The New York herald., 1870-01-27
PRINCE ARTHUR.
A STAT: LlsNIR AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Visit to the Washington Navy Yard-Rc-
ception ut Admiral Dahlgren's-Din-
ing with the President--An
Evening ut the OIera.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 20, 1870.


for q walk and stroled through some Of the streets
in what Is known as the West End, or fashionable
part Of the city, until one O'Clock, when he returned
to the residence of Mr.. Thornton ana had lunch.
To-day having been set apart for VISIT 10 the Navy
Yard the Prince, accompanied BY Mr. Thornton, Col
onel EpniDstone, Lieutenant Pickard and Ensign
Fitzroy, lett the British Legation IN carriages about
two O'CLOCK and arrived at the Navy Yard
about twenty minutes OF three Admiral Dahgrcn,
the commandlnt OF the yard, had made every
preparation to receive the royal guest. The marines
were drawnup at the entrance 10 the yard dressed
In their holiday attire, aud everything about the
yard presented scrupul0usly. neat and tidy appear
ance. As The Princes carriage entered the gate
the marines presented, the band struck up "God
save the Queen" and salute was fired, the Prince
uncovering aud bowing as the carriage was driven
up to the residence Of Admiral Dahlgren.
The Prince aud suite Was received by the secre-
tary OF the Navy. Admiral Porter aud Admiral
Dahlgren. The Secretary then introduced the
Prince to the members OF the Senate and
House Committees on Naval Affairs, VINO mad
been invited 10 join him In the inspection
OF the yard. Afterwards he was intro.
duccd to the officers Of the yard and OF the Ma
rine corps by Admiral Dahlgren. The Admiral then
started with the Prince, followed by the naval
committees and the officers OF the yard, to
duly made, the Prince appearing to take q
deep interest 10 all nc saw. Admiral Dahlgren
Secretary Robeson and Admiral Porter explained to
him the nature OF the machinery and tIe use made
OF 1t. The Prince took q look at one or two moni-
tors lying out ID the river but did not express any
desire to go on board them. There were no war ves
sels OF note lying at the yard and those that were
there were not visited There was nothing partc-
ulary new to the Prince in the yalAQas shops, as
he has no douot seen as extensive and
complete navy yards In his own country. Admiral
Dahlgren, probably aware OF that lac, did not seek
TO worry his patience by going into details and to-
wards the close the parry did nothing Dut walk
through the shops.
RECEPTION AT ADMIRAL pAuLGREN's
About a quarter past three AaniirA Dahlgren,
with the Prince Mr.. Thornton, the Princes SUITE
the naval committees ana the officers OF the yard
repaired to the residence OF Admiral Dahgren TO
attend u card reception given by Mrs. Dahgren in
honor or the Prince. While the distinguished
party was engaged III the Inspection or the
yard carriages containing elegantly dressed ladies'
accompanied by gentlemen, had been rolling up
to the Adniras residence depositlng their cargoes
and driving away again. When the Prince entered.
therefore, he found the parlors and drawing rooms
crowded with a distinguished and fashionable CON-
pany. Among those present were the members OF
the Cabinet with their ladies' nearly all the men,
bers OF the diplomatic corps with their ladies'
eral Senators and members OF the House OF Repre-.
sentaIlyes, ofcers OF the navy. the Marine
corps and the army, together with prom
inent citizens oi Washington. An elegant COLA
ton was served, While the marine band oiscoursed
some choice music. A large number OF those pre-.
sent especially the ladies' had the exquisite pleasure
Of being introduced to the Prince who seemed as
much at home as II he had been IN Windsor Castle.
The Prince expressed himself greatly pleased with
his visit and at hat.past four O'Clock he left for
the residence OF Mr.. Thornton.
