The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1860-10-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
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.,.:@. i.. WAsHISsroN, Oct. 8. !.
There were several bids for carrying
the mail from Charleston to Key Wesj
and Havana The Postmaster Genera
to-day awarded the contract 10 NJ. G.
Mordreai, hencethe steamer Isabel will
again be placed on the route.
Lord Repfrew arrived at -four O'Clock
BY special train. There were about
one thousand spectators at the station
eyincing intense anxiety to obtain a view
Of his person, and in this they were graft
fed. They greeted his appearance with
cheers. .:>... s:.'. 3:',. s.
Immediately on flle arrival or the train
Gen: Cass was introduced to Lord Rem
frews by Lord Lyons, when the former
said be had the pleasure Of welcoming
his Lordship 10 Washington, in the name
Of the President, and with his Lordship's
permission, he would accompany him ts
the Executive mansion. H.. f T. ...'., !,
There were present with Gen. Cas-
Mcssrs Henry and Buchanan, ncphews
Of the President, each Of whom were
formerly his private secretaries, and on
this occasion they represented the Presi
dents family. :s.:, :5: !.
Several carriages Of the Presidents to-
tgether with those OF Secretaries Yancey,
Cobb, Thompson and Cass, and Lord
Lyons, were in waiting to convey the
party to the White House. .=,. I.
Lord Renfrew went thither in company
with Gen. Cass, Lord Lyons and the
Duke Of Newcastle. Upon arriving al
the mansion where the President was in
waiting to receive them, he was presented
to him by Gen. Cass and received cor.
dial welcome. '. L.. Z
Lord Lyons then performed the cere-
nony Of introducing the suite. AS the
proceedings were private, the gates Of the
Presidents grounds were closed against
Intrusion and attended by police officers.
IL is q noticeable fact, that GEN Cass
who under theory Of British Constitution
was a born British subject, his nativity
being before the treaty Of peace, received
the Prince in the name of the President
besides he was present at the coronation
Of the Princes mother ....-,..... -.
A dinner party at the Presidents to-
night was prolonged till ten o'clock
There were present, besides the PEesi
dents family and Royal guests, the mem,
.bers Of tile Cabinet and their wives. The
Marine band was in full attendance, play.
ing among others. national airs Of Britain
and America. The President will to.
morrow give a reception from IL to /
O'Clock, In honor Of Lord Renfrew,
+ -: WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.
The President has appointed j. j,
Springle Of Pa. consul TO Venice, vice
Sariento resigned -. F.. -. =.
j, A. Parker, Of Va, consul TO Homo.
lula, vice Bnell, deceased. - r.
The prudential committee expressed
their determination not TO exceed receipts.
President Rev. DIR. Hopkins preached q
sermon at night at the fremont temple,
sketehing the rise Of the Board to its
present position, and the principles which
have shaped its action. 2 g. = /. ri. p
Messrs Phillips q Co, stationers, after
the reception, presented Lord Rsnfre& a
magnificent photograph, taken By especial
permission, from RosSiliere L. AIignoto
painting, Of the home Of Washington,
tastefully framed, Also copy Of Loss.
ings Illustrated Mount Vernon bound il
Royal Blue, with elaborate gliding, and
containing = beautiful engraved presen-
:tattou leaf, bearing the arms Of the
Prince. This was intended as memo.
rial of his visit TO Mount Vernon, ",
In the course Of the afternoon Lord
Renfrew visited the Patent Once, at,
tended by his suite. under the escort Of
Secretary Thompson; Subsequently the
party in company with Miss Lane aud
Mrs. Secretary Thompsen passed nearly
two hours at Mr.. Smiths Institute for
young ladies. Ten pins being among the
amusements. 20 -..' =. S5'5
Lord Renfrew has frequently expressed
himself mneh pleased with the country
and with the attention and department OF
the people. The Marquis and Marchio-.