Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-03-03

nation Of Mr.. Lincoln. and stated this morning
that IN the case of Cana way Lamar, con victed
by military commission OF combining aud con.
spring with others to defrsud the Goveronent
out OF about twerty thousand dol,rs' worth
of cotton, that he had done all that hs int.nd-d
doing; that he had favoraoiy re sponded TO tn
application for pardon, but mis- a ,tIou did no
seem to be satisfactory. A large number OF
pardons We're issued this morning., a ID many
were the countenancss wearing Joy At the r..
suit of the interceesIon as they em-rged fro "a
their interviews with the President, bearing
the pardons of relations and frIeIJs in their
hands.
THB ALLEGED RAtLH"AD COMPRoNIss-I
was recently stated that COMPROMISE hal
been made between Mr.. J. w. Garrett, Presr-
dent OF the Balumors aud Ono Ralroaf. aDd
Governor Bowie, President of the Ralt nor
and Potomac Railroad; but this report seems 70
have been wIthou, foun ndation. 1t will be r-,-
elected that the pending act gi' 'ing the Bllti.
more and Potomac road the right Of way Intp
the District gives them the choice of the.
routes into the city-ons around Boundary
street to near 7tn street, and tue others by Vir.
gina avenue to Maryland avenue aud 9th
street-and 1t is understood that the proposed
compromise is that the Baltimore aud Po,om &C
will give up the Bou Hdary route, and the Bal.
the way of going on with the work over either
OF the other routes.
aJKNNIR JUNE" writes concerning spring
fashions that hoops (very smal) will be IN,
likely TO come in than to 60 out with warm
weather. that short dresses are permanent, and
that small bonnets will be worn at least an
other season.
Paniere proper are but little worn, bat the
large sash bows and ends are as important as
ever, and the basque, or upper skirt is very
often arranged In poxf at the back, which
adds to the prominence given to the fullness OF
the skirt, and the small hustle now aim ost uni
versally worn with or attached to the hoops.
And en- pdssdnt ii may be remarked that the ar.
raDgement Of the skirts, long and short re-
mains the same; the ful,ness Is gathered at the
back, the sides laid in large pleat-, the front
left entirely plain unless upper skirts form u
tunic divided into puftings In front as Well as
at the back. There is a tendency, no xever,
TO get rid entirely of the front OF thu upper
skirt. ard drape 1t with trimming from the
sides, dispo.ing IT full at the back, but 81
present it is more a question Of taste than a
fashion.
The distinction between hats and bonnets
will be very small this season; the one is nearly
merged In the other. The size is not in the
least enlarged, but the brim is universally
thrown up, especially from the left side, where
an aigrette or rose with leaves constitutes the
appearance of height and imparts an air of dis
iinction. Narrow strings are absolutely re.
quired to tie these little hats under the CHI gnon
and others are now used upon all imported
bonnets, to be under the chin.
More hair Is worn than ever. The bonnets
therefore cannot be enlarged. The chignou is
not only composed OF large pufIs but profu-
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fall at the hack of II, not below it, 1t Is also
worn very high upon the head and Gro wned by
. massive braid which forces the crimpiug
and curls down upon the forehead, or leaves
ths m only the smallest amount OF space on
which TO display themselves.
PRKsIDRNT JOHNsoN's LAST RECEPTION
The scene at the White House last evening was
an unprecedented one, the occasion being the
closing reception Of President johnson. The
immense gathering of strangers in the city
seemed to have unanimously made mp thaiI
minds that an evening levee II the White
House was one Of the features of life in the
FEDERAL Metropolis which had to be seen and
endured, and as early as half-past7 O'Clock the
crowd commenced TO assemble IN front of the
Executive Mansion, little dreaming of the fate
in store for them, IN the loss Of and da nag. to.
wearing apparel, and the danger to lite and
limb.
BY eight o'clock, the parlors, east room and
balls were deLsely crowded. The dining room
III the west end Of the building was used as the
ladies' dressing room, but the crowd was
great that it was utterly impossible for gentle
men to meet their female cOmpiGions at the
door Of the red parlor as customary, and han.
dreds of the fair visitors were compelled to re-
main in the dressing room until the crowd had
thinned out before they could had their escorts.
In several instances ladies became badly
frightened, being lammed in the crowd, and
as their millinery was smashed and danger 70
their chignons threatened, they in some in.
stances, INDUCED in screams. 1t was with
great difficulty the policemen succeeded in
rescuing them from the crowd. The toi lettes
of many ladies were greatly damaged, dresses
being torn and trodden upon, and cloaks,
hoods, hats and overcoats were in many cases
left in the building, as II was impossible to
reach the rooms where they were let; conse-
quently many departed bareheaded and with
out wrappings.
A large police force. under Lieutenant Hnr.
ley. was or dnty inside and outside of the
building, bnt T. was almost impossible tor
them TO keep back the crowd. and about nine
O'Clock IT was necessary TO close the outsid,
doors and the door leading TO the Red Parlor, and
reopen them occasionally to admit the pres.
ing crowd. For n time the Jan was fearful
and there was great danger OF persons being
crushed, but fortunately no accident OF q
serious nature occurred. Persons were passed
out by the policemen, who had the greatest
difficulty In Keeping back the surging crowd,
Outside the building there were hundreds un.
aols TO gain admission the portico and pave
ment for some distance being densely crowded.
A continsai line Of earriages were leaving per.
sons in front of the building, and at half past
ten o'clock the vehicles blocked up the entire
circle in front Of the building and extended up
and down the avenue for two squares. Il was
after midnight before all who were in the
building succeeded in getting ont, and hun.
dreds Of persons were compelled to 60 away
without getting inside the house.
The President occupied his usual position in
the Blue Parlor, with Marshal Goodiug upon
has left. He was assisted IN recei wing BY Mrs.
Patterson, with Gen. Nichler upon her left, by
whom the guests were presented. She was at.
tired in rich black velvet dress, trimmed with
folds of black satin, and white lace sha xl
Among the visitors were the members Of the
Cabinet and ladies, members OF the Diplomatic
Corps, and many prominent persons from ali
sections OF the country. Lieut.. Gen. Shsrm al
Vas present, and attracted much attention.
TAI ALBANY BURsEss CORPS, which ar.
rived in Washington this morning, and took
up quarters st the Metropolitan Hotel, psraded
the streets, and at one O'Clock, made their ap.
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