Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-19

CANNED dlu the major part of the work of the
scholar, and speaks the modern languages
huently lie is thoroughly acquainted with
Jurisprudence, local, national, and interna-
tonal, and is gentleman OF spotiess moral
character. There seems to be no doubt of his
confirmation.
Society.
The largest reception of Saturday afternoon
was that OF Mrs. Marshall Brown and Mrs Wal
zach, when nearly all those who enjoyed the
brilliant party given by these ladies on We'd
nesday evening last called t' pay their respects
Saturday evening Mr.. Horatio King gave
another OF his pleasant literary reunions and
Madame Borge had her weekly reception,
which was somewhat larger than usual.
The example set by Mr.. King of giving in
expensive yet agreeable entertainments, should
be more generally followed than is the case.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan have been SO successful in
pleasing their friends by the two dramatic read
lngs they have given, that 1t is hoped others
VIII adopt the same style of entertaining. It
has been urged that now, when so few can af-
ford to entertain, If the great expense usually
deemed indispensable on such OCCASIONS is de.
manded OF them, the leaders of society ought to
oIing ABOUT better state of things by discour-
aging elaborate and costly refreshment tables.
now Is the time to make economy popular and
restore better tone to society than has pre-.
Vaned since 1t has been fashionable for every
one VINO fntertains at all TO strive to Guido
every other one in extravaganza. Costly sup
psTs, costly decorations, costly music do nor
really give the most endowment. Let ma have
cheaper pleasures. and it cannot be doubted
that we shall soon hear less OF "rings, and def-
CTS from the public treasury. Let Washington,
as the capital, set the example to the other
large cities. Many of the WASHINGTON l,dies
have already moved in the right directien nv
conrentedIy wearing last winters ball dresses
Mis- Richardson will give a small german
this evening
Mr. and Mrs. Fernando ODD have issued
cards for areception on Thu ny evening next
some wicked person suggests that Mr.. Woods
dOg Will take the occasion TO execute a pqs semi
feat.
The SENATE is evidently getting very tired
of the discussion on finance, and wbenever
member rises with formidable pile of MS. be-
! ore him majority of the Senators take refuge
IN the cloak or committee rooms. Not more
than twenty out of seventy-fOur Senators lis.
'eheu 10 Mr. "rlghts speech on finance to- day.
WOMAN SUFFRAGIsTs AT THE CAPITOL
Misses Susan b. Anthony and Phebe Cozzens
were at the Capitol to-day making arrange
ments for formal conference with the House
Juuiciary Committee. 1t is understood that
they Will have hearing before that committee
TO- morrow.
AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-Among the distin-
guished persons who had inter views with the
President to-day were Senators Morton,
Chandler, Sherman and Frelinghuysen Not.
wlthsi anding the gloomy weather and damp
atmosphere there was a fine display Of feminine
brlliancy at the Executive Mansion to "pay
their respects" to the Chief Magistrate.
UTAH AND WOMAN SUFFRAGE AGAIS.-Mrs
lehman, agent Of the Pennsylvania Woman
Suffrage Society, was before the Committee on
territories this morning, in opposition to the
proposed abolition of woman suffrage in Utah
ana a. also TO the proposition to extend the com
M
attorney OF Utah, explained that the provision
was not designed to abrogate any law or decis-
ION OF tne territorial authorities, which had i'm
troved the legal standing Of women, but sim
ply 10 nave the same guide to Interpretation
which prevailed in territories not conquered
i ~ Mexico. He exhibited provision in the
Poland bill which clearly stated this, and Mrs
Herman made no objection thereto after exam
lining It, Mr.. Carey subsequently stated that
me main object Of the pending bills was not to
attack either woman suffrage or polygamy and
that they would forego both if necessary to gain
their point-larger facilities for the execution
OF United states laws Mr.. whitney, LAWYER
Vi tan, was also heard on this latter point.
PROPOSED INQUIRY INTO THE RESULTS OF
PRoHIBIroRY LEsIsLATIoS.-Mr., Logan intro
duced IN the Senate to-day bill, which pro-
vldes Tor the appointment of a commission of
i've persons who shall 'be in harmony with the
views OF those Taxpayers of the country who
paid IN ls.3, out OF total internal revenue tax
Oh Oh u. o:iSe0s the sum of ss5,SlO,6 II for
the three articles Of spirits, tobacco, and fer
mented liquors." and "whO hall in yesti pate the
practical results of restrictive and pro6ibitory
ie y, IN the different states of the Unon
ana also ascertain whether the evil of drunken
ness mas been decreased or increased thereby:
wnetner the use of opium as q stimulant and a
snUsal.uie ior sIcoholic drinks has become more
general In consequence OF such legislation and
whether public morals have been improved or
hypocrisy and assembling encouraged thereby
~ ~ snail also De the duty of said commissioners
TO gather information and take testimony as to
whether the evil of drunkenness exists to the
same extent, or more 30, in other civilized
countries, and whether those foreign nations
that are considered the most temperate in the
use OF stimulants, are so through prohibitOry
laws, and also 30 what degree prOhibi.ory legis-
latlon has affected the consumption and manu-
facture OF malt and spirituOus liquors in this
country, and whether any further legislation
by Congress is necessary to protect the heaviest
federal taxpayers OF the country in the undis-
ness"
The same bill was introduced in the House bv
MIR. Cox, OF New York.
WHY He "WRNT FOR CALEB."-Twenty odd
years ago young man employed IN the New
buryport Herald Office got out broadside con-
tanning history of something that Caleb Cush-
criticism. He posted copies on ali the dead
walls OF the city on Saturday night, and sun
Jay morning they appeared to the curious citi-
man In his native place. and he went to Wash
nRton, where he became q reporter for the
Congressional Globe. Making the acquaintsnce
u Gen. Fremont in Washington, he was in
1uced to accompany him to California in the
,arly days of the trans continental emigra ton
He soon became Disguised with Fremont, and
eparated from him before they saw the Pacific.
n the course Of time that youn man was elect
d Re preventative to Congress and Afterwards |
Senator. When Caleb Cushing was appointed !
thief Justice no took an active part against his
Confirmation and unearthed the letter to JEFF |
Davis, which prevented it. We forgot to mon |
ION that the young mans name was Aaron A. |
'arRent.-Boston Herald.
We do not know as to the ACCURACY OF this bit |
y biography In other particulars, but In two /
olnts It Is faulty. Mr.. Sargent was not Q re- /
orter on the Globe, but was . compositor on |
,ouston's Senate Reports, which were then /
,ylnted In what was afterwards known as /
yds an avenue. And Mr.. Sargent did not set
"a. ior Cattfornia with Fremont, but vent bv 1
.soI. ne ana Mr.. William II. Mclean NOV
~ ns emsn OF THK STAR offce) left Hou stouis Of
So On tne same day, and both came TO the con-
nen fortunes In California. Mr. McIesr
osever, reconndered his purpose. ana Tins
oet hs chance Of coming back U. q. Sens sor
rom the Pacific side. o. oe"s"r
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