Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1872, Page 1

‘FHE EVENING STAR. | Published Dally, Sundays AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, commer Lith St, THE EVENING 8TAB NEWSPAPER comy. s wate a Pret. THE EVENING STAK ts served by carrier to their subscribers at TEN CENTS PER WEPK. of Fux- 1Y- Four CENT: PER MONTH. Copies at the conwier Two Cexrts each. By mail—three months, 91.0; #° 2 months. $3; one year. $5. THE WREKLY STAR—pohtiched Priaar a zear. BF Invariably in advance, im both cases, and no paper sens longer than paid for. i SF Rates of advertising furnished on applicat! St, 39—N®. 5,897. Che WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1872. NOTICES. ‘ | Washington News and Gossip. Receptions. The President will hold receptions from 8 to | 10% ‘k p.m ,on Thursday, February 1 and 15. | Mrs. Grant’ pns will take place every | Tuesday afternoon, from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Colfax will receive on Wednesdays during the season, (commencing January 30,) from 2.50 till 5 p. m. ‘The wives of the several members of the Prest- dent's Cabinet will receive on Wednesday after- | neon of each w Speaker Bla receptions will be held on the following Friday evenings, from 9 to Tl o’clock—viz: January 12th and 2th, February oth. Mrs. Blaine’s receptions every Wednesday afternoon of the season, beginning January 0th, from 24 to 5 o’clock. Mrs. Marshal Sharp receives on Fridays. re. Patil 1 at indace + bay in rough it Wines, Liquors, &c., for the Holidays - hundred of our citizeus f them pal _cbligation te ©.GAUTIEZR. 19 Pennsylvania avenne, for be feattvith Mr O. Intervar Revenve.—The receipts trom this source to-day were €2F0,880.96. ‘Tre CABINET MEETING to-day was atten Jo by all the members Merry OC Iowa, has been appointed Soli partment of State. cady his etore ercan stock of Liquors and Cords and whieh hav: with the immy 4 imparted for the been seiceted with car: ‘ants of his patrons. ‘Those in want 0: Brandies, Wines and Liquors, should oF Lim with a cal’, and be seared that what they in bis line will be not vuly pero but anedalter Nor, Attorney General of tor to the De- Tue PeResipent’s Visitors. to-day were Vice President Colfax, Senators Caldwell, Ames Ferry, ‘son, Authony and Chandler, Gen. Banks, with a few friends from Massach setts who desired to pay their respects to the President, and Representative Harmer. TRANSYER oF NavAL Orricers.—Second Assistant Engineer George Cowie has been ordered to the Powhatan on the 13th inst. Lieut. Charles M. Anthony is detached from by Comnotaseura “THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE.” ‘ite and digestion, and it f+ un- ected by a LEA = FRERSES co ties ing or vending c: rfeits H parties ON DUNCAN'S 8 a endid Heir Dye isthe best in the wo: instaataneons, dors not conti | the Portsmouth uavy yard and ordered to the Le potson to, — paralysis © | bowhatan. the vaunted and seveoig! vgemnesar cinematic: a — NowNations.--The President to-day sent has had thirty years gatarniabed reputation to uphold its lutegrity ae | the following th= only perfect Halr Dye—Black or Brown. Sold yy alt craggists. at 16 Bond — nominations to the Senat Gratiot Washbar of legation to Frai 7. S$. consul at Ghent. 1 member of the board of h f Columb 4 6. Py sistant surg. ealth fur the ersons,to be an @& AMUSEMENTS. yous E. MURDOCH, Esq. The Eminent Tragedian, wine a DRAMATIC READING, ANOTHER SEVERE SENTENCE RewitTel The unexecuted part of the sentence of private Charles Koon, band of the id infantry, whigh slircets that he be dishonorably discharged; that he forfeit all pay and allowances due him; tat SORE Retna Sete Patioms, Poets. on | he be confined at hard labor for four years al UESDAY EVENING NEXT. February 13th, ot | wear, during the first year, a ball and chain in Hall. c-mmencing at § a’elock weighing twelve hundred pounds, has been te- cd and the release of the prisoner ordered. ary Committee this morning decided to report adversely on the memorial of Wm. Hastings for the impeachment of Associate Justice Field, of the United States Supreme Court and Judge At LINCOLN HALL, fman, of the U. S. District Court of Calitor- FRIDAY RVENING. Freep ° ma. The committee gave due a! o the om charges of Hastings against there 0 licers, and 3 Conte; reserved seats. 10 by the vote this morning, decided that there is st William Ballantyne’ Bi nothing inthem. o Daud E CONCERT EY THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS OF THE FOURTH DISTRICT T male t FX-SENATOR Guimes, of Iowa, died at hi ence in Burlington, in that state, on W nesday evening, of heart disease. The first a tack came about two weeks ago, While he was on the str ted of a sharp pain in ti On is SCAPED NUN! re EDITH @' GORMAN. . nein aes c On Wed- ANOTHER LECTURE A SEW SUBIECT. | Z, while conversing with some AGAIN THIS WEEK. home, he was again taken in the SATURDAY EVENING. Fesrrany 10. «| This was succee de “She will relate HOW she escaped from the ( and will also taky occasion to reply to certs: peLications that have recently been : the legislature, was elected governor em 15h. In 1859 he was etected tes senator, and during his term ebairman ot the District of Columbia e, and chairman of the Committes on Daval Anais, discharging his duties with ability. dehvered, and always d Lincein Hall contained the largest au‘li within itg wails to hear Edith ecture, ceaver | . OG r- | May persons had to go sway. unable to obtwiu agrmi-sion. There were more ps ple wy the hal: then either John