The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-21

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sident-he also approved his refusal OF arbitration
He went for the notice-tor the military posts-for
the monthly mail line, NC, and for the settlement OF
the dispute by negotiations. Mr.. Benton said as
expected, that (not 25) but thirty years ago. he
had predicted all the evils that had grown out Of this
Oregon controversy.
Mr.. Dickinson secured the floor.
Mr.. Allen said there was an important message
the Senate went into executive session Paper sup
posed to relate to affairs in Mexico Perhaps some
OF the Paine mysteries.
Adjourned over to Monday next
report OF to-days proceedings by the next train.
Another savage snow storm is raging. Quarter
past r. M, commencing al halt past 4.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1886.
The Prssdent's Levee.
The White House, last evening, presented an
animated and busting scene, such as has not
been witnessed at this end of the Avenue since the
commencement of the season. The rooms were
brilliantly Illuminated, and at the hour of o'clock
the company began to arrive. The " lords in wait
ing" consisted OF rough marine, in uniform, and
a policeman, who, true to their vocation, and II
gidly adhering to the sword Of command" kept
the doors closed, refusing Abundance to some of
the company who endeavored to effect an entrance
some few minutes before the appointed hour, and
rudely moved them outside the doors, stating they
should keep strictly to orders" At the appointed
hour the company began to arrive, and In short
time the rooms were filed up With "motley
group" from the refined and chastely attired con-
sort Of the foreign Ambassador, Gown to the more
attractive and tr1Pperied tailorss, whose head
dress, Ia scarlet merno turban, decorated with gaes
beads and bugles,) shone conspculously amid the
"gttering throng." The tout ensembse, to foreign
courtier conversant with the machinery of the entire
movement, must appear somewhat strange, from the
general style OF dress and the etiquette that prevailed
The ceremony OF presentation commenced at eight
o'clock The President took his place In the apart
ment usually set apart tor such occasions, and with
stood the ordealfor two hours and ahal. with admira
bic composufe. He was plainly alfred in black and
seemed IN good spirits Mrs. Polk was seated in
mediately near the President, and went through her
part OF the ceremony with much natvete. She was
dressed IN white or cream coored figured satin,
ana wore very conspicuous head ornament OF
with golden fringe, and feather at the back Of the
head. Most of the members Of the Cabinet were
present-Messrs Buchanan, Marcy and Mason, Mr.
Dallas and several Senators and Members, with any
quantity Of the "young democracie" Of the House
AT about half past o'clock, the rooms were crowd
ed to excess, and the company in prOmenading could
scarcely keepin order. All was in state ofmost adj
mlred confusion Four rough looking backwoods-
with top coats and others with rough smock rocks,
attracted much attention. These were the true re-
personalities Of the bone and sinew" of the coun-
try, and looked on the passing scene with the most
perfect monchGLance. The next most conspicuous
object OF attraction, was an elderly adya fine look
ing representative of the days Of the revolution
whose primitive simplicity OF attire and agreeable
the passers by. Her dress was strlkingly simple,
and her plain muslin cap, with loose borders,
strangely contrasted with the gaudy plumage of the
giddy and the gay that surrounded her. This firm
old lady Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, relict of the
late distinguished patriot OF that name. Her man
ners were extremely cOncillatory and winning, and
she held sort Of levee Of her own, several Of the
surrounded by large group of members, at the
oasscrn sadc OF the large eastern room, and remain
ed until a late hour
The ladies and gentlemen appeared in every va
seemed in good spirits. Dress, blue coat, white
cassmer vest, black pants, and shoes.
The foreign Ministers, French, Spanish, Austrian,
and the foreign Consula appeared in full dress
spicuously The Russian Minister was not pre-
sent. Mr.. Buchanan was doing the "gay Lotha-
no." with some fair daughter Of Columbia" and
Of the evening, Mr. Dallas escorted Mrs POLK Polk
through the apartments. In the absence Of mas
ter OF the ceremonies, steward, or any officer to
regulate the order OF proceedings, in such an inn
mense crowd, it was natural that all sorts Of con-
fusion should prevail accordingly the hustle and
absence of all order may well be conceived. Sc
veral OF the ladies were alfred In every variety OF
costume. Some wore plain shawls, plain muslin
gowns, coarse boots and shoes, and appeared in un-
dress. Others were rather pdsse in visiting dresses
while the remaining part OF the company went to
The opposite extreme in dressing for the occasion.
attraction Her naive air and manner wsis truly cspvs
Ting. She was well attended during the evening by
groups Of admirers Slate colored figured satin,
low BOSOM which set OF the figure to advantage; long
sleeves; hair plainly combed back.
Miss Dol Pennsylvsnia--Scarlet velvet jacket;
sauzs Dress hair braided, and simply arranged
1t either side the forehead
Mrs W.-of Connectieut-Lsht blue figured muslin I
gown; large merino shawl strong walking boots, un-
polished.
Mrs. Senator B-of Indiana White spotted muslin
gown; hair plain; shoes.
At pa Cor hood 1vnss. s~hk
blue silk drsss short sleeves; diamond bracelets white
latin shoes.
large head Dress and immense silver comb at back Of
he head
The lady of the French Minister Chaste satin Dress
white hair, plainly dressed
Miss -; Blue muslin gown boots.
Mrs. K Plain white muslin stirling boots
Mrs. L.; Coarse stun gown, red; street walking
The besuisous Mis-. M, Of ohio-Lisht blue satin
FOUND up in large aet forming sort Of crown, style
Miss K~ black silk dress; yellow gauus neck cr.va.
roots.
Mrs. =; yellow gauze over-gown, figured large
ed turbsn, Ia Turk red neck ornament white gauze
Mrs. s.-of Nashville-A beautiful woman; belle e.
,rit-gay and lovely. Her dress a robe Of crepe
e cline She throws hope and soul into every circle
he enters She is aparticuar friend Of the Presidents
ady.
Miss TOT Oeorgetown-Lght cotton gown-boots-
air ornaments silver arrow In the back part Of the
Miss - Black merino gown-red neck cravat-hair
Miss - White muslin--blue silk neck cravat-
hoes.
White muslin, and fancy colorsd neck cravats were
he order Of the night Many Of the ladies appeared in
he painest undress while others were dressed in full
all costume.
The gentlemen were also drssssd differently.
Mr. W.. brown shooting jacket, pegged boots,
trong walking cane.
Mr. c., large coarse over-cost, strong boots.
Mr. Senator Atchison, full dress, black kodv-coat,
White vest, black pants.
Mr. Dixon, " c. black body coat, white vest, hat in
and, while escorting lady en- promenade.
Mr. Black flock coat, fancy pants, blue cravst,
oots.
Mr. Mcconnell, M. Gull daess black BODY coat