Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-11
Society.


eustomed grace and courtesy. Mrs. Ames, of
New York, represented her mother, Mrs. Della
no, as the latter was not feeling equal to TIC
reception CT guests, being much depressed in
spirits AZ the loss of her lovely little grandsNn,
tie child OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Delsn1.
Lady Thornton IS, We regret to say, quite
III, as also is her daughter, who has been for
s. me weeks suffering from an attack tf mala-
rial Fever.
Among these calling yesterday were Mad
eEne de Nosi9ss, Madame BOrges, Mrs. Alex.
Shepherd, and Col, Frank Howe Of Now York.
The beautiful drawing rooEs of Justice
Swayne were filed on Tuesday evening with
all the beauty aud talent frc1n Ohio now in
Washington. The party was given to Governor
Noyes and his wife, and the guests were re
qgested to assemble at the seasOnR5le hour of !
2. m It is surprising to see how many delight
iUl people represent the Buckeye state At the
national capital. Senator and Mrs. Sherman
were present, of course. The Hon. Mr.. Thur
man and wife were Represented by Mrs. Nc
Co nick. Mrs. DahlRren, one OF the recog-
n Zed leaders of society, was surrounded by a
circle during her stay. General Garfield AMI
his sweet little wife headed the Ohio delegation
of the House. MIR. Charles Ewing was a. agree
able as the Ewing family ever is. General and
Mrs. JcffTles put in hTst- class appearance, but
the most charming and attractive feature APP
peaTed in the person OF Mrs. Henry b. Banning,
the vile of thu Liberal party in the House. Mrs.
Banning's pTOfusion of beautiful blonde hair
fell about her youthful face and rounded neck
in such wise that her head would have made a
perfect representation OF to at OF the Madonna,
but for its youthful EXPIRE ssiOn.
- The early hours observed BY the Judge emp
tied the rooms in time for most of the guests to
make part OF Hon. Fernando Woods entertain
ment, where two thirds OF Congress made their
appearance. A good thing was said by Mr..
North on the appearance Of Mr.. Lawrence, OF
Ohio, whom he greeted as "the late Mr. Law
renee al mean he added, "late to come"
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known to all, and his suHpers cannot be forgot
ten.
The german this evening will be Inerrily
danced at tire home OF the Misses Coffin, daugE-
ters OF Prof. Coffin Of the Navy Department.
The Bachelors german does not take place
this evening, but on next Wednesday evening,
the 1Ith instant.
TIE purpose Of the application of Senator
Window this morning that the select committee
on transportation he allowed to sit during the
holiday recess, was to enable the committee to
visit New orleans and other southern points.
A statement prepared by the committee show
that they have travelled during the last recess
OF Congress an aggregate for one person Of over
Go'SO miles and have been engaged in thei-
work an aggrc gate for one person Of 36j day
he total expenditures OF the committee TO-
hotel bills, travelling expenses, &C., amount to
only = ,45gZ5.. The committee will leave ar
soon as the holiday recess begins.
A MYsTERY.-The Treasury department is
advised that the collector Of customs at New
York las received from Gibraltar sixteen
packages containing the effects of b. 5. Briggz
the missing master OF the brig MARY Cessts, -
and of his wife and Ch Id. IL will be remem-
bered that the vessel was found derelict on the
high seas un!Di Ired, and with her cargo and
the effects OF all on board apparently unds-
tUrbed, on her voyage from New YORK. t.
Genoa; the master, lis wife and child and the
crew all having mystertOusly disappeared
leaving no trace. They have never been heard
from since, though every excrtiOn has been
made b. the government to ascertain their fate.
During the vote on. the question of the presi-
dency pro tenn. OF the Senate to-day, Senator
Carpenter remained in his seat, wearing hi
usual pleasant expression, and calmly stroking
his mOustache. Senator Thurman sat in his
seat reading from printed slip, as if ne re.
eaFGed the whole matter as one merely of form
and lie were profoundly Indifferent to the re
salt. On bie announcement Of the vote he al
yanced 6IIskly to Mr.. Carpenter and escorted
him TO the chair. The Senators were evidently
prepared for a speech from Mr.. Carpenter, bar
his only acknowledgment OF the compliment
pad hi was the words: Senators, accept N
grateful thanks"
JUDGE UEDERwoOD's SUcCrssOR.-There is
rather interesting contest for the position Of
judge OF fhe L. ). court for the Eastern district
Of Virginia, and the candidates DO not be-
come less as the DAYS roll by without any
appointment. Who The successful candidate
VIII be Is one Of those " things that Just at the
present time no one can find out. Colonel
Hughes, who has been prominently mentioned
III connection with the office, has not presented
an application for it, and is understood not 10
be among those who would be very glad TO have
tie pos ton, but friends of that gentleman are
yet sOlicitous that he should receive the ap-
poln'me mt. Mr.. :. +. Beach Is spoken of in
n Oh terms by many who have had interviews
with the President and Attorney Genel a Will
liams or the subject; while the claims OF Mr.
weston .l!oughby, Of the Alexandria bar; MI
John II. Gilmer, Of Richmond, and others, have
been strongly set 10th in the proper quarter
a. docs not seem probable that any action wis
be taken 10y the President until next week.
AIEN u STErHENs, member Of Congress from
the state OF Georgia, aud formerly Vice Presi-
dent OF the Southern ConfCdeTacy, made his
inst speech OF this session tnis morning on the
repeal Ct the salary bill. He wore during 1t
delivery a small smoking cap without vizer
made OF plum CClUIei velvet. He leaned on
crUtch supported under bis left arm an with
his light gesticuiated widely, several times
bringing has bOny fingers with a good deal OF
force Gown on the desk of MIR. Killinger. Of
Penny vania, who has a seat Immediately in
his rear. lie faced the republican side OF the
House, ana seemed 20 address his remarks
arriCuiariy 20 that portion of the House. He
held y al a me mbeT OF Congress should com
mand the highest salary, and cOmmensur
with The resi- Onsibilities imposed upon him ana
! pared The supposed incomes of LAWYERS,
"a % :. physicians, and merchants, TO show thar
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rates a. was paid 70 those engaged in profes-
sioral ana mechanical pursuits. He stated that
had be been member of Congress at the time
the bill passed, ne matter whether he voted for
the measure OF not, he should have retained the
increased pay inasmuch as 1t was con ,titutional-
y passed, and belonged 10 him, just as clearly
as did any recompeuse for Congressional labor
HIS voice, though shIill, was loud enough to be
heard from III sections of the chamber and the
galleries. and his speech was listened to attcn-
lively. Upon its conclusion he received nearly
congratulations.
MARRIAGE OF SECRETARY BELKNAP.-Ac>
cording TO the understanding of those who
should be well Informed, the Secretary Of War,
Gen. W. W. Belknap, was married to-day, at
Harrodsburg, Kentucky, 20 Mrs. Bower, lady
whose name il is only necessary to mention to
arouse the interest of our readers. Mrs. Bower
chose her native place for the celebration of her
srriage. Her father, DIR. Tomlinson, was one
o. the most highly respected citizens Of central
Kentucky, and his daughters have been csle.
h % ssed oeies In Kentucky and wherever they
nave passed any portion of their time MR.
boeer If the youngest OF a large family ami
attractive as were all the sisters, the old fairy
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