B.G@ough or Theodor Thomas bad highly delighted with the 1 District Matters Brrore THR SeNxate ‘The aucience were bighly delighted with the Cox on 51 - fone she nite tetas Meee ns | sittee—The Senate Committee on the was taken, and every Inch of spac soem 7 Geen District of Columbia held a short meeting this hundred persous oc teon the stage. At | normmmg, bi defi ‘i a humized perac ; Mot licketewiltbe sta | @0rmmg, but no definite action was taken an will comfortably fil the halt. Dente. Reserved seats can bo had - to those who call and get alinntype * Bookstore, 402 7 ely for ticket Ww y any matter. The petition in relation to the det incurred by the new District government andithe bill introduced by Mr. Sumuer yesterday upon that subject were talked over, and it was at first suggested tha: the persons signing that petition be notified that they could appear betore the commiitee to make any statements they might ecm proper. The House investigation was then mentioned, and the committee finally deter- mined that they would take no action on the bill or petition at present as the investigation by the Houre District Committee would bring to light all the fi and after the conclusion of thatex- anaination the committee woul! be betterenabled act upon them. The petition of Mrs. Jose- pline 5. Grifting, praying compensation for ui oursing funds for charitalle purposes, was ¢on- sidered and postponed until the next meeting. The RePceciwcam CAMPaloN—Congressipnal Caucus Last Night.—The republican Senators and Representatives held a caucus last evening. Senator Wilson presided. The only work done was to direct the formation of a new Congres- sional committee. Each of the state delegations was Tequested to select one of their number to serve on said committee. The old committce haye collected $54,516, chiefly from office-hold- ers, distributed 402 documents relating to finance, tai taxes, party politics, Tammany frauds, and kuklux mmiiers. The cost of print- tag these documents and distributing the same Was stated at about 900. ~The remainder of the money was sent for use to several states. The new committee will be organized d rent sem Call and ¢ sow Same AN TO WITNESS KER MATC ATION. MONDAY, AY z oD LAST TIME T—Farewell Benetit— FANCBON 872. COMPANY, in _Bo sheet rend ___18¢_ | the ensuing week, and the preparatory work of am {New No. | the Presidential ‘campaign will at once com- = “*ga0 "| mence. During the caucus, Mr. Snapp, of Illi. BSE BE was anxious to have the republican pai its principles. He was quietly informe that that was the work of the mational repybli- can convention, which meets in June. Senntor jogan was the only anti-Grant man at the meet- > DUCATIONAL Brtt.—The bil to establish an educational fund, which was passed by the House yesterday, asstated in Tur STAR of last evening, provides that the net pro- ceeds of the public lands shall be set apart for the education of the people, but shall not sus- jeud the laws providing for the pre-emption of Bees | the public domain, or limit im any way the the <r power of Congress im reference to ty unty lands to veterans of the late war. It is made the duty of the Sec: of the to make an aunual return to Secre' the Treasury of the amount of ed from the sale of the public lands, Yoduating Please remember Name and Nember. p25 1y* SS LECTURES Dense gational Church. ¢ Dr. B.P BANNING Before ladies.at 2 p SATURDAY of this week. Boiore genthemen, at 730 0f the sm 7: and before both Indies and geothemen at 7:°5@;n WEDNESDAY FRIDAY and SATUBDAY of aext week Clerks of expenses, which sum —_ pablic «p akers and singers are educational fund one mart Eis, is ote am yy the Sec: of the five-per-cent. govern: x &e. krown as ‘ational Educational Pand. The — —— ae Commissioner of Mducation, under thedireetion GREAT BARGAINS IN SECQND-HAND mv- of the Interior, will then a] SICAL, INSTRUMENT Tuding, wtion to the several states and terri r Metode: ww A! Distriet.of Columbia, uy rtheir population between the ages of years, the other half of the net public ‘with the whole income of the educational tund. This apportionment be tu the census, an fist ten the distribution cording to the ratio of fli tive territories, trict. For fist yeara sum not exceeding any per cent. of the amount received by | any ten of" ite eth prert of su schools teachers. ten (per cent. = ‘wae RANKLIN & CO, sioner of Education is required y F OPUCIANS, — to t'« Secretary of Treasury as sta eac. le, ters. it) Cevaine Beaaa EET LAS ~ {tis entitled to receive iedaisot ney its share the payment to new of 6 = = proceeds of the public lands imits. Alleged Attempt to Defraud the Gev- ernment. A second class clerk in the Third Auditor's office named John N. Ehle was arrested at the ‘Treasury Department by Deputy Marshal Eck- loff this afternoon on a warrant issued by Judge Fisher, District Attorney, at the instance of Gen. Rutherford, who charges him with stealing from the files of the office certain stracts and evidences of indebtedness upon which to base fraudulent claims inst the government. The affidavit of complaint filed in the Police Court to-day by Mr. George C. W. secret detective service, sets forth * 5th day of February, 1872, there were taken and carried away, without authority from the United States, from the place where the same had been filed, lodged and deposited and were for the time being actually deposited and kept by the au thority of the United States, seventeen youch- ers, prepared, filed and intended to be used and presented in’ order to