Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-14

valuable assistance to his wife and daughter in
receiving their host of friends. They were all
kept busy for many hours, and among those who
called were Mrs Fish and her daughter, Mrs.
BENJAMIN, Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis; Com
modore Scott, wife and daughter; Miss Wood
daughter of the Hon. Fernando Wood; the Pos
Master General, Mrs. Cresswell and Mis-
McIntyre General and Mrs. Alvord, and Miss
Swartwout, with host of others.
Mrs. Judge Bradley was assisted by her
lovely petite daughter, Miss Bradley, and mar
ried daughter, Mrs Butler. These ladies are
very cordial and much admired. Their ample
parlors were not any too large for the number
who called yesterday.
Mrs. Field moved through her crowded par
Tors with the ease and grace for which she is so
noted. Dressed richly and becomingly, she
seemed the browning ornament of the judges
handsome home. He seemed to think so, too,
for he deserted the court room to become a
courtier at home. If his legal arguments are as
penetrating as his hospitality, then he deserves
TO rank high in his professions The newly ap-
pointed Judge, (Hunt of New York; called
during the afternoon. He is neat digniied
looking gentleman, and seems refined and
elegant, and will doubtless be quite an acquisi-
ton to our society. Among those at Mrs. Fields
were Mrs. Senator Stevenson, of Kentucky,
who was chaperoning Miss Davis, daughtero Of
Anthony; Mrs. James Beck and her beautiful
daughter; Mrs. Sheriff. and Miss Ramsey, who
looks as charming as ever. Many others whose
AT the Marine barracks Mrs. Zeilin and Miss
Maggie received large number of calls.
Admiral and Mrs. GOldsborough, with Miss
Writ, were busy all the afternoon, receiving
and entertaining crowd of visitors.
Mrs. Commodore Morris and daughter also
received and gave pleasant welcome to all at
their cosy home.
1T is worth recording that last night there
was neither party or dinner, so that all the gay
world could enjoy el,era touGe.
There is a whisper in the air that next month
there is a ball to be given by-well, we won't
prematurely disclose the secret; but Wormley's
or some other aristOcratic quarters having
spacious accommodations will be engaged for
| the occasion 1t will be the ball of the season,
and should we mention the name the lady would
be overwhelmed with solicitations We there
fore withhold il.
The Vice President expects Mrs. Colfax and
their son to-day. They have been I'm Baltimore
on short visit since Mr.. COifax's return from
the west. Their headquarters are WOrmley's
MIR. and Mrs. Carlisle Patterson have issued
invitations for a reception at Brentwood from
l TO =. m. on Tuesday the 21st.
Mrs. +. ID. n. SOuthworth will receive at her
| home, Prospect Cottage, Georgetown, every
| Saturday from Z to IL Z. m, commencing with
| Saturday, 18th inst
Mrs Grants afternoon receptions win he
| held on Saturday of each week from to ) D. IN
l until further notice.
Speaker Blaine's receptions will be held on
| the following Friday evenings: January Il Feb
| ruary Z, and February q.
Mrs. Blaine's receptions will be held every
Wednesday afternoon, from go till O'Clock,
| beginning JanuaryS.
Mrs Governor Cooke win receive on Tnes-
| days from to p. m, beginning Tuesday,
January eth.
THE FAREWELL CONCERT of the Strakosch
| Troupe at Lincoln Hall this evening has been
| looked forward to with pleasure by all who
admire the highest style of music rendered by
| superior artists, such as the renowned tenor
Mario. and that sweet singer. CarlOtta Patti
| 1t Is the last chance to hear them previous to
their departure for Europe. Miss Annie Louise
| Cary, the charming contralto; NH CarrenO
| pianste; Mons. Sauret, viOlinist, and Signor
Seolara, basso, will alsOappear. The programme
is full of musical gems, and full house may be
| expected.
A GENERAL CoUET-MABrIAL has been ap-
pointed 20 meet at Fort Whipple, Va, on the
| 18th instant. or as soon thereafter as practical
| bic. for the trial Of First Sergeant Allen Buell.
| and Private Charles g. Griswold, signal service
detachment, L. s. army, and such other
| prisoners as may he brought before it. The fol-
| lowing Is the detail for the cOurt:-Frst Lieut.
X: p. Strong. 4th artillery; First Lieut.. C. +.
l kilb0urne, 2d artillery; Second Lieut.. A. C.
| Paul, 3d cavalry; Second Lieut.. ID. j. Gibbon
| 9th cavalry; Second Lieut.. T. @. Davenport 9th
Il =
l judge advocate Of the court. The court is
authorized to sit without regard to hours.
PREsIDENTIAL NoNINATIoYs.-The Presi-
dent sent the following nominations to the
Senate to-day: Franklin T. Ferguson, of Mas
l sachusets. consul at Santiago, Cape de Verl
/ Islands. Adolph q. Dunn. of New York consul
| at AncOna. Italy; James NJ. Hawarth, of Kan
l sas, Indian agent for kiOwa and Comanche
agency; Jno. ID. Miles of Ind, agent for Indians
OF Upper Arkansas agency, Indian Territory;
| Rear Admiral Joseph L. Green, of retired list
/ to be continued in command of the L. s. naval
| forces on North Atlantic station. COmnOdOres
i Pennock, Worden and EmmOns to be rear ad-
| mirals. Captains Wyman, Balch, Steven,
/ Parker and Guest to he commOdores
Commanders Beaumont, Franklin, Whiting,
McCauley, De Kraft, Badger and Harris, to
/ be captains Lieut.. Commanders White, Howl
l son, Kantz, Mahan, Reney, and Farquhar. to
| be commanders; and a large number of other
| naval promotions of minor Importance.
The Caldwell Investigation.
After our report of the investigation OF Sen