Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-20
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

RECEPTIONS YEsTERDAY.-The warm sun
shine and balmy south air OF yesterday was
suggestive of the near appeoach of spring, and
" as unusually favorable for the every We'd
Besday receptions which are "a feature of Wash
iRgton Society this season.
The reception of the ladies of Postmaster
General Ra andall's family was, as usual, large
ly attended. The guests were received by Mrs.
Randall, and the beautiful and accomplished
Mrs. Colonel j. j. Wheeler, of New York, the
latter being handsomely atured in 4 heavy
black silk dress, cut so uare and low IN the
neck, and filled in with white illusion; the
Whole toilette being exceedingly beautiful and
striking. Mrs. Governor Randall was attired
in a magnificent blue corded silk, trimmed with
lace, Jets and diamond ornaments, with hair
neatly and tastefully arranged. This recep-
non WAS one OF the most brilliant ever given in
Washington. ~
The reception of Mrs Secretary stanton was
largely attended. The guests were received by
Mrs. Stanton in the east parlor of the residence
of the Secretary, and the afternoon was pleas
antly passed in social conversation. Among
the callers were the wives of the Cabinet off,
GERS, ministers sidenL and attaches of foreign
legations, and others. The stream of callers
continued for several hours, and the handsome
manner in which they were received made the
occasion one of rare pleasure.
OF the several receptions, none had a larger
attendance than that Of the ladies of Secretary
McCulloch's family. Mrs. McCulloch was at
tired in a light green moire antique, crystal
trimmings, point lace collar and fuschia orna.
ments. She was assisted by Mrs. Dielle, Of
Plattsburg, who, in a blue silk, with black lace
trimming, becomingly and gracefully acquitted
herself; also, by Miss Man, who was attired in
a garnet silk. and Miss Bailey in a rich purple
silk. A large number of visitors paid their re-
spects to the occupants of the mansion, throng-
ing the spacious and elegant parlors OF the
residence with brilliant array of the elite of
the District.
The distance of Secretary Brownng's resi-
dence from the city presented no obstacle TO the
many visitors, who were richly repaid for the
trip 10 the heights of Georgetown, as well by
the charming cordiahty with which they Were
received by the ladies of the family, Mrs
Browning and her daughter, and Mrs. Carroll
and Mr.. DIR. Mills. as by a view of the mag
nificent landscape presented from the resi-
dence, which. from its elevated site, commands
panoramic view of the hills of Maryland and
Virginia, and the broad Potomac far below
Alexandra. A line collation. was provided for
the refreshment OF visitors.
Mr.. Secretary Weiles' reception was also
largely attended during the designated hours
The visitors were received by Mrs. Welles, the
Misses Merritt, Miss Curtin and Miss Williams
with that cordiality which Is ALWAYS the prin-
cipal charm of the receptions held by the ladies
OF this household. and a general air OF socia-
bility prevailed. which rendered a visit An oc-
caslon OF real, unallOyed pleasure.
Mrs. Matthews and Miss Matthews, the
ladies' of Speaker Colfaxs family, held their
usual reception yesterday afternoon, at their
splendid residence, in President square In
point of elegance and numbers it was not ex-
ceeded by any other held during the day, and
the list of visitors included many of the ladIcs
of the most prominent representatives of the
District wealth and fashion. In the the spa
clOus parlors of the mansion Mrs. Matthew'S
and her accomplished daughter received their
host of visitors, with that charming hospitality
for which they are noted. and a call upon them
was Justly considered one of the most pleasing
incidents of the day.
Last night was the last reception of the sea-
son OF Chief Justice Chase. The spacious par
lors of his commodious mansion were fillcd to
oyerfowing with the most select and iashiora-
bic society in the city. The President of the
United States, with his daughter, Mrs. Stover,
Were in attendance, and Foreign legations.
members of both houses of Congress. and the
wealth and fashion of the nation at large Were
all represented. The Chief Justice received
every one with a kindly and hospitaOle greet
ing suitable to such an occasion, and Miss Net
tie Chase and Mrs. Sprague made their friends
welcome with their usual unfailing courtesy.