proogre the payment of money from the United States, and for the allowance and payment of certain claims, ac counts and demands against the United States, and he hath cause to suspect and doth suspect John Eble of committing said offense.” ‘The Third Auditor states that Eble used one setof vouchers by firing them in the office in connection with a fraudulent claim, and says that at present it is quite impossible to tell her he has ever succeeded in actually get- similar claims through the office. The Auditor further says Ehle ashe abstracted the papers passed them over to a supposed con fecerate, but who was in reality a det: tive employed to watch his oper: He told his supposed accomplice they could make a great deal of mone getting up these fraudulent claims; then wh they bad realized balfa million of dollars api they would go to Europe. The Auditor sa that with the evidence contained in the stracted papers frudu claims could bi been made against the Government amouating to $35,000. A search warrant was issued to search his house, and it is possible that more abstracted papers may be found. For months past Gen. Rutherford has been using his best endeavors to prevent double pay- ents in the settle mentor officers’ accounts, and in a great measnre succeeded in remedying the old defective system of settlement. He is in- clined to think that Eble is not alone in the at- tempt to defraud the government tn this re- speet, and that there are other parties interested. Ehle was appointed from Wisconsin in 1865, and is about 30 years of age. When arrested he became very much excited, and protested his innocence. He was taken to the Police Court, where bonds were required in the sum of $10,000 for the action of nd jury. At about two o'clock he left mpanied by Deputy Marsh friends to give the requi t, ac to find ° | Ecklon, bail. Sumner's Bi trie The bill introduced by Mr. Samner, in the Senate, yesterday, “relating to the issue of bonds by the authorities of the District of Co- lumbia, and to prevent the increase of the debt, isas follows: Vhereas the legislature of the District of Coe by an act entitled “An act making ap- propriations for improvements and repairs in the District of Columbia, and providing tor the payment thereot,” approved by the Governor of said District July 10, 1871, authorized the issue ot bonds by the financial officers of said Dis- trict for the purpose of special improvements, tothe amount of four millions of dollars: And whereas while the question of the legality and validity of such act was pending in the courts of the District, the legislature theroot, prior to the decision of the courts, passed another and similar act, entitled “An act au- thorizing the District of Columbia to create a debt ter special improvements and repairs in said District, by the issuing of four millions of bonds, and levying a tax,” Xc., approved by the Governor of said District, August 19, 1571, also authorizing the issne of four millions of bonds; which act was submitted to a vote of th pons, of said District on the 22d day of Nove: r, 1871, and was by them on that day approve: And whereas the legality ef the act first named Was, subsequent to such approval of the last- named act by the people, sustained by the courts aforesaid, thus apparently legalizing both such acts, and rendering it lawful for the authori- ties of the District to issue four millions of bonds under each of such acts, and making in the gregate eight millions instead of four, as was intended: And whereas grave apprehensions exist in the minds of many of the peopte ot the District that the authorities, in case of an em-r- ency, may issue the full amount of ei¢ht mil- ns, Which, with the debt now existing, will involve the District in liabilities at once un- necessary and burdensome, and beyond its ability to meet without excessive and ruinous taxation: Therefore. He it enacted, &c., That the act of the legisla- ture of the District of umbia, first herein named, entitled “An act ee ae ee for improvements and repairs in the District of Columbia,” & oved by the Governor of said District July 10, 181, authorizing the issue of four millions of bonds, be, and the same is hereby, disapproved and declared null and void, and the authorities of the District are hereb: forbidden to issue any portion of the four mil- lions of bonds named ip such act. Sec. 2. That Congress ow of the act of the legislature of Distriet authorizing the issue of six hundred thousand dollars in favorof the Piedmont railroad; which act is hereby de- clared null and void. Sec. 3. That the debt of the District shall not be increased beyond that now existing, except it be after the question of such increase shall have been authorized by @ vote of two-thirds of the qualified electors thereof, to be determined in the same manner as.is now required by the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide a gov- ernment for the District of Columbia,” ap- es Febi y 21. 1871, and after the act of he legislature of said District authorizing such increase shall have been approved by Congress. Sec. 4. That henceforth it shall not be lawful for the government of the District of Columbia, unless special authority be given by Congress, to levy taxes on any property, or on the avails thereof, which ar ee situate outside of the District of Columbia, aud beyond the reach of its protection. Sec. 5. That all laws and parts of laws incon- sistent with this act are hereby repealed. Tue ORIGINAL PLAN OF THE CiTy.