Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-26
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Important See the important votes tc.
day on Mr. Dunn's resolutions.

day on DIR. Dunn's resolutions.
The Third Reception.-Last evening the
spacious state apartments" of the Executive
Mansion, were again thrown open for the re.
ception Of visitors, and were again crowded
with the talent, the beauty, and the fashion
now In the National Metropolis. TWAS bitter
cold out of doors, the frozen snow ringing like
steel al the sleigh.runners glided over it, yet
there was even q more numerous attend ance
than at the previous receptions All classes
came in search Of their quotas of enjoyment
and the brilliant scene will have prominent
place on the calendar of fashionable festivities
so soon, alas, to be closed by the memorable
matin-bellso Of Lent. Dumutvasus Uiuandus!,
The Auxiliary Guard" under the direc.
ton Of Captain Birch, preserved admirable
order among the carriages as they deposited
their varied freights beneath the spacious por-
tico. Hats and wrappings were well cared for
by the attentive attendants, under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. Snow, and as the visitors left the
dressing room sR TOILETTE, they heard the emil
vening strains of the Marine Band. Led by
the accomplished Professor Francis Scala, this
fine musical corps executed during the evening,
the following
PROGRAMME
Medley-"My Happy Home"
Oyerture-'ltalianoi in Algieri"
Introduction to Cavatina from I'll Trova-
tore"
La Trenise, Scbottische.
81 Nonmanni Psrigi," Flute, Il Prospect, J
and Horn, (Taltavull,) soil.
Elphin Waltz.
Caystini from "Ernani," Saxhorn solo. ]
EspIta.
POlka-"LEcho du Mount Blanc"
Flnale-''Yankee Doodle"
The President was apparently in excelle Mt
health and spirits, receiving his visitors, with
that frankness which inspires cordial regard,
"a they were successfully presented by Dis
'rict Marshal Hoover. The easy manner with
which President Pierce enters into converse
ton with large proportion of those thus in
froduced, shows the vast stores Of informatio n
and the deep resources Of thought he has at
his command, and the facility with which he
frees his mind from the complicated affairs Of
the Republic, to indulge in felicitous inter.
course with his fellow citizens
Most of the visitors, after their passing in.
terview with the President, paid their respect.
to Mrs Pierce, who was surrounded by bel
personal friends. Traces Of her bereavement
are legibly written on a countenance too in
genuous for concealment, yet a winning smil,
ever accompanies her welcoming words, a
she receives those presented with that natura
hich ipcraouaa tho uay,,o or
Sidney Webster, Esq, the Presidents pr
vate secretary, was ubiquitous in his atten
ucns to the many strangers present. All mus
admit that these receptions, under his direc
ton, are far superior in tone and interest L
Inc tumuituouscrowds which, in formers years
gave the saloons Of the White House an uneu
viable notoriety.
Prominent among the guests who rema;nsf
near the President was the Secretary Of War
whose appearance will command attention ON,
respect any where, and who received man
congratulations on his election to the II. S
Senate, by the State whose gallant Riaemen b
brayely led at Bsena Vista.
MI CHAMPION was also surrounded by man
friends, Tor whatever may have been his sin
oil diplomatic commission or omission, no On
Oh 'he foreign ministers is more PERSONAL
popular He is the very impersonation
1ohn Bull" with a massive form, time.,;,
Vered LOCKS and marked countenance wbic
mas almost the majesty Of an antique Jun;te,
he wa. accompanied by his Secretary Of 1,
CATION, Mr.. LumIcy.
while few dignitsries remained in III
saloon with the President, the grsa. cure,
OF visitors poured into the " East room, vhic
was soon hiled with q svsying and ANNA,