Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-22


Especial Correspondence OF the Commercially
WA5HNaToN, Dec 10.
The Centennial Tea Party, on "Wednesday
evening. was stupendous SUCCESS By far toe
much 30 for the comfort or full enjoyment OF
those present. SO great was the crowd that it
was almost impossible to make headway through
it, and exceeding few other than such as wisely
Went early, were able to secure view of all the
tables Numbers who had purchased tickets
were unable to get in and were forced to return
with feelings which can better be imagined than
expressed by me. The walls and dome of the
rotunda of the Capitol where it was held,
WE'RE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED
with nags, evergreens and flowers, and each of
the tables bore the coat of arms belonging to the
state OF the original thirteen which it REPRESENT
ga. over the door leading to the Senate Cham
Der was bell in imitation of the old Indepen-
dence Hall bell which had proclaimed liberty
throughout the land. AT the door leading to the
House of Representatives there was plat
form supporting a miniature ship in which
wore boys disguised as Indians supposed to be
the Boston harbor tea party of century ago.
Over the west entrance was large American
eagle clasping two miniature banners one in
scribed ''l774 and the other 1874" The Ma
rne band discoursed delicious music during the
entire evening in the old Hall OF Representatives
and there was also placed the platform from
which Secretary Robson delivered tho address,
The costumes of the ladies' presiding over
the tables which encrcled the rotunda were
quaint, antique and very appropriate for the oc-
casion.
PRESENT AT THE DELAWARE TABLE
were Mrs. General Emory, Mrs S. " Niles, Mrs.
General Bsnet, Mrs. Goldsborough, Mrs. Eli
cott, Miss Evarts and Miss Wainwright. Under
the State Coat OF Arms was very handsome
cross and flowers; eyergreens DC, were tasteful
ly arranged upon aud around it. A most attract
A n EAA AfaaFn NJ fl.a I'll
Americas fayorite songstress. The early portion
OF the evening she was present at the table Of
Connecticut, and later at that of Pennsylvania.
Many, many were the cups OF tea disposed OF by
her, and the fact that she dantily kissed the rim
of each of the cups sold of course materially en-
hanced their value TO the purchasers and added,
il possible,t to her sales. The King, owing to his
continued ndisposltion was not present, but
large portion OF his suite were and seemed to en-
Joy themselves extremely. The President, Mrs
Grant and Col Fred. Grant and wife were pres
ent they remained, however, but a brief period
owing to the difficulty of making way through
the immense assemblage. A delegation of
Nayajoe Indians. now in the city, were also
present aud appeared much amused at the scene,
particularly with the young Indians unshipping
the tea from the little ship before mentioned
over the entrance to the Hall OF Representa-
tives. One of them curiously inquired to what
tribe the boys belonged and, when answered
Navajoes, shook his head very ncredulonsly,
point.
THE PARTY WAS REPEATED
Thursday evening but, notwithstanding
large number could not gain admittance the ev-
ening previous, the attendance was compare
lively limited. On that evening, however, were
received the bronze and silver medallions which
were ordered to be struck off bv Congress-
The silver ones arc an inch and half in diane
ter and about an eighth Of an inch thick, on one
side If figure of liberty, browning with laurel
leaves two other female figures, who kneel on
each side OF her and represent the mechanical
and fine arts. Surrounding the medallion s
the inscription; "In commemoraton Of the
hundredth anniversary of American Indepen-
dence. Beneath is the date 1876. On the re-
verse side is a. figure with drawn sword in one
hand, while the other points to a crown of thir-
teen STARS above 1t from which diverge rays of
light. Beneath is the date 1776 and surrounding
it are the words: "These united colonies are,
and OF right ought to be free and Independent
States" The bronze ones are larger and heav-
Ter but of similar design.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg who has had a
most successful engagement the past two weeks
with her English Opera Troupe, at the National
Theatre, was the recipient on Thursday evening,
the one OF her benefit,
OF QUITE AN OVATION.
King Kalakaua and his suite were present az
were also the President members of the Cabi-
net, Congressman, large portion of the dplo-
officers and prominent citizens The theatre
was very prettily decorated and Miss Kellogg
was almost enveloped in the multitude OF floral
tributes bestowed upon her Both the King and
President sent her magnificent basket. To
that OF the king was attached card upon which
was written "a Hawaiians tribute to Americas
sweetest songsIer." After the opera the Pres-
dent and Mrs. Grant, Col. and Mrs. Fred Grant
and King Kalakaua and his suite all went behind
tho scenes to Miss Kellogg's reception room to
wInfa
time, extended an invitation for her to attend
the card reception at the White House on Fri
day evening.
The proper courteses between the King and
the President and Congress have been extended
during the week At noon on Tuesday the King
and suite
MADE THEIR FORMAL CALL
upon the President. On Wednesday the Presi-
dent returned the call On Thursday the King
received the diplomatic corps, and at 2 o'clock
the same day he and suite paid their respects to
Mrs Grant. On Friday he WAS received by the
Senate and House of Representatives. At and
before the time appointed, the galleries of the
latter we're crowded and large number swayed
backward and forwards along the CORRIDOR una
bic even to get peep. The privilege OF the
floor was extended to the ladies' and in a few
moments all the space in rear OF the members
seats was filled, the bright colors of the ladies'
costumes adding greatly to the scene. The
ceremony in the House occupied about twen-
ty-fiye minutes. The King was plainly dressed
in a suite OF black. After the address
of welcome by Speaker Blaine, and reply of
Chance lor Allen, in behalf of the King, the roy
al party left the Hall. The card reception in
honor Of the King, at the White House on Fri
day evening was select and brilliant affair.
Members OF the Cabinet many Senators and
Representatives, the Diplomatic Corps and Off
GERS OF the Army and Navy were present. The
Marine Band dlscouised music during the even
ing. So much for 80 His Majesty"
Resolu ion was introduced in the House dur
ing the past week, by request of the survivors of
the war with Mexico, asking an appropriation of
92O, ,000-for the purchase OF an
EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF GENERAL TAYLOR
to be erected at some prominent spot in this
city. The Secretaries OF State and War are
designated as a commission to select the artist
and carry out the objects of the bill. Governor
Garland, of Arkansas, i'd reaching his long arm
this way for Smith, the claimant for his guber-
toral seat. The Superintendent OF the District
police has received from him lot of
hand bills chprging Smith with conspiracy, &c,
and offering 81 900 reward for the delivery of
smith TO the Sheriff of Pulaski county. From
present indications it rather looks as if "Goy-
ernor' Garland and not Mr.. Smith will be taken
TO account when the Poland Committee are pre-
pared 10 report 1t seems to be decided that the
new constitution under which the election was
held which placed Garland where he is will be
decided ~ void and that he will have to yacate
tho chair. Baxter having resigned to give way
to Garland, the question il now whether MIR.
u.,ftt a., I iautapant Cnvarnor will mot be an.