The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-20
The Reeep.,ou. Ye.ter.la, =.


II the advent of the Wednesday afternoon re-
eeptions Of the season was gloomy and cherries,
the close yesterday was most suspicious, and one
suguring well for the future. 1t is not our forte
to crticise yet VIC can assert that In taste, rich
ness and elegance of attire the ladies of WASH
ington have cxeelled the present winter, and
whether the ladies were from the North, South,
East or West, = harmony has been blended in
fashions that has given reputation to the ar.
It's tie skin OF miliners In this city second to
none in the country. Much Of this IL due to the
ladies themselves. Avoiding all gaudy display,
they have sought to combine beauty with sim.
plicity, splendor with taste, and in the cndeavor
they have admirably succeeded. Yesterday II
was most apparent. The day was charming, and
the clear blue sky, with the soft and balmy
wind from the South, had its due effect, and
while appropriation bills were taken care Of by
our national legislators, the ladies resident in
the city sought to improve the opportunities
| embraced by the genial weather, and made their
| calls.
| MRS. POSTMASTER GENERAL RANDALL.
This estiInable lady with her usual suavity OF
manner received the large number of visitors
| who called upon her. The lady was attired in a
magnificent blue corded silk, trimmed with lace,
Jets and diamond ornaments, and with hair
neatly and tastefully arranged, welcomed those
who paid their respects. She was assisted by
Mrs. Col Wheeler, of New York, who, with an
admirable ease, acquitted herself of the honors.
Among the ladies' who called were Mrs. Sena-
tors Cattell, Hendricks, Cragin, Morrill,, Sher.
man; Miss Cameron, daughter Of senator Game.
ron; Misses Footc, daughters Of Ex-senator
Footc, OF VT; Mrs. W. =. Dole, Mrs. Gen. Spin
| ner Mrs. Rufus II. Spalding, Mrs. David r. Nc.
Kcc, Mrs. John Hill, Mrs. Geo. A. Halsey, Mrs.
| John NJ. Broomall, Mrs. John Z. Cox, Mrs. Gen.
Green, Mrs. Gen. Banks, Mrs. J. 7. Thomas, OF
Philadelphia, Barr Frankcnstein and lady, Mrs.
| Jas. NJ. Ashley, Mrs. and Miss Boutwell,, Mrs.
W. +. Robinson, Mrs. J. Medill, of Ohio, Mrs.
Gen. Logan, Senior Romero, of Mexico, Mrs.
Nestarett. of n. Y, Miss Mary q. Dorr, of n.
Y, Mrs. J. Hartley Soule, Mrs. ID. n. Cooley,
Mrs Gen. Poe, Mrs. Gen. Zeilin, Mrs. and Miss
Washburn, Mrs. Surgeon Maxwell, L. :. N,
Ignacio Mariscal, Charge d. Affairs, Mexico,
Mrs. Bruce, of Montana, Mrs Admiral Radford,
Miss Harlan, daughter of Senator Harlan, and
many others OF high social distinction. The re-
ception Of the distinguished lady, as a finale to
the season, was one of the most brilliant ever
given in Washington.
MRS. SECRETARY M'CCLLoCH.
Mrs. Secretary MeCulloch, in her usual affablc
manner, received her visitors. The lady was
attired in a light green MORE antique, crystal
trimmings; point lace collar and furcha orna.
mcnts. She was assisted by Mrs. Dicllc, OF
ihhtuuuTki VIM, III u pluc slh' win ulh'h lace
trimming bccomingly aud gracefully acquitted
herself. Miss Man, in garnet silk, and Miss
Bailey, in purple silk were exceedingly attrac
tive in doing the honors, and a large number OF
visitors paid their respects to the occupants Of
the mansion. Among those who called were:
| Mrs. Valentine Mott, of New York; Mrs. Gen
Logan, Mrs. Paymsstcr Bridges, U. :. N; Mrs
Gen. Green, Mrs. Senator Sherman, Mrs Franz
Blair, Mrs. Gen. Humphrey. Mrs. Senator Cragir
| Mrs. Gen. Wheaton, Mrs. Gen. Eastman, Mrs
Prof. Newcomb, Mrs. senator Morrill,, BaroI
Gerolt and lady; Mrs. Com. Moore, OF Philadcl
phia; Mrs. Senator Cattell, Mrs. J. NJ Broomall
Mr.. BaltazzI, Secretary Turkish Legation; Mrs
Mayor Wallach, Mrs Senator Conkling, Mrs
Senator Frelinhuysen, Mrs. Gen. Zelin, Mrs
Com. Sands, Miss Henry, Mrs. Gen. Vincent, Mrs
Gen. Dana, and others.
| MRS. SJ:CRETAEY wELLEs.
Mrs. Secretary Wellcs was assisted by Miss
Merritt, Miss Curtin and Miss Williams; Mrs
Senators Terry, Cragln, Morgan, and Corbctt
were among those who called, and the reception
was most delightful one.
MRS. AND MISS MATTHEWS.
Mrs Senator Cattell, Mrs. Gen N. p. Banks
Mrs. Senator Sherman, Mrs. Admiral Lee, Mrs
Gen. Vincent, Mrs. Gen. J. A. Logan, were
among those who called at the residence of Mrs
and Miss Matthews, and the throng during tn,
afternoon was immense.