New-York tribune., 1870-01-03
NEW- YEAR'S DAY.

The old year has gone, and all, except those
who pay interest glad OF It. Those who received
calls and those who made them, rejoice that once more
they can rest in peace. The holidays have been
favored with such weather as have not been expe.
rienced for many years. on New-Years Day there
not the crush and Jam OF last year Street carcon
ductors say that they anything like it. The
truth Ia great number OF the people kept in
doors, and enjoyed themselves in their own
way. Some from choice and others because Of the
rain that prevailed at intervals during the day
The number OF arrests was unusually small, and all
ZION All charitable institutions Of the city had their
festivals aud number OF the conyicts confined IN the
State Prison Sing Sing grand vocal aud instru-
mental the prison chapel Nearly all the con-
victs attended tine dinner was given them aferWard
THE DAY ELSEWHERE.
At Baltimore, Richmond, Wilmington On. c.,
NewOrleans and other Southern cities, the day was
more generally observed holiday than ever before.
and all business was suspended
THE RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HoUsE-A BRIL-
LIANT SCENE.
WAsHryeroY, Jan. 1.-The reception at the
Executive Mansion to-day a very magnificent one.
eoualng perhaps in It's brilancy any that has ever
been held The levee began shortly after iOt o'clock
when the President received the Diplomatic Corps and
the members OF the Cabinet, with their ladies' Mrs
Grant was attred o suit Of black Lyons silk velvet,
high bodice. with black lace satin trimmings and
satin sash. She ornaments pearls and dia-
monds she was assisted by Mrs Smith. her cousin, who
was dressed plaid silk with white sal aud lace trim
ming Mrs d. sharp wife OF Marshal Sharp OlJhs Dis
rict and OF Mrs Grant, who dressed In blue
silk with white satin trimmings Mrs General
pauer aud eOlored jewelry; Mrs. General Porter.
In black silk velvet with trimmings similar to
those OF Mrs. Grant; Miss Nette Grant,
In pink satin pOpin, and Miss Maggie
Dent In blue silk with white silk India trimmings. Pres
dent Grent was assisted by Marshal sharp and Gen.
Michler the latter fun Maor-Generals uniform. Vice
President COfax aud Gen Horace Porter supported the
President either hand. The members Of the Diplo-
matio Corps in full court costumes, aud their
ladies' were most grandY attIred. The Marine Band
was stationed In the main entrance 10 the Execu-
tive Mansion. They In full uniform aud under
Prof scala When the President and Mrs. Grant en-
tered the pAror the band struck Hail TO the Chief
and commenced the greetings taxing place
n the blue paor lasting with the diplomatic corps
and the PresdeIt until II o'clock. Then the Judges Ol
the Supreme Court Of the United states and the Jua
cary OF this District received The Supreme Court
Judges were marshaed by Mr.. Middleton. the Vener-
able Clerk Of the Court and we're accompanied by ther
ladies' superby dressed The Associated Soldiers OF the
War OF 1 and the oldest Inhabitants and the members
of the of the District, were then received IN sc
large number OF gentlemen belonging 20 the
lie spaper profession, including the memDers
OF the Richmond Press visiting Washington,
were received by President Grant aud vice Rre1lueht
Coax each being personally introduced 10 Ooth gehte
men The officers OF the army aud navy IN run uhIoI
headed by Cen aud Admiral Porter presented
nne appearance Both Of these branches OF the pupo
service were largely represented Tue reception Oh el
xeus began az 1890 p III. , -, -. ~, ..o.D
In IA the subject OF comment that the New Years recep
by les splrituous liquors furnished than hereto
fore coffee aud chocolate being suDsutuIeu Ino
f mis- was the good order eyerywhere prefaehe
without dninu tion Of the general enjoyment