PoLITICAL-1he Wilmington (Del) Journal
hSs long communication recommending Gen
Daniel Ullman rs the Republican candidate for
Vice President.
- The Kentucky Statesmen, published at
Lexington, and the Sciota Gozene, published at
Chillicothe, Ohio, are out in strong articles
declaring for Hon. Il. F. Wade as their choice
for Vice President on the ticket with Grant
The former paper states that the indications are
that the Kentucky State Convention will in
struct their delegates to so vote at the National
Republican Convention at Chicago.
THE Syracuse Republicans yesterday
elected Chas. q. Andrews mayor, by majority
of I2i, over Gen. John A. Greens Jr. A dis.
patch from there says:
Party lines Were strictly drawn; representa-
tive men were nominated, and a great victory
has been achieved. The Republicans also elect
i've out of eight aldermen. giving US the entire
control of the city government. We gain on the
vote OF last fall 1873, and on that of last spring
;6i. We are all rejoicing to- night, with cannon.
speeches, and music. We have had a hard
fight and the enemy is ours
The names of Messrs. Hawkshurst, of AL.
eXandria, Rivers, of AIbemarle, Rice, OF Shen-
andoah, and Thomas, of Henry, are spoken of
in connection with the Virginia Govern or hip.
The Nominating Convention meets at Rich.
mond this week.
There are numerous arrivals Of prominent
Democrats, who come here to take part IN the
selection of place for holding the National
Democratic \ Nominating Convention. The West
very numerously represented, and it is prob
able that region will be- as strong as the North
and East combined. The outside pressu upon
ihe members of the National Committee, which
meets here next saturday. 10 secure their votes
for the meeting OF the Convention in one or
other of the Iayorite cities, is overwhelming.
All the members of the committee have not ar
rived, nor Is it certain they Will all be here by
Saturday, as some of them have not been heard
from. The committee, furnished by the
secretary. are New York. August Belmont,
New York city: Mas achusetts, +. q. Prince,
Boston, secretary; Maine, e.. X. Lynn, Port
land New Hampshire, Josiah MInot, Concord;
Vermont, II. Il. Smith, Milton; Connecticut
VIM. N Converse. Norwich; Rhode Island.
Gideon Bradford. Providence; New Jersey, W.
q. Steele, Trenton: Pennsylvania, W. A. Gal
braith, Erie; Delaware John A. Nicholson
Dover; Maryland, Oden Bowie, Collingten
Kentucky. james Guthue, Louisville, L. $.
Trimble, Paducah: Ohio, Rufus p. Ranney
Cleveland: Indiana, w. E. Niblaek, Vincennes
Illinois, Wilbur = Story, Chicago; Michigan
W. l.. Bancroft, Port Huron; Missouri. Lewis
W. Bogg ST. Louis: Minnesota John Fl. n.
kenney. Chatfield: Wisconsin, Geo. II. Paul
Milwauke: Iowa. ID. G.. Finch, Des Moines;
Kansas, Isaac T.. Eaton, Leavenworth: Califor-
mia. Thomas Haynes san Francisco; Oregon,
William Mcmillan; Virginia, John ;. Millson,
Norfolk South Carolina VIM. l.. Sharkey; AL
ALBANIA, Cleo :. Houston; Texas, John Han
cock; Georgia, A H. Chappell; West Virginia,
Thos. Sweeny: FlorIda. II. Marvin: Arkansas,
A. II. Greenwood, Bentonyiile; Nevada, Jos.
G. McCorke, Virginia City: Nebraska, John
Patrick, Omaha.
The Democratic State Convention OF Wis
consin met yesterday and nominated Charles
Dunn for chief justice. Holmes Els for asso-
ciate justice, and elected delegates at large to
ali nap Ths