—The Board of Public Works have received a eopy of the original plan of Washington published in 17:2, from Mr. J. K. Hilgard, asssitant im charge or United States Coast Survey Office. It is by Mr. Ellicott, engineer and surveyor for the gov- ernment at that time, and to it is appended a marginal note stating that ‘the grand avenues and such streets as lead immediately to public places are from 130 to 160 feet wide, and may be conveniently divided into foot wat with trees, and in Relation to Dis- Bonds. walks stra the river channels at that time; an extensive park run- ning from the Capitol grounds to the monument lot, with walks and trees; and @ fortification on here now stands the National Obser- toprint, the blank returns forthe income tax the priming the Tae House Couwirran on ArrroPria- ‘TIONS this morving heard Prof. | » Of ‘the Columbia Institute for the Deaf and Blind, and Popply denclenctes fof Past Rear Aburmat THonatox A. Jewkiys has detached from duty as secretary of the light-house board and ordered te command the ‘Asiatic fleet, per steamer of the tst of March next, vice Rear Admiral John Rodgers ordered bome. : bening Star, TWO CENTS kn’ghts in fall armor stood directing gue-ts to the drissing-tooms above. Two complete suits of Japanese armor stood at the front entrance Indeed, no pains were spared to make the hal! & perfect success, and @ success it was, the onl Society. ‘The weather was not favorable for the recep- tions yesterday, nevertheless there was a fair show made of those who never falter in the line of duty or pleasure. Very many were the plea- | drawback in the maskers themselves sant houses open to callers. ee on _ oe pe — Mrs. Morrill, of Vermont, and her sister, terri mt of each other, and, ey Miss Swann, did the honors in their beautiful | S®OUW be recognized by their voices. presery ed a@ deathlike silence. ere were, however, « few notable exceptions to this rule. Mr. Solomons, in the disguise of an Irish washerwoman, went about with a basket of freshly-ironed shirts, and assiduously inquired for Mr. Shepherd, distributing the business cards of the Hibernian laundress as he went. new home. These ladies have charming man- ners, and entertain most agreeably. —Mrs. Senator Sherman, whose ways are as quiet as those of a young girl, and who has all the freshness of one, received the attention of her numerous friends, and made the vistt or | These cards were extremely iudicrous. Miss each one extremely pleasant. Dix, as a tambourine girl, went fearlessly abont — Mrs. Carpenter was the picture of content accosting every one and keeping up the tun Mr. Shepherd was not very readily identified even by his intimate friends. He was one of the “ Three Guardsmen,” Mr. Fugitt and Colonel! Moore being his confreres. Mrs. Shepherd's dress was the most magnifi cent among the many rich toilets worn. racter she assumed was the - Re oO! i ¢. Her trained skirt wa of the richest white satin, heavily embroidered in gold; on the front breadth was a golden sun. with rays of gold extending in every direction. The over- dress, of blue satin, was embroidered with gold stars. 11 was cut open in front, and at the back fell in two deep points. The waist was biue and yellow satin. ‘The turban, of yellow satin, was Lecomingiy arranged, and broad pieces of the same material fell to the waist. The turban and ends were wound with gold and jewels Rich jewels were also hung around the neck ‘The costume was exceedingly becoming, and it is nofattery to say that Scott’s heroine could scarcely have had a levelier face than had the Rebecca of last evening. Another very elegant dress was that worn by Miss Jeffries, who appeared in a ta> similie of the toilet worn by the Crown Princess of Italy ataballayear ago. Miss Pascal made a most beautiful “Luna.” Her dress was white and blue, studded with stars; @ crescent was on her head, and she wore a very becoming blonde wig Mrs. Senator Ames never looked more beaati ful, wMich is saying much. Over a many rat fied black skirt she wore an ove: in her handsome parlors, with a cheerfal fire and her little boy amusing himself playingabout the rooms. Thisis one of the home-like places. During the afternoon crowds of callers came in. — Mrs. and Miss Schurz held a large recep- tion, and each Thursday adds to their already long list of admirers. — Mirs Fenton and her handsome friend were exquisitely dressed, and of course had a crowd of visitors. — Mrs. Stevenson, with her two daughtersand Miss Merriweather, have become so popular that each Thursday they hold a perfect levee. —Mrs. Thurman, and her daughter Mis« zy, had with them the handsome young daughter of Dr. Garnett. This house is one ot the favorite resorts on Thursday. — By the side of Mrs. Conkling stood her fair young danghter, a school girl tall and graceful but not out yet. She had with beras companion a dangther of the Hon. John A. King, who is about the same age as 3 Conkling. — Mrs. Senator Howe isa very agreeable lady Owing to the absence of her husband and not being very strong, she seldom goes into society Miss Howe and Mrs. Totten were present tv assist in rece: ving. — Mrs. and the Misses Fretinghnysen’s par. lors were filled witha most distinguished and elegant company. — Mrs. Gen. Hunter, and her handsome niece Mrs. Stewart, held a reception that wa3 enjoyed by many. Of course there were other houses open, but those mentioned will give some idea of what pleasant associations are connected with a Thursday in Washington. — In the evening the President gave a state dinner, which was elegant