The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-27

lately made fashionable by Mrs. Queen vctora, In her
usual display for Washington, Of female beauty; FOR
though the capital has its representatives from every por
ton Of the Upiou, there : many New England town
excel in beauty the congress Of ladies here. An,her
distinguished guest Miss Flora AFmsey the hem Of
whose expansye crinone had the honor 70 touch-in
TO pass her stood the wide folding
door way listening the charming wittcisms Of Kurz
Pscha the DISTINGUISHED SEMINAR Minister, Who per:
around with him, carefully embodied under his sinister
Gsuche Bosey was also there snd did the smpest
Justice 70 the wines each time drinking with express
son or triumphant delight 10 sthe Douglas In his hall"
Gauche Dooseyoncenrsted himself upon the champagne
Mrs. Micawber did upon the potatoes when dining with
If can say II without subjecng myself TO the inputa-
ton of snobbery would add that Mrs Douglas was the
queen Of the whole sssembage and hardly appeared
more fascinating and lovely. am not sufficiently versed
in the nomenclature Of female apparel 10 describe her
and .::eu I- tSs sr Of receiving and her
guests the young wife Of the distinguished Illinois Senator
Is without rival.
Is furnished with excellent tase The largest parlor (of
which there three) nearly large the
collection Of pictures many Of them master pieces pur
chAsed BY NJ Douglas while in Europe. Judge Douglas
himself appeared in fine health and spirits the occasion
Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirsr]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 1885,
Gen. SCOTS Proposed Mission to Cdlsornia-Lord Hapser
BaU-Baron GeroNs Dinner.
The announcement here that had been determined by
the President and Cabinet to despatch Gen. Scott to the
Pacific coast, created little amount Of speculation
among the qd ncs and every one is upon the Qi rve
learn the objects and purposes OF this sudden
pected trip of the Commander in Chief Is well known
that Gen. Scott has steadily and bitterly opposed any mill
tsry operations against the Mormons from the Pacific SIDE
He resisted TO the last all suggestions as to the employ
ment Of volunteer force in California; and now when
the plan for the spring campaign has been all arranged
suddenly announced that Gen. Scott is TO proceed TO
California The Oldest officers in the service much
loss assign plausible for the
any else. Some say that personal inspection and
pretudiCoS
10 line OF operations there but this IL simply nonsense
and by no means complimentary to the old hero he be-
eves unwise from view of the who'd field TO operate
from the Pacific side, what could he possibly
hear in San Francisco his point OF destination, which
rough knowledge OF all the facts Some cay the move
ment has q connection with Gen. Woos difficulties while
in command Of the Pacific division and others that Is to
Of expenditure In the tate Indian wars in Pacific pos
sessions
have heard 1t suggested that he goes TO organize
force California operate against the Morm0ns and by
his presence to nuse greater degree OF energy and
tiyy into the officers IN charge Of the campaign; while
into honorable exile while the administration prefer bis
70 his company for the time being Such are some
OF the assigned by the knowing ones for General
Scos contemplated trip But the true cause for this ex
6aornary movement Is known alone TO the President,
government have been made known fully to the com
mander chief and he goes TO San Francisco and the
whole Pacific coast clothed with extraordinary and
Governor Young may ind his troops not only whipped,
but himself checkmsted at every turn, whether he make
for the British possessions seek more genial location
The rumor that New Granada had rejected the Conven-
ton concluded last between Secretary Cass and
General Herran, is without foundation in truth. am
authorized say that the President of New Granada
feeling himself authorized raty the Convention had
ferred II the Congress which then about assembling
Wsee hshy Of by the
and people. General Herran doubts not will be returned
here either fully ratified only modified in such man
not TO affect materially any Of its provisions
The magnificent ball TO be given on Monday evening
next the British legation in honor Of the marriage
that day Of the Princess Royal of England 10 Prince Frede
rick William Of Prussia Is the great subject Of
in the beau monde The diplomatic corps will appear
In full dress, while the officers Of army and
navy who may be honored with invitations will sport their
uniforms.
ON Tuesday Baron Gerolt who Is the diplomatic repre-
Of the important event. but limits his cards Of nvi
taton representatives Of " crowned" heads The
minhers here from the various republics Oh the world
Prince Frederick William explains by saying his dining
room Ia exceedingly small"
correspondence Of The Press.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1858.
| he Utah QUESTION Viescs Of Mr.. Bernhisef.
Mr. Bernhsel, the delegate from the Territory OF Utah
Mormons and the Untsd States government He alleges
that had not been for the troops which were sent
that regcn with hostile intentions there would have beer
presented emo horid front Of civil war; that they
exsspsrated the people there. II q commissioner vert
appointed 20 Salt Lake City he believes that I'd
| justment would be accom- lished
He makes no defence OF Brigham Young, that have
heard Of The question s-savng the rights Of citizens In
all sections, In Territories - well AZ states-whether this
government In safety allow the Mormoos 10 occupy
the position In which they before the incoming Of
Mr. Buchanan administration Az they grow In numbers
each day and strengthen themselves In the Businesses
the mountains the danger will become terrible In
our midst and will constantly threaten and be ready a
any moment 10 burst upon
Il cannot be denied, then, that q peaceful solution will
strange may seem, oomplicate the matter than
ever In any event. bold and decided stateUnanshp ID
demanded on the part Of the administration.