Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-01


fcations of manufacturing and commercial
operations Gen. Houston, Of Texas, ever the
object of attention, did not seem dispirited by
the Waterloo finale at Philadelphia. Gen.
Churchill, of the regular service, " wears the
marks of many years we'll spent" Gen
Jones, OF Tennessee, Senator of excellent
Judgment and constant application, is Away.
" at home among the beauty and fashion Of
our saloons. Gen. Webb of New York, that
Nestor among the outside editors here, has an
energetic look, with dash of turbulence
Gen. lie Roy, Of Ohio, was fine representa-
tive OF conservative Democracy. And with
this general glance we will "pass'' to the
more agreeable task of making brief mention
Of the ladies.
The queen-like Mrs. Bailey, of Louisiana,
escorted by Col. Samuel Reid of the same
State) was the object of marked attention, as
the grand daughter of Patrick Henry, and the
wearer of . magnificent Pon,padomr dress Of
white silk, with flowing founces skilfully en-
brodered in flowers and gold, pearl and dia-
mond ornaments. Mrs. Senator Thomson, Of
Now Jersey, wore q dtsttngus white dress,
trimmed with black. Mrs. Senator Fitzpat-
rick, Of Alabama, and Mrs. Benson, appeared
to great advantage in dark velvet, ever cal.
culated to set of ripened beauty. Mrs Will
lard, of this city, looked beautifully in pink
silk, and the point d'Aisneon worn by Mrs
Wolcott, of New York, was calculated to in
snire covetou snoss in fauoIa baorts Unoh
trusive, yet not unnoticed, was the lady Of
the Hon. Mr.. Campbell, of Pa, who has con.
tributed to the poetry Of our land, and the
diplomatic corps had reason to be proud of
the fair representation of the Legations here
who graced the scene.
Mrs. Pope and Mrs. Coke, with the fasci-
mating Miss Guthrie, formed q group which
attracted many gentlemen. Miss Fish, the
stately beauty Of the Empire State, in white,
with charming bouquets, was monopoized in
the promenade by Mr.. Clingman, the distin.
guished Representative from North Carolina,
who is as popular among the fair sex as he is
in'the Capitol. The dark-eyed Miss Mechlin
in becoming blue, was prominent among the
bellies, and many merited compliments were
paid to Miss Molly Bodenheimer, of New
York, and Miss Jennie Story, of Indiana.
Miss Betty Hams, of Louisiana, wore pat
tern founced pink silk, fitted with artistic
elegance, and matched by Oh farming eifurs.
Miss Marcy, in white, with blue trimmings,
was much admired, as was Miss Hail. of New
York, also in white, with exquisite bouquets.
Miss James, of Rhode Island, in a straw-eol-
ored silk, and Miss Faulkner, of Virginia, in a
tulle Of the Same color, (the upper skirt cut
in deep points, were fine representatives of
their respective States. The Misses Della
roche from Georgetown; the Misses Parker
and Miss Washington of this city; Miss Ebbitt
Of New York f; Miss O'Donnel, Miss Snow
den and Miss Tyler, of Maryland; Miss Saw
yer of Maine; Miss Scott of Arkansas; Miss
7ells of Connecticut, and a legion of other
young ladies were present, fascinating the
beaux-aye, and some of the men mortgaged
by Hymen. One fair creature was especially
attractive
There's a madcap devil in her eve
And a laugh on her rosy lips
That are sweeter than Hybla's honey
Wsnld " We" were the bee that sips.
She has just the pertest expression
hat face can very well wear-
A kind of { kiss II you dare lock
And Of course you're inclined to dare"
Some of the Beecher family were present
evidently forgetful for the nonce that % Bro
boola Cha" exists, and there were quite g
number of foreigners, to whom the scene-sc
different fiom the receptions of their Chic
Magistrates-seemeda wonder. The Marin,
Band performed national and operatic music
and as Col. Grumbler handed his lady to tn,
carriage, he was forced to express his deligh
that he had attended the eighth reception
81 told you 3d." said she.