The New York herald., 1871-02-09
THE REPUBLICAN COURT.

THE REPUBLICAN COURT.
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The Postmaster General and Mrs. Creswelps
Reception.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 1871
Washington gayety is III the meridian OF ITS spen-
dor. Fashion. pomp and glitter prevail. The whole
City Is turned into grand
VANITY FAIR.
GAY bellies nutter from one gay, gorgeous scene to
anoner, looking in ar hal!-dozen parties in the
same evening, while day is een turned into night
by darSened rooms ana blazing gas jets Late
hours, overneated rooms, and constant whir Of
excitement are combining to rob youthful cheeks OF
their bloom, and In her dressing room alone and uIl.
adorned by the mysteries of the toilet many Wash
ngton belle casts dissatisfied looks in her mirror at
the reflection OF her cOloress haggard looking face
Although heads are aching feet are weary, and
many OF apparently the happiest, ightest hearts are
heavy WI h anxiety, or haunted by regret, still tho
select circle OF pleasure seekers were In quite ut:er
oil anticipation last night for 1t was the occasion OF
the second card reception OF Postmaster General
and Mrs. Creswell Persons who are SO fortunate
TO receive cards to these receptions seldom fail to
avail themselves of the invitation, not merely be-
is the fashion 10 go to the Postmaster Gen.
eras but because SO much real enjoyment Is found
IN ns delightful residence Although all the nice
TORS receive such cordial welcome that they I'M
mediately
FEEL AT HOME;
and nature must be frozen 70 its very core that
would not thaw beneath the genial sunshine of
MRS. CRESwELLS PLEASANT, GRACEFUL MANNER.
Mrs. Ureswell's sister, Mlss Mclniire and her
niece Miss Lizzie BOynton OF Port DepOsll, grace
1uily performed their part entertaining the stream
oil people VINO poured into the brilliantly IL 4hted
rooms from nine O'Clock until midnight. rich,
DARK green silk fell in graceful ioitis around Mrs.
Creswes slender elegant hgure; black velvet RIB
boa knctled on the SHOULDERS Of her low cor.
sage and IN her har; pearls giimmered Gu her neck
md hnr M a I'm ny lvE
caught among the frizziea mass OF hair which was
rolled back from her forehead and fell IN broad
shoulders and hair formed a beautiful contrast WI th
MISS M'ISTIRE'5
light blue silk, over which heecy cloud OF Illusion
MISS BoYNToN
is young debutdate, anu tile delicate tnge OF her
rose-coiored SILK with It's tulle add black velvet
trimmings heightened the youthful charms OF face
and figure. whose freshness the gay world has not
yet Haa time To destroy.
During The early part Of the evening friends
brushed against trends and delightful social
verse was participated IN.
SLY FIIRTArIoNs
were INDUCED In cosy Corners and gay peals OF
laughter rang through the rooms and mingled with
the music OF the band but as The evening wore OH
the crowd began to grow denser the names or the
guests no longer reacned your ear they surged in SO
iamdly~.iles OF SILKS upon silks. hcss upon
laces and yelvets upon velvets-that for the
to call the names would have been an I'M
possibility. Fashionable women were compelled 10
endure The unpieasantness Of having their costly
Train appendages mistaken Tor the carpet, and the
themselves, but made the best OF their position.
Very lew were sensible enough to appear in short
dresses and II you were lace TO face with woman
= 80 YARD OR TWO OF aRANpEuR
was trailing behind her. Dancing was attempted
In Inc back room but It was SO truly seeking plea
sure under difficulties that few persisted.
The refresnment room presented fearful
scene. Ladies were separated from their
escorts, and In many cases were compelled to
depend upon the Kindness OF any good Samaritan
who chanced " jostle against them for portion or
the profusion oil dalntles Of which one occasionally
caught lantaiizing gnpses but was unable to
grasp. Bonbons were crushed beneath the neel OF
dainty satin slippers, aud costly dresses bore the
marks OF ices and wines. Now and then The familiar
face OF friend appeared, but like the mirage OF
the desert, 1t seemed further and further on the
more eager you were to approach 1t. Magnificent
toilets were worn; almost every one was well
notice were Mrs. Bea, ia crimson moir
antique, its brightness toned down by soft,
coral ornaments Of exquisite design; Mrs. General
Babcock, IN pearl colored silk, with cherry
trimmings and diamonds; Mrs. General Eaton, In
black velvet, with pearl ornaments astening'a cloud
OF lille across her shoulders and pearl crescent
Glasping a white ostrich N1 up TIP m her hair; Miss
silk with blue satin trimmings and gold dligree
ments; Mrs. Representative Platt n white satin,
with scarlet trimmings; Mrs. General Ricketts,, In q
pearlcolored nore antique, with cherry satin Trim
mlngs and diamonds Miss Marvin, in
colored SILK, with broad bands OF swansdown en-
circllng the skirt and corsage. Mrs. Mayor Emory.
in a lavendar satin, with diamonds blazing among
BLANCHE BUTLER.
A half smothercd murmur OF admiration ran from
lip to lip as
ONE OF TIE NATIONS FAIREsT FLOWERS
passed along, her heavy white corded silk with its
deep duchesse nouuce sweeping around her, and
right proud the gallant Mississippi Senator looked
his peeriessy beautiful bride. Oriental pearls OF
softest lusre cleaned her breast. ana long
spray OF Wild white roses was wound among Ter
golden tinged braids, and an antique neck lace OF
valuable mOsacs encircled her throat. Miss Chand-
lers hlgn rolled powdered har added courtly
grace 10 her stylish appearance a fmy mass OF
White satn and tulle. with pale PINK coral ,rna-
menLs, soitened the bloom OF Mrs. Governor NC
Cooks pretty, Drigh-tinted face.
One OF the most Frenchy looking toilets that APP
peared was worn by Mrs. General Parker. Tie pro-
fusion OF PINK roses with which IL sprinkled
contrasted beautifully with the blue tarlatan
OF wncn II Nas composed ara diamonds
sparkied among The ValencIennes lace which
covered the low corsage. Although there was 80
much cro.sdng and pushing the universal acknow-
Judgement Was that a most delgsiiul evening had
been spent at the Postmaster Generaps.
MRS. MARIsCALS RECEPTION.
Mrs Marscal, the accomplished and beautiful
wife OF the Mexican Minister, was at home TO ner
friends on Saturday, rrom TWO to Ave O'Clock. Her
accustomed exquisite taste was dsplaJ Ell lD the Sc
lection OF her toilet which consisted OF heavy
wide plated ruiles, lined with rose coored SILK,
and court train with garniture OF biack beaded
lace heart sba ped corsage disclosed tne dallun.
Harness OF her swan-ke throat ana irom the rose
oreu living o her lOWlng sleeves peeped ruliles
OF the richest white point lace. This lady Il south
eTuel BY BIRTH and sne possesses ali Tue cnarms OK
person and grace Of manner pr which the daug hters
of The sunny South are noted