The New York herald., 1871-01-03
ssany dressed and entertained their visitors most

elegantly dressed and entertained their visitors most
cordially.
Mrs. Captain Colyer wife OF the commandant OF
the marines at this post was assisted In receiving
by Miss Joyce, OF Baltimore.
At the National Hotel MRS. Justice CLIFFORD, Mrs.
Senator Ramsey, Mrs. Charles II. Sheriff.,
of New York. and Mrs. Judge Kelsey, OF
New York, entertained. Mrs. Justice CLIFFORD re-
ceiyed alone. She was elegantly attired in black
velvet. Among her visitors were many Of the most
prominent persons at the capital.
Mrs. Senator Ramsey was assisted by her daugh-
ter, Miss Ramsey. Mrs. Ramsey, who is one OF the
most stylish ana beautiful women that adorn WASH
ington society, wore a handsome green silk dress,
court train, with empress point lace collar ana
cameo and pearl ornaments Her daughter, Miss
Marion Ramsey, who makes her debut here this win
ter having finished her education in Europe looked
charmngly In an elaboratey trimmed blue silk,
with garnet necklace and earrings.
Mrs. Charles Il. Sheriff. was richly attred in apple
green silk and overdress Of Swiss muslin and vaen.
ciennes lace, with costly diamond ornaments, and
received her guests with tnat hospitality for which
she is so much admired. Her young daughter, Miss
Jennie, in Swiss muslin and PINK ribbons, assisted
| her very gracefully.
| Mrs. Kelsey wore handsome black silk, and her
daughter Miss Lille Kelsey was becomingy dressed
In steel color, with blue silk ruehings and hand.
some gold ornaments.
Mrs Senator Chandler and ner daughter, Miss
Minnie, assisted In receiving by Miss Mcintyre,
sister OF Mrs. Creswell wife Of the Postmaster
General The ladies welcomed their guests IN their
usual cordial and elegant style.
Mrs. Admiral Bailey, with her daughters, re.
ceved at the residence OF the Admiral, street.
above Fourteenth street, where a large number of
the o1cers Of the Navy and Marine corps paid their
respects.
Mrs. Jngersol, the young and handsome wife OF
Congressman Ingersoll, of Illinois, received ut her
elegant residence alone, and with such fascination
as to charm her many visitors. Mrs. lngerso wore
rich lavender silk, with point lace trimmings and
diamond ornaments. -t
Mrs. Riggs wife Of the opulent banker, was
assisted in receiving by her daughters, and their
residence was the centre OF attraction for mahy
members Of the diplomatic corps.
Mrs. General Giles A. Smith was assisted by Mrs
General Ewing, Mrs. General Corse, Miss Weed and
Miss sherman, daughter Of General Sherman. There
was constant stream OF callers at her residence
throughout the day, and the festivities were ftly
! finished by brilliant evening entertainment
| The residence of Mayor Emery was crowded with
visitors during the day, and among them were
members OF the Foreign Legations, Senators and
Representatives, executive and judicial otllc1als
and civilians generally. The Mayor cor
daily welcomed his friends. He was
happily assisted by his wife and daughter, Miss
Clara Emery a beautiful young lady, who makes
her d6but In Washington society this season. Miss
Emery wore dress Of light green silk, with train.
and trimmed with lace. Mayor Emery's table was
furnished with an abundance of refreshments, ig-
norlng all kinds OF liquors and substituting coffee
ana chocolate for the spirituous drinks. Indeed,
1t was generally noticed that wine was not
to be found most OF the tables on which re.
freshments were furnished to-day.
Mrs. Senator Cole received at her residence on
street. and assisted by her daughter, Mrs. john
son. the wife of the Representative from the Third
California district, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Fowe, both
OF San Francisco. Mrs. Cole was attred in a dress
OF rich black satin with velvet trimmings to match
! Calfornans were particularly noticeable among the
| guests.
| Mrs. Senator Howe and Mrs. Senator Pomeroy
both entertained large number OF visitors.
At Colonel Forney's rooms, on Capitol Hill, there
was large number OF callers; among Others Sena-
| tors Cameron, Abbot, Pomeroy, Edmunds and Sher-
| man, and many Representatives. The Colonel did
not formally entertain, but he received all callers
with his accustomed suavity and hospitality.
Mrs. Slack, wife OF Major Slack, OF the Marine
corps, assisted by her daughter Miss Ada Slack,
and welcomed all her visitors with great cordaity.
Mrs. d. G. Forney assisted in receiving by her
daughters and several ladies from Pennsylvania.
Mrs. l.. A. Gobright wife OF the veteran agent OF
the Associated Press, received, assisted bf her
daughter, Mrs. McFalls. This was the central point
for the various representatives OF the public press,
and Mr. Gobright himself was present TO second the
efforts OF his wife and daughter IN welcoming their
guests. Altogether the celebration OF the day was as
brilliant could be expected, considering that the
/ offcial receptions were omitted.
The President with the Vice President, drove
over TO Arlington and spent part Of their New
Yearsn afternoon visiting the graves Of the coo
soldiers buried there The President stated that
persons processing to be agents OF Mrs. Lee had
sought interviews with him TO talk about her claim
to Arlington but he refused to have any converse
tion with them on the sabjecr. 1t was after these
refusals tnat Senator Nc reery introduced the
luton relative to Arlington and the dlsnterment OF
the remains OF the SOLDIERS there, and upon which
there has been SO much comment.
/ Investigation Of Alleged Indian Frauds.
The subcommittee OF the Committee on Appropri-
atoms has summoned numerous witnesses prelimi-
nary TO an examination Of the alleged frauds in the
| purchase of Indian goods. The examination, how
ever will not be commenced until the return OF
/ Commissioner Parker, who is daily ex-
pected, 1t is considered but just that he
should have full knowledge OF all the pro-
| ceedings. Representative Sargent, OF the
| Committee on Appropriations, WILL on the reassenl-
bling OF Congress, report the Indian Appropriation
bill. The amount Will be million dollars less than
| the bill OF last session.
The St. Domingo Resolution.
The opponents OF Morton's ST. Domingo resolu.
ton think they have matters SO arranged that ii
cannot be taken up in the House on Wednesday.
Its friends, however, say there VIII be no difficulty in
/ passing it.
/ Light Vessels Near the Wreck of the Scotland.