Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-28
Society.

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glippse Of blue could be obtained. 1t seemed
as if every one waited until the last moren.
before yenturing out, even in carriages, for all
The receptions were late in beginning, but were
very gay after they were fairly started. Among
the espe cially pleasant ones were those OF Mrs.
Governor shepherd, Mrs. and the Misses Beale,
Mrs. Albert, of Baltimore, Mrs. Bryan, Mrs.
LathTop, Mrs. WylIe, Mrs. Blake and the Misses
Wood, and Mrs. and Miss Meigs. The first three
named were by far the largest, that at General
Beale's being crowded with fashionable guests,
though several spacious rooms were thrown
OPEN There was dancing here, and nearly all
the young ladies and gentlemen who are usual
ly seen at the most select social gatherings took
at least one turn IN the beautiful ballroom.
ed by Miss Susy Lee and their guest, Miss Bid
die, of Philadelphia, a very pretty, graceful
you lady, who seems to be greatly enjoying
herd also had dancing, and her ballroom ex-
hibited many graceful couples during the hours
between four and six. Mrs. Chapman, Mrs
Morsel and Miss Sanderson were Mrs Shep-
herds assistants.
Among those calling at the various houses
open yesterday were General Sheridan, Pay
master and Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. and Miss
Wallen, Mr.. and Mrs Carlisle Patterson, Mrs.
Harrington, Mrs. Lemon, Mrs. Hutchinson and
Miss Abbott, Mr.. and Miss Edes, Miss Ella
Ray, Mrs. Commodore Rodgers, Miss Richard
son, Miss Myers and Miss Russell, Admiral
fdires; Mr.. A. Grip, Mr.. Hengervar, Miss FIRE.
liDghuysen, Miss Cults and Mrs. GOuverneur.
- The President gave his second state din
ner of the season at the White House last eve
ming. The Marine band furnished the music.
The guests assembled in the Red Room, and
about seven O'Clock proceeded to the dining
room in the following order MIR. Justice Cliff
ford and Mrs. Grant, the President and Mrs
Clifford. Mr.. Justice Strong and Mrs. Hunt
Mr.. Justice Swayne and Mrs. Field, Mr.. Jus
tice Davis and Mrs. Strong, Mr.. Justice Brad
ley and Mrs. g. W. Childs, Mr.. Justice Field
and Mrs. Swayne, Mr.. Justice Miller and Mrs
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Senator Wadleigh and Mrs. Ingalls,, Senator
Ingalls, and Mrs. Albert, Col. Grant and Miss
Lowrie, Hon. w. j. Albert and Mrs. Senator
Rice, Mr.. G. w. IIendee and Mrs. Senator
Wadleigh, Hon. Henry l.. Pierce, Hon. A. II
stephens, Mr.. W. w. COrcoran, Mr.. George W.
Childs, Hon. John b. Rice, Gen. Sheridan and
Gen. Forsythe.
ON Saturday Mrs Carlisle Patterson will
give a dancing reception at her lovely resi-
dence, Brentwood.
The marriage of Miss Lucy worthington
and Mr.. Henry Clews, of New York, will take
place on the 5th OF February.
Cards are out for the wedding OF Lieut.
Craig and Miss MahOn, at Ascension Church
next Wednesday
Mrs. Senator Dorsey will hold her recep-
ton to- morrow afternoon, at her residence, 1927
Connecticut avenue.
The Peruvian Minister and MADAME
Freyre and their family will not return from
DtiO1e tpEli-d laCC WHICH Is greatlN
regretted, so popular is this agreeable and hos
pta6le family.
- The german at Marinis last evening was
as delightful as airy of its predecessors. Mrs
Zeilin received and MIR. Craig led. The favors
were especially handsome, and the toilets, if
possible, more elegant than usual.
- Mrs Gen. Walbridge's sOires donsGnte
heretofore announced for this week at Ingle-
side, has been postponed until Friday, Febru-
airy 9Th.
The annual reception of the New York Re
publican Association, at Masonic Temple this
evening, promises to be a brilliant and enjoy.
able entertainment. The President is expected
TO be present, with many other noted persons.
The Americas Club have issued cards for
their annual ball, at Masonic Temple, Febru-
airy 18th.
PROPOSED REPRESENTATION OF THH LAND
OBJECT The Commissioner of the General
Land Office has transmitted to Congress a letter
concerning the reorganization of the Land
ONCE. After reviewing ana furnishing stats
tics showing the increase OF the business per
tanning to the office, he says The clerks now
under my charge have industriously aided mt
during the time have been with them 10 keep
up the current work OF the Office. AS a class
have only words of commentator for them.
They have earned tar more than the govern
ment has paid them" After detailing the
clerical work Of the Land Office, and the in
says" In short, am convinced, by the expe-
rience OF the past three years, that the reor.
ganizatlon Of the Land ONCE is nov a matter
OF urgent and present necessity" The follow
ing is the clerical force asked for under the
proposed reorganization chief clerk, 80 900:
10 s sierk 70 800; II clerks, 5000 10 clerks
clerks, $1,000; chief messenger, 81, 900;
messengers, $50; lab0rers, $40. This makes
one hun dred and seventy nine employees,
whose annual salaries will approximate 1853 ,2iO.
AS at present organized the number of EN-
pfoyes is one hundred and seventy-one, whose
annual salaries approximate f22l $50.
In the Senate to- day Mr.. Boutwell,, from the
Committee on Public Lands, reported the fol-
lowing bill for the reorganization Of the cleri-
cal force in the General Land Office, Intro
duced by Mr.. Sargent, December 8, 1881 with
an amendment, viz, Sec. 5: That from and
after July 1st 1872, the clerical force in the
at an annual salary OF s., 900; nine clerks in
charge OF divisions at 81, 400 each; eleven at
1000 each; ten at 81 500 each; forty at 81 600
each; forty at 81 400 each fifty at 81 200 each;
at - each; eight laborers at s72O each; and
two packers at $40 each.
Sec. >. That the offices OF principal clerk of
public lands, principal clerk OF private land
claims, and principal clerk of surveys be, and
the same are hereby abolished.
Sec. 3. That during any temporary vacancy
Office, or in case of the sickness or absence of
the recorder, the duties OF his office shall be per-
signated by the President of the United States
Sec. 4. That from and after the LIST day OF
July, 1872, the recorder Of the General Land
Office shall receive salary OF $1,000 per
annum.
Sec. ). That from and after the Goth day of
January, 1874, the salary OF the Commissioner
Of Public Lands shall be at the rate of 81 900
per annum.
A PETITION TO CONGRESS, signed by num-
Der of prominent persons in New York, has
been forwarded to this city, praying that no
more issues of paper shall take place, and that
the greenbacks already issued out Of the re-
serves shall be withdrawn again as speedily as
possible.
The STATuRTTE Of the late Senator f. ID.
Baker, from Oregon, who was killed at Balls
Bluff, is at present In the House Committee
Room Of Appropriations, subject to the exam
nation Of the Library Committee, who are
about to contract with Horatio Stone for
statue of heroic size to be placed In the old Hall
OF Representatives.
The PROPOSED NATIONAL BOARD OF
HHALTH.-The special committee Of the House
Committee on Commerce, at q meeting held
to-day, agreed to report favorably the bill es-
tablishing, er offeio, three officers Of the medi-
cal department Of the army and navy Q ma
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