The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-07
EDITION
WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatches to The EVening Telegraph.

WASHINGTON April 7.
General Grants Reception last Night.
Last evening was a fitting close to day of
memorable events. The occurrences of the
morning lent to the gathering a special interest,
which was heightened by the unexpected pre-
sence of President johnson at the levee. For
many hours General Grants not over-spacious
mansion was thronged by the rank, fashion,
beauty, and notabilities of the capital The
guests were received in the two parlors on the
leithand side of the entrance. 10 the opposite
rooms refreshments we're served up, aud the
basement was devoted to dancing.
The President arrived very early, and unan-
nounced He took up position by the side Of
hs distinguished General, and shared ia the
labors Of the reception. The guests began TO
arrive about eight O'clock and poured in in an
increasing stream till hal-past ten or eleven.
Not the least remarkable of the number was
Alexander II. Stephens, of Geoogia, whose spare,
careworn figure and striking face made him
easily distinguishable among the thrOng, and,
though he evidently sought retirement as much
as possible, many old-time friends found hum
out and held him in pleasant conversation. The
widely different fate OF these two Vice-Presi.
dents was too marked not to present itself to
everyHmind.
Among the assemblage who had come together
on the neutral ground OF homage to General
Grant there were other contrasts almost as
singular. Theodore Tilton and Montgomery
Blair entered at nearly the same instant, Madame
de Montholon and the French Ambassador en-
countered Madame Juarez, leaning on the arm
of Senor Romero, the Mexican Minister; Secre-
tary McCulloch and Freeman Clarke his re.
bellious subordinate elbowed each other in the
hallway.
Shortly before 10 o'clock a hurried whisper
passed round the room that Tnad. Stevens was
coming, and many pressed forward 10 see the
effect of such meeting as that of the Pennsyl-
vanian and the President on such a day; but
there was no unusual manifestation on either
side, and Thad., after exchanging distant cour-
tesy with the Chief Magistrate, passed into the
next room with grati6ed smile.
Conspicuous among the guests, beside, those
named, were Judge Patterson and Mrs. Patter-
son and Mrs. Slower, the Presidents daughters;
Secretary Harlan and daughter, Secretary
Welles and daughter Mrs. Senator Foster,
General Howard, Of the Freedmen's Bureau
and General Fullerton, his former Adjutant
General; Messrs. Washburne, Trumbull Hogan,
Judge Bingham, aud other mem bers of Con-
gress 1t is impossible, however, to enumerate
half of the distinguished persons present. nor is
it practicable to give more than a bret notice
of the magnificent toilettes of the ladies.
Mrs. Grant wore a rich straW-colored moire
with low corsage, trimmed with lace. The
Presidents daughters, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs.
Stover, were each attired in black velvet. Mrs.
Senator Foster wore a blue more, trimmed with
white tulle, and Madame de Montholon a magnif-
cent white satin dress trimmed with crimson
velvet. Flowers and pearls we're the prevailing
head-dresses and there was conspicuous alb
sence of diamonds and jewelry Nothing occur
red to mar the reception, which was pre-emi-
nently brilliant success.
Governor of Montana.
1t is rumored that Green Clay Smith is to be
appointed GovernoDof Montana Territory.
she bankrupt Bill
A vigorous attempt is being made to resusctate
and pass the Bankrupt bill, but its chances are
very slim. Id
The Tax Bill
will probably be reported next week. number
of articles will be added to the free list. To dis
pense with tax on knowledge, it is proposed to
reduce taxes on type, paper, and ink, and arti
cles used in their manufact ure.