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THE EVENING STAR. | PULSLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted, | | At The Star Building, 6 W. Corner Pennsvivania Av. and Lith St, av Tus EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY. x sab- ‘TER STAR te served by carriers to their n jetrict at TEX CENTS PER Srtecer Fouryvore Casts Pex conrad. Uopiee Two Carts. ‘One .— Three Months. t ix Months, Three Dollars; One Yew ¢ Dollare. No papers are sent from the «tece longer than paid for. ‘WE WEEKLY STAR—pnblished on Fridey ing One Dollar and-a-bal S, 35—NE. 5,267. SPECIAL NOTICES. BATCHELOR'’S HAIR DYE. reputation to ita mtegrit, Sold by i Applied at 16 ak. ate = INDISPENSABLE. There are some simple remedies sulispensabl- in any family. Among these, the experience of years amures us. should be recorded PEREY DAVIS’ For both inter- have feund it of reentumend ft for fom great value: expecially can colds. rheumatism, or fresh wounds and bruises. — RILNAUS GOLDES Cop MANIOOD AND W ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN + om the pagaiomal f the sexo and the happiness of when perfect tranhord and perfect ererate th AMUSEMENTS. N4tiona L THEATRE. MAX MAKETZEK 'S GRAND ITALIAN OPERA. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, Janaary 28, a bur Ove, ara Lass Appearance of oR, THE DUMB GIKL OF MLLES caMtsSA AND LAM FRANC. REYN. re _(SATURDAY.) 7 "otaNb aatinEs AT 2 OLOCK. u ‘NORM MAD. BRIOL. W'LLE CANISSA. SIGS. MASSIMILIARL COLETTI, Bl ICHARBDT. GUAEe Ce PRICES 70 — dmiesion. inc! ing reserved seat Admission tocluding reserved enatels orchestra’ 130 Gallery or Balcony. sees on ~ @ ORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING, Jan. 2, 7 *GHAND GALA FAREWELL RicitT. t ein o miss CERRR LOUISE REELOGG, to her departare for Europe. KELLOGG. KELLOGG, three different ¥ PABST AGT OF LA TRAVIATA. DAL 3 THIRD ACT OF SOMNAMBULA. TRAVIATA. OUNA BELA. Kellogg as... fastest On next Monday even: KFLLY AND Leon & MINSTREDS. It Ain ALL’S OPERA UOUSE. ®. — LAURA KEENE; e Chestnut 3 t Theatre, Philadelphia. yHIS EVENING DOUBLE BILL, COMEDY AND DRAMA LACBA KEENE IN BOTH PIECES. 'e ine [pone The reat Reet at nd Laura Ke asters. New . <fSara Keene '® Chestnut street Eheatery Phila” lastly, BL AL : Hi Lriy, heels, MERCY DOP © reqne-t of many endid cowedietta TWo CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME, formed by a stinguished citi- Boucicault ¢ Inst and best play, in three acts, Store. Will shortly joucicsult « romantic drama HUNTED DOWN att r WN. s INCOLN HALL. POPULA) ym SCIENTIFIC LECTURES eat why “PaY ard FRIDAY EVENING, Com ne EE AES he following guished scientific men : Ng. Ww HAWKINS. of New Yorks on Nat- Mistory of 4 & cellar Cie pel DAN of Chicago, on Geology. __ BS Lectures t commence at 8 ocleck. Bin admitting Indy and gratiman.; “OTE RIE CARNIVAL L MMs UE 0. )OhE, of Harvard University, on W cent BA il take place on TUESDAY. Febraary 1« Bebecripin books now ma at the Acade w engaged to tar MARINE, Director: eli Th L.G . Secretary u HITERT GRAND ¥ AMMOTH tet ther MA Frvenitg © Pa. ave, be at Tig o'clock. Admittance, 25 wares cls. Specum rates to families and OF ALL KINDS, AS USUAL, ‘D NIGHT. jah Yy. AIBITION. RWS OF THE TA HURST GAL- L. MOXLEY, 443 Teath street, second door above Fy L cCOSTUMER WOR FANCY AND MASQU. BALLS, ror s, TLEMEN AND CHIL- a ORNS 7 7 PAINTINGS? 200 Olu PA on Freo Exhibition at BARLOW’S sale any i | For 4 GALLERY OF FINE AKTS. A ROPERS PicTCHES. suitable nad amonzst tt be AM oe a A= REPOSITORY, 245 F STREET. Betwon Thiziew'h and Kourienth Screets, iL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, PHOTUGRS CHROMG, ac., ROGERS GKOUPS UF SCULPTURE, AETISTS’ MATERIALS, BTATUBTIES, &., Bc., = FEAMES, iasiains CORD AND TASSELS, &c., &c. ¥v ET PASSE PARTOUTS, = PARLOR BRACKETS, &c A ¥ine Assortment for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. SMITH & STRONG. IT IB ‘, 1038 *e are Fi ao Tks Cabit Please Remember Name and Number. ap 2t-ly BALLS, PARTIES, &e. [ret BH ADNCAL BALL ov tne WASHINGTON SCHUETZEN VERE. At the new Masonic Temple, om MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31, 1870. Tickere $2, admitting a geutieman and ladies. be had of the member, Tickets t ee | Cmte ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO’S AD- il pay. VERTISEMENT. It eee Vi EMAVE Fou SALE A LARGE VaRiEry SLATE MANTELS AND GRATRS, whieh we offer at tanaie rats prices SED & BROS Penmeyivapia svenw. “Washington News and Gossip. P ivrensat Revewve.—The receipts to-day from this source were $510,944. PxRsonaL—Senator John W. Johnston and Hon. James K. Gibson, of Virginia; Commander T. 0. Selfridge, U.S. Navy, and General T. V. Rodman, U. 8. Army, are at the Ebbitt. ----Ex- Governor Wells, of Va., and W.S. Rosecrans are at Willard’s. Commopore Josern F. Grex has been de- tached from duty as a member of the Ordnance Board to visit the various navy yards, and or- dered to command the south squadron of the North Atlantic fleet, hoisting his broad pendant on board the Congress, now titting out at Phil- adelphia. POLYGAMY TO BE ABOLIsuED.—The Territo- Tial committe: of the House yesterday agreed to report a bill to abolish polygamy in Utah, and incorporated provision authorizing the Presi- dent touse a military force, if neccessary, to enforce the terms of the proposed law. ORDERED TO Saxana.