Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-31

all the duties Of life with honor. By his jug
tice, consideration and frmness, he won the
confidence Of the Seminoles, and his strict at.
tention to the most minute matters of duty
throughout an. acute and protracted illness
commanded the admiration of those around
him. His loss will be regretted by the army.
By order of Breyet Brigadier General Hsr.
ney. A. PLEAsoNIos,
Capt. NJ. Dragons, A. A. General
Last Evenings Reception The third Re.
ception Of the season attracted large crowd
last evening to the White House, where the
talent and the fashion, the wit and the beauty
of the nation were all represented. The Pres
idsnt elect, with other distinguished politi-
clans, graced the scene /; while brilliant
array offemale loveliness recalled Tom Moore 9
description of Paradise. The belle of the
evening was Miss G***r, although there ere
other young ladies-from New York, from
Roxbury, from st. Louis, and from this CAPT.
tal-who were deservedly admired The
Marine Band discoursed good music, and their
sleighing polka, with the accomplishments
of whir-snappiDg and belljinglipg excited o
strong desire to enjoy that. most fascinating
dance at 240 gal. The arrangements fer
the protection of gentlemen's hats and coats
were excellent, and everybody had a good
time, including those who had to foot it home
In the snow storm. -
The Minnesota State Bill. - The bill for
the admission of Minnesota, as a State, into
the Union, passed the House this morning.
There appeared to be no concerted opposition
whatever to it, except on tho part of the
Know Nothings, who are said to have objected
to some Indiar question feature of the meas.
| ure. a.
The New York Herald. Tho political ogre
| who presides over this shameless press seems
determined to do what in i. lies to bring pub
lie odiun upon not only President Pierce, but
every one associated with him. The reckless,
silly statements in the Herald for two or three
days past afford testimony of the fact. His el.
forts however will be, as they have ever been,
vain aud futile.
a Consul Emil spangenburg has been
recognized by the President as the consul Of
the Grand Ducby Of Baden at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Supreme Court.-Yesterday, Z. S. bowman
Esq of New York, aui Henry l.. Moss, Esq +,
of Minnesota Territory, were adm tilted attor-
neys and councillors of this Court
No. 247 VIM. Holcombe, plaintiff in error,
vs. John McKusick ct al. In error to tho Su-
preme Court of the Territory of Minnesota
On motion of Mr.. Horn, of counsel for the de-
PENDANT in error, this writ Of error was dock.
eted and dismissed, with costs.
No 2l5. James Stinson, plaintiff in error,
as Hercules l. Dousman. The motion to dis
miss this Gauss for the want of jurisdiction
was argued by Mr. Horn in support thereof,
and by Mr.. Cooper in opposition thereto.
No. 81. Paul Mayo, claimant Of tho brig
Clement, appellant, Us. Matthew Hunt, ct al
This cause vas argued by Mr.. Loring for the
appellant, and by Mr.. c. P. Curtis, it,, for
the appellees.
No. 81. Daniel Tod ct al libellants and an.
pellants, Vs Samuel Pratt OF al claima ants
Of steamboat Sultaua, DC and No 50. SAN
uel f. Pratt ct al claimants Of steamboat
Sultans, 10. appellants, as. Chas. d. Reed,
libellant. The argument Of these cases was
commenced by Mr.. Ganson for the beliants
Adjourned.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Departmept.-On yesterday, Both of January