The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-25
THE REPUBLICAN, COURT.
Mrs. Grants Third Reception at the White
House-Ancther Brilliant Throng Present
The Dresses Of the Presiding Queens-
The President Takes Part-The
Distinguished People Present.

WASHINGTON Jan. "a 1871
The doors OF the White House were thrown open
this afternoon to an eager crowd who had come to
pay their respects Mrs. Grant on the occasion OF
her third reception. The hour appointed was half
past two, but by two O'Clock few stragglers were
seen saunterlng up the avenue leading to the
mansion, some Of whom were probably not posted
in regard to Mrs. Grants fashionable custom OF
not appearing until fifteen or twenty minutes
after the specified hour. On entering the broad
corridor leading to the East Room people were
directed by the usheIs towards that spacious apart
ment where, no matter how early you come, you
will be sure to find some others there before you
and usually you see dozen more people who are
ranged III solemn silence around the room,
THESE EARLY coMERS
principally consisting OF beardess youths, sharp
visaged old maids and quantity attired matrons
To-day numbers OF strangers who had EN-
braced this favorable opportunity OF inspecting
the mansion were scattered about the ROOM some
with genuine Yankee curiosity peering into every
available corner lifting the gorgeous crimson satin
drapeiies and specializing upon their probable
value; Others pausing to examine the exquisite
bronZes and ltbaskets laden with wax fruit which
adorn the manrels While few restless spirits wan
deTei mp and down, jerking out their watches
other minute, and giancing impattently out OF the
windows the tramping OF horses and the r0l.ing
carriage wheels fell upon their ears. The Efellke,
fnll-length portraits OF men who in days gone by
guided the ship OF state arrested the gaze OF every
eye. Some OF these are
GRAND FACES
radiant with intellect and crowned with mass OF
snowy haIr. Others are thin dyspeptic look VISA
ges, which suggest the idea OF heavy late dinners
and pressing political cares. The portrait of the
man VINO recently troa these brilliant saloons aud
met so fearful doom was more closely scrutinized
than any other.
At ten minutes before three the impatience OF the
! crowd who had gathered IN the East Room and adj
Joining hall Was pacied by the announcement that
Mrs. Grant was
READY TO RECEIVE
As heretofore, tue line OF march Law through the
Rnnp fhA hnnr pf
which Genera Michler was stationed, ready to pre-
sent the visitors to
who stood on his right. attred with her usual good
taste In narrow gros grain, with broad band OF
velvet oil the same shade on the bottom Overskrt,
trimmed with narrower band and deep black
thread lace; low oorsage flowing sleeves, edged with
| gether in front with two tea rosebuds; hair in
chateiaine braids with spray OF autumn leaves
lets and cable necklace with gold lockef.
Mrs. Collax Mrs. Governor Jewell OF Connecticut,
sister assisted Mrs. Grant in entertaining her host
OF visitors. The tall commanding figure OF
appeared to great advantage IN black velvet dress,
WITH salmnn-colored MORE antique court train
trimmed with broad fold OF black viewer, salmon
colored vest, over which she wore black velvet
jacket trimmed with black thread lace open sleeves
fastened together by large salmon-colored bows,
hair IL braids and curls: ornaments OF dead gold.
MRS. JEWELL
wore becoming toilet OF heavy black gros grain,
front @. SKIRT trimmed with narrow rufies heated
by quEgs OF pink velvet court train with
quilngs OF velvet, high hear-sbaped corsage, with
position easaque, open sleeves, all richly trimmed
with velvet; hair Pompadour curis and braids;
gold necklace, WITH diamond locket and diamond
earrings. The handsome form OF
MRS. NEWMAN
was draPee in black velvet high corsage, over
which an exquisite white point lace shawl was
thrown point collar was fastened at her throat
with a white Japonica nestled amid mass OF green
leaves; iiair nralds without ornament
MRS. DREAMER
was neatly alfred in black 2ros grain, high corsace
VITA lace trimmings Roman sash, hair frzzled In
N "A Ia WI
lace collar and bafbe; coral jeweiry.
THE PRESIDENT
appeared at hal-paSt thr2e and took part In
ceving the guests. All ookes fresh ana bright
and apparently had donned their most gracious
manner 1he ceaseless round OF Washington gayety.
church btsls peal forth the solemn Lenten dawn
has not yet brushed the bloom from beauty's cheek.
FASHIONS <tepHees discussed anticipated balls. re-
uniQus aud sseddngs via otner worsLippers at the
same shrine. Dainty
MoRcKAUX or GOSSIP
were eagerly swallowed, ana even the pro-
notice. Although various grades OF soc'ety
were ispresent3d, from naughty, titls1 ats
tocfats, WHO mad mingled In court circles
Americas ackn0wle lyed fashion queens and the
r9eilessy beautiful bellies VINO grace Washington
society down TO plainly dressed, unpre,eDdIng
looking wf.aen. who had come up from The
the wife Of the peoples President still the assem-
bia2e take II ali il adj was one 0! wealth, beauty
AID fashion, and In poibt of braney has not been
surpassed by any preyioEs reception. Among the
WsTfEGUisHED PERSONS PREsENT
We're Field Marshal Blrou Sockman, OF the Austrian
Army; Senator ahd Ass. Peneroy. Judge Swayne |
Creswell. secretary and Mrs. Deland, CoRmander |
and Mrs. Ramsey Sec etsSy Fish and laoles, Secre-
sary ho,eiVn, Mrs. Blaine, Commodore sands |
Belle Smith i3e artist; MIR. and Mrs. Il. r. vsn |
Auken OF New York: Miss Chandler, Miss EScIntir6 ,
na<Qeman and host Of otherk :