in all its appoint ments. There were some exquisite callas in vase of flowers, and the pyramids of con- tectionery were unusvally handsome. The louse presented a br.lliant appearance, and the ot the ladies were superb. ‘On ‘s right sat Mis. kles, on his left head a square, flat piece, covered with a Roman sash, with cords falling atthe back. Her hair was powdered with go’d dust. Miss Hildreth «Ruth? wore over an earth-colored skirt a bl ard white striped skirt and waist. asheat of wheat anda gilt sickle. was a“*Dryad,” and wore an ex: lusion with a graceful illusion wreaths of fern leaves. Mrs. Philip Mohun made a lovely Undine Mrs. Richard Mohun was admirab) and her sister, Mrs Robert ther Goose,” was a great sac ¢ Fisber as a lady of the Mat vi nette period had an elegant costume of rose silk and white pointe lace. Miss Anna Davis wa= a French peasant girl, and wore an extremols pretty dress. Mrs. Wi m Wall was a lady of the Elivabethan era, and appeared in a rich ma- nisite green il- arf wound with On the opposite side of the table | Ton velvet and black lac sat May. Grant, with the Vice President oa one | The dresses of Mr. and Mrs. Macfarland we side and General kles on the other. Others | ¢xcellent. Mr. Macfarland was a Highlan and his wife represented the * Press,” in adres: composed entirely of newspapers, further adorn- ed with the names of the distinguished corre- spondents and journalists atthe capital. Th dress was as elaborately made as if sterner stuft had been used in its composition. Mr. and Mrs George W. Adams wore very handsome co tumes. Mrs. Semken was a Swiss peasant gir! Mrs. Pascal was a Spanish lady. Mr. Philp, Lord Dundreary, and Mrs. Philp, Mary Stuart Mrs. Solomons made acharming Quakeress, L. J. Davi Colonel Donn Piatt as a demoralized domino mae a hit, and was at ‘once recognized. Mr. 8. G. Young imperson- ated “Mephistopheles,” and if one could use strong language it might be said his get-up was “devilish good Mr. Mansfield Brown wore a ahandsome costume as a Spanish cavalier. Mr Turk was a clown. Mrs. Judge MacArthur wore a very el Greek dress. Miss Austii ad (“MissGrundy”) repre- sented the enius of Red Tape,” in one et unique and elaborate ra who attended were the Portuguese minister and Madame Suaza Labo, the Belgian minisier, the minister from Holland, minister from Ecuador, the Japanese charge diaffairs, the Secretary of the Navy, Mrs. Robe-on Senator and Mrs. Windam, ‘Senator and Mrs. Hitchcock, Hon. Jokn L. Beveridge, Mrs. Beveridge, Hon. Mark H. and Mrs. Dunnell, Isaac C. Parker and Mrs. Parker, Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt, General Sheridan, General Dent, Hon. Joseph M. War- liam Curtis, Hon. W. L. Ses . Sessions, Hon. Ellis H. Roberts erts, J. A. Barber. — The British legation was a blaze of splendor last evening, for Sir Edward and Lady Thornton gave their last reception for the season. Lady Thornton has quite recovered from her late in- disposition, and was avle to receive with her usual courtesy and ease. She was very taste- fully dressed, and looked charming. The most elegant and accomplished society of the city was +4 r the comprised in the company. All the ditferent le- | ™ost d iremscs of ations were represented, and the two Spanish | cvening. It consisted of a scarf overdre: Beauties “Mrs. Koberts and Mrs. Sickiesear | and. a irt of red, white, and blue, fes- vided Lonors. Both were Cressed in the most | toned with tathoms of legal ribbon knotted exquisite taste. The dress of each was white | &t | intery with immense departmen seals of red wax, and profusely decorated other that though of different material. Mrs. Robert: wore an illusion, with horizontal puis from waist to train, and garlands of delicate dower= wise with devices aud symbols of the thin; vex the souls of office seekers and others between the pufts, while smail roses were | ‘© 10 with government. One of — sprinkled over the Waist and skirt. A flat bow | stccess's of the evening in richn of the gaslight green was worn in front, near | M#terinl, fidelity to truth, eer scee tue lett shoulder sash, and long streamers at the | tation s ithe | representation of a back of the same colors; lovely flowers adorned | Chinese lady by Miss Dorsey. mons looked very pretty as + Valenti her dress literally covered with fourteenth oi February messages sent im bly mixed up. r her glossy black hair. ‘Mrs. Sickles’ dress wa White satin, striped geuze dechambrey, with clus ters of towers testooning the dress and adorn ing the shoulders, and hair, which was worn with several long curls falling at the back Mrr. Fish wore a heavy pearl-colored silk, with black lace shaw] of race texture. Mrs. Thomas Bryan looked queenly in a silk of one of the colors impossible to describe, with lace ot so rare and costly a quality as is seldom seen. Mrs. Col. Kinney wore a dark maroon-colored silk, with adeep flounce of pointe d’appliyue, and’ over- dress of the same. Mrs. Chas. A. Bristed wore one of the most elegant costumes present—a white silk, with flounce and trimmings of lace and needle-work embroidery in different colors. ‘This dress was a study for its beauty and rarity Miss Swayne wore a lovely costume of delicate- colored silk, with lace over-dressand trimmings Miss Van Wyck was another of the beautifully dressed and fascinating young ladies. Judge and Mrs. Strong bad with them one of their attractive daughters. ‘Thus might we go pecom| Philadelphia, appeared as the Local Pressot Washington.”” She was attit. in a dress composed of the varieus