STATE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
AT halfpast seven O'Clock the Prince, accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs. Thornton and Colonel Elphlnstone,
reached the Executive Mansion and were introduced
directly into the buc parlor But few Of the OF
the invited guests had arrived. when occasioned
some delay. At eight O'Clock the dinner was
announced when the President, with Mrs. Fish on
his arm, led on TO the dining hall, followed by
the Prince supporting Mrs. Grant. The rest OF the
party followed without any previously arranged
order. The dining hall was most elaoorately deco
rated. The American and British colors were en-
twlned on all sides OF the room,. together with
wreaths and festoons OF evergreen. Opposite the
seat set apart FOR the Prince was portrait OF Queen
| Victoria by Kellogg The picture was surrounded
| by American and British nags and eyerpreens. Al
different parts OF the room were aiso portraits OF
| Washington, Lincoln and Grant, with appropriate
surroundings The table was the same one always
used on state OCCASIONS but was more elegantly
decorated TO- night than ever before. The steward
of the Executive Mansion, Mr.. Meah. had the sole
charge and exceeded anything that has ever before
been known IN tue national capital. In the centre
OF the table was noral structure, sarmounted by
the royal crown Of England Surrounding
thls were nine bouquets designed to represent the
nine jewels or children or the queen. AT other
parts OF the table were four golden vases containing
Ia rlaf nntna fl.a
table was also beautifully decorated with cvergrecns
and flowers Al each seat was beautiful bouquet.
Upon entering the dining room the guests were in.
yted 10 seats in the following orler:Nortn side
the table III the centre, the President, and hs
rlyht extending towards ,he west end OF the
the order Ia which they. are glyen:-Mrs.
Fish, Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Moan DAVIS, sena.
tor Abbott. OF North Carolina, Mrs. Join A.
| Logan, Representative George NJ. Adams OF Ken
| tvcky; Mrs. Worthingt0n q. smith. On me Presl.
dents lett towards the south end OF the table We're
! Mrs Senator Williams Senator Anthoay, OF Rhode
/ Island; Mrs. Wlnans, Colonel Eiph.nstonc, OF tie
Princes suite; Ms. flalbert r. Paine, RebresenLa-
! On the south side Of the table, opposite the
President were Mrs. Grant; on her right the
Rr lS9 tg q y ;as Mrs
| and Buckley OF Alabama. On Mrs. Grants lett were
Senator Senator Mams Il Of orsgSa ~ GoY o
S a Of Sssy Maaa sha K ss %es
| end 2f tpe table were Reprcsentatyes G. " Wood
| AT the END VI the table were seated
| representatives H. H. Pain, OF Wisconsin,
| W0rthington G. Smith, or Vermont, ana Goodlove
| s. Urth OF Indiana. Seats were also placed for
/ Governor Stearnes, OF New Hampshire wife aud
daughter but were not occupied, the Governor find
ing II Impossible to reach the city III time 10 par
| take IN the brilliant entertainment. Twenty seven
/ courses served. The distinguished and bril-
liant party. ike other mortals ate and drank and
talked. Questions OF Slate were forgotten Tor the
! moment, and even perpleXed subjects OF diplomacy
were suppressed IN hospitality TO the son Of Eng
lands matronly Queen.
At halIpast nine O'CLOCK TIE guests retired TO the
blue parlOr, where coffee was served, after when
| the party withdrew TO the East Room In this spa.
cous saloon OF state the guests enjoyed pleasant
/ promenade III which the Prince joined with genuine
| republican informality. Besides lengthy conver-
sati0n with Mira. Grant. the Prince also paid atte-
tiOns to Nrs. Secretary Fish and Mrs. Senator Wi.
hams The toilets OF the ladies we're extremely rich.
I Mrs. Grant dress Of wnte satin trimmed
win vae1ciennes lace and pearl and diamond or.
| namenIs Miss Nellie Grant wore blue satin
trimmed with puifed lace and br0aa sasn Of deep
! blue. Mrs. FIsL v mer0on satin, low neck
/ heavy train black lace trimmings, diamond ana
| pearl ornaments. Mrs. Thornton wore an