The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-04

Rpt the American element, disliking thelr
native moisture. went in surly way In
carriages. or declined through the post.
Mr.. Suit is a man below the middle age,
who made an apparent fortune by banking
in Richmond. Virginia, and by dealing IN
Kentucky whisky. He is said to possess
three thousand acres Of poor land ana
GOOD house five miles beyond the Auacos-
tia.
FASHIONABLE LUNCHES.
Lunches are the fashion, and the absence
of men makes them especially delightful.
IT. il a sort of declaration of independence
from the women Just now. eyes, said
Mrs. Jones, "there is one thing ace can DO
without the assistance of men-eat a lunch.
We are all the better for not having the
lords of creation bowling to us and making
believe they are waiting upon US when
they are taking the largest oysters and the
fullest spoons of salad for themselves.
Mrs. DIN, the accomplished wife OF the
Judge. on Thursday and Friday gave
choice entertainments. Everything that is
GOOD may be found with Mrs. DIN. Kind
and interesting in every way, one enjoys
every moment spent in her presence. Her
sister. Mrs. White, shows in herself all of
Mrs. Olin's attractive qualities. Every
thing nice to eat, nothing wanting bat the
Judge, who stayed away no doubt because
he was sorry for his friends who could not
assist on these occasions, being OF the
wrong sex. In short, to be fashionable,
one must give lunch, and invite no one
but ladies. st "a
THE LITERARY REUNION
at the residence of Hon. Horatio King, on
Saturday evening last, was one of the most
pleasant of the series, which is strong
praise. Mr. Kaufman, the artist, gave
dissertation on art matters. Capt. Almont
Barnes followed in some Rotations, (origi-
nal.) His poems, nVictoria, My Queen"
"Inhex," and "Little Maud" were exceed
ipgly we'll received. Mrs. Daniels, OF
Washington, next sang. some oeautliui
songs. Her rendition of soar Daring
Maud" was fine. Next Saturday evening
closes these delightful reunions, and Mon
sier de Chambrun will lecture.
Glimpses of members of Congress and
other notabilities are thus given by a
Washington exchange:
Hon. George A. Halsey, of New Jersey,
one of the good-looking members of the
House, very reserved 10 his manners.
Hon. Mr.. Buffinton, of Massachusetts,
with family, stands about six loot high
and weighs about two hundred pounds.
Appreciates good living. 4
Hon. j. A. Smith, Of Ohio,--a tall,
slender gentleman, with quiet habits, at
tends church regularly every Sunday at
tho Metronolitan M f. church.
Hon. j. A. Sawyer, of South Carolina
one of the best looking gentlemen at the
Ebbitt, very temperate in his habits, and
earnest in his work.
General st. John B. l.. Skinner, ex-
Assistant Postmaster General, and family
one of the Oldest guests of the house, q
good-natured old gent, with flowing locks
of flour white.
Captain John Faunce, (Adniral,) U. S.
r. M-commanded the Harriet Lane at
Fort Sumter in 1860. A jolly old marine
with luxuriant whiskers. He carries ia
his pocket watch presented by Prince
Albert.
Captain George Slicer, U. s. r. Ma
prince of good fellows, has mania for
the fair sex, takes great pride in his beau
tiful blonde whiskers, and yet no is not
happy.
Hon. FL. l.. Dawes, of Massachusetts,
chairman of the committee on appropria-
tons in the House, and one of few hard
working members, always at home, con-
fines himself closely to business, and cares
but little for outside show.
Hon, Albert G. Harmer-newly elected
member from. the Old Keystone State
whose ability and frankness of manner
commands the respect and wins the admi.
ration of every one. In physique periec
Hercules.
Paymaster g. G. Dunn, U. S. N.-upol
whom has lately been conferred the high
est office in his branch of the department
A very transformations parsonage and trul.
deserving the promotion.
Hon. j. NJ Hawks-newly elected mem
Der from Arkansas, whose debating quail
ties are strongly perceptible, and who, n
doubt, will legislate pretty freely for tn
interest of his constituents.
Hon. Lionel A. Sheldon, M. c., fror
Louisiana, who enjoys life regardless c
expense, enters into his duties with perfee
vim and vigor, and possesses all the attri
butes of an accomplished statesman.
Hon. John Richie, -newly elected men
Der from Maryland, very prepossessn
gentleman, and whose firmness of purpos
and disposition to overcome obstacles al
strongly developed.
Governor w. w. Holden, of North Ca
olina,-who seemingly takes the impeacf
ment proceedings rather indifferently, a
earnest supporter of the party, withal
very popular and esteemed gentleman.
Judge Allen A. Burton, Secretary
the San Domingo Commission, and forme
ly United States consul, a thorough an
able lawyer, a well-read gentleman, an
converses freely in at least dozen lal
guages.
Judge William G. Hale, of New Orlean
Ia very uncommuncative person, small
stature, but possessing a gigantic intellet
has achieved well-merited success at u
bar, and may be considered a walking Ell
cyclopedia for the profession.