Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-27
Society.

Despite the biting air OF yesterday, the after
neon receptions were largely attended, espe-
cially those OF Mrs. Bancroft Davis. "a c ard &c
certion,J Mrs. Field, Mrs Bradley, and Cen
eral and Mrs. sherman. The latter lady was
s.shted By her customary cEerie of yousg la
dHs, her DAUGHTERS among the number, and
Mrs. General Pope, now a guest at the White
House. Mrs Hunt, Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Clifford,
Mrs: and Miss Zeiln, and the ladies' at the navy
yard, also received as usual. Among other
pleasant receptions on Capitol Hill, we're those
'Ot Mrs. =. 3 Cox and Mrs. Carpentec wife CO
PaynSster Carrenter,l assisted by her guests,
Mrs. and Miss Wallen, OF New York. General
Wsllen was classm2te of the President, a nd
his family have always been on terms of intl-
macy with the Presidents family. Among those
calling yesterday were Generals Sheridan and
FoTFythe, Colonel FEED Grant and Miss Nellie
Grant.
Mrs. and Miss Baird gave a tea party to
their guest, Mise Brewer, of Boston, yesterday,
which was attended by number of distinguish
ed persons.
A large gathering of ladies and gentlemen
81 high social and political position was that at
the house of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Carlisle, who
bliss Preston, of Lexington, Ky. Mr.. Corco-
ran, who so rarely appears in society, sho wed
his appreciation of the agreeable host and host
ess by being present during the entire evening.
lie was looking well, ana appeared to enjoy
meeting his many friends. Many of the toilets
worn were very elegant.
"is' rbIHugh COyle gives lunch party to
Mrs. Belknap to day.
Several entertainments are xed for to-
morrow evening. Mrs. Fish gives a farewell
reception to Madame de Noailles, and Mrs. JEFF
frey will give dancing parties.
-Mi.s Biddle, of Philadelphia, is visiting
the Mis- es Beale, daughters of General Beale,
who has transformed the interior of the old De-
catur mansion into one of the most luxurious
of modern residences.
Mr.. and Mrs TbnuaS w;1Sop 4 s+roo.
have cards out for reception Wednesday even
ing, January 18th.
one OF the most interesting entertainments
OF the week will be the celebration by the Burns
club, Thursday evening, of the 1l5th anniver-
sary OF the birth of Robert Burns. The routine
programme will be good deal varied this year
and will include little good speaking, music
vocal and instrumental, and dancing. There
Will be grand promenade in the garb of Old
Gaul (amplified somewhat to suit the season.
an address of welcome by President William r.
Smith; response to the toast to the memory OF
Burns by Speaker Blaine; and Mr.. Richard
Harrington will answer the toast to "Washing-
ton, the Future Hub of the Universe"
Mrs. Camp has gone to Pittsburg. Pa, to
assist some amateurs in the perform ance of the
opera of Martha, by singing the role of Ladv
Harriet. The affair will be undoubtedly a
great success, as the chorus will number nearly
one hundred.
There was quite a sprinkling of notables at
Walls Opera House last night to see Sothern in
4" Sam" President Grant, Col. Fred. Grant
and Mr.. George W. Childs, of the philadelphia
LsdgsT, occupied private box, while General
sheridan, Miss Nellie Grant and Gen. Bah
cock were noticed in the orchestra chairs. A
good many lOrgnettes were directed towards
Col. Fred, who has grown up fine, manly
looking fellow, with a face much like his
fathers, but with much taller figure and larger
frame. His modest, unassuming manners show
That he has not been spoiled by his position.
The same may be said of Miss Nellie who Quiet
niZed by but few of the audience In her incon-
spicuous position.
COUNSELLOR OF THE TRRAsRRY-A bill
was introduced in the House to-day by Mr.
Hawley, OF ILL.,, providing for the appointment
by the President for a term of four wears of a
counsellor OF the Treasury, whose duty il shall
Oe to instruct agents OF the Treasury who dis
lurse money, as to the true intent and meaning of
the acts making appropriations and governing
me disbursement of the public money, and his
Instruction shall be final authority to the dis
sing agent. That after the passage of the
oct no money shall be paid out of the Treasury
other than thus provided.
NoMINATIoNs.-The President sent TO the
Senate to-day the following nominations: Ed
ward NJ. McCook, Of Colorado, to be governor
OF Colorado Territory; John W. jenkins, of
Va, secretary do; I. b. Searight, surveyor
general do; Albert G. Colwell, OF Ohio, to be
consul at Ancona. Postmasters-E. Earring
ION, at Newburgh, n. V; L. G. Chittenden,
Adams, n. Y; j. l.. Stevens, Manchester, r.
b.; 5. G. keraga. Kankakee, III; Mrs. f. NJ.
Wilson, at the Dalles, Oregon; w. e. Carson.
Thomasville, Georgia.
The CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE The chair
man of the Civil Service Committee, of the
House, to-day appointed the following sub
Treasury Kellogg Wood
'oTd and Sayler; Interior-Willard of Vt,
Sheats and Whitehouse; p. o. department.
Willard Of Mich, Butler and Luttrell State
D,,&lz
Ter; Department of Justice-Butler, Hurlburt
ana Luttrell; War department-Hurlburt, Will
ard Of Mich, and Whitehouse; Navy depart
ment-Strawbridge, Kellogg and Luttrell; Ag-
house.
JUDICIAL POWERS OF CoNsuLs.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs this morning
had under consideration, and agreed to the
main features OF a bill, depriving United States
ministers and consuls of the power OF exercising
judicial functions in the Turkish empire, upon
satisfactory evidence being furnished the gov
that that empire has established a
judicial system which will protect tb e interests
or American citizens. Heretofore our consuls
held courts and exercised judicial authority,
but key in Egypt having given promises Of
reform in her judicial system, it is proposed to
abrogate the powers thus vested in such Off ces.
FACTS WANTED, NOT RUMoRs.-The follow
ing general order has been issued from the
War department: "Rumors injurious to the
reputation Of an officer OF liable to produce mis-
chief ir incorrect, will not be reported by in
spectors without careful investigation and
detrtte ascertainment OF facts. Whenever it
becomes the duty of ali inspector to investigate
reports, allegations or Irregular ties prejudicial
to the character OF a commissioned officer he
viii invariably make known to that officer the
nature OF the accusations against him, and give
MIN an opportunity to make, in writing, his
own statement upon the subject, which state
ment Will be embodied in, and form part of, the
inspectors report"
DISTRIBUTION OF THE GENEVA AwARD.-At
the meeting of the House Judiciary Committee
this morning, VIM. NJ. Evarts, David Dudley
Field and Ceph as Brainard, of New York made
arguments with reference to the distribution of
the Geneva award. Mr. Field confined his re-
marks in behalf of the insurance Companies,
particularly with reference to the receivers of
the Columbian Insurance Company, corpora
ton which failed by reason Of maritime dam
ages, sustained by the privateering cruises of
the Alabama. Mr.. Brsinard spoke in behalf
OF such claimants as were injured by the Shen-
andoah, while Mr.. Evarts represented general
ly claimants heavily interested In the distribu-
ton. meeting of the sub committee will be
held to morrow night, at which Mr.. Evarts will
be heard in the interests OF the Piedmont rail-
read.