Evening star., 1870-01-12

Geo. w. Van Cleft to be Civil Engineer in the
Navy; to be employed in New York Navy Yard,
vice II. w. Brinkerh0f, removed
Anthony g. Keasbey to be u. s. Attorney for
the District Of New Jersey.
Benjamin j. Spooner to be U. 8. Marshal for
Edwin B. Moore to be Appraiser Of Merchan-
disc at Philadelphia.
Michael o. Drew to be Collector Of Customs
at Pugets Sound, w. +.
Munson II. Treadwell to be Collector Of In
ternal Revenue 7th district Of New York.
Alfred Erbe to be Assessor of Internal Rev
enue 7th district of New York.
Joseph l.. Requa to be Collector of Customs
at ST. Johns, Fla.
Thos. G. Chittenden to be Postmaster at Ad-
ans, jefferson county, NY.
PURCHASE oP BONDS FOR THE SINKING
FUND-Treasurer Spinner yesterday purchased
sl,7s0,00O in tive-twenty bonds for the sinking
fund, at an average price Of s1I4.72. This pur-
chase was made with the accrued interest on
the bonds already purchased for the sinking
fund, which matured on the 1st instant.
DEATH OF THE VENERABLE JUDGE MoRsELL.
We regret to hear OF the death, last night, about
half-past ten O'Clock, of the venerable Judge
Morsell, formerly for many years Senior Judge
OF the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
The Judge was 95 years old last Monday. He
enjoyed good health until abont a year ago.
time he has been very feeble. His death took
place at the residence Of his son-in-law, Mr..
John L. Bowie, in Prince Georges County,
Md. The funeral will take place on the after
noon of Friday next, from Christ Church. in
Georgetown.
RECEPTIONS YEsTERDAY-Mrs. Grant held
her first reception yesterday afternoon, and it
was grand affair. She was aided in receiving
hxA Pnrsn a
Of ex-Secretary BOrie ther cousin, Mrs. Smith;
Mrs. Secretaries Fish, Boutwell,, Cox and Cres-
well. As soon as the Cabinet adjourned, Gen.
Grant repaired to the Blue Room, and remained
surrounded by bevy OF beauty and fashion for
nearly two hours. Gen. Mchler aided in the
introductOns, while all the Cabinet officers
were present for some time. Mrs. Grant was
attired in lavender rep silk, trimmed with
Grape to correspond, and with white lace. Her
hair was dressed with a delicate wreath and a
spray Of white flowers. Mrs. Smith wore a ma
roon-colOred silk trimmed with satin of the same
color, with white lace trimmings about the neck
more antique silk, trimmed with alternate
light and heavy shades of silk ruffies five i'm
number, which extended about half way up the
skirt OF the dress. In her cap she wore pink
rosebuds, and brown leaves and black ribbon,
to match her dress. She wore also diamond ear
rings and breastpin, set in black enamel, and
pendedfrom her waist. Miss Emma Borie looked
very pretty in a plain light-blue silk 1t was
trimmed with blue silk ruffies edged with white
blonde lace. Her hair was dressed i'm two Mats
with a waterfall. She wore a gold necklace
with diamond butterfly, which was much ad-
mired. Mrs. Marshal Sharp appeared i'm a
heavy black rep silk, with long train, and
trimmed with a white lace collar and sleeves.
Her hair was handsomely arranged, and she
wore diamonds and jewelry. Among the ladies'
who called were Mrs. Senator Wilson and Mrs.
Gen. Sherman.
brilliant entertainment was given last even
ing at the residence of General j. III. Lathrop.
Franklin Row. The company comprised many
distinguished ladies and gentlemen, among
whom were Vice President COlfax and wife;
Generai sherman, wife and daughter; Senators
Carpenter, COrbett and PomcrOy, and ladies;
Admiral GoldsborOugh and lady; General Dyer,
Chief of Ordnance, and lady; Judge Advocate
General Holt and lady; General Eastman and
lady; Hon. John ID. Defrees, Judges Wylie and
Fisher, and scores Of others. There were three
apartments set apart for supper, coffee and
punch rooms.
Col. Don Manuel Freyre, Minister from Peru,
and his lady, held a reception last evening at
their residence, corner Of Fifteenth and II
streets. Among those present were representa-
tives Of the several foreign legations residents
in this city, many Senators and members, and
numerous company Of distinguished citizens.
The CHILDRENs' MATINEE AT THE ARsEN-
TINE LEGATION-Since the childrens' party at
the White House, during President Johnson's
occupancy, no occasion has excited such inter-
est among the juvenile portion Of our community
as the fancy matinee dansante at the residence Of
the Argentine Minister yesterday. From 2 until
Pm the little guests continued to arrive until the
number reached one hundred and fifty. A por-
ton OF the Marine band furnished exquisite
dancing music, and the countless little feet
twinkled over the floor with grace and celerity
that was perfectly bewitching to behold. A
beautifully arranged and bOuntifully spread
table greeted the expectant eyes of the happy
f1rnr nj srrof 49, s<vlxt n
full hour was passed around the profusiOn of del
icacies. rare cOnfections and delicious fruits,
Then again arose the feet-stirring strains from
below, and the merry feet went dancing down
again to the drawing rooms, where they knew
no rest until long after dark. 1t would be i'm
possible to mention all Of the characters repre-
who attracted our attention: Miss Nellie Grant,
as the Child of the Regiment, looked charming
in a dress that is always very becoming to young
girls. Miss johnson was radiant in the charac-
ter OF Star, and was pronounced the "queen Of
the ball." The Misses ThOrntOn-Fisher Girl
and Peasant Girl-were exceedingly attractive.
Miss Lydia Miller, as Butterfly, looked
face and graceful movements helped to confirm
the resemblance; Miss Ford, Calabrian Peasant
Girl. looked very beautiful; Miss Lily Tebbets
AS a. hosn GIT Ms was perfect Of
exceedingly good; the Misses Eastman, one as
Fairy and the other as Bo-Peep, looked charm
ing; Miss Garcia as Hungarian Girl assumed a
character which well became her style and car
riage, and rendered hers the most noticeable Of
characters.
Among the conspicuous young gentlemen
were Master Grant as Page, Master Thornton
as Figaro, young Master Ford as Highlander,
Master Taft as French Prince, Master Ford ~
Calabrian Bandit, Master Garcia as Ernani,
Master Maxwell as Hamlet, Master Freeman as
Sailor Boy, Master X. Garcia as Romeo, (Which
he certainly looked to perfection,) Master Car
penter as Duke, Master ID. Garcia as Claude
MelnOtte. This last character was assumed by
boy about four years of age. The taste and
fancy displayed in his dress, combined with his
irresistibly funny airs and demeanor, made him
the center of attraction.
We had almost forgotten little Elite Rams
dell, who, as Boquet, was one Of the most charm
ing little creatures that could be imagined.
Miss Mary Campbell as Sea, Miss Sharpe as
Flower Girl, Miss Verdi as Fairy, Miss Metals
as Folly, Miss Cortes as Page Boy, Miss Cox as
Flower Girl, Miss Angus in q beautiful ball
dress, were all charming characters. Miss
Mitre, aged two months, appeared in full dress,
richly trimmed, but as she disapproyed of dam
cling had her own special circle Of admirers In
one corner.
On leaving the happy scene each guest was
offered by Miss Garcia with q beautiful present.
Of which there was an almost endless variety,
and Of great beauty and taste.
EXCITEMENT IN WALL SrRHFr-It win be
remembered that Trevor q Colgate refused to
deliver $3.50 900 gold to the bank yesterday,
until the bank first gave to them (Trevor g. OOl-