Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-02-15

report OF tie conference committee On the b.ll
providing new form of eJyerumsEJ TOR tie
DISTINCT of Columbia before tie House. As the
Seuste asked Tor The committee OF conference,
Parliamentary rules require that the report
Bias: Ne Iozde % the House first; hence il cdu-
uui .e considered ia the Senate ANIL after tie
h",fr has acted.
Society.
lie DAYLIGHT receptions on yesterday being
sE.v bound, calling was not - tTisi; sc en- ether
ues lays. Tho interest OF nearly all the fash
i0uaulss ceE:eYcd AZ the bail which took place
in tie evening at the Peruvian Minister'S. ,ahs
ball had been discussed fpT wrJl or more, AMI
mHch interest vas mani Tested 70 be among tue
fortunate lolderS OF invitations. Mr. Hrrvre
and family have been in Washington about a
year, AND his government may well feel proud
Of the manner III which he represents his conn
try aud creates friendly feeling. Mr.. ETeyTe
dCes DOt speak English scarcely AZ all; but his
beautiful wife, who il only the stepmotier Of
his Two daughters, has considerable command
of the language. They occupy the house which
once belonged 10 Senator Harris, Of New Ork,
and the brilliant assemh,age OF fast night was
a pleasant reminder of similar events duriD.
the TesiGCFce OF that hospItabie family.
A! tie roOms were decorated with Towers; be-
tween the folding doors OF he drawing-rooaIs
there was green garland gracefully fcStoOned
WIKI baskets OF flowers PENDANT; wTeaths OF
flowers eucIrcied the chandeliers. and bouquets
graced the NANTES ant stands. rich with the
magnificent towering cactus. The room set
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decorated than The pariOrS, and the carpet was
covered with fresh linen cover OF the pattern
OF filing. By hali-pa>c ten o'clock tho guests
had nearly ali arrived, |nd all the rooms were
Filled with elegantly dressed ladies and gentle
men. An usher announced each name, an the
Minister and his wife with few words babe
them welcome. and presented each to the two
Young ladies.
Madam FreyTe Wa yerv richly dressed IN
white ELK en- tram, with two black lace flounces,
an oVerdTees dofted With gold, low corssge,
). Ia asar,
and hair in hTaids with diamond oTnaG ants.
The Misses Freyre were dressed alike, in straw
colored illusion, deliberately trimmed with ths
same, anu scarlet flowers On the RULES and in
tie hair, which was worn H. MASSIVE braidS.
The Secretary Of State was accompanied by
his stately wife and son, who is great iavoriJe
among the Young ladies. Mrs. Fish wore scarlet
silk, with black lace n0uGces; headdToss o.
scarlet and ornaments diamonds Postmaster
General Cresswell was present with his lie,
who was dressed entirely in white, and looked
As lovely a. though she were but The bride OF a
day. Secretary and Mrs. Boutwell, mingled with
tie THONG AMI seemed to enjoy it i'll their quiet
way. Also, Secretary EObesCu. who never
misses an occasion where fair ladies attend.
Sir Edward and lady Thornton were present:
and size looked very elegant IN white silk with
blue satin Oycr,tres> lOuVed by srrays of roses;
the same in her hair. Baron GerOlt, wife aud
two daughters were there: anu the Russian
Minister and li> vile, who wore an elegant cos
tune OF green satin with black lace ti0unCes
AID diamond jewelry. Among other diplomats
present were MIR. Bile with has Wife who was
e1qui>itely dressed; MT. lie Strange. with Lis
handsome wife wearing white with tn Trimmings
o. black velvet and straw Co!Or,-lovelv flowers
adjoining her dress and hair; and the Spanish
Minister and his beautiful bride, the latter
dressed With much taste.
Mrs. General Eickett> assisted in the re-
epiion. She wore violet silk trimmed with
ruiaeS or the same. bound with another shade
punk >i)k, with whit" muslin hounce aud black
and white lace iHteTmingied above. AN over
| dress OF white muslin, trimmed with black vel
vet and lace, lew corsage and short sleeves,
lewely, dlaMCuI,-AeiIlO0ius in her family.