—tIn accordance with the order of Secretary Robeson, Rear Admural Poor, commanding the North Atlantic squad- ron, has ordered the U.S. steamer Seminole, Commander Owens, to Samana and St. Do- mingo, in addition to the force of United States Vessels now stationed there. Bervet Lirutesant Cot. E. Bioopsoon, Captain 33th United States infantry, having ‘Deen sentenced by general court-martirl to be dismissed the service, on several charges, the sentence of the court has been approved, and Capt. Bloodgood ceases to be an officer of the United States army. Tue VACANCY ON THE SUPREME CouRT Buxcu—A delegation of prominent Republi- cans of Delaware, headed by Kepresentative Biddle of that State, had an interview with the President this morning, and urged the appoint- ment of Judge Fisher, of the Supreme ( the District of Columbia, to the vaca upon the United States Supreme Court Bench. Conrorations in TuR District oF CoLuM- Bta.—Mr. Vickers introduced in the Senate this morning a bill for the formation of corporations wad regulating the came in the District of Co- lumbia. being the same bill which was intro- duced in March last by Mr. Willey, and pub- lished in Tux Star at the time. Keferred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, Mr. HAMLIN reported back, in the Senate to- day, without amendment, the bill to extend the time for the completion of the lateral branch of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad to Febru- sry 1, 1870, and to change the location in the city of Washington along the bank of the canal from 4% strect to Virginia avenue, the provi- sions of which we noticed in Tux STanafew days since. ‘THE EXxamrmatioy oF A. R. Corsi by the House Committee on Banking and Currency, yesterday and to-day, developed the fact be. yond a doubt, as it was supposed would be the case, that the stories in referenee to the Presi- dent's connection with the recent gold panic were atrocious falsehoods, Afier Mr. Corbin’s examinafion closed to-day, Mr. Smith, of the firm of Smith, Gould & Martin, was examined. Governxent Layp vor THR District Pus- Lic Scnoo.s.—Mr. Arnell introduced in the House to-day a bill for the bene‘it of the Publie Schools in the District of Columbia, appropri- atirg public land and money therefor, the pro- visions of which are the same as the bill intro- duced im the Se: ate by Mr. Patterson a few days since, and p. blished in THE STAR at that time. TxE Wasnixctox Aquepuct EXAMINATION. ‘The House Committee on the District of Co- lumbia this morning restmed the testimony in Telation to the Washington Aqueduct, and ex- amined L. C. Parke, James McGuire, and R. S. King. To-morrow the Committee will visit the Great Falls, accompanied by Gen. Michler, Chief Engineer Samo, and Mr. Sherreil, one of the contractors, to examine the work, &c. CotoneD Troor6 TO BE SENT West.—The Superintendent of the mounied recruiting ser- vice at Carlisle Barracks has been ordered to send all disposable colored troops at that place to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where, upon ar- rival, they will, with the colored cavalry re- cruits new there. be assigned to the Tenth Uui- ted States Cavalary. Lieutenant C. Von Bla- cher and Captain E. K. Siscum, unattached, are ozdered for assignment to duty at Fort Colambus. A Peasant Extektaixuent.—S. P. Brown, Esq., elegantly entertained a party of gentle- men last night, at his residence at Mount Pleas- ant, and received his guests in the most hospita- ble manner. He was assisted by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Childs, of Boston, Miss Brown and Mise Childs. Among those present were Sen i- tors Morrill, of Maine; Nye, Sawyer, Usborn, Pratt, and Patterson; Mepresentatives Bing- ham, Cook, Conger, Crebs, Ferry, Gilfillan, Hale, Morrill, Scofield, Shanks, Stevens, Wil- liams, and others; Hon. John R. French, Ser- geant-at-Arms of the Senate; Judge Emery, of Kentucky, and C. J. Ost, Secretary of the Paris Legation; Messrs. A. R. Shepherd, Lewis Cle- phane, H. Semken, R. M. Hall, Franktin Philp, A. G. Hall, W. B. Todd, W. 8. Huntington, Dr. C. H. Nichols, J. W. Thompson, J. W. Botele: W. G. Metzerott, J. D. Defrees, M. G. Emery, Wm. R. Smith, Clark Mills, Jubn T. Mitchell, Wm. Mitche!l, Hallet Kilbourn, B. F. French, Samuel Young, aud many others. INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION FOR RELIEF OF ThE Pcor.—Mr. Hamlin introduced in the Sen- ate this morning a bill to incorporate the Wash- trgtou Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor, naming as corporators Per Parker, Sayles’ 3, Boven, Salmon P A . mons, 8. Wolf, A. K. Browne, J. P. Tustin, B. H. Stinemetz, J. F. Cook, E. C. Weaver, Wm. 1H. Chase, W. 'W. Potter, A. C. Richards, Geo. ennedy, Jas. E. Fitch, A. Hart, nson, A. P. Clark, Josiah . d. W. Clark, Jas. C. Dulin, Isaac Cross, 8. berts, Baker, tute, and prov: ferred to Naval OrpeRs.—Assistant Surgeon John J. this city, has been ordered to the Colorado. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1870. H.R. H. PRINCE ARTHUR. The Grand Eall_The Dinner at See- retary Fish’s—The Prince's Move- ments To-Day. The Dinner last evening by Secretary Fish and lady, in honor of Prince Arthur, was a mag- nificent affair. The guests were seated at half- past six o'clock in the following order :—Secre- tary Fish at the head of the table, Secretary Boutwell on his right, Chief Justice Chase on his left. Mrs. Fish occupied the other end of the table, Prince Arthur on her right, Minister Thorntonon her left. Tothe right of the Prince were Speaker Blaine, Baron Von Gerolt, En- sign Fitzroy, Senator Sumner, Attorney Gen- eral Hoar. Secretary Robeson and Admiral Por- ter. To the left of Minister Thornton were Gen. Sherman, Postmaster General Cresswell, Lieut. Pickard, Secretary Cox, Hon. N. P. Banks, Secretary Belknap and Colonel Elphin- stene. After dinner the guests retired to the library, where some time was passed in pleasant conversation, and the company withdrew about nine o'clock, and soon afterwards proceeded to the ball at Masonic Hall. THE GRAND BALL. The Grand Ball in honor of Prince Arthur, given by the British Minister at Masonic Hall, last evening, was one of the most brilliant and enjoyable aitairs which have ever enlivened Washington socicty. About seven hundred in- vitation cards were issued, and, judging from the appearance of the assemblage at the height of the festivities, there were few, if any, who faildd to avail themselves of the opportunity to take part in an occasion which promised so much pleasure. We have not space to give the names of all who were present; suffice it to say that nearly every prominent eitizen and distin- guished sojourner in Washington was there. and that the assemblage embraced the elite of ‘society in the Federal Metropolis. The arrangements at the Hall were admirable, and the decorations in exquisite taste. The dancing hall is about 140 feet deep by 40 wide, and is in all respects well fitted for its purpose. The floor was newly waxed, and was in excel- lent condition for dancing. At the east or upper end of the hall a platform, its entire width and about 12 feet deep and 4 feet high, had been erected, and was neatly carpeted and furnished with sofas,jarm chairs, &c. The centre sofas and chairs were upholstered in solferino rep, with gilt stripes. The remainder of the furni- ture was in purple and gold rep. Over the plat- form and on either side of the walls were flags of the United States and Great Britain, neatly interwined and festooned and fastened with small American flags, formed into a rosette. Wreaths of laurel and natural flowers were inter- twined with the flags. Over each side gas-light was @ beautiful wreath of fragrant flowers. At the west end of the hail, and between the doorways, two splendid American flags were displayed, shaped like a shield. At the same end of the hall, and over the gallery in which the music was stationed, another beautiful archway of flags was formed. The hall was lighted by eighteen three-pronged side gas- brackets, in enamel and gilt, and on each prong a “crown” shed forth light from three burners. In front of the music gallery was a design, the centre piece being a six-point star formed of gas jets, and on either side of the star shone ten brilliant gaslights. On the side platforms and the floor were ranged cane-seat chairs suficient to seat over two hundred persons. ‘The stairway leading from the strect was carpeted with scar- let drugget, while the banisters were wrapped with laurel wreaths and flowers. The dressing Tooms for ladies and gentlemen were on the second floor, as well as the banqueting hail. Mrs, Thornton, attended by several members of the foreign legation, arrived at half-past 9 o'clock. Shestood at the door, and was intro- duced to each guest as they entered, together with the British Minister, who was dressed in full court suit, heav'ly trimmed with gold lace. ‘The Minister and his lady received their guests with such grace and cordiality that a most favor- able impression was created from the first, and at once made all feel at ease. ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE. Prince Arthur reached the hall at twenty minutes to 10 o’clock, accompanied by Colone) Elphinstone, Lieutenant Pickard, Ensign Fitz- roy, and Mr. LeStrange. The Prince was at- tired im the uniform of his regiment; a dark blue, or nearly black, tight-fitting sack coat closely fitting, double-breasted, and buttoncd t the throat, trimmed with heavy black braid and frogs; pantaloons tightly cut, of the sane color with broad braid stripes on the side, and patent leather boots. Across his breast he wore th: Order of the Garter, studded with jewels, the insignia of his rank and station. A miniature cartridge-box was slung across his shoulder, and in his hand he carried a little cap closely resembling that worn by the Union soldiery during the rebellion. He also wore 2 plain steel-sheathed sword. He was very unos- tentatious in his appearance, and presented a marked contrast to the brilliant uniforms aad elaborate display of gold lace and embroidery by which he was surrounded, as worn by the foreign Ministers and Secretaries of Legations. Mrr, Thornton went to the entrance of the hall upon the Prince’s arrival, and escorted him to the raised platform, where he was introduced to several ladies and gentlemen. The Prince seemed highly delighted with his reception, which was rendered the more agreeable by Weber's Band, stationed in the galiery, pl: the familiar anthem, “God Save the Queen.’ OPENING OF THE BALL. After ten o’elock the crowd increased very rapidly. ‘The Prince descended from the plat- form, and accompanied by his suite promenaded throngh the hall, and took his position near the British Minister and Mrs. Thornton. ‘The President and Mrs. Grant, and several membersof the Cabinet and their ladies, reached the hall at twenty minutes to eleven o'clock. The President entered the hall, and accom- panied by Mrs. Thornton, proceeded to the platform, followed by the Prince, who escorted Mrs. Grant, the band meantime playing “ Hail Columbia.” The company remained seated on the plstform for a few minutes, when dancing was announced. About eleven o’clock the dancing commenced with a plain cotillon, the Prince leading off with Mra. Grant, their vis-a-vis being Mrs. Thornton and Mr. Fish. The set was farther composed of Mr«, Fish and Mr. Thornton, Mrs. Boutwell and General Belknap, Mrs. Sherman and Admiral Porter, Madame Garcia and Blacque Bey, Madame Catacazy and Secretary Robeson, and Madame Blacque Bey and General Sherman. ‘The following is the terpsichorean programme. Inthe valse the Prince selected Mrs. LeEstrange for his partner. He is a capital dancer, and seemed to enjoy himself exceedingly:—1, Quad- rille; 2, Valse; 3, Quadrille; 4, Galop; 5, Valse; 6, Lancers; 7, Valse; 8, Galop; 9, Quadrille; 10, Valse; 11, Polka Mazourka; 12, Lancers; 13, Valse; 14, Galop; 15, Quadrille; 16, Valse; 17, Lancers; 18, Valee; 19, Cotillion; 29, Sir Koger de Coverly. At the seventh dance the signal was given for supper, and Prince Arthur, escorting Mrs. Grant, and the President pagan hap Panic ton, the distinguished visitors, wit mem- bers of the Cabinet, paésed into the supper room. _ THE SUPPER. ‘The supper was arrauged under the supervi- sion of Mr. Jones, the steward of the British Legation, by Madame Demorest, assisted by Mrs. Kennedy. The bill of fare comprised tur- keys boned and roast, English pheasants, salmon, espignes, hame beaatifully dressed, chicken salad, Jobster salads, pate de foie gras, So. The confection department consisted of pyra- mids of jelly, fruits, candied and plain, single Jellies, Charlotte de Rusee, choice cakes, can- dies, &c. Among the ornament creams were two representing American eagles and the British lion, cowchant, two baskets of flowers, and two mammoth pine apples. The table was adorned here and there with choice bouquets. The centre ornament was massive and elegant candelabra fitted with wax candles. This splendid affair was universally admired. It is estimated to be worth about $3,000, and bears the following inscription: i Fy ea by the roc on Rag “— a in Urn, ic xcellenc: Edward Thoreton, Miatster Plenipotentiary ® the Argentine Confederacy, on the occasion of his retirement trom Montevideo, as a testimonial of their personal esteem and of their apprecia- tion of the ability, firmness and impartiality no eminently displayed in the discharge of “his public duties as Her Majesty's charge d’atlaires and consul general, in that Republic, from 1861 to 1859." Shortly after supper, the President and Mrs. Grant took their leave, the Prince escorting Mrs. Grant to the door. A number of the guest- left just after 12 o'clock, thus allowing thos who cared to join in the pleasures of the danc: an opportunity to do so without being incom. moded. The dancing continued antil about 3 o’clock—the Prince seeming to enter into thi spirit of the occasion with great zest, and danc- ing his part in Sir Roger de Coverly with mach animation. A MODEL ENTERTAINMENT. ‘There never was assembled in this city a more brilliant and distinguished company, which em- braced the highest officers of our own Govern- ment in allits branches, the representatives ot Forcign Courts, in addition to the young Prince. in whose honor the entertainment was given. Everybody was delighted. There was no cau« of complaint whatever. Even that necessary adjunct of all public gatherings—the cloak room—was properly conducted; the tickets be- ing promptly attended to, and “the goods” de- livered. The ladies’ dressing rooms, too, were attended by careful servants. We have not heard of a single article being missing, it we ex- cepta glove, which a gentleman had dropped near the outer entrance. And then as to the pleasure of the company; the hall was not too full to prevent dancing, and there was sufficient Foom for the polka and the waltz for all who desired to participate in them. The arrangements of the supper room wer: complete, only about fifty persons, ladies and genilenen, being admitted at a time. The Prince, with Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, the Presi- dent and Mrs. Grant, members of the Cabinet and Foreign Ministers who happened to be in thcir company at the time, Judge Fisher, Gen- eral Banks, (escorting Mrs. McFalls,) and other ladies and gentlemen, being among the first who shared in the rich and abundant hospitali- ties. ‘The tables were supplied with everything which the taste of the caterer could command with a lerge number of servants to wait upon the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton were lavish ip their attentions. Mr. Thornton repeatedly mingled in the crowd, recognizing friends, making new acquaintances, evidently happy with the bril liant surroundings. He had pleasant words for all with whom he came in contact. Altogether ‘& more enjoyable entertainment could not b. afforded. . HOW THE LADIES WERE DRESSED The dresses of the ladies were of the richest and most elegant deseription. The hostess, Mrs. Thornton, was elegantly at- tircdin a heavy corded white silk skirt, with long train, a short blue overskirt, en panier, low in the neck, trimmed with white point lace pear! and diamond ornaments, and hair trimme with netural flowers. Mrs. President Grant wore a crimson y dress, with long train, the front breadt posed of white satin, cut low at the nee short sleeves. The bertha was trimmed wiiir narrow pipings of white satin and deep poi lace. Her hair was dressed with white japonica and strings of pearis, with pearl neckl diamond brooch and bracelets. Miss Blanche Butler was escorted by eral; her dress’ was ala Pompadour; whit fled underskirt; overdress, en panier, of stripe:! sik and satin in two shades of blue trimme:di with blond lace; necklace and earrings of Flor- entine; Mosaic hair in eurl. Mrs. Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, wore a heavy changeable silk of light cuir train with flounces headed with s plaits; waist a la Poinpad round point lace and satin folds; stone ornaments; bair in braids. Mrs. Senator Williams wore an eleg satin corsage, low, full panier elaborately trimmed with point lace; hair dressed a la mod: with gilltiora cameo studded diamou?t jewelry. Mrs. Savier, Oregon, wore a green silk FE. train low corsage, trimmed chautilla la. set ccral jewelry. Mrs. Senator Morton wore a pearl-colore] moire antique, with rich lace trimming, an? black Ince basque and overskirt; diamond or- naments. i Miss Pattie, daughter of Associate Justice Miller, wore a white dress of French muslin, tucked and puffed a la Paris, over blue silk; pink reses in hair. Mrs. Dr. Taft wore a Magenta moire antique, elegantly trimmed with point aplique lace; dres< and hair trimmed with flowers. Mrs, Senator Hamlin, of Maine, wore a white tull», gracefully festooned with flows cs, over s Jupe of rich pink satin, Hair dressed in putts, with pink tlowers, and cameo and pearl orna- olor, nts. ‘Mies Lynch, of Portiand, Maine, wore a very elegant lavender silk, elaborately trimmed, a la vest] militaire, with point de Venice and velvet. Hair dressed I'Imperatrice, and jewels of ame- thyst and pearls. Mrs. Ferriss, of New York, wore a dress ot white soie d’ onorie, en panier, with blue seari and trimmings. Hair superbly dressed in braids, with blue flowers; diamond pin and ear orna- tied Swann, sister of Mrs. Senator Morrill, of ‘Vermont, wore @ white gros grain silk, en traine, corsage a la pompadour, with tanic of piuk silk. Hair en chatelaine braids and nataral flowers; pearl ornaments. Mrs. McFalls, daughter of L. A. Gobright, Esq., was dressed in a handsome blue silk, trimmed with point lace. - Mrs. Creswell was dressed in white satin, trimmed with white flowers and tulie, with or- naments of diamonds and pearls. ‘Mrs. Senator Sprague was dressed in a dcli- cate rose-colored silk, with court train, trimmed with heavy flounces, decorated with brocaded Dboquets of flowers, and « point lace overskirt of rare beauty. Miss Nettie Chase was dressed in white tulle, with long train trimmed to the waist with nar- row fiounces and quillings; panier looped up witi blue bows. Mrs. John W. Forney wore an ashes-of-rose silk, embroidered with bouquets of field flowers, O-naments of pearls and diamonds, and with point lace shawl. Miss Mary Forney wore a lavender-colored satin, Honiton lace trimmings, and pearl orna- ments. ‘Mrs. General Belknap was dressed in a dark Diue velvet trimmed with very handsome point lique lace. “Tyre, Judge Dent wore a dress of & new shade Of light coral silk, long trail, decorated with 1 trimming and point applique. jr Senator Haran woe wine sloed st in, trimmed with point applique ‘Mrs. ex-Mayor Wallach wore’s lilac-colored sk, trimmed with point lace; dismond jewelry. Mrs. Mayor Bowen was dressed in an clegaut pink silk, trimmed with black lace; diamond jewelry. 2 ‘Mrs. General Parker wore rese-colored silk, trimmed with quilling of the same, and dia- monds. Mrs. General Zeilin wore a black silk velvet dress, trimmed with white point applique lace. ‘Mrs. Admiral Goldsborough was dressed in Diack satin, trimmed with Honiton lace; hair Gressed with white plume and flowers. ‘Miss Porter was dressed in white tarletan, eiaborately ruffed and quilled, with extensive train. ‘Madame Catacazy was dressed in white silk, coverd with white illusion and trimmed with gilt spangles; gold and diamond jeweiry. Her hair was dressed with flowers, and her entire costume was magnificent. Mrs. Le Strange, with whom the Prince waltzed, wore a white muslin dress, flounces edged with white satin. Her hair was dressed with a tiara and aigrette of diamonds. She isa a decided brunette, and is possessed of a style of beauty that renders lier very attractive. Madame Garcia was sttired ina black gren- adin« with long train, covered with graduated flounces, bound with gold colored satin, sash trimmed with the same, Iow neck, with quil- lings; diamond jewelry and headdress of varie- gated leaves and pendant sprays. Mrs, Senator Cole, of California, wore @ sal- mon-colored satin, trimmed with pipings of white satin and point lace. Mre. Senator Corbett wore an elegant white silk dress with overskirt, Empress waist, trim- med with white tulle and point lace; hair dreesed with delicate white blossoms and pink roses. Miss Dahlgren wore a pink silk dress, covered with white illusion, and trimmed with flounces edged with pink satin. x Mrs. Secretary Cox wore a lavender colored silk with long train. TO-DAY. The Prince, who left the ball-room at 3 o'clock this morning, arose at 10 o'clock as fresh as x lark, and, having breakfasted, started ont about noon for a walk with Col. Elphinstone, of his suite, after which, at 30’clock p. m., inthesame company, he took a quiet ride. This evening there will be a dinner at the British Legation, to which have been invited Senators Schurz, Williams and Anthony, General Banks, and the Belgian, Argentine, Peruvian, Danish, Spanish, Brazilian and Netherlands Ministers The Prince will probably leave for New York to- roorrow. TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches, ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS, ENGLISH NEWS BY CABLE. The Alabama Claims—The Peabody Estate Released the Crown— Strike of Cotton ‘The Min- istry Defe Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. Loxpox, Jan. 28.