New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-11
OF the most prominent private citizens.
The best elements of society had representatives

OF the most prominent private citizens
The best elements of society had representatives
this occasion, and the display of style and wealth
was perfectly bewidering-certainly indescribable.
Gen. Butler assisted in receiving by Mrs Butler
and his daughter, Miss Blanche Butler, both of whom
were attired with becoming elegance. The ladies
present were, without exception. dressed magnif-
Gently Many Of the costumes were particularly re-
marked The first floor was devoted to the dancing
and the supper rooms, the reception parlors. and
punch and coffee rooms being on the floor above
The decoration of the apartments was superb
and the whole house presented the
appearance of fairy bower. The staircase from
basement to attic, ornamented with pots of flow
ers in full bloom the effect of which was beautifuln
the extreme. Lovely bouquets graced the mantle,
and splendid baskets of vines and flowers were sus
pended from every available spot, while exquisite
wreaths, of ferns and Autumn leaves decorated the
walls. The scene may be imagined but an accurate
description would be impossible. The supper-table
was handsomely onamented, and iladeniwith deca-
cies. Shortly after midnight the German was COM
menced and this was followed by "a champagne
breakfast
The McCarrahau claim for the New Idria Quick
silver Mines was under consideration to-day in the
Senate Committee on Private Land Claims. Mr.
McCallister made an argument lasting two hours
against Mr. McCarrahan. Judge PASCAL will reply
tomorrow in behalf of tho claimant Mr. Cotfey,
former Assistant Acknowledgement, will make the
closing argument in favor of the New Idra Company
The Senate Judiciary Committee at their meeting
to-day, had long discussion on the subject of pre-
pairing bill On Naturalization While the Committee
in favor Of adopting stringent legislation this
subject, it is doubtful whether they will agree to
the bill relating to the subject which has been
agreed upon by the House Committee on revision of
the laws.
Gov Holden of North Carolina, on behalf of the
loyasts of that State. has telegraphed the North
Carolina Senators to oppose any bill reducing the
Federal army which may result in reduction of the
number of troops in that State.
There will be an election for Mayor and other city
officers in Georgetown on Monday next. The regis
try of voters has just been completed and there
recorded $50 white voters and 119l colored; total
2s43 This shows an increase since last year of III
whto and 23j coored voters of los colOred
over the white increase.
Ex-Congressman Grinnell Of Iowa says it is erro
neous to charge him with being here in the interest
of JOY. the Cherokee Neutral Land man.
Brevet Brig Gen. Thomas J. Leslie. Major and Pay
master of the United States Army, having served
faithfully than 40 consecutive years has been
by direction of the President retired from ACTIVE
service and his will be entered on the retired
list of officers of the grade TO which he now belongs
The fOllowing-named cases were argued In the Su
preme Court to-day:
seymouret al. agt. Prce-Argument concluded. Durant
appellant agt The Essex County COmpany-The contes
ia concerning real estate In Massachusetts Case argued
Agawam Wooden Company agt Jordan-A suit to recoye
for alleged infringement Of patent for Improvement
| the manufacture OF wool. Argument commenced
The President has recognized Carlos Pie as Consu
of Spain at New Orleans