/ Senator FentoH was accom- by his
. daughter, who was dressed ia white trained
tarletane. With trimmings of vines and leaves.
Senator Chandler was also there with his wife
md daughter. Mr. Chandler wore a white
SIX trimmed with very rich black lace, ana
handsome Jewels. Miss Chandler was very
BEAUTIFULLY dressed. and appeared 10 great al
vantage. Mr.. james Brooks, of New York, was
accompanied by hi wife and daughter. Miss
Brooks dress was white putted Net over white
and his bright. fresh-loobing daughter we're
| present: also. Miss stella johnson, and
Miss Annie IeilID. from the Marine Barracks.
Mis-. Admiral Porter, i'll white silk, with teep
fOuEces OF black lace, cor-age low ana short
sleeves. Miss Porter, i'm dress o. Pompadour
stNie, white muslin over blue silk, sash ar
ranged below the waist across the front, and
iien III loop across the back: hair powdered
Ia fompadOu.. Miss Heale. OF Chester. Pa.
APPEARED in scarlet canton crepe, 1oored with
L black velvet. Miss Case, daughter OF Commo-
dor" Case. in rose colored silk. with muslin
'rut,ie> and Overdress. Hiss Holiday, in green
SILK, Nth orerdress ami waist OF valencienncs
Miss Bradley, daughter OF Judge bradley, in
pure white mpslin. Miss Mercer. the pretty
niece OF Representative Swami. was dressed
also in white, and looked like a lily. Mrs.
III. y. heGnetN accompanied by
Miss Frelinshuysen; both ladies being hand
ssomely dressed. Mrs. Pen,ileton wore a black
velvet dress, embroidered in small uers in
peacock cOlOrs. These are not ell by half OF
the handsome toilettes OF handsome wearer>
who might be mentioned did not space fail
Besides the Foreign Ministers already men
Tuned AS present with their wives. were 81.
Siarci3, whose handsome wife Was absent: the
Minister from Ecuador, AMI the Charge DAT
ialIe from Portugal, who are unmarried and
bosts OF young secretafies and attaches
Many other persons prominent in official anu
private life were present. among whom may be
enumerated Senator Coskling, Representative
daughter, DIR. Charles Astor Bri>ted and dsugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Embrey, and others equally
well known, but for the fall list OF which we
have no room.
Supper was announced about midnight, and
the table vas one OF the handssnest ever laid in
this city. The ornamentation and variety OF
beauty and variety any thing OF the kind ordi.
hsrily seen.
The interminabIe German began about one
g. ~, but the dancing room was so crowded
that the leader couid scarcely manage his
forces. The favors were very handsome. The
dance was kept up until such an hoar a. only
tnOSc INV vaguely fecOlect.
! The last Cabinet receptions OF the season
take place o-day.
Miss Bradley will have dancing reception
this afternoon.
Senator and Mrs. Chandler give their last
card reception this evening.
J Cards have been issued for party at Will
krd's Hotel Tomorrow evening. These private
complimentary offerings from the proprietor to
the guests Of the house are very elegant and
pleasant affairs, and IL ia safe to predict that the
one in prospect will be one or the most enjoy
able occasions OF the season.
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6Sir frederick Murchison's belief i'm the
safety OF DIR. Livingstone is not generally shared
IN England.
VA few days ago Miss Huiiy, q Georgia girl,
got huhy beuause ner mother wouldn't let her
60 TO ball, and drowned herself.
81 The Boston Times expects the New York
ers to beat the citizens of the Hub in the race
Tor free markets.
~Seariy quarter OF the population OF
taTis are reported to he utterly destitute, or
dependent partially upon the public for support.
~"The Old Mans Drunk Again. is the
Gt!e of the latest temperance song, in San
Francisco.