Daily national Republican., 1863-01-02

ate, of whom We have already spoken. Score
tary Chase, in Ms LOFTY, symmetrical, physical
Proportions, In the massive intellectual out
lines Of his evenly developed brow and head,
IN his large, pleasant, and penetrutlhg eye and
finely developed features, IA, uhquestionably,
one Of the grandcst Of tho great public men to
look upon that this country has ever produced,
and the maryelous urbanlty of HE manners
renders him as delightful in his social courte-
siea as he ls lofty and imposing in his personal
appearance.
Among those whose names were announced,
and who were ushered into the reception room
while We were present, was the brave and pa
trioilc old veteran, General Wool, who, though
he has seen 80 much wearing service for his
country, and is more than three score years and
ten In age, still stepS, and looks, and acts more
like a well-preserycd, vigorous man Of sixty.
Az we were looking, with homage, upon the
massive brow Of the noble old veteran, another
hero was ushered into the room In the person
of that magnificent soldier, General Helntzlo-
man.
Miss Kate Chase, whose adornments, as a
true daughter and noble-hcarisd woman-not
less lhss her sweet, captivating manners and
personal graces make her 80 universally ad-
mircd---stood by the side Of her father to do
the ehisfcst graees of the occasion. Her other,
younger sister, Miss Nettic, and Mise Parsons,
Of Columbus, Ohio, tho daughter OF an lntl-
mate friend Of the family, contributed addi-
tional attractions 10 the yisitatlopi and we
would do injustice to our own feelings did we
not make the most special mention Of Mr..
Charles Wilson, the gcntlemanly usher, who so
admirably performed his duties on the occa-
sion.
SECRETARY STASToS. The multitude which
honored the distinguished and able head Of the
War Office with fcstnl call, was, perhaps,
larger, as It fully equalled in dignity and elc-
| gance, that Of either Of the other Cabinet func-
! tionarics. At the time Of our call, the hour
| for such calls had nearly terminated aud the
house was still throngcd, and scores Of elegant
public and private carriages lined the pavement
for long space on either side of The Secretary's
| spacious and elegant mansion.
The distinguished Secretary received the
pressing throng In an easy and afTable manner,
which hardly allowed you TO believe yourself In
the presence Of one whose fiat at the head OF
the military operations Of the country so takes
hold upon all the stupendous interests, at this
time, of one Of the greatest nntIonr upon the
face Of the earth. We think he lon eminenlly
favorable impression upon all who honored
him with their presence on the occasion.
His accomplished lady, with Miss Stanton, a
niece, and Miss wilkes, a friend Of the family,
both Of them graceful young ladies, added their
presence totb, accomplishments Of the enter.
talpmcnt.
ATToRSEV GENERAL BATEs.-The calls upon
the Attorney General were little lee, numerous
aud equally as complimentary In their charac.
ter as In the case Of those already mentioned
The able Attorney General, venerable for long
career Of eminent professional and patriotic
public services, as for everything that most
adorns the sanctuary of social private life, re.
ceived his guests with the utmost case and
frankness, to which his dignlncd and polished
lady, with their two agreeable daughters, and
their guests, Miss WoOdson and Miss Dorsey
added a full share to the gracehneas of The
honors.
SECRETARY WELLS AND PosTNAsTER GENE
RAJ BIAm, In consequence Of the late dCathi
IT, their families, held no receptions.