The national Republican., 1861-02-27
LOCAL N EW S.

to state yesterday that Mr.. Lincoln visited both
Houses OF Congress the day before, aud was
we'll received by the members generally. His
visit was very brief one, however. Whilst at
the Capitol, he also paid his respects to the
Judges Of the Supreme Court in their consult.
alton room.
Yesterday morning, Mr.. Lincoln received a
number Of his friends, among others, Senator
Seward, Senator Sumner, Vice President Ham.
lin, the New York, Pennsylvania, and Indiana
Congressional delegations, and Gov. ]. Holiday
Hicks, Of Maryland. The latter was in con.
sultation with Mr.. Lincoln for q considerable
tune.
The only exception to the rule prohibiting
the admission Of strangers. was the case Of a
number Of Virginia gentlemen, who called
and were admitted to an interview at once. They
remained some time converting with the Pres.
ident elect and afterwards expressed them.
selves as much pleased with him.
Mrs. Lincoln received number Of her
friends between the hours Of three and four,
and also had another informal reception from
eight to ten in the evening, when she was
called upon by very large number.
Mr.. Lincoln visited the Capitol in the after.
noon about four o'clock, and returned to the
hotel between FIVE and six. At night, he also
received large number Of his friends in his
parlor.
He was also waited upon by the joint com.
mittee from the Senate and House Of Repre-.
sentatives, who officially notified him of his
election. He responded briefly, accepting the
position.
POLICE DETECTIVES. The usual arrange.
ments relative to the peace Of the city upon
the eve Of oil great national events, which cause
an influx of strangers at the Metropolis, have
been made. The city police has been divided,
so rs to assign portion for service as detect.
ives, who, for the occasion, lay aside the uni.
form, and appear in the guise of citizens. A
number of detectives from the cities Of New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, have also
been directed to CO operate with those Of Wash
ington.
CARRIAGE FOR President LINcoLN.-A few
gentlemen of this city have presented to NJ.
Lincoln n elegant carriage, made to order by
Messrs. Brewster & Co. Of Broome street. 1t
is full.drress COACH with maroon hammer.
cloth front, and handsome carved stands be.
hind. The lining is of crimson brocatel. 1t
is provided with steps which open with the
door, and are concealed when it is closed. 1t
has also a speaking.tube, and all the conve-
niences of modern carriage, and was made
at cost of about 1880. 1t was forwarded
to Washington on Saturday.-M T. Tribune.
The IsAuouRArIoN CoycERr.-This affair,
which is to come off on Tuesday night next, in
the large building now being erected for the
inauguration ball, promises TO be great sue
cess. Metzerott is making arrangements to
have the best musical talent that can be pro-
cured in New York, Philadelphia, and Balti.
more.
Mr.. RAREY's ENrERrAINMENT.-The work.
men are now finishing off the building in which
Mr.. Rarey's entertainment is to be held. Every.
thing has been arranged in the very best man.
ner, 30 as to insure the comfort of his guests.
We are informed that President Buchanan and
other notables will be present at the first enter
tainment, which comes off this evening. Mr.
Rarey has secured some horses well suited to
test his powers, and the entertainment promises
to be one of the most interesting that has ever
taken place here. We hope that Mr.. Rarey
will be well repaid for the great expense he has
undergone, in order to enable our citizens to
have an o. p ,rtunity Of witnessing his exploits.
TnE INAUGURATION BALL-The building in
which the ball is to be held is rapidly approach
ing completion. 1t will be decorated in the
most beautiful manner, and will present more
tasteful appearance than any building that has
ever been erected here for similar purpose.
The invitations for the ladies are now being
distributed. They are of beautiful design, and
mon, who have been engaged in getting them
up.
Duprez & Green's New Orleans and Metro
politan Opera Troupe are drawing very large
houses at Odd Fellows Hall; and no wonder,
for the company is certainly the most complete
in every particular of any that has visited our
city for many years past.
How THEY AMUSED TuEMsELvEs.-A young
gentleman from the city of New York arrived
here on Monday morning, and was Immediately
taken in tow by several of his Congressional
friends, who promised to show him through the
Capitol. On their tour they dropped in at the
room of the House Claims Committee, where,
instead of State documents, the first thing that
met the eye of the New Yorker was a large.
sized black bottle, labelled brandy" which
was examined with much attention by the en-.
tire party. They then proceeded to the room
of the agricultural Committee, where they also
INDUCED in "smile." This delightful occu.
patton was repeated at the rooms Of several
of the other committees, in one of which a
member of Congress, whose name we refrain
from publishing, amused himself by raising a
pistol, and knocking of a portion Of the cor
nice WOrk Ill tue corner Ot tue TOOm Muuy
persons overhead thought duel was progress
ing below, and were greatly alarmed. Truly
nice example for legislators to set
COMMISSIONS IssuED.-Commission have
been issued to the following persons, as officers
Of Company G, National Guard: 8. A. II. Nc
Kim, Captain; W. II. Barber First Lieuten
ant; John T. Lighter, Second Lieutenant
and Thomas E. Clark, Third Lieutenant.
RESERVATIONS AND ELECTIoN.-Captain A
R. Allen resigned his position as Captain o.
the Metropolitan Rifles on Monday evening
Captain R. H. Henderson, Of the Henderson