Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-10

entirely restored health, and more radiantly
beautiful than ever.
M. Oswald Charlton expects sister from
England to make him visit. Many will regret
to learn that 1t is not the sister who made so
many friends here last winter, but another,
who no doubt will be cordially welcomed, and
soon become cutie as popular.
- On Tuesday several informal receptions
were held. Miss Page and Miss Alice WOr tn
irgton received for Mrs. Bryan, at Highland
Place.
= Last evening the Hon. Fernando Wood
gave party, for gentlemen only, at his resi-
dence. 1 street.
- The first of the series of hops to be given by
the Young men OF Georgetown, also took place
last evening, at the Seminary building.
- On Thursday evening another of the de-
lightful entertainments given by our Washing
ton beau8 will take place at Marinfs.
The President and Civil Rights.
THE LOUISIANA CoLoRRD DELEGATION AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.
The Louisiana delegation of the national
civil rights convention, now in session in this
city, consisting of Messrs. A. f. Barber, (chair
man. p B. S. Pinehback, j. II. Burch, L. L.
Stamps, VIM. MurTell, W. F. Southland, Angus
tus Williams, Daniel Young, F. G. Antoine, j.
L. Dupart, james Lewis, Harry Lott, G. F.
Ladd, james f. Burton, W. P. Green, Edward
q
called upon the President to- day for the pur-
pose of paying their respects. They were intro
duced to the President by Senator West, who
stated that the delegation embraced many OF
the intelligent working republicans in the state
lie then introduced Col. James Lewis who pro-
ceeded 10 address the President, and SAID the
delegation came to pay their respects and thank
BIN on behalf of the colOred people of Louisi-
ana for the care and protection they have re-
ceiyed from him since his presidential term
commenced. He hoped that he might long en-
lOy the blessing of p0O1 health ar ha
cOlOTed men might continue TO receive his kind
consideration and care.
The President briefly responded. saving that
lie was glad TO meet them. He had always en-
deavCred 10 secure for the COlOred man all the
nights which should accompany enfranchise-
ment. Certain rights are still withheld, but he
hoped that ere long they would find themselves
ia full possession Of all the privileges which be-
lOrg 70 free men. He SAID he did not know
what Congress would do in the matter, but he
thought it likely that that body would, at it
PRESENT session. pass civil rights bill, and
that If such a bill is defeated it will probably
be because an extreme measure is urged by
some person who claims to be particular friend
OF the cOlOred man.
Senator West then introduced the members OF
the delegation individually, and after hand
shaking they withdrew.
THE TERRITORIAL DELEGATES in the pres
ent Congress held their first meeting this morn
ing. 1t was decided to organize and hold
weekly meetings, and Mr.. Mccormick of Ari-
Congress and tie senior Delegate was unani-
mOusly chosen chairman, and MIR. II. X. Crosby
clerk. Sub com mittees to look after various
Interests were appointed.
INCREASING THE NAVAL the meeting Of
the House committee on Naval Affairs this
morning, it was agreed to present to the House
for favorable action q bill to increase the num-
Der Of enlisted men in the navy to 700 The
present maNimum is s 500 men, and the bill pro-
yides for l 800 additional II was subsequently
presented TO the House by MIR. Scbofeld, and
passed, after debate.
The House committee on appropriations this
morning perfected bill to appropriate four
million OF dollars for the immediate use of the
Navy depar tment, instead of five million as
asked by Secretary Robson. Gov. Shepherd
add Col. MagrudeT, of the Board of Public
works, we're before the committee, and pre-
sehteu copies on me annual report OF the board,
and made verbal explanations Of the subjects
contained therein.
TIE NOMINATION PoR CHIEF JUsTIcE-A
meeting of the Senate judiciary Committee was
held this morning, at which all the members
were in attendance, including the chairman
Senator Edmunds. There was an extended dis
cusslon upon the nomination OF Geo. II. VIII
Hams TO be Chief Justice of the United States
supreme Court, but no vote was taken. Il is
stated that another meeting will probably be
held TO day or tomorrow TO dispose of the case
A large number of nominations for L. s. attOr-
news and marshals were ordered 70 be reported
iOr confirmation.
IT WOULD SEEM that those revising the col
umns Of the new Congressional Record have not
yet got things running in grooves so far as the
reports Of the debates of the House are con-
eeIned This morning several members re-
questedthe correction of error, which, as they
u W, 20 IN newspapers, "crept in" Mr..
peal bill Jumped together with the witty re-
marks OF MIR. Cox on the same subject, which
formed context inexplicable and incompati-
bic. Mr.. Cox excused the government printer
from all blame. volunteering the suggestion
that members had probably las he hadl revised
their speeches after returning from grand din
ner party at the residence of Fernando Wood.
COMBINATIONS BY THE SEsATE-The Sem
ate, In executive session to-day, confirmed the
following nominations:
Marshall Jewell, of Conn, Minister to Rus
slsi John Meredith Read, jr., of NY. late con-
sui general, 10 be Minister Resident to Greece
fsoeft Z. Sammis, of Fla, Consul at Stuff
~. g5 yo,ePh g. Moore, Of Miss, Consul at Trim
at Bremen; Alfred A. Freeman, of Tenn, Con
sui at Prsguei Durham ". Stevens, of ID. q.
70 oe secretary OF Legation at Japan, vice Egg
bert belong Berry suspended; A. A. Garsuiie
interpreter to L. $. Legation at Constantinonle
CeInetors e CEstoms.-Frank N. wickes a
hey West, Fla; John II. Scott, at ST. Johns
Cbas. Gilpin, 10 be surveyor of customs ar Raj
slln9re; vice Eddington Fulton, whose term ha
tApiI6u
Collectors Of Internal Rerenue.-John Brook
er, % dist1et Ark; Thomas Powers, h dis
tIict, \: z; Eugene w. FERRIS, LIST district. &
G.. Levi I. Hall, I'd district, Mich; Michael g.
Mcnamara. LIST district, n. c.
Aaedt-Wm n. Jeffries, chief of bureau of
ordnance, navy, vice A. Ludlow, resigned: A.
A. MeAllister, chaplain: Joseph Beale. chief of
bureau medicine and surgery, vice j. G, PAL
mer, retired Howard Wells. assistant surgeon;
Third Assistant Paymaster Rob't p Paniding
to be past assistant.
Surveyors Gensrnl.-Silas Reed, for Wyoming
,eIntory; Nathana Kimball. Utah; Dana f.
territory.
Also a large nu,ohar of rostrnss,ar. .n,,,,.