
rotund figure of the plainly dressed man
bowed and oringed humbly The President
spoke clearly and with great distinctness.
T" You were here yesterday you have been
here every day for weeks. Are you coming
tomorrow What are your plans ?" The
reply was that he hoped TO come until he
:. laaersuas, ilss eses;acnt to net Presi'
Arthur made dePfecatory gesture. mo
amount of argument or persuasion can affect
me In this NATTER snid he cit is mat.
ter that belongs exclusively to the Secretary
Of the Treasury. He has all the informa-
tion on the subject | cannot know any.
thing about it,"
The above represent the main types OF
the morning. The President deals with all
Of his visitors upon a business basis. aii
strong common sense and light satire give
pungeney to the interviews. He instantly
comes to the point in hand, and deals with
Il directly. He tells no lies to his visitors
and they 90 away knowing exactly wheths,
anything can or cannot be done for them
Z. G. Ctayfo,d, in Chicago Ne0s