The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-09

the amounts claimed. We do, LET ~ pay and be doas
with T. They have already cost, In the time co..
sumed than the amount ella med The secre Of tho
matter that Is large sum, cd into the hands OF
members of Congress. lobby mon nd Spectators for .
small and they kee he fight up. Even the
Senator who introduced the resOlu on for select
mnsee lodged that be WAS IN interested party
The animated debate began yesterday in the House OF
Representatives on the action Of me government and s
sumed to-day. There less feeling exhibited in the
debate to day. few Southern members went of half
cooked but they beginning to understand the wise
policy OF the administration with regard 70 American
troll over Central America
WASHINGTON, Jan. Z, 1858.
Maonfcet Entertainment at Secretary Cobbs-Handreds
of Guests Compelled to Grand Array Of Beauty
Fashion and Costly Dvesss-Miss Lanes Fvx Reception
Anno,nced-7he Presidents Leuees-Gouernor Bropn's
Letsers, dc.
Another OF those elegant receptions which characterize
the Cabinet circles" Washington took place last
ing in drawing Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury and the government vaults only full
of eagles" his immense dwelling WAS OF guests then
indeed would there have been necessity for an issue Of
Treasury notes. The reception itself was claimed to
be financial movement by the distinguished head OF the
Treasury who said the amount Of costly dresses ruined in
such crowd would necessarily increase the demand for
new importaons, and thus relieve the temporary pres
sure upon the government finances.
departed without entering the house, although
cult Of six spacious rooms were thrown open. The
grand stairway leading to the second floor, where
Governor Cobb and lady receiving their
guests, and the large hall below, we're jammed as
long single person could crowd in. The word was
passed back from those In front and the stair
"there chance whatever to get n'and the reeult
carriages ordered and many ladies and gen
tlemen returned home without opportunity TO pay
respects the distinguished host and hostess Such
lie faint picture OF the opening q Mrs. Cobbs first re-
m the course OF an hour the company began to thin
when the spirit Of enjoyment again rghted up, and all
mrth and gladness Mrs. Cobb received and enter
tanned with great and much grace while the Cover
overiiowpg with true Southern hospitalityas
he gave each guest cordial shake OF the hand and wei
cemed him to his home Mrs Craig lady friend who is
staying with Mrs c.. and who is charming young widow
from the sunny uh assisted in the reception and add
ed much to the eDjoym ent of the Secretary friends.
Among the distinguished personages PRESENT. noticed the
me mbers of the diplomatic corps, with their lady al
tdchfs and all the ebers of the Cabinet but Secretaries
Cass Toucey the latter of whom might have been
crowd the early part of the evening Vice Presi
dent Breckenridge was the observed OF all observers
while Mr. Speaker Orr surrounded by crowd all the
evening Both houses Of Congress were well represented,
and the army and navy out in full strength while
crowds from The walks of private life swelled the hrong
amount Of beauty present was the subject Of general
mark
But order had been given and that strictly obey
ed Let there be abundance q thing for every
body The table was spread with every thing that was
in the way Of eobes, while the flow OF egg Ro
punch wine coffee, chocolate, &C. seemed to be In.
exbausubie.
AS the company sufficiently thinned 10 ad-
nit of it, the music struck up and the dance commenced
the waltz, the polka, les lancers and the quadre--
closing with the time honored sold Virginia reel" After
which the guests retired, all delighted with the peas
and elegant manner in which they had been entertained
Miss lane, who presi 1es with so much popularity
the White House. gives her first reception Saturday
next, commencing at one O'Clock; and the Presidents
guar levees begin Tuesday evening next-to be re-
peated every other Tu asdsy unit further notice.
Among the very able communications written by the
members Of Mr. Buchanan Cabinet in to invita-
a. attend the late administration meeting at Phia
depha that Of Brown the present Postmaster
General has acted especial attention and commenda
ton. The clear and common IN which he
the whole subject Of the Kansas disputes and his
defence OF the position assumed the Pres
dents message relation to the affairs of that Territory
than sustain the high reputation which the dstin
guihed has long enjoyed throughout the
nation a sound, able anu honest politician.
Governor Brown, while he does not hesitate TO de-
nopnce hat terms those who, from self
sh would unnecessarily keep alive and increase
the embarrassmens OF the democratic party, in
ton with this vexed question, is nevertheless content
with Carrying 20 the letter the pledges given TO the
people In the Cincinnati declarations and under
better than he the length aad breadth and true
significance the sentiments thus expressed and the
pledges there given, for he OF the master spirits
oi that Convention and as well Known came nigh being
OF it, principal nominees.
President Buchanan must feel proud in having such
statesmen in his Cabinet council in whom united
superior administrative abilities and such power efectu-
ally of with the pen the assaults of open and
disguised nenies is exhibited IN this mastery pro-
ducton of the Postmaster General With the writer OF
this and with thousands OF others, that and the other
excellent Cabinet communications, has confirmed the faith
never yet shaken in the honor and fidelity Of patriotic
President