Was journals; cap and boddice a fa Evening Siar, skirt ale Republicon, Patriot, and Chronicle. with flounces ot The Capital and Sunday Herald Among the other costumes noticeable for their elega P. Brown as the “Subliv Porte,” Mr. H. H. Clap Miss Forney as an angel, Mr. Mu!lett asa Scribe of the olden time, imarich suit of black; Mr Jobnson_as “Komeo.” Mrs. Worthington «= “Mary Stuart,” E. L. Stanton as a French Prince, Col. Webster as “Fra Diavolo;” Dr. W P. Young as a Polish Prince, Mr. Bol ~Mephistopheles,” Mr. MeCeeney Bol as as “Chories : £2 | 11,” Miss Mycoeth as the “Daughter of the on for a column in mentioning nota- a tage “4 * bilities, fair ‘ladies, and bewitching toilets. | Xegiment,” Mr. Gilmore as Don Cresar de Amongst those present were the Vice Preaident | B42au,"” Mr. Wolfley as Louis IV.” Mr. Cree- and Mre. Colfax, the Secretary ot State and | CY 8 “Prince of ‘the Carnival,” and Mrs. Mrs. Fish, Speaker and Mrs. Blaine, Senato: pps, oe . Anthony, Senator and are. Chandler, Senator, |. At eleven o'clock a bell wasrung, and off cam> the masks, producing cansiderable sport as those Mrs. and Miss Fenton, the Ar whose identity had puzzled all were discovered nd Miss Garcia, the tine Minister, razilian Minister and Mme Ser Meee The supper table, which had been ready Uetbacenieitete aes ee ee during the entire evening, was immediately sur- ish Minister, Senator and Mrs. Edmunds, Ad- | Tounded. The table made a goodly show, but miral and Mrs. Goldsborough, Senator and Mrs. Morrill, Senator and Miss Stevenson, Generai and Mrs. Butler, Senator, Mra. and Mise Schurz, Mrs. Senator Howe, the Spanish Minister and Mus. Roberts, the German Minister, Commo. dore Rodgers! Senator Jotmston, the Portuguese Minister and M'me Lobo, Armori Mori~ Mr. Franquelo, Senator aud Mrs. Patterson, Ad- miral Inglefield, Mr. and Mrs. James ©. Ken- Senator Saulsbury. Senator Davis, Major . Perley Poore and Miss Poore, Hon. Fer- nancy and Mrs. Wood, Gen'l aud Mrs. Sickles, the swedish Minister, General and Mrs. Parke, M1. and Mss Potts, the Italian Minister, Gen. eral, Mrs. «nd Miss Ramsay, Dr. aud Miss Lee, Mr. J. C. G. Kennedy, Mrs. aud Miss Kennedy, Mr. Baltazzi Efendi, Count and Countess Cham. brun, the Chilian Minister, the Peruvian M ister, Hon. Samuel Hooper, Mr. Villa Urrat Count Yanrim, the Belgian Minister, Mr. : Mrs. Harris Gestrell, the Russian Charge W?At faires, Mr. Boleslawski, Mr. Oswald Charlton, that it was not all jw Was speedily proved, and its many delicacies were fully appreciate: Dancing was kept up antil after four o'clock this morning. —The reuuion of Iowans at the hospitable home of Secretary Belkmap last eveninz was @ most pleasant and interesting occasion, bring- ing together nearly all the children, native ani adopted, of the gallant Hawkeye state residing or temporarily staying in Washington. were made to feel at home ant proud ot their popular representative in the Cabinet. — There wasalarge gathering at St. Matthews” Church last night to witness the we iding of M. Lewis A. Walker and Miss Sally McDevitt. « brilliant belle of South Washington. Mr. S. A Dougherty officiated as msman and Mise Molly McDevitt, a sister of the bride, as Drive maid. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father McDevitt? ——+see-- v A © * Serena Ginna sereet: ME | guseuzim less aniyiman A pimp oat a and family, Mr-and Mrs. Russell | °f temporary or intermittent loss of vision ha- recently occurred in Flint city, Michigar young man named Charles Spence, a m in the Genesee iron works. ne. y, Mr. and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Mr. Griswold, Hon. James and Miss Brooks, Hon. Freeman Clarke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Job Stevenson, Hon. Henry L, Mrs. and Miss Dawes, General, Mrs. and Miss Banks, Hon. Henry D. and Mrs. McHenry, Hon. Robert B. Roorevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth,Mrs. L. Barton, Mirses Hunt, Mrs. Carlisle Pattercon the Misses Stedman, the Misses Randall, Judge and Mrs. Wylie, Mr.and Mrs. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. a Mrs. Birkhead, Mi 3 der elaborate, and ip some . The i Pannen and. the depora tions of the house ap ay ere ig Shepherd id how to make their friends - . Five rooms were on RviEs vor Lear Year Parries.—The tol- first 5 the ball and su rooms, settee, sone Spl room regulation- Mer size and fi ere gereryedly pesiecd — aiuseeen St. Louis: “ Gentle ooneeat To 3 ced “4 " e Korattowel tp ue? aswell. Statucs were 1d wii ‘Pouse Sau bachelors Of flomers, while floral pyramids | oo eiowers nt Aoutayilic; Ky, some week or ornamentedwith queer: =~ block In several places prices: ie characters. eee ae the parlor doar. i . sented, and ma on EPThe Indictment against Mayor Hall, of Kew York, is for ‘Conspiracy, in conn s-uon with |, Com weeny, aud others, to defrand the city,” _— FORTY-SECOND CONGRESS. This Afternooa’s Proceedings, DAY ebruary 9. Fe SENATE.