—The Pall Mall Gazette states that negotiations on the Alabama claims question hare heen suspended. ‘The land belonging to the estate of the late George Peabods, which was recently seized by the officers of the Crown, has been released by order of the Government. ‘The cotton spinners in the factories at Wigan and Lancaster are on astrike. Three hundree hands are idle. Sir John Duke Coleridge. a member of Par- lament from Exeter, addressed a meeting 01 his constituency last evening in an important Swech, defining and defending the policy of the inistry. — Battle with the Indians— Defeat of the Men with Heavy Loss. Telegrophed Exclusively to The Evening Star. MELENa, Moxrana, Jon. 27.—On the 1th instant, an expe ainst certain tribes 0, Indians, who have becn stealing siuck and mamdering whites sc yeral months, lett Fort Shaw und. 1. Bal reports that on the prised the Bear Chief ard killed men, » quarter was given surprise was com noon escaped. Bex He i known t s. Col. Baker's ves of the Black tr, lummediately Brush possessions peditiun has gor dary in pai other arriva This report is confirms Fort Benton. —— The Eeumenical Council. Telegraphed Eaclusiv Rome, Jan. 2%. At me ‘al Council to. nomination of ting of the F . notice was given of the rdinal Barnato to the Pres ney of the € sion on Western Riter tolie Missions. of the sp of Vera Crnz amiouneed te Couneil. Itessed the body, but x new robjects of disenssion speech re introdneed being con © prey fhe Pawnee tnd raphed Exctusively to The £ve AGO, Jan, 2.—Reliable i ® from the eport of the aggerated their feet and hands frozen, Teach the reservation; the otiers arr They captured 129 ponies frosa fie onthe Arkansas, but ciaim that fight. Superintendent Janny int the ow ling puri —« Fatel Railroad Accident. Telegraphed Exclus ¥- diy Todi ans they morning ran ott’ { ear coming in conta: itated over an cuba man was } track near twith a brid: w i badty sapash od. or fifteon in- wae a defee o = tired to be Discharged. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. Poxtemovurn, N.H., dan. 28—Orders have been received at the mayy yard w suspend work in the construction and steam cngincering de- partments. the appropriation having run ont. 7 order will cause the discharge of about six hundred workmen. Defaleation of a Church Treasurer. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. Cnicaco, Jan. 28.—Plany E. Kingsman, lat: ‘Treasurer of the Sonth Con; rch has been arrested, charged with ‘a default- er to the church in the sum of $24, The de- talcation is covered by false entries. to The Evening Star. AvoverTa, Mz., Jan. 28.—The Legislature will proceed in a body to Portland to-morrow morn- ing, and assist in the ceremonies of the English Government over the remains of Mr. Peabody. THE AmyRicaN ANTI-SLAVERY Socrsry— Slavery Socicty tn, Boston geaterday canned ‘of rejoicing at th near Drospest of amendment. Also “Resolved, That we deem the precipitate of half loyal States more betr: ‘al Of the nation, and a four og ‘ayal 01 to brave men who have wen their lives. and to the loyal masses who to Congress for pro- —— sere. a Philli 7 afew remarks, respects to iow York Tribune, Palast would like to strip it him ont npon a Cy him as half-baked Satcembayehe Wlebing up crambse that teil at the feet of Senator Sumner. ———___ + 20+ —___ WO. Death lives in Warren county, Ohio. TWO CE! FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS, This Afternoon’s Proceedings. Frrvay, January 28. SENATE.—Mr. Willey arose and announced the presence of Mr. J. W. Johnson, Senator elect from Virginia, stating that his disabilities had ag removed, and that he desired to be sworn bad not been le understood that the disabilities of a Mr. Jobnson had been removed, but whether it this Mr. John W. Johnson he was not certain, and the identity, of course, estabi: ir. Willey read from oneof the acts r. ane disabilities where the name of ‘Sonn we Johnson, of Washington county, occurred, and this was the gentleman that was here present. Mr. Sumner said there would be no objection, of course, if this was the fact. The Senator elect then advanced, and the oath was then ad- ministered to him. ‘The House bill allowing such Virginia officials as are unable from conscience sake to take au cath to make affirmation on assuming the dutics Of their offices, was passed. House bill to abolish the franking privi- lege was read twice, and Mr. Ramsey moved its consider: 3 but immediate jection was made by Mr. Drake ‘and Bir. V and it was referred to the Committee on Post Offices. ‘ragin presented memorial of Admiral gue Viet Acimiet Porter and otter ant the Nav; of the Navy into two classes. Referred to Committee on Naval Affairs. Commerce, urging more fre- quent mail commanication between San Fran- cisco, China, and Japan, and urging proper Congressional action to arrest the decay of American Congress. Referred te Committee on Commerce, Mr. Wilson, from Committee on Api ae tions, reported, with amendments, the West Point appropriation bill. Also, introduced bill to authorize the settle- nt of accounts of officers of the Army and Farr: fairs. Mr. Sumner introduced joint resolution in re- lation to bounties to colored