Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-03
society.

1t was one of the startling days of ~ weather, u
which enforces a knowledge of its existence
even on the perpetual round dancers. For
why? If the ladies have carriages, very few of
the gentlemen have or can afford to hire them;
q stress of weather must result in m aki ny re-
ceptions less agreeable, and reduce the attend
ance. " 1 may not like a crowd" as Susan
Nipper might say, "but L won't stand in a row
by myself"
- Mrs. Field has omitted her receptions for
the present, but will resume them in the spring.
AS rule, however, the ''Court" ladies received
as usual yesterday, and the ladies at the navy
yard and marine barracks were also at home.
were Mrs. General Sherman and her daugh-
tiers and Visiting friends. This reception wa
one of the pleasantest of the day. Bat that il
true whenever this popular host and hostess
open their house to visitors Gen. Shermau's
laurels in society bid fair TO rival those he won
in the field. After his famous march TO the
sea-" the southerners along the devastated
route invented word to express their con-
dition. 1t was 90 ShermaniZed," and expressed
the superlative degree of misery. In Washing
ton we should attach an exactly opposite mean
ing in describing the result of one of the gal
Iant generals marches through a ball room
If one has been Z" ShermaniZed," the space of
time during which the process lasted is sure to
have been most delightfully."- spent.
- Mr.. and Mrs. III. NJ. Hutchinson gave
another delightful musicale at their residence, X
street, last evening, which was, as is always the
case, most successful. There are few parlors so
well adapted for music as that OF Mr.. Hutchin-
son; and as the hostess is a great patron of
music, and musician herself, she is fully equal
TO the task OF arranging private musicale. The
programmes comprise only music of high order,
and those invited to listen attend for that pur-
pose alone, and do not, as is too often the case
mar ne musical effect by talking. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings, Mr.. and
Mrs. John o. Evans, Attorney General
and Mrs Williams, Governor and Mrs Shep-
herd, Judge Miller and Mrs. Stocking, Mr.. S
g. Young, Mrs. Neagle, Mr.. James X. Young,
MIR. Flagg, DR.. and Mrs. Mcdonald, Mr.. john
Nj. Young, and several others. Prof. Carl
Richter acted as accompanist. During the eve
ming the guests were highly entertained by the
celebrated Hutchinson Family" whose rspu-
tatlOn as singers is national. They are connec-
tons OF Mr.. Hutchinson, and are making brief
visit to this city. Their singing and recitatiops
were highly appreciated by the auditors.
= The german gwen by Mrs. Coleman to the
handsomest of the season. The favors and flow
ers we're magnificent, as also were the ladies'
toilets.
- Miss Edith Abel is in the city, the CUES. of
Dr. and Mrs. Hatch. Miss Abel, who is u vocal
ist of decided merit, sang, will be remembered,
IN this city some time since in English opera
with the Richings' troupe.
y Mrs. Secretary Belknap will not receive
to- morrow.
PROPOSED REFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES
CRIMINAL CoDE.-Mr. Frye, of Maine, has in
uOduced in the House of Representatives bill
providing that no person shall be prosecuted
tried, or punished in any court of the United
States for any offence not capital or for any
tine or forfeiture under any penal statute I'M
less the indictment OF information for the sam =
shall be found or Instituted within i've years
from the committing of the Otfense or mourning
the fine or forfeiture, the provisions not how
ever TO apply to persons fleeing from Justice.
Also bill making the punishment for man
slaughter Imprisonment not exceeding ten years
and tine not exceeding : 900. Also bill pun
ishiDg eXt0rtion by any person under color of
authority OF the United States by tine not ex-
ceeQiBg 500 or imprisonment not exceeding one
year according to the aggravation of the offence.
Two WoRTHIKs.-Mr. c. Alexander was a
spectator in the House gallery yesterday during
the debate on the resolution providing for an
investigation into the affairs of the Distcict
When the resolution finally passed he rushed
out TO embrace Concrete Thornton Smith, who
was poking around in one of the corners like
the ground hog afraid OF his shadow. The eyes
OF the nrst- named curbstone broker protruded
ike saucers, and his little legs fairly rattled
with joy. He was last seen with his martial
cloak drawn around him, delivering an essay
on the worthessness of District securities so
that he could, at the moment they we're lowest
buy up all that offered, to the end that when
the select committee shall have eSOneratef our
Gfnclais, ne may realize handsome profit By
hypothecatiDg them at par.
EQUALIZATION OF BoUNTIss-An T5tD0rtaEt
Bin TO be Reported.-The Senate Military Com
mittee to-day agreed to report bill equalizing
soldiers bounties. The bill introduced by Sena-
tor Caldwell last session will probably be IN adj
the basis OF the new bill. The bill of Senator
Caldwell provides that to every soldier of the L.
). army who served at any time during the rebel
i non, between the 18th day Of April, 1861, AMI
the 10Th OF April, 1865, whether officer, nom
commissioned officer, private, musician, or arti-
hcer, in either the regular or volunteer service,
there shall be paid bounty at the rate of eight
ana one-t third dollars per month; that all pay
ments in the nature of bounty heretofore made
Tor the same service to parties applying for the
beneht OF this act, shall be deducted from the
section of this act: that all persons who have
died In the service of the United States preyiOu
10 the expiration OF their terms of enlistment
or who shall have been honorably discharged
from the service of the United States by reason
OF their services being no longer needed, or on
account OF wounds received or disability in
CURED IN the service of the United States, shall
De considered "a having served out their full
term or enlistment or so much of il as would
have been subsequent to the 18th of April, 1861
In computing the term of their service under
this act; that in case of the death of any one
who, If living, would have been entitled to the
Dement'S OF this act, the amount due such person
under this act shall be paid first to his widow If
ne Ie.tone, who remains unmarried at the time
OF her application; falling such a widow next,
10 his children, If ally; failing then, next 70 his
parent or parents. IL any; failing then, next TO
ms brother and sisters, if any; and fai