Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-12

Special Dispatch to the " T. Herald
The Gaities Of the Republican Court.
The Grand PARTY at the White House Gathering
Of DANES. Demoiseiies. Diplomats. Dignitaries
Of State, Army and Naral Officers, and the I'm
titled Thousand

Of State. Army and Narai Officers, and the I'm
titled thousand
WAsHrNGroN February ).
The exhibition of the republican court of
America at the White House this evening was Il
truly brilliant array of fashion. beauty and man
Illness. II WITS not S0iree ddRSaRfe As the
would be knowing ones have styled IL. The par
Tors and the East Room we're comfortably
crowded. Such display of elegance and taste
and loveline>s has perhaps never before been
Witnessed within the walls OF the White House.
The guests began 70 arrive about nine o clock
the hour named in the cards of invitation. D
recty the carnage way was lined with the eqnip-
ages ct Ministers aud Generals aud citizens, and
constant stream poured into the dressing rooms
AMI from them iuto the East Room.
Soon after nine o'clock Mr. and Mrs Lincoln
took tleir position the center of the East
Room, and began 10 receive the congratulations
OF their guests The President wore bland and
pleased expression. He greeted the guests with
courteous warmth. and chaued familarly with
MANY whom he recognized n old friends He
was attired Ia plain suit OF black Mrs. Lin
coin received the company with graceful courtesy
She dressed in a magnificent white satin
robe, with black hounce half ward wide
loopei with black and white bows a low corsace
trimmed With black lace and bouquet Of cape
myrtle on her bosom Hen head dress was a
y
OF ctre myrtle ON the right side The only or
namen'> were necklace ear rings hiooch and
bracelets. OF pearl. The dress was simple and
elegant The bali mourning style was assumed
Ia respect 10 Queen Victoria whose eldest son
had - lately been guest at the Presidential
mansion. and whose representative was one OF
the most distinguished among the guests on this
occasion
Few If any. of the diplomatic corps were alb
sent Prominent among those present we're the
Right hon. Lopl Lyons. Mr.. Henry MERCER Mr.
Edward De S,oeckl. Mr RoeSt Won Limburg
Seuor TaSSara. Count Piper, Mr.. Raaslon. Chev-
aer Certinatti, Mr. Blondee Yon Cuelebroeck
and Se,,or Romero Thus all the European pow
ers and Mexico were fully represented.
Except Generals commanding divisions. there
Mere present but few army officers Conspicuous
among them, and the centre OF observation
wherever he moved was Gen. Mcclellan. All
Who had never before him were anxious that be
should be- pointed out, and the tair faces of MANY
Of hts lovely countrywomen we're turned with ap
proving smiles upon the Youthful General Com
handing. wherever he stood He was accompa-
med ~ Mrs.. NcClellan. whose animated manner
and features sparkling With Intelligence and soul
tulness divided the admiration accorded 10 her
hero husband Among the other military gentle
men preseut were noticeable Generals Marcy
Siocum. Andrew Porter. Fitzlohn Porter. Van
Rensselaer,. Stone Mcdowell aud Smith and
among the uniforms VAS that of Cant Griffin the
eannmander ct the celebrated battery. accompa
MED by hi> youthful and blooming bride Gen
Shields was also present in uudress unit
form and upon his arm he ntSsel was 4 love
y girl. Miss Stewart, the niece Of the Assistant
Seeretar, OF War. Col Scott
Amidst the thron1 we're Senators and Repre-
>statfes, distinguished citizens, aud beautiful
vel A celebrted women, from nearly every
State N,ne W. represented ~ Mrs. AMI Me-