The national Republican., 1862-01-02

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The Observsncs Of New Years Day II
Washington.
Never was a. New YEARS. day ushered In will
more. pleasantweatber than yesterday. tn,
Avenue and Seventh street we're crowded will
on the street enjoying the balmy atmosphere
or in making New Years calls aher the North
ern fashion.
The crowd at the Presidents House was i'm
mense. Long before the hour designated 70,
the reception, the pavement In front of the
eastern gate was lined with people, rendering
1t difficult for tho army and navy officers priyi
legged to enter during the morning to eject an
entrance.
At twelve O'Clock the gates were thrown
open 10 the public, and the great throng start
cd for the Mansion. To preserve order on the
occasion, eight policemen from each precinct
were detailed for service, and were drawn up
10 two lines along the carriage way leading to
The force was under the immediate direction
Of the chief Of police, Mr.. Webb, who Ger.
tainly deserves great credit for keeping such
god order among the vast astemblage present.
The visitors, after paying their respects to the
again through ono of the windows in the room
occupied upon former receptions BY the Marine
Band, over n platform to the sidewalk. The
Marine Band, on this occasion, occupied the
vestibule, discoursing with nne effect various
national airs during the reception. Standing
near the President, during the reception. were
Mrs. Lincoln, Marshal Lamon, Captain Nathan
Darling. chief OF the Capitol police, and Messrs.
Nioolay and Hay, the Presidents Private Sec.
retaries.
i. The officers of the army, in body, dressed
in full uniform, headed BY General Mcdowell,
previous to the gates being thrown open Ia
civilians, paid their respects to the President,
AFTER which the police force detailed for duty
on the grounds during the reception, did the
same. The police, dressed in their new uni
forms, looked remarkably well, and we trus,
hereafter that we shall have no more com.
plants OF their greasy appearance ut Presiden.
tial receptions.
The volunteer branch of the military service
was represented by alarge c0Roourse Of officers
and privates, TO most Of whom a Presid initial
reception appeared t. be 4 great novelty.
Conspicuous among the throng we're General
volunteer generals, colonels, lieutenant colo.
nels, m ,jors captains, and lieutsnants, inipsrt
ing n brisliancy 10 the scene seldom met with
at receptions at the Presidential Mansion.
All OF the foreign ministers and their suites
called upon the President during the morning,
md also upon the Secretary Of State.
Among the visitors was Major W. F. Avery,
successor OF Kit Carson, U. 8. Indian agent IN
New Mexico He wore \ full suit of buckskin,
made up in real Mexican style, and elegantly
embroidered with silk and beads. he presented
~ Mrs. Lincoln splendid blanket, Ms y New
Year offering. which illustrated the skill and
taste OF the Indians of the Rocky Mountains.
This blanket was made by the hands Of squaw
dians, and required Ave months labor to COM
pete II. 1t is Of large aize, and the figures
are Of the national colors-white, red, and
blue. 1t Is made out Of wool.
-, The Secretary Of State was called upon by
the members Of the diplomatic corps, and
large number of Senators and Represents.
tives.
The Secretary of War was visited by large
numbers OF volunteer and regular army oficers,
cre spacious a saSons Looms 81 h's residence being
The other members Of the Cabinet were also
visited at their respective residences by hosts
of Senator's, Representatives, officers OF the
army and navy, and citizens!
and received the calls ofa large number Of his
friends and acquaintances, who pxrtook Of the
good cheer 80 liberaly provided for the occa.
sion. In the Afternoon about three o'cock, the
metropolitan Police force we're reviewed by the
Commissioners Of Police in front of the City
Hall, after which they we're most Hospitality
entertained by the worthy Mayor at his resi-
dence opposite. A noticeable feature 10 the en-
tertaiDment given by Mayor Wallach, was the
absence OF All intoxicating be averages. hot cot.
stead. This ia setting good example-one
which should be followed In the future by those
giving public recept rs on New YEARS. Day.
Postmaster Clephane entertained his friends
most handsomely at lis residence on @ street,
neal, Twelfth, yesterday, and during the day
was visited by \ host Of them, to wish him Il
Happy New Year" and to partake Of the
good things so lavishly provided. The reception
given by Mr.. Clephane outdid anything OF the
kind we came across in our travels yesterday.
The District Attorney, Gen. Darlington, also
received his friends and acquaintances in sub
stantial style. W. selected substantials and
choice viands bsdecked his table, while his ss
timable lady did the honors OF The occasion.
His visitors were we'll entertained.
We also understand that the Police Commits
sioners. We'd with each other in entertaining
their friends and citizens with tables overflow.
ing with the good things Of this life.
Inquest.
Yesterday, Justice J. H. johnson was de-
puted to hold III inquest over the body of nm
infant female child, aged about two months
1t was discovered early in the morning by col.
"red man, named James Gasssway, near the