Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-01-25
Fl. r. H.
PRINCE ARTHUR.
The Dinner Last EveninS-His Move
ments TO-day-Yisit to the Treas.
uFy-The Grand BAH On
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| brilliant affair Mrs. Thornton was the onl,
| lady present. General Sherman occupied sea
l at the leftOf the Prince. Vice President Cola,
| was on Mrs. Thornton's right. Mr.. Thornton
presided at the other end of the table, with Chic
Justice Chase on his right and Secretary Fish or
his left. AT the sides of the table were Secreta
ries Boutwell,, Belknap, Robson, and Cox Post
master General Creswell, Attorney General
Hoar, and Colonel Elphinstone, Lieut. Pickard
and Ensign Fitzroy, of the Princes suit. None
| Of the secretaries or attaches of the Legation
were at the table. The dinner was elaborate, an
was served in courses, with a succession of rare
wines, of which the Prince partook sparingly
He conversed freely and appeared much inter
ested in the conversation of General Sherman
who sat on his left. After dessert Mrs. Thorn
ton left the table, in accordance with the Eng
lish custom, and cigars were brought on, after
enjoying which the party repaired to the dining
room, where brilliant party Of ladies and gen
uemen, including the members of the Diplo-
matte Corps and the ladies of the households OF
the members OF the Cabinet, had been invited
to meet the Prince. The ladies were in full
dress, and the gentlemen in evening dress, with
decorations of honor. The visitors stood around
the room, and the Prince passed from one to
the other, and chatted pleasantly with all.
speaking favorably OF what he had seen and
heard during the day.
THE PRINCE VISITS THE TREASURY.
The Prince arose this morning between and
O'Clock, and partook of breakfast by Q. Al
half-past II O'Clock carriages were in readiness
and, in company with Col. Elphinstone, Lieut..
Pickard, Capt. Fitzroy and Mr.. Fame, the
Prince was driven to the Treasury building
Alighting at the west front, the party proceeded
Immediately to the office of Secretary Boutwell,,
by whom they were most cordially received
and at once taken in charge, the Secretary him
self escorting the Prince in his tour through the
building. First the printing rooms were visited
and then other rooms in the following order ::
the drying room, the separating and trimming
rooms, the engraving room. and finally the count
ing room and the vaults; all the minutia of the
different branches being explained to the royal
visitor by the Assistant Superintendent, Mr..
Jules Golay. From there the party proceeded
to the Treasurer's Office, and were introduced to
General Spinner, who Immediately piloted them
through every branch of his office, including
the marble cash room, which the Prince re-
marked was the finest room he had seen in
America. He seemed to take the deepest inter
est in everything he saw, remarking, while i'm
the counting-room, the rapidity with which the
ladies counted, and inquiring how many and what
kind OF processes the notes went through before
completion. Once or twice noticing the great
number of ladies there employed, he said he was
very, very glad to see so many ladies i'm good
employment, both on their own account and the,
interest of the city. He impressed all with
whom he came in contact with an idea of his in
telligence, as well as his gentlemanly bearing
and manners. The Prince was attired as on
yesterday, in brown Overcoat and light-grav
pants, with silk hat, and carried tightly-rolled
brown silk umbrella.
WHAT THE TREASURY GIRLS THINK OF Il. r. II
Of course, all was anxiety and expectation III
the Treasury when it was whispered aroun,
that a scion of royalty was i'm the building, an
among the most anxious to catch a glimpse were
the female clerks and employees. The stairways
and corridors through which he was expected to
pass were lined with clerks Of both sexes, and
while the crowd were in waiting numerous were
the sells practiced on unsuspecting groups, such
as Here he comes,'' &c. Finally he did
emerge from the printing department, ami
his walk from thence to the Treasurer's
office, in fact till he got out Of the building.
was sort Of run-the-gauntlet arrangement, as
far as the fusilade Of inquiring eyes was con-
cerned As soon as he would pass by group of
gaping females they would draw long breath
OF relief and then indulge in such queer remarks
as swell, declare! is that him?' +" wish he
was a clerk here!" "Well. I've seen him!n
Why, amt he tall?" eyes, indeed; and 30
slim'' " Oh, but he is real nice e-looking!" "Yes.
because he's got stamps!" And in the neighbor-
hood of the cash-roOm, while two showy ladies
of the blonde order were standing by the side OF
our reporter, and indulging in remarks as t.
the Pc rsonal appearance of Prince Arthur, one
Of them went so far as to pertly remark, "Why,
he is light rooster, amt hep"
THE PRINCE AT MRS. GRANTS RECEPTION.
After spending about an hour in the Treasury.
the Prince and suite returned to MIR. Thornton's
residence. where he remained quietly till half
past two O'Clock, when, in company with Mrs.
Thornton and Colonel Elphinstone, he pro-
ceeded to the White House, Unexpectedly to any
one, and attended Mrs. President Grants re-
ception. Arriving at the White House, the
Prince entered with other visitors, without for
mality, and, after paying his respects to
Mrs. Grant was with Mrs. Thornton, assigned
a position on her right, and shared with Mrs.
g. the duties Of receiving the guests. He had
plea word for every one, shaking hands with
all, and received the ladies with most affable
grace. The reception having only commenced
at two O'Clock, there were but few present. The
Prince seemed to be delighted to meet with
General Mcdowell, as he evinced by hearty
shake OF the hand and q few moments conver-
satiop.
THE PRINCE INVITED 70 VISIT THE SOUTH.
C. B. Luck, Esq, proprietor Of the Spots
wood Hotel, Of Richmond, is in this city on be-
half of the people of Richmond to invite Prince
Arthur to visit that city. He this morning had
an interview with Minister Thornton and ex-
tended the invitation, but was informed by
Mr.. Thornton that the Prince would not 60 fur
ther South at present, but must return to Cam
ada, though it was probable that he would
hereafter visit the South.
THE DINNER PARTY THIS RvKHrNo.
This evening, another dinner party will be
given by Mr.. Thornton to Prince Arthur and
suite, to which Senators Cameron, Casserly,
Morton, Conkling and Hamlin, and Speaker
Blaine, the Prussian, Russian, Austrian and
Turkish Ministers and Admiral Dahlgren have
been invited. After dinner, the Prince, &C
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton and Col.
Elphinstone, will 60 to Gen. Shefman's.
THE PROGRAMME ZOE THE GRAND BALL.
Extensive preparations are being made for
the grand ball to be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thornton, at Masonic Temple, on Thursday
evening, in honor of the Prince. The hall viii
be gaily decorated with the fass Of all nations,
furnished by Admiral Dahlgren, OF the Wash
inaton Navy Yard, and the music viii be fur
nished by q select band Of ten musicians from