Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-12
Society.

Fish, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Williams were
the only Cabinet ladies wao received. Each
had crowded reception, as IL was the last OPP
portunity during the season to cali at these
popular houses. Mrs. Blaine and Miss Dodge
had also their customary quota of calls. The
TWO dsncing receptions, one given by the
daughters of Hon. Fernando Wood, and the
other by Judge and Mrs. Embry, were delight
tul, and many were they who enjoyed them
Judge and Mrs. Embry had invited their
friends from 1 to p. m, and a constant sue
eesslon OF guests kept their paSlors full until
after the last-named hour. This reception was
given in honor of the two young ladies who are
visiting Mrs. Embry.
The events of the evening were many. The
Governor and his charming wife gave their
second reception, Secretary and Mrs. Belknap
gave a reception and german, and there was
most agreeable hop at Wizards. The recep-
ton at the Governors was so largely attended
as 10 be really uncomfortable, and there was
little opportunity for the display of the many
therefore, would be impossible, and to enume-
rate the distinguished guests in attendance
would be to name nearly everybody of promi-
neEce at the capital. The presence of SO large
a throng Of the very best people at this hosDita-
BILE house every time its doors are thrown open
is the best possible evidence of the high esteem
in which Governor Shepherd and his excellent
wife are held by the community in which they
have spent the whole of their lives.
This being the first evening entertainment
given by the Secretary of War and his bride,
all who were invited made. haste to accept the
invitation, SO that although the house adjoining
was used in addition to their own, all the rooms
in both were filled. Secretary and Mrs Relk-
nap received in their own parors and the other
house was devoted to the german" and to the
supper-the first floor to the former and the sec
ond to the latter. Mrs. Belkuap was looking
unusually well, in a dress of rich black velvet
with pearl and diamond ornaments. The MANY
ladies present were attired in very elegant tot
lets, and as the army officers appeared In full
IN a p Inn Nko
The supper was a sumptuous repast, including
every delicacy. The attendance of guests WAS
exceedingly brilliant, included nearly every
body in society, and the display of handsome
dresses was unusually large and striking.
The hop at Wizards was in every way one
OF the most thoroughly enjoyable entertain
ments OF the season. Combining all the essen
uais OF plenty OF room, a magnificent supper
good music, and large company of accom-
phshed ana genial people, 1t is little wonder
mat the hours hews swiftly by, and that the time
for saying good night or rather good morning
came all too soon. Many of the guests who at
tended the other entertainments OF the evening
put in an appearance here during the night
and large number Of the toilets were well
worth describing, had we the courage necessary
Tor the task and room for the result of the I'M
d aklng-Hhich we have not.
= Senator Davis, Of West Virginia, enter
tanned at dinner last evening The following dis
tnguished company :-Ex Gov. Camden, Gen.
IT,,
man, Cameron, Stevenson, Thurman and
cooper, and Representatives Hereford. Wood
Randall and Barnum, and Mr.. w. III. Keyser
OF Baltimore.
y Mrs. II. s. Kimball, of Philadelphia, is in
the city on short visit, the guest of the fam
lily of Gov. Wells, 901 NJ street. Mrs X. has
many friends and acquaintance IN Washing
ton, who will greet with pleasure her reappeaP-
ance in society here.
= fhe New Jersey sociable takes place to-
night, and will be the event of the evening, as
unusual preparations have been made to carry
it out with eclat.
conclude their visit TO Washington on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Hallett Kil6ourn give a card
reception to morrow afternoon.
= Cards are out for german at Mrs. Stock
toms on Monday evening.
- The Misses Blair give party this evening
THE NEW KANSAS SENATOR, Mr.. James NJ.
Harvey, who was sworn in to-day, is & compa-
rahyely young man, being apparently about
forty years of age. He has dark hair, and
wears mustache and goatee. He has a bronzed
ana hardy appearance, which gives color to the
statement that he is connected with the gran
gers: Mr.. Pease, the new Senator from Missis
sippi, who fills the vacancy caused by the re-
signatlon OF Senator Ames, and who was also
sworn in to-day, is a young man OF thirty-hve
or thirty-six. He is tall, with a good figure
dark hair and eyes, and heavy mustache.
The PIEDMONT RAILROAD CAsE.-Before
Mr.. j. NJ. Wilson, chairman of the sub-com-
mittee OF the Judiciary Committee of the
House, last evening, Hon. George NJ. Flanders
OF New York, made the concluding argument
In the Piedmont railroad case, taking the
ground that the United States were owners bv
right OF succession to all property of the So
called Confederacy; and the United States
could not be Invested OF its title except by act
OF Congress giving the property away.
INDIANS WHO WANT To GO TO WoRK.-The
foil IN uirer hos haov.
Headquarters Department, Arizona, Prescott
Arizona, February 10th, 1S74.--Ron. 4. p. Smith
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, Wdshingtoa-I
have just visited Indians on Camp Verde reser>
yation. Found their sanitary condition good
They seem in good spirits and said they were
anxious to go to work. They should have a
ditch for irrigating purposes without DELAY, or
lt Will be disastrous to their future well-beinp
u Ihey are permitted TO pass another year in
likeness. GEO. CROOK, Brig. Gen.
THE SIOUX MURDERs.-The following tele.
gram was received at the War department
tJ- day:
Gen. ". T. Sherman: Lieut.. Robinson and a
charge OF lumber train near Laramie Peak.
Two companies of cavalry from Fort Laramie
and one from Fort Fetterman are In pursuit.
L. X. SHERIDAN, Lit. Gen.
The following kilograms have been received
here:
Red Cloud Agency. February 9th, ria Fort Lar
Gmie.-HoH. T.. Smith, Washington Frank ID.
Appleton was killed this morning by a Mime
Conjom Indian. Will write the particulars by
the next mail. j. j. SAvILLE,
U 5. Indian Agent.
Milestone Agency, February 9th, ria Fort Lar
dmle.-HOn. Commissioner Of Indian Affairs -
In view Of the late outrages, am compelled to
ask that military protection be furnished me.
T.. A. HOWARD, L. s. Indian Agent.
The commissioner has replied by telegraph to
Indian Agent Howard that every protection will
De afforded him. Application has been made
10 the War department for troops for that pur-
pose.
LOOKING AFTER THE WAR DEPARTMENT
CLERKs.-Mr. Crosby, Chief Clerk of the War
department, was heard by the House Appro-
priations Committee this morning, with refer
enee to the practibility of reducing the clerical
force OF the War department. A sub-commit-
tee from the House Military COMMITTEES was
also present, seeking an explanation of the
duties Of enlisted clerks In the general service.
and whether the public service would be
crippled by reduction Of the force of this class
of sc mi military officers.
The Committee to Audit the Expenses of tbe
War department on behalf of the House visited
several bureaus Of the War department this
morning to consult with the heads thereof with
reference 70 reducing the clerical force in ac-
cordance with bill recently introduced In the
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