The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-22

the President shall be accompanied by some
one already enjoying the acquaintance of the
hostess, or have been previously presented
to her. The caller, moreover, must appear IN
full dress.
AT GENERAL RECEPTIONS
all may call who please, but card must be
handed to usher in advance of the visitors
entrance to the reception room, when the
name is called ont at the door in loud tone.
If the owner Of the name presents himself or
herself in attire betitting so ceremonious an
occasion, very gracious reception is accord
ed. But if some Of our country cousins, who
are ignorant OF dress coats and French styles,
follow the announced names, the frown OF the
lady of the mansion at once assures them that
their room will be more acceptable than their
company. Thus, while conforming to the
time-honored custom of Presidents wives to
receive all callers, Mrs. Grant very emphatl-
caly makes known that the wife Of the Presi-
dent is no ordinary person to be approached
in every day dress.
THE PRESIDENTS EVERYDAY LIFE.
In his domestic relations, the President is
treated with the utmost Difference and respect
Mrs. Grant insists that whatever may be tne
proper homage for him to receive on public
occasions is none the less proper In the prlVa-
CIV of his own family circle. Thus he Is always
addressed as Mr.. President and, referred to as
the President, and the servants are strictly en-
Joined to observe this mark OF distinction. On
State occasions, the President, OF course, with
the most distinguished lady guest, leads tne
way into the dining-room. But this strict eti-
ollette Is by no means confined to such solemn
occasions. Should friend OF the President,
however intimate he might be. accept an inyi-
tation to dine socially, and, venturlns upon ms
intimacy, presume to forget the preference to
which the President is entitled he would be
reminded oft Thus when dinner is announc-
ed. the guest will offer his arm to Mrs. Grant,
and move 70 ward. Mrs. Grant checks him
with polite bow toward her husbandi and the
remark, ''the President goes first" SO at the
table; the President is first served, and then
those who sit at meat with him. And this rule
admits of no variation under any circum-
stances.
THE EXECUTIVE BILLIARD-H00M.
Just off the State dining-room, and back of
the passage leading to the conservatory, has
been erected small addition to the mansion
for the diversion Of the President. This is the
Executive billiard-saloon. tits about eighteen
by twenty-five feet in dimensions, nearly all
enclosed with glass, the narrow spaces be-
tween the windows being filled with pictures
of a sporting character. The furniture Is OF
black walnut, and consists merely s0f few
chairs, a table, q side-board, &c. The room is
prettily carpeted. and contains single table
of PlIeian's make, finished In, rosewood IN inc
most elaborate style. The cues are mostly OF
costly wood, inlaid with pearl. Everything
In the apartment is Of the best, and certainly II
is an attractive spot. The table was selected
by General Grant In person at Phelan's esta6-
lishmcnt in this city, and was In use at his
private residence before he was elected Presl-
dent.
THE EQUINE ESTABLISHMENT.
The Executive stables, near the Navy De,
partmcnt, are fitted up with every comfort
and luxury for the equine members eli tne
Presidential establishment. There are twelve
animals of various degrees OF beauty anu
vnlnc. kent here for the use of the President
and his family, with four carriages, besides an
array of open wagons, bugSies anu Othel
coupages The horses include coach teams
trottcrS, racers, saddlc-horses, and Two Shet
tive:s Juveniles The arlstocratlc-looking NJ
ban who has the honor Of presiding over tnlS
establishment takes delight In showing risl
TORS through, and in dcscanting upon the mer
its-of the different animals. But not tile leasl
attractive feature is the stunning liyerles o.
this same Nubian and his worthy coadJutor
who occupies the position of footman., The
coats are OF gich olive brown, with oroae
apes, cuffs and pocket covers, the whole pro
filsely covered with bright silver buttons, tht
size Of an old American silver dollar piece. INT
gorgeous top-boots in which the feet OF these
worthless are encased render attention to the
character of the pantaloons unnecessary
Black stovc-pipe hats, with broad bands ant
massive silver buckles, adorn tie heads o
these servants of Presidential grandeur. ant
complete their outfit. AL the carriages bsal
the initials ~. S. G." in monogram on the
panels.