Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-21
Society.


season took place yesterday afternoon. Not only
did the ladies Of the judges families receive,
but the army and navy cOeFerated i'm rendering
Monday one Of the really brilliant days of the
week There are many others who also receive
on Monday
Mrs Ingersol's reception was very charm
ing. She was alone in enter tanning, but proved
herself fully competent to meet the demand
Her house is elegant, there being a fine sweep
Of three large rooms opening into each other.
- The Parlors of the Arlington were filled all
the afternoon with visitors. This is really the
gayest looking hotel in the city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shoenberger, of Pittsburg, have been there for
a few days, and received numerous calls. Mr..
Shoenberger is one of the wealthiest men of
Pittsburg, and lives in very handsome style.
Stanley was one of the lions yesterday. One
lady remarked to him, "You are an American,
l believe, Mr.. Stanley?'' 81 thought 1 was, -
he replied, "until 1 returned" Here he was
introduced as Mr.. Stanley, of Ujiji, and there
of Unyambe. Another lady said she had thought
Stanley myth, and Livingstone not found, but
flesh, and a great deal Of it. Another asked the
connndrum, why is Stanley the greatest discov-
erer? Because he penetrated the heart of Africa
and found Livingstone. The great Africanus
dined with Gen. Sherman and family.
The Secretary Of the Interior and Mrs.
Delano have issued cards for two receptions
Thursday, January sd, and February 9th.
Judge and Mrs. Strong have issued invita-
tons for Friday evening.
The bachelors german takes place this
evening at Masonic Hall.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. and the Misses
Freeman give ball.
One Of the most distinguished parties Of the
season was that of Gen. and Mrs. Albert Myer
last evening. The company comprised the very
elite Of the city. The White House was rep
resented by the President, Mrs. and Miss Grant;
the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice, JUS
tees Swayne and Field, the latter accompanied
eral, Mrs. Creswell and Miss Mcintyre, AttOr-
ney General Williams and Mrs. Williams, and
Judge Richardson and daughter; the Senate by
Senator Sherman, Senator Ramsey and daugh-
ter, Senator and Mrs. Sprague, and Senator
Cole; the army by General Burnside, General
Mercy, General and Mrs. Hunter, Gen. and
Mrs. Detailed, and Gen. and Mrs. Hazen; the
navy 10y Admiral Porter, Captain Mrs. and Miss
Morris; the diplomatic corps by Blacque Bey
and wife, Sir Edward Thornton, Baron SchlOzer
and MIR. Wistenberg science by Prof. Baird and
by Miss Preston, Miss Hopkins, Miss DUNN.
Miss Cole, Miss Whiting, Miss StouglIton, DIR.
Magruder, MIR. Kimmel, Lieut. Whitsey, and
many others. The District was well represent
ed by the Governor and his wife. Mrs. Cook
was superbly dressed in a rich green silk train
with overdress of emerald green velvet with
waist and sleeves; diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Sprague looks the youthful beauty that never
fades or loses jot of her charms. She wore pale
blue silk with rare lace and diamonds;
hair plain around the classic head.
Madame Blacque wore pale blue gros grain
SILK, with trimmings of salmon color and black
velvet Mrs. Hazen wore sage green silk edged
and trimmed with pink silk and with point lace
Miss Richardson wore a charming dress OF white
Illusion with wreaths and sprays of blue and
pink eonvOlvulus; sash blue, lined with rose color
Miss Grant wore white with rose cOlOred rib
bons and handsome flowers. Mrs. Grant wore
white silk with black lace iOunces. Mrs. Cres-
well wore delicate pearl colored silk trimmed
with black velvet and black lace. Miss Mcintyre
wore white illusion trimmed with flowers and
blue ribbon wound around her head. Miss
Preston wore white illusion rutfled all over the
skirt, each ruffie headed by a wreath of green
Leaves; berthe and sleeves to match. Miss Hop
kins wore green taritan train, RULED green silk
Over-dress trimmed with tarlitan; q very becom-
ing toilet. Miss Stewart wore white, with sprays
OF flowers displayed about the skirt. Mrs. Gen
Dent and her daughter were among the guests
Mis- Ex-President Tyler, Marshal and Mrs.
Sharpe, Judge Dent, Mrs. wallack, and many
others equally agreeable were present.
Major and Mrs. RathbOne entertained n
distinguished company at dinner ON Saturday
last, at their residence, on Lafayette Square
General and Mrs. Sherman, Sir Edward Thorn
ton and lady. Admiral and Mrs. Porter Mr.. and
MIS- Davis. the Spanish Minister and lady. Gen.
and Mrs. Meigs, Miss Hunt, and Others were
present.
Mrs. Blaine's receptions viii be held every
Wednesday afternoon, from 2;3O till o'clock.
From dispatch Gust published) from Minis
ter Sickles to Secretary Fish, dated the 10th OF
August last, an idea is gained of the destruc-
i've character of the war which has been i'm
progress in Cuba for four years past General
Sickles says it is believed that all the insurgents
captured are shot or garrOted, and estimates
that more than 81 900 patriots have already
fallen. IN regard to the Spanish loss he saws it
is not stated; but it is known from official
sources that their force under arms in Cuba ex-
ceeds 100000 men, and as more than half OF
these troops are unacclimated, their casualties
cannot be estimated at less than 10 per cent, or
i5,ooO men annually, making an aggregate
Spanish loss of "a, 900 men since the declaration
OF independence pronounced at Yara in Octo.
Der, 1869.
Referring to the action OF The Spanish gov
eminent authorizing the treasury of Cuba &c
issue bonds amounting to 100000, 900, bearing
eight per cent. interest and piedging for the
payment of the interest and principal of the
loan the war tax, estimated at 5000 900 ar
nually, and the surplus derived from all other
sources Of revenue, Gen. Sickles, after explain
ing the embarrassing position in which the gev-
eminent Of Spain is placed financially with
reference to Cuba, SAYS:
1T viii thus be seen that, after four years OF
war, without quarter, in Cuba and having ex-
hausted the resources ofthat rich and productive
cOmmOnw ealth to sustain a cruel conflict, Spain
is about to appeal to the civilized world to lend
money on pledge of the revenues Of the island
to continue struggle intended to perpetuate
the slavery of the greater part of the cOlOred in
habtants, and compel the unwilling allegiance
OF large majority Of the sorely oppressed ma
tive population"
For this unreserved expression Of his views.
Gen. Siclkles may have rendered himself liable
to the charge of departing from the usual con-
sentative course pursued. by most diplomatist,
and We apprehend that the publication of his
dispatch at Madrid will create something like
sensation among the Dons.
John Owens, the comedian, tired of travelling
has concluded to settle down i'm his native CITY
Of Baltimore and build a museum theater there.
The Pennsylvania SematOFship.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 21-The election of u, =.
Senator takes place in the Senate chamber at
p. m. to-day. Hon. WIN. A. Wallace has been
nominated by the democratic caucus.