soldiers and sail- = Referred to Committee on Military Af- rs. Mr. Sherman offered resolution ij the expecicney of reneinng tit al saree he : ney ui all surplus appropriaticns shall be coveted into the ‘Treas, ury, unexpended on July Ist next. Passed. m motion of Mr. Edmunds, the Commit on the Judick were instructed to inquire whether any additional legislation is necessary in refererce to the organization of the pro- isional legislature of of ¢ extending the Mr. Ferry called up the patent of Hollin White for improvement in pis- ols, returned by the President with his objec~ tions, and made some remarks thereon; when the morning hour expired, and the unfinished business_bei = % Mr. Ham!'n said to-day had been set apart by special order for the consideratian of certain business. He desired to bring up some District of Columbia bills—atong others the bili for the Telief of the poor. Senators did not know the great destitution and distress that prevail here, and the necessity of Congress doing something. Mr. Sherman would have wo chf-ction te the Currency bill going over to-day, if it w. stood that it should come up to-morrow. Mr. Stewart all measure Which Mr. Conkling was x’ ni been spoken of. The committee were auxious for action on this maiter atunce. It w their views it the Senate would refuse up at alt, ax the committee were under pression that the act of 1850 was a cient, and if no further action wu Congress the census would be taken undez act. Mr.Sumner, as a member of the committee, expressed his dissent from tne remarks of Mr. He thought the compensation pro- the aet of 1850 was not enough, and he d not like to table unceremoriousiy the ciab- erate bill upon which the House had expeuded so much time. After sone further discussion, the bill appro- priating $30,006 for the relief of the poor of the District of Cota was taken up. Mr. Pomeroy moved an amend parties ins harge the distri fund nee aj not the appropriation in fur- r aud the materials fur labor. ov knew that there were many sick » Proper objects of charity, who atte to labor; but there are many who so work, and these are the ones, who “t clamorous, will get the larger Share \. should profer that be devoted to furnish nt that the of the Lese people said a great many peo} whe were able to work, were alluced all parts of the country, and then dependent on charity fer support. st, is to devise some unsans e can be sent away from rman expressed his greaf preference vorrierial form of governm. which * 4 greut blessing to the tax paycrs, bat 8S Opposed by all those now in oflic out of a huge would be apt to ‘This money wes to be under trol of these politicians, and would be elovioneering fund. city author aud the ad not protect those © oppored to ther, not even of tacit “Acolored man was nearly torn to ing the Democratic ticket. ainiin said there were some 1.99 or ron t “laces here, ranging trom 69 to | years of ape, ji: s cally helpless and total pendent. Then cere were three o rs here. of both sexes robabir, z Vdey handi vied it p 0 Ay some thing. Hi ator (Thurman) had brow, it ex. Who were ‘The Mayor of a Kepubiican; the Mavor of « Demcerat; the President of the @ Democrat. and General Howard, who has no defined political status, but wo knows more about the freedmen than any other one in the District. The memorial asking this aid had come from citivens without regard to polities. He (Mr. H.) Lied met these societies, he found thy aims were distribated without Tegard to color, politics or rciigion. ir. Davis suggested the trusters to dis- tribute this fand i the clergymen of the ditter- ent churches im Washington and Georgetown, and asked Mr. Hamlin to provide that in the Mr. Hamlin said tht was practically tue ef- fect of the bill. He found |: the asscciati members of oe ager yy eye et Protestant, ew to tot the'Jews be teaids that, y have con tributed li » thes hi ‘Mr, Pomeroy would not be willing to the disposition of this fund to. the ‘clergymen, for although they might contribute liberally to their own co! , there Wasa of people Mr. Thurman Soe oe there were any poor laws in the Distr! ME. Hamlin.—None, unless they come from the oid laws of Maryland a hundred “Sir. Thurman,—Well, then the District Bt poor lnwe for them ae soon or oo other lace in christendom but has ii fi t i i A ae ? | i in | i fh fi The adopted- Ms . Thurman moved to recommit: Mr. Wilson ofiered an amendment unoccupied storehouses in J) allowed to the Woman's Aid eiing employment to indigent wo ir. Cesserly expressed ‘retricious WRS @ MHOSt met Mr. Howard advocat laws for the District. the District should Ins fl Hn ged #f fe au fli ; | a i i i ! | thorized the presentation of the rej Che Evening Star, == | HOUSE.—On motion of Mr. Wood (N.Y) was ordered that the semion of the Noone to morrow be devoted to d-bate only \ Hon. Jas. K. Gibson, another representative elect from Virginia, appeared, and wok the | Mr. Arneil (Tenn.) introduced @ bill for the | benefit ef the public schools of the District of Columbia. te G on the Dis trict of Columbia. Mr. Ketcham (N. ¥.) introdaced a bill for the Detter organi, of the naval dopartment of the United States. Keferred to Counmittec on N 1 Affaire. introdace4 © bill to amen | red Committec on sticlary. Mr. Cake (Pa ) inteodnoed a bill r- pealing the which the selection of the Congressional was left to the Semate, sud providing lection cer to Superintendent of Public Printing, the act to take eflcct on its pasmage Mr. Cake explained that this oTlcer was for- merly appointed by the Exceat:vc, and subse. sently elected by the Senate. 