The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-03

about the building to prevent any block
aiding Of the doorways or handling OF the |
furniture. Tho carriages approached the |
Executive Mansion by the east gate and dc. |
parted by the west, hence there was no con. |
huSon, although there was q very large |
number within the enclosure at one time.
oficeu For, MeElfresh, Dunn, Pendle |
and Chase, on duty at the Executive Man |
sion, fulfilled their duties most efficiently,
and the arrangements within the mansion
were admirably carried out.
At the conclusion Of the lRbors Of the day
the caterer Of the mansion provided boun-
tlful collation. for the band and the police
force.
RECEPTION OF yIcH PRESIDENT coLTAx.
The hospltable mansion OF Vice Prcsl-
dent Colfax, on Lafayette Square, was
thrown open at 1890 o'clock, aud the dis
tlngulshed visitors at the Executive Mansion
proceeded thence 10 pay their respects 10 the
Vice President. Both Mr.. Colfax and bis
lady were untlring In their efforts 10 make
the visit OF the friends agreeable, and the
genial courtesy with which tho host Of
ladies' and gentlemen were welcomed, was
more than Vorconsplcuoua on this occasion.
SECRETARY or STATE.
Secretary Fish held brilliant reception at
bis ilne mansion, on the corner Of Fifteenth
and streets, and from I O'Clock until long
amer the designated hour Of closing, the
parlors were thronged with an assemblAge
embracing a majority Of the prominent dip.
lomats, politicians aud military and naval
officers residing or temporarily sojourning
silk, long train, with heavy lace trimmings,
high In the neck, pearl Jowelry, and hair
arranged In \ most becoming style. She
was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Colonel
Benjamin, and also BY Miss Hoffman, Of
New York. Mrs. Benjamin wore a blue rep
silk, with lace overskirt. The winning cor
dlality with which Secretary Fish and ladies
received the eallera made visit emlnontly
agreeable. The Recruitment table was
elegantly and literally supplied with the
usual luxuries.
sncRHTART or THE TREASURY.
The Hon. George s. Boutwell,, Secretary
Of the Treasury, received at his residence,
No. 429 Twelfth street, hls estlmable lady
and daughter doing the honors o. the recep.
ton. A host Of callers were most cordially
welcomed, Including representatives Of the
Diplomatic Corps, army, navy, and civil
service.
SECRETARY or WAR.
The Secretary Of War, 0enn W. W. Belk-
/ nap, formally surrendered his quarters In
| the old Seward Mansion, In Fifteenth street,
TO the army Of yisitors. which honored him
and his lady with their New Year cougratu-
lations. Ms. Belknap was very gracefully
assisted In receiving by two daughters OF
| Justice Swayne, OF the United States Supreme
Court, who contributed pleasurablc part In
the cordial welcome. Refreshments wore
provided In abundance, the General doing
the honors Of the table.
SECRETARY or rHH NAvI.
Hon. Geo. N. Robson, Secretary OF the
Navy, received his Numerous friends and
wsll-Wishers At his residence, No. Slt street
north. The oddly OF the honorable Secre-
tary's reception was the absence OF the gentler
ser; but what was lacking In beauty and
grace was most admirably compensated for
| BY the bachelors cordially and hearty well
| come. A sumptuous provision was made
for the inner man, the table and sldeboard
being nlled win choice edibles and potableS.
No one sighted his hospitable entertain.
ment, and tho hrst reception Of Mr.. Robe
son will long be romombored BY the friends
Of the Secretary Of ths Navy.
sBoRHTARI or Inn INTERIOR.
The reception Of Governor Cor, Secretary
Of the Interior, was very largely attended,
though his residence on Capitol Hill was at
q conslderable distance from those OF the
other Cabinet oficers, and rather beyond the
limits Of the regular circle OF New Years
calls. But the SecretaTy's hosts Of friends
didn't permit this circumstance 10 deter them
from paying their respects, and there was
continuous stream Of callers until dark. The
llst was generally similar 10 that at other
places, but 1t was remarked that tho attend
ance OF officials and employees Of the interior
Department was unusually large. Mr.. and
Mrs.. Coz were assisted by Miss Cor, and
| also by Miss Perry, Of Cincinnati. Mrs.
ak .rm%sS MIX MOusOn lace, Sar T tSS.
fully arranged, and decorated with a single
tea rose. Miss Cor wore q blue silk, With
| white carleton overGklrt, turquoise jeWelry;
and Miss Perry, o beautiful straw-eolored
silk, ID PompddoiIr, long train, and
trimmed with white carleton, pearl jewelry.
The greetings extended 10 the callers we're
most cordial, and the reception was decidedly
one OF the most aociable and pleasant Of the
day. Many OF the Ohio friends OF the Sec.
Rotary embraced the opportunity to pay
their respects to their Ex-Governor, and TO
congratulate him on his accession 10 his high
Office.
PosrNLsrKR GENERAL,
Postmaster General C;sswell held his first
] New ffeaI's reception at his spacious real.
dence on the corner Of Nineteenth aud
streets, which has recently boon fitted up In
elegant style. Mrs. CresWsll was assisted by
her sister, Miss McIntlre, and also by Misc
Chandler, daughter Of Senator Chandler.
Mrs. CreSWoli wore a beautiful pearl silk,
trimmed with folds OF sAtln and Aounces OF
velvet Of the same color, long train, pearl
jegelry, and hair taatefully arranged with
lowers. Mas NcIntiro was attlred In dark
green silk, cut low In the neck, long train,
and trimmed with lace. Miss Chandler was
tastefully attlred 10 dreSs Of delicate
shade OF green, full train, IN pdHisr, trimmed
with dark blue velvet, and full set Of Jewelry,
richly studded with diamonds. During the
day there was an unabated throng Of call
ers, including nearly all the prominent per-
sonag0s In the city. Ths foreign Legations
were largely represented, aud also the MILL
tary and naval branches Of the Government.
The reception extended 10 all was cordial,
and Refreshments in great variety and album
dance were offered.
I ATTORNEY CENTRAL.
, Owing 70 the absence Of Mr.. Attorney
/ General Hoar there was no reception hold at
his residence.
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.
The reception Of Chief Justice Chase was
held at his new residence on street, near
I Nineteenth, and was in every respect as bril-.
liant a. those held by him In the past. Mr..
aud Miss Aud, OF Ohio. The former was
attlred In a becoming dress Of light blue
rep Silk, On painter and long train, trimmed
with folds Of white satin and point lace,
while Misa Aud wore dark blue rep silk,
long train, with trimmings Of folds Of vel
vet OF the same color. Tho attendance Of
visitors was equal 10 that at the residences
| OF any OF Tue ShDlntt olnCoIbB huu tutlp
was apparent an unusual soclablllty, Attrib.
utable TO the intimate Acquaintance OF the
Chief Justice and family with majority Of
the prominent persons resident here; an &c.
quRintance growing out OF their frequent
attendance at the many receptions held by
the Chief Justice during past years.
JUSTICE MILLnR.
The commodlous apartments Of Mr.. Jus.
tice Miller, at the National Hotel, were
thronKed from one until five O'Clock, with
many distinguished callors.
JUSTICE YIELD.
At the elegant apartments Of Justice
Field, No. 260F street, the numerous friends
OF the Judge were cordially received, aud
the reception was handsomely sustained by
Mrs. Field. The army, navy and Dlplo
. matte representatives were very prominent
} among the host Of Yihitors,
oENIRAL eHERMAN.
. General william T. Sherman, In com
mAnd Of the Armies OF the United States
. received at his residence on l street, neal
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