The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-01-03
NEW YEARS DAY.

WAsHINGToN-THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The reception at the
Executive Mansion to-day was magnificent
one, equaling perhaps in briliancy any ever
held The weather, though somewhat cloudy,
had no effect in preventing great numbers
from calling to pay their respects to the Pres-
dent. The levee began shortly after half-past
10 o'clock, when the President received the di-
pomatic corps and members of the Cabinet
with their ladies.
HOW THE LADIES WE'RE DRESSED.
Mrs. Grant was attired in a suit of black
Lyons silk velvet, high bodice, with black lace
trimming and satin sash. She wore as orna-
ments pearls and diamonds She was assisted
by Mrs Smith, her cousin, who was dressed in
plain silk with white satin and lace trimmings,
and Mrs. d. Sharp, wife of Marshal Sharp of
this District, and sister of Mrs. Grant, who
was dressed in blue gros grain silk with white
satin trimmings.
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS SUPPORTERS.
President Grant was assisted by Nj. Sharp
and Gen. Michler, the latter in full Major
Generals uniform. Vice President Colfax
and Gen. Horace Porter supported the Presi-
dent ON either hand.
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
The members of the diplomatic corps were
in full court costumes, and their ladies were
most grandly attred. The marine band was
stationed in the main entrance to the Execu-
tive Mansion. They were in full uniform
the parlor the band struck up Hail to the
Chief, and the reception commenced; the
greetings taking place in the blue parlOr and
lasting with the diplomatic corps md the Pres
ident until II o'clock. Then the Judges of the
Supreme Court of the United States and the
Judiciary of the District. The Supreme Court
Judges were marshalled by Mr.. Middleton. the
venerable Clerk of the Court, and were accom-
panied by their ladies, superbly dressed. The
Associated Soldiers of the war of 1912 and the
Iy,1a Al.
Courts OF the District were then received in
accordance with the ancient custom. Follow
ing these large number of gentlemen belong
ing to the newspaper profession, including the
members of the Richmond press visiting Wash
lW1g so were received by President Grant and
introduced to both gentlemen. The officers of
the army and navy in full uniform headed by
Gen. Sherman and Admiral Porter, presented
fine appearance. Both of these branches of
the public service were largely represented.
The reception of citizens generally began at
half past ~ o'clock. The Vice President the
members OF the Cabinet, all of whom are in
Washington excepting the Attorney General,
and many private citizens received their friends
to-day.
NEW YORK, Jan. New Years day was
duly celebrated here to-day by the whole com
munity.
BUFFALO.
BUFFALO, Jan. New Years Day was OBJ
served by all classes. Weather remarkably
warm. During the holiday week not single
crime is known to have been committed in Buff
alo; even the Police Court being destitute of
the ordinary cases of drunk and disorderly
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-The weather to-day
has been mild and cloudy. The streets were
crowded with pleasure seekers, though bust
ness was not generally suspended, many stores
having remained open until noon.
MOBILE
MOBILE, Jan. 1.-Busness was generally
suspended here to-day. The weather has been
ful and favorable for the festivities of the diff
ferent societies of "Cowbellions," "Stickers,"
&C., which turned out in one grand procession.
There are many visitors here from abroad.
INDIANAPOLIS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-Business to-day was
generally suspended here. The colored people
celebrated the Emancipation anniversary with
a public procession, reading of the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation and public speaking.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 1.-THE colored people
celebrated the anniversary of Emancipation
with reading of the Proclamation, delivery of
speeches and public procession. Business
Indictment. About eight inches of snow has
fallen since daylight; the storm still continues.
NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, Jan 2-Fhe colored people of
Nashville yesterday celebrated the anniversary
at haa9n mat Of free
assembled in the Capitol and organized cor
vention, in which about $500 participated =
Letters from Gen. Howard and others, excus-
ing themselves from attending, were read
Several speeches were made and resolutions
adopted.
RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, Jan. New Years day was OBJ
served here to-day as never before Calls were
general. Gen. Candy, the Governor and Nav
or gave receptions, at which the army officers
attended in full uniform; also large number
OF citizens We're present. Ex-Gov. Wells also
gave reception.
SPEECH BY GOV. WALKER.
The Colored Society celebrated the Emanci-
patton Anniversary, and called upon Governor
Walker, who made them a speech, in which
he reverted to the occasion which they cele-
brated, and told them that they were his peers
before the law and vested with the same rights
and privileges and he as Governor would see
that their rights and privileges were secured to
them. He would stand by and protect them
as far as the power was with him. He appeal
ed to them to show by their actions that they
appreciated these rights; and what had been
called an experiment in regard to the colored
people would prove most successful He was
followed by Gen. Imboden, who spoke in
similar manner. The speeches were enthusi-
astically received.
MEMPHIS, Jan. q The various colored soci-
versary OF their emancipation despite the snow
and muddy condition of the straats