1 was now pro. posed to have the officer elected by che Senate and tloure. Mr. Latin (N. ¥.) said the committer had aa- cin obeds ence to what they believed to be t the Howse, but in no spirit of ho: present incumbent. In 1887 the appointm was made by the President, but Coagross fit to change that law and placed the contro the hands of the Senate. jow it was thon: wise that an officer relation to ( hearing wu, ,asking that the reserved list | House should be chosen by the two Hou» be. divided He wished to sav, because of the charges whi: had been floating omnh, Sat Be chats against the present Os essional Printer hs been made, and no oftered befurr th committee.’ He took it upon himecif to say in bis beLalf, that when such charges are made and such proofs offered, be will w: icom* an ex amination; and he (Mr. Laflin) be sewed as they examined the brighter aud cleaver his record would appear. ‘The bill was then passed. . Mr. Churchiil, (N. ¥.,) from the Committee on Elections, to which was referred the credev- tials of gentlemen claiming to represeut the State of in © ok subenttted a report, with @ resoiution that the said claimant are not entitled to their seats; which resolution , of no | 0: charity who were of ary congregation and would be apt to | giiceTs in the late whisky raid in was adopted. Mr. Cullom Ill.) offered a bili to organize the T of Lincoln and consolidate the Indians under a territorial government. Keferred to % Territories. Committee on Also, bill for 4 territorial government in the District of Columbia. Referred to Committee Mr. Knott (Ky.) introduced a bill to { ir. 7 a incorpe- ittee rate the Company of the District of Columbia. to Commitive on the Dis trict of Columbia, Mr. Farnsworth (IIL) introduced a bill to arch Tiber Creek north of Teaiusivania avenue, Keterred to Committee ou the Disirict of Co- Jumbia. Also, presented @ memorial in relation to postage On newspapers. Keferred to Committee on Post Offices. ‘The Captare and Execution of Presi- dent Selmave. The report, via Charleston, thet President Salnave, of Hayti, had been couvicted and shot for treason, seems to be correct. A letter dated Aux Cayet, January 15, evs. —Salnave wae captured on the Ich, in the woods near Sal Trow, the South, and taken to Port aw Prince, where he was heavily ironed and thrown Long beture Late letter is read be d to live, for che feeling is too ter against him for the lemency, if it would. inecstacies af his capiu been celebrated for the pas’ ya by proces- sions, dan in the streets, and festivities ot all kin tered the army as a com: gradually rose to the positi nv of € alry of the North, which posit atter the establishment o: 2 Soulouqne, aithougt he hed the Imperal Gaard wore at once mustered to quell what was deemed a taal enterprise. Owing to the influence of Sulnave the whole North rallied to the’cause of Geftrard.and finally the empire was overthrown and « republic es- tabli Geitrard being a vain, ambitious man, used little discretion in rewarding those who espoused his cause, and, among others, con- terre@ the position and title of Major in the army 1 on Salnave, to whose bray energy and per- ency he actually owed his higu position. Soon there came another call for his services. Spain, having taken of the civil war in thix country, sent a strong force, aud declared the annexation of the Dominican pordon ot the island, and re-established it once mure as a coi- E the conttict against the invaders, and to his efforts more than any one person was due the credit of their expulsion. Feeling aggrieved by the action of President Geffrard in regard to Goneral Oge Longuefosse, he commenced a revolutionary movement which resulted in Gellrard flying trom the country in March, 167, and Salnave beimg proclaimed President. Tue Republic continued in a disturbed condition, and in No- veinber last insurgents in the Sout prociaim-! General Domingue President, and tuose in thc North General Saget. Thes> movements -:° to come of, and | minated in the recent events which placed Sa! pave in the power of hit euetuics, Mainty duc by the defection of bis own torecs, ~The report of the ecatit yesterday after- auch commercial treaty. death of session of the noon on the Franco-k ite ina pen this treaty, and reprose! asserting that they did not having principles the country had r Creat agitation ensued. EvMinter’ orem replied ity w e cabinet. It was not sasemnect why ‘Thiers the ministry and Foreade ‘upheld it, but it was supposed Thiers wished it to resultin« vote that would force Dara, Louvet and Buffet to maje Schneider now accuses en Of having formeuted the troubles. — —— -see+ XD oF Mimitary Ruve sx Vinorwa.— . Canby yesterday issned an order that atl military commissions in Virgivia acting under the reconstruction laws cease, and all citizen prisoners be turned over to to the State courts; that all citizen prisoners undergoing the sen~ tence of a military commision shall serve out such sentence u: c their Successors are elected or app-ointe the new constitution. Gov. Wa'ker h proclamation eon the Tursday a Drecnarcs oy WorKugN at THE Broox- Lyw Navy Yarp.—Abvut 360 workmen, to ‘been concerned i: the revenue past week. nen from the equipment 18 from On We 12 Se a ee from the and alike number from Vermont. There was iniense excitement in the imminent. —_ ce i i if Ft i . Fei i i & | ek { < i : i i 5 é f a4 i § iF si ! j tite fi | H i