National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-02

thelr coah which bore the SIM pie inscription,
war Of 1919" It was brief story, hut II was
all that was needed. Nearly all these vete
rams were men Of gray hair. Their frames were
weak, and their steps were feeble while their wan
cheeks and wrinkled brows plainly Indicated thai
the Hcythe Of Father Time was already uplifted
above their heads, and that, in all probability,
many OF them would, ere another similar occur.
renee took place at the white House, be laid
away In honored graves. The reception by the
President Of these noble old defenders Of their
eountrys honor was, as was most proper, ex-
uemely cordial. The hero Of Appomattox
grasped the hands Of these old heroes Of many q
bloody battlefield with a right royal grip, and It
Is safe TO say that their reception was more
pleasing to President Grant than that Of any
body OF men who came before him during
the day. Following the veterans came
the Oldest 1nhahitants' Association Of the
District Of Columbia, when preparations were
made for
REcEIvN0 TIE PEOPLE.
Some minutes elapsed before the populace
were permitted to enter, the ladies' In the mean
time taking their departure, and President Grant
terrifying himself for the ordeal through which
he was about to pass with some refreshments.
Then, at one O'Clock, the doors were thrown
open and the populace admitted. They were
NShAFNsth VI NiAasth VI Nut NuNhNhNHlN1f hiiut
together, constituted q motley throng. Now
would appear . bevy Of ladies, handsomely at
tired, escorted Ivy q cavalier In full dress suit.
Immedla' ely behind them, perhaps, would follow
an notwithstanding boatman or some person OF
color, the former with his pantaioons stuck In
the top Of his boots and the latter quite neatly
attired. Then, perhaps, would follow trim
looking citizen or q dlgnined foreigner; then q
farmer, with a hard hand and an honest face.
But the strangest sight OF all was that Of o
blind colored man, led by q boy. He was q
tall-looking man, poorly clad, but with heavy
wooden comforter about his neck that ought to
have kept the cold out very eneotually. The
little boy led him along by the hand, and together
they went In to call upon the head Of the nation.
II was such as these that composed the group OF
''soyereigns" who called to pay their respects to
the great servant Of the people," This stream
OF visitors continued for an hour, when the doors
were closed and the right hand Of the President
left to rest from lts three hours OF pump-handle
exSfcise. The reception passed on without q
single unpleasant incident having occurred to
mar the pleasure OF the occasion. The Marine
band, which had dscoursed delicious music dur
Ing the reception, then packed up their instri-
ments and departed, the President took seat,
the servants retired TO talk over the events Of
the day, and the New Year reception Of the
President for 1873 became a thing Of the past.
Tue CABINET RECEPTIONS.
Immediately after the close OF the Presidents
reception commenced those OF the members Of
his Cabinet. chief among the latter was the re-
ceptlon At the residence Of Mr. Fish. Here, as
At the White House, came all the members OF
the diplomatic corps, as well a. majority OF
the distinguished people, both private and
public, at present soJournlng In Washington.
MIRA. Fish received her visitors with dignity and
In manner bentting her position a. wife OF the
Presidents chief adviser. She was assisted by
Mrs. Rogers, who wore q light-bluo silk; Ms,
Benjamin, who was attred In white taTletan,
and Miss Fish, who wore very pretty costume
OF dark-blue silk. II Is useless to give list OF
the callers, for. as we before remarked they were
very numerous and dist ngulshed.
The Secretary Of War.
The residence OF the Secretary OF War was
rendered genial by the cordial manner In which
visitors were received by him, and attractive by
the presence Of some Of the most charming
ladies who grace Washington society, chief
among them being the courtiy Mrs. Genersl
Marcy. She was attired In an elegant apricot
silk, trimmed with black velvet. The costume
was most elaborate one, and justly considered
as among the most gorgeous displayed on this
eventful day. Supporting Mrs. Marcy was the
following named ladies: Mrs. Joel II. Steve nson,
In a sage green silk, with rose-colored trim
mings; Miss Peterson, In blue silk, with tulle
oyerdress, tastefully onamented with natural
rosebuds; Miss Aida Worthington. In black
gros-grain silk; Miss Stevenson, In blue gros-
grain, with blue silk vest, and Mrs. General
Ricketts,, who wore 4 VEN elegant costume OF
black velvet,
The Attorney General.
At the residence OF Attorney General Williams
visitors were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Williams, who Is Justly one OF the greatest OF
fayorites In the elite circle OF the capital. She
wore a very elegant costume OF light green silk,
trimmed with q like materials few shades darker,
so a. TO resemble narrow nounces. The skirt
was made en- train, and the corsage cut high In
the neck. The waist was tastefully trimmed
with narrow yaIenclennes lace, and the hair
worn high, after the latest Paris fashion. Her
ornaments were brilliant and costly. Mrs
Hughes, who assisted Mrs. Williams, was attlred
In white tulle over white silk. The skirt was
made IN train and trimmed with narrow folds OF
white satin. The corsage was cut high, and the
sleeves were flowing, the latter being trimmed at
the lower edge with wide point lace. The hair
was dressed high. with fall OF curs at the hack,
and the neck and ears were brilliant with dla-
mond ornaments. The ladies received q large
number OF calls, and entertained them In grace
full and cordial manner.
The Secretary Of the Interior.
Although the Secretary Of the Interior was
away from home, the Inequalities Of his house
were charmlngly dispensed Ivy the agreeable
ladies' who received and entertained his friends.
Foremost among them were Mrs. John s, Delano,
wife Of the chief clerk OF the Department OF the
Interior. This lady wore very beautiful and