—Severa! memorials were asking the early attention of Congress to civil service ret form. presented The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication from District Attorney Fisher, stating that indictments had been foun: against MESSRS. WHITE AND RAMEDELL, the Tribune correspondents, for refusal to testify before the Investigating Committee of the Senate in reference to the premature publication of the treaty of Washington, and that the in: dictm onts shad been Gusthed by the judge of the Criminal Court of the District of Columbia, for want of jurisdiction. The District Attorney states thai he is now ready to proceed against Messrs White an 4d Kam dell in the Police Coar:, but that before proceedings can be instituted it will be necessary for two persons having knowle kee of the act complained of to appear anil mak cath thereto. “The communicaton was, on motion of Mr. Edmands, referred to the Gom mittee on the Judiciary. Mr. Cole, from Committee on Ap; reported, with amendments, the le ecutive and jndtecial jon bill, gave notiee tliat he shou 11 it up on Taesday next and fusist upon p ing with it until it was finally disposed o THE TREATY OF WASHINGT Mr. Edmonds called up his resol on the Pr ington. vesident for a! nm (a member of the © ation calling information tn bis po: ession relative to any inten‘ion on the pra Great Britain to revoke the treaty of Wash ommittee ations) did not see samy special ing the resolution. The Secretary of State was a member of the High Commissioa, and ought to know his powers under the treat and if be did not know what kind of a case United States had a right to present, he was | certainly position. f sulting et, a 1 not subj wo the House of Commons. sisted thal the United and regar stone Lad suiting language w: to the nat opposition down his ge intimat ente ine nglish press and Very dtsingenious, and not fit for the He (Mr. P.) was sure that the gover ment was perfectly well aware of what it the right to present, and in view of this he dhe hoped t emulate the ton of it the ci language of the OUR, eh been 10 apeplyiny Tous and 2 aan oring ure of our TMAN Was unwilling d the disposition the English ministry as in- He was gratified that the American press bad preservel a temperate tone on this United States Senat the speakers « he hopes cede trom their, positi ikely that Mr. Glad- re arded the language assumed toward us by the d and in such in absar Its ot the to break at we should TO RECEDE FROM A SOLEMN COMPACT. We could wait in this matter for a few days. W had as ject. FE son ¢ the good taste. The remarks attributed to Mr moved to et no official intelligence on this » thonght the comments of M: remarks of Mr. ! hat we bad any idea that Great Britain | | ulstone ame over the cabl 1 of a long speech,’ and Tete r. Patter as not in it was not Proper to judge of them as they Stood alone. He on Forei, formation of importan.e on this sub, reach the President he would with communicate it to the wait fora call upon h believe that Great B: face Of the world, to rey pact. T the resol m tothe © ms. Wh m any He Mr.S ate at once, om! and not ) did not nm would dare, in the hate this solemn com- Mr. Morton directed Mr. Edmunds’ attention to the language of his resolution, where the words occur, the allezed intention of G Britain to revoke the treaty of Washingt | &. He that Great Britain intended to revoke the treaty ‘The suggested tien so as to call on the Presid asked, by whom had that Mr. Edmunds m 2 t fi it been alleg ueen’s sf eech indicated no such intention. and Gladstone had said nothing of the kind. for any in formation he may have of auy complaint pre ferred by Great Britain on account t he nature of the American claims presented at Geneva Mrs. Edmunds said he w as to meet the views of Mr. Mo he thought that not only the lan, British pr sufficient to justity the interpre had put upon it. He thought the moti Sherman had never been the cus'om to refer a m: lution of strange to him ‘that whenever anything wis be said or done in connection wii with Great Britain or with the government the greatest tender ser tended. ould so OLUTION MODIFY HIS ress, butof Mr. Gladston phat most remarkable un inquiry to a comm rt e. 18 dact the utmost care mast be taken and | elicacy observed, for fear that the | ith our relat.on t of th ibilities of that nation might be oi- Mr. Hamlin said the very brief discussion had show cd the impropriety of any agitation of this matter at the present time. terson and Sherman) had alt Two Sena dv mak: tors remarks Pai which had been better unsaid. He thoagh* there were TIMES WHEN SILENCE WAS WISDOM, and this was one of thase occasions. He had the best reason for believing that no official in- formation had yet been received in this matter ition to ed that it by the Ex be impreg was wise and expedient for us to intelligen on the table ecutive. He deemed our mable, and was well sati ce. He moved to lay Mr. Thurman asked Mr. Hamlin to withdraw his motion, as he wished to make a suggestion, but objection was made to any further debate, and several Senators called for the regula: order. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—The Speaker laid before the House a number of Ex ecutive communications, which were 1 to appropriate committees. Mr. Hoar, (Mass.) from the Committee on Elections, introduced a resolution ext tred nding for (0 days the time for taking testimony in the contested election case of Niblack vs. Walls, {row Florida, which was agreed to. The Dill to reimburse the College of William and Mary, in Virgima, for property destroyed turing the war of the rebellion, which came over the Speaker's table and passed, The call of committees in thé morning tor reports and MILLS OF A PRIVATE NATURE 1 was then resumed. Mr. Brooks, ( Mass.) from the Committee on Patents, reported a bill authorizing Alfred ot Vermont, to for 2m improvement it OTe Also, n bil granting the same W. Moree. upprovewent in letters pat , of Louis tent for cart) » last private bill ¢ay, was taken from hou Laat BP. viley nna, for letterspatent for at | should present one of his own | Where the Blame f road