The New York herald., 1867-01-15

cal turmoil In this country II doubted, however,
whether the proposition will be carried
Reception the White House.
The ladies' the White House held their first recep
ton today from one until three o'clock. 1t attend
ed by large number Of distinguished ladies and gentle
men, though the weather exceedingly unpleasant
Mrs. Patterson and Mrs Slower received in the Red par
or and the guests after paying their respects to the
ladies, passed through the suit OF magnificent rooms
known the Blue and Green Rooms and the Eastern
or main parlor Among those present Gen.
era and Mrs Grant and Miss Virginia P. Grant,
Mrs. Secretary welles Secretary Stanton, wife
and daughter, and Miss Z. L Stanton, Hon. N. P. Banks
and Mrs. Banks Mrs Senator Foster, Senior Don Maas
Romero, Mexican Minister, and sister, Colonel Andrew
Long and Mrs Long, Montgomery Blair and Mrs Blair,
General and Mrs c. C. Augur General and Mrs Ricketts,
Rev. Robert Parker and lady, Of England General and
Mrs Burton Hon. j. 8. Black and Mrs. Black, ex-Gov-
ernor Brown, OF North Carolina and others. Most Of
the visitors ladies OF the families OF Senator'S,
Representatives and officers Of the army and navy.
Entertainment by the Acting Russian Min
lister.
Mr. Waldemar Bodsco Secretary of the Russian Lega-
ton and Acting Minister commcmorated the Russian
New Year by invngseveral gentlemen OF this city to his
residence the evening Of the 18th and extending to
them hospates that in keeping with the cordial
feeling Of friendship existing between the two nations
tasteful and sumptuous entertainment was provided,
and the occasion furnished opportunity for renewal
OF the good feeling that characterizes the inter
between the great Powers Of the Eastern and
Western continents In reply to the toast gwen by Hon.
Edmund Cooper OF Tennessee "rhe perpetuity OF the
friendly league existing between Russia and
the United. States.m Mr. Bodisco stated that
ne most thankfully acknowledged the compli-
ment rendered and heartily endorsed the senti-
ment expressed. He believed that as long
the efforts OF both countries directed toward the
end of good government and the attainment OF the
greatest happiness and political privileges Of the gov
erred long would there be active sympathy and
cooperation between the two Powers. pleasant
ing, marked by the frequent uterances of similar
pressions Of good wi spent and the company dis.
persed wishing happy New Year to the Emperor OF all
the Russias''
Entertainment by the Chilean Charge d'Af-
fairs.
Senor f. G. Osta Buruaga, Chilean Charge d. Affairs,
gave entertainment at his residence this evening
farewell party his friends before leaving Washington
large proportion Of the diplomatic corps present.
together with many prominent residents and soourners
in the national capital. sS.
The Territorial Scheme for the South.
The Committee Territories have instructed Mr.
Ashley to report his amendment to the bill estab
lish civil Igoysrnment in North Carolina q substi
tute 10 Mr. Stevens bill, now 6efore the House.
Condition Of Affairs in Texas.
The distressing state Of social and political affairs in
Texas has length attracted the attention Of Congress-
and to-day Hon. E. B. washburne, OF Illinois, introduced
resolution calling upon the Secretary Of War 70 furnish
whatever information he may have in his possession in
relation to the condition Of affairs in the State Of Texas
Several now here who are prominent in Texas
politics, and who are thoroughly acquainted
with the which lead 10 the outrages
and prosecutions towards loyal white men and freedmen
there greatly pleased at this evidence the part Of
Congress 10 take this matter into consideration. and
they trust that this inquiry will result in something
being done TO arrest the evils which fast driving
Union men away from the State.
The New Orleans Riot Inv esti isation.
Some Of the witnesses who testified before the New
Orleans Riot Committee are now here. and they com
plain Of The partisan character of the investigation
the part Of Messrs. Eliot and shellabarger.
Nominations Sent TO the Senate.
A large number Of brevet promotions appointments
and reappontments In the regular army. and long
list Of assessors collectors Of internal revenue
sent to day the Senate in Executive session for
nrmaton Among these was The name Of John NJ
Murphy who has been nominated for Governor of Idaho
in place of D. H. Ballard, who lately removed The
name of Cowan also sent into tho Senate
BY THE President for confirmation Minister TO Austria
in place OF j. Lathrop Motley.
Colonel Weatherby,s Visit Ia Washin gtOn.
The Charleston papers OF Saturday publish letter
from Colonel weatherby denying the statements hereto
fore made public relation to his visit to Washington,
in which he says:-
have never said that my visit TO Washington ito
confer with the President the probability of the State
being her place in the Union should she adopt
the constitutional amendment Is it that
"a Commissioner of the State or SOnth Carolina OF
her Legislature confer with any upon the subject
OF the constitutional amendment did 90 Washing
ton at the instance Of number Senator'S for the pur-
pose OF satisfying my own mind and TO give them the
benefit Of such Information might be able TO obtain
concerning the condition of public affairs
Governor Pafton's Visit TO the North.
The Huntsville iAa) Indpendent corrects the state.
made by the press concerning the object of Gov
Paitons trip 10 the North alleging that had
connection whatever with political matters and says
The Governor informs US that he remained In Wash
ington but one day and did not see member Of Con-
gress, and that the despatch we published yesterday
incorrect He said such thing, and did not converse
was wsa purely a1y Sa' of on business ns s u s,a visit ss
not relate 70 political matters '''e .. an. ' While
ssoo92 sm me government 70 assist n relieving the
March, aud 70 assist them in making crop this year.
At New York Governor Patton succeeded IN getting
hdencc in he ssstes credit very readily advancing the
money Tor this purpose.
<-/Celsred Troops TO be Masiered Out.
General Sheridan has issued an order at New Orleans
that upon the arrival Of the Twentieth United States in
faniry from Richmond the Tenth colored heavy artillery
and the Eigheth coorcd troops should be concentrated
In that city preparatory to their being mustered out
Those are the only coiored troops IN Louisiana
lDvesttgatiou into the Causo Of the Loss Of
the Steamer Commodore.
Captain W. W. New, Of the Treasury Department,
who lately made the oficial investigation into tho
causes of the loss Of the steamer Commodore, IS at
present busily engaged in complete revsai Of tho
regard 10 the inspection Of Steamboats, which
are be amended in several important particulars.
When this work completed he viii prepare for pub
caon full report Of the causes Of the loss Of the
Commodore, which will be very interesting 10 parties
concerned in that or other steamboats,
Cgrture Of n Notorious SmuGGlcr.
The Commissioner Of Customs has received informa.
ton Of the capture, at Detroit Mich, Of an old and
perienced smugger who has for long time eluded the