Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-01-24

made by many in the church to get near the
Prince as he left the church for his carriage
M and some were SO impolite as to make remarks
that he could not but overhear. The Prince
and party returned to the residence of Minister
Thornton and after lunch the Prince, Mr..
Thornton, Colonel ElphinstOne, Lieutenant
Packard. Ensign FitzrOy, and Mr.. Trench
walked over to Georgetown, thence, by way of
the Aqueduct Bridge, to Arlington Heights, and
returned to Washington by way of the Long
Bri[g,. In the evening, Lady WI iham (wife Of
Sir Oh trles Windham, the Commander in Chief
of the forces In Canada,) and Sir A. Mckenzie,
OF Montreal, Canada, called and dined with
Prince passed the remainder of the evening in
the drawing rooms, and was visited by Mr.. Fish,
Secretary OF State, and Admiral Dahlgren.
TO-DAY.
Prince Arthur arose this morning about seven
O'Clock, and after completing his toilet wrote
several private letters. At half-past nine he
breakfasted with MIR. and Mrs Thornton; after
which, he passed an hour in the parlor.
THE PRINCE VISITS PRESIDENT GRANT.
About half-past eleven the carriages were an
nounced, and Prince Arthur then proceeded to
the Executive Mansion, accompanied BY Min
lister Thornton, Col. Elphinstone, his guardian;
Lieutenant Pickard and Ensign F..zEOy, of his
suite.
A large crowd Of persons had gathered around
the pCrticO Of the Executive Mansion anxious to
get . glimpse at this scion Of royalty, but sew
eral policemen were on duty to prevent the en-
trance being crowded.
The reception took place in the Blue parlor.
and was entirely private affair, the only per-
sOns persons present besides the Prince and his
suite above named being the President, Secre-
tary Fish, Generals Porter, Babcock, Dent, and
Badeau, and Col. Douglass, OF the Presidents
Staff. The President, after being introduced to
the Prince, passed few minutes conversation
with him and then invited him to the Red room
adjoining, to see Mrs. Grant. The party then
proceeded to that apartment, where they were
presented to Mrs. Grant and her father, MIR.
Dent About fifteen minutes were passed in
conversation, when the Prince and suite with
drew.
During his conversation with the President,
the Prince expressed himself as much pleased
with his visit to the Federal Capital.
HOW HIS ROYAL HIGHNEss LOOKS.
The Prince wore black frock coat and light
gray cashmere pants without stripe. His coat
was closely buttoned, but sufficiently open to
reveal q snow white linen shirt bosom fastened
with three diamond studs. A brown silk scarf
encircled his collar, which was of the latest
standing pattern, and a neatly fitting pair Of
patent leather CATERS completed his attire. 1t
was remarked by all present that the resem-
blance between himself and the Prince of Wales
is so striking that he would have been known as
son Of Queen Victoria in any assemblage.
HE VISITS THE CAPIToL.
Leaving the White House the party returned
to the residence Of the British Minister, where,
at II O'Clock, a lunch was partaken of; after
which the Prince proceeded to the Capitol in
company with Minister Thornton, Col. Elphin-
stone, Lieut.. Pickard, and Ensign Fitzroy,
arriving there about two O'Clock, and first went
to the Senate Chamber, where the party took
seats in the Diplomatic Gallery; Mr.. Thornton
and the Prince occupying the front seat and
the other gentlemen the one in the rear.
Mr.. Howe was addressing the Senate at the
time On General Sherman's currency bill, antb
there were but twenty-four Senators in their
seats. Senator Cameron was the only one who
proceeded to the Diplomatic Gallery and was
introduced to the Prince.
AS soon as the presence of the Prince became
known, the galleries edjoining the Diplomatic
gallery became crowded, especially on the la
dies side, and there was quite rush for the
seats adjoining, near the one occupied by the
Prince. He remained in the Senate until
twenty minutes past 2, when he withdrew, and
proceeded to the House Of Representatives.
On the House side the Prince occupied
the front seat IN the Diplomatic Gallery, and
his presence on this side of the Capital
created some stir in the galleries. In
few minutes after his entrance the gale
ries were densely crowded, and all had their
eyes directed to one point. On the floor nearly
every member was In his seat, and the Prince
appeared much more interested in the pro ceed-
ings here than in the Senate.
THE PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.
At seven O'Clock this evening the Prince win
attend the dinner party given by Minister Thorn
tou nj uhirh will he praaouf Viee PreaifaDf
Colfax, the members Of the Cabinet, General
Sherman, and Senator Sumner. After the din.
ner reception will take place, to be attended
by the families Of the members Of the Cabinet
and the Diplomatic Corps.
On Tuesday there win be another dinner ct
the British Legation, 70 which the British Min
ister and Mrs. Thornton have invited Senators
Cameron, Casseriy, Morton, Conkling. and
Hamlin, and the Speaker Of the House, the
Prussian, Rrueian, Austrian, and Turkish Min
listers, and Admiral Dahlgren.
The Prince dimes with the President on Wed
nesday afternoon with Minister Thornton and
others, where he WIN meet . large number Of
distinguished statesmen, who win be invited to
the dinner. 4lat
On Thursday he win dine with the Secretary
e State and Mn. Fish, and In the evening st-
tend grand ball giveu by the BritaaA Minis-
ter, to which win be invited nr. and Mrs.
Thornton's personal friends and acquaanfanoes.
On Friday there Will b aAs(Aer dinnsR ct the
British Legaxion, 70 which ths follouing gentle
men have been invited % meet His Royal High
nees :-ScnaAcs echurs, WilliaM1s m AnfAo-
ny, General Bsnlu, and the 4sleian, ArgenA1ne,
Psruviss, Dsnsh, epenA1e' sesn' snd
On sssssdsy sAs Rsanss win probably isavs
for New York.