loading fire-arms, ant ridges: M. Maynard (Tepn.) made an inquiry as tothe logaity of Ir. after filin, toyaity, w! the applicant. soaks stated that Morse was loyal, but his application for an extension he was served with a notice that he must ‘hich notiee did not reach ve his im until the ee his application could be made had exp After discussion, the bill was passed. Mr. Hibbard, (N. H.,)from the same comum't- tee, reported a bill to Charles E. D. Wardwell’ of Lake Vil H., for Jetters patent saw machi vanting the same for an ivileges ‘ine. L Mr. Strong,(Conn.,) from the Committee on ‘ims, Tepeted bit 2 Claims, a bill for the relief of certain of the town of Mis- souri, itting taxes om tobacco ine Mr. @ dill for the réliefor Charles & Co. Bos F author- izing the an award made i fo cans Sars a ‘ill for the relief of 8. authorizing the issue ot bi Reed, Of Maine, for ‘detention ef & ve French Affairs. THE ENPARSY aT War IPEST PoR LiFS—aAMNESTY TO Vt ts reported tha’ the Fren-t ington has been ofured to MOVEMECDI is on foot In the assembly demt tor Hife and renew the 1 commit munists fieer | whe have co the com mon law Enciand Wrigcling. Loxnos, F i th Americans iy claims ef the U ee The Times to-“ay declares ettiemer Af This Keeps con We Wit ethe a ma ea American see Five-iwenty b (har aes on Mis Way Low : Alums hae arrived im Londen 1 way . trom Liverpool to-merrow . Japancve Dimbassy in Court. tT Lake (ity, I ehtet ju *, with Manis Leng, were morning i ' States Supr R t Marshal Hi welcomed by 4 MeKey we Jadzes ma sites much Minteter De Long. on t balt made an ey sty teresting and instructive speech. exp ana c the administr astice iy Japan, and t " de-tre of the Japanese antherit) « and learn the admin stration i ™M ein her er F attended the Mansonic ba There has been a snow slice and low of life at Cottonwood Business is doll and money been experienced in the pa A grand banquet and Minister De Long and the Japanese em) Monday evening, provided fhe snow ts on the railroad be not raised before tha : Ammoyances at the New York Custons. Hon New Yorn, Feb 9 Mittce this morning b plaint= of delays and « custom-honse. testified that I r hocks, papers, and ence, even to that im his sair, wer ‘at by order ¢ alleged ch gh a lee ‘ark, on { the revenue, Jones, of the were very insulting. a od dolin Kawski; § Liscrepancy seizure to be prod ~ Ina deuce of Cou ndependence ot rox, Beh. 3— AS aipatch from x, Nova Seot he Bosten Adror says: It ie rep trustworthy autherity that @ treaty exists, and has been signed by the Brit'st) and Canadian governments for the sep aration of th Dowinvon from the Briti<h Empire. Theterms wer reed to when th act of confederation was passed by the Imperial Parliament; but th reaty Was not to take effect for some years unless the Briti<h govern- ment saw ne T action © bver he treaty sh troop. have ” er withdrawn ff there is scarcely a soldier im the Dominy side of Halifax. ‘There ix no doubt that sh the differences between Great Britain and tt United States become serious the Bri m Canada ernment will at once ¢ of Canr and by th the necessity of ihe United State al from roub!« Aayor two They In ted an ol named Tecker, deck hat M Packer caused the muride h Ther groes then fearing that they wor errestod for the murder of Tucker, arm sel ve n large numbers, defying tne bicet county ¥ nor’s guards have in a mea der smee the departure Or the whit put oni was immediately di appear against bim. The Mormon Conflict. New York, Feb. 9.—A Sait Lake dispatch states that it is reported there that the expens: of Attorney General Bates to Washington aro by the Mormon church, and it is un >to that Lis mission is to have the Federal o States Court all remov ° = he Kansas Bribery Investigation. ‘oPprka, Kaweas, Feb. \.—Sidney Clark wae of the prop jon alleged to have bee made by King to Senator Wood, by which th latter was to receive $3.000 ona mail agency Another indictment in the senatorial bribery case has been found. Concern. . Feb. 9.—The book committee Methodist Book Concern met yesterday Keports were read of the Church east and we=! presented the anuual exhibit of the hing interest, when Dr. Lanahan tated that be had not seen the exbitnt, and borates Accid: _Th { wear J wry tind tay was St. Loris, F that the ac caused by the criminal negligence ei fetick Baker, the tor ot th ain, as and Patrick Ha cr, as TUN, Fel National Bridge Comyany, the ship yard of Curtis, Smith & ©9. aud Sid uey Petersom were damaged to the amount! of $50,000 by fire Tue Hanpeome Youse Giets at Kaiamazoo. Mic’ the collections. The worked very successt tractive collectors are treq tly called back by young men to receive a second contribution. ‘The Kalamazoo deacons know something. 87-A heavy shock of earthyanke was telt a Cairo, IN., at five o'clock yesterday morning There were 19 casesof small-pox and .ven deaths reperted in New York yesterday. 7 Boston has closed down on all masy rads. . 87 For the first Lime in many years they have hail skating at Naples. 87 Iowa interdicts ihe soothing weed in her legislative chambers. embers ever admitted to's Masonic t in New Jersey were Initiated tu Alpha Lodge Ne. 116, at Newark, on Munday evening. Towa boasts that her chief magistrate. 5 '» practices the ecenomy of the fathers. Hewas i sense. i man on the Sheet with.» white tind ver his ars, because she “believed the feiko™* either had the small-pox or was a u-klox.” SA Paris dispatch that the Duke of Ber israse sak eee cy ‘sad hss Prince de Joinville demands bis’ in the navy. Hers was