The New York herald., 1870-01-02

Of Peru; Lewenhaupt OF Sweden and
norway, and, last OF all. Tate, or Hayti-Tats the
coored man, the representative Of the leveer OF all
distinctions on account Of race and color. 1t would
occupy too much space to dwell more at length on
al these ministers and 30 we win let them all pass
and note what follows
Judges, Senators, REPRESENTATIVES aud Lesser
Afortafs.
The United States Supreme Court was represented
by the majestic Chase the ancient clifford, crudite
Swavne, and Field, OF California next appeared,
each accompanied by two three lad,es. Tncn
some Senators, Representatives district Judges
army aud navy officers, headed by Sherman and
Porter, ana last or all. the profanne pulyaris
Whether there were orders against Sambo or
not Samb0 OF verify was not controned
by them. At the signal for citizens generally to ap-
proach the colored portion shot ahead toward the
entrance OF the Executive Mansion with force that
oyercame every obstacle. No order OF discrimina-
ton could avail whites ana blacks became mixed
up promiscuously and thus mixed passed into the
Executive Mansion. BY eleven O'Clock the Blue Par
lor OF the Executive Mansion presented scene OF
unusual elegance The glitter OF gilt and satin
which dazzed the eye upon ordinary occasions OF
receptions was now completely lost IN the elegant
dresses OF the ladies' the full dress OF the Cabinet
members and the gorgeous costumes OF the repre-
sentatives or the foreign courts. The President and
Mrs. Grant had not yet entered the room. The time
was therefore occupied in conversation.
Arrival Of the President.
Shortly after eleven O'Clock the President, with
Mrs. Grant on his arm, passed into the main corridor
from the private part Of the mansion, and thence
moved into the Blue Parlor. AS he made his ap-
pearance the Marine Band struck up the air, ''Hail
TO the Chief" There was general stir In the room
and all heads bowed. The President With Mrs.
Grant on his right, TOOK position in the centre OF
the room. He was dressed In full party costume.
Mrs. Grant was attired IN . rich black Lyons silk
velvet, with train high bodice. black satin and lace
trimmings black satin sash, diamonds and pearls.
The dress was one OF those recently received by Mrs.
Grant from Paris. The President was surrounded
BY hts Cabinet Ministers and Secretaries and their
wives; also Mr.. ana Mrs. W. W. Smith, Of Washing.
son, Pa, now visiting the Presidents family.
Some Of the dresses Of the ladies were really su-
perb. Mrs. Secretary Belknap wore o green gros
gram silk, with deep black lace nounces ana black
lace shawl. Mrs. W. w, Smith wore q pearl silk,
trimmings or white satin and white lace. Mrs. Dr.
Sharp wore blue gros grain SILK, with white trim
mings. Mrs. General Porter displayed rich black
velvet trimmed with folds OF black satin. Mrs.
General Dent wore lavender silk, with white trim
mings. Miss Nellie Grant wore pink silk poplin.
with pink satin trimmings. she entered the parior
with her youngest brother, Jesse.
The Cabinet Ministers having presented the COM
pliments Of the day Secretary Fish introduced the
veteran diplomat Baron Gerolt. 10 the President
The President shook the Baron warmly
by the hand. The other Foreign Minis.
ters were presented without any regard
for national rank, the Secretary commencing
their names to the President a. they approached.
The ladies' OF the foreign Ministers present pre-
sented to Mrs. Grant py Mrs. Fish
Gorgeous Niger.
After most of the diplomatic corps had been pre-
sented General Alexander Tate, the new Haytien
Minister Ia coored mani, entered the parlor. MIR.
Fish introduced him In the most cordial m8naer
and he was received with marked warmth by the
President. General Tate delivered little speech filled
with compliments, to which the President replied by
thanking him Tor the expressions which lie had ut
tered. The President and General Tate entered into
conversation, which only interrupted by the arr
val Of fresh visitors. Several Of the Cabinet Minis
rers requested and introduced General Tate.
Postmaster General Creswen entertained him
for some minutes. The cyility which was
shown to the coored diplomat did not extend
to his colleagues In the foreign representation. he
seemed to be entirely ignored by them. General
Tate, however must have been gratifed by the cor
diality with which he was met by the heads or the
government. The General was quite eiaborateIy
dressed-swallow TAIL with gold band about the
collar and on the lappels, and wide gold band on
his panialoons In his hand he carried diplomatic
chapeau There was no one in the large assem-
blage who presented finer appearance than Gene
raj Tate or displayed more courty elegance OF
manner.
Presentation to Lesser Lights.
Having been presented, the members OF the diplo-
matte corps remained In conversation TOR min
utes aud then retired. Next in the order OF adms-
sion came the venera Justices OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States, headed by Chief Justice Chase.
| A number Of Senators and members fol
| lowed and after them the Judges OF the
! Supreme Court OF the District OF Colum
! bia At precisely twelve O'Clock the Officers
| Of the navy arrived, headed by Admirals Porter
! ShuDrick and Bailey. Admiral Porter presented
the oicers as they came up. The navy was followed
by the officers OF marines, headed by General Zelln
The olcers OF the army next arrived, led by General
Sherman, who presented each by name to the Presl
dent. This terminated the formal receptons The
| City Fathers OF Georgetown and Washington the
heroes of Bladensburg ana the oldest inhabitants
| came later in body. At hslf-past twelve orders
were given to throw open the gates leading up the
| circular road. No sooner had these iron obstruc
| tions sprung back upon their hinges than the i'm
| mense crowd that had gathered on the OUTSIDE
! rushed in. Everybody seemed determined Z
| be first. Accordingly, In their order ladies
| and gentlemen boys ana girls rushed uT
the circular road on regular charge
| The crowd at the man entrance to the mansion be
came In few seconds perfect jam, 50 much so Il,
TO completely bar the door, II was several minutes
| before any ons could get in. During the two hours
ana hall that the public reception lasted thousandi
OF PERSONS OF all ages xes conditions and colors
took the president by the hand The reception was
without doubt one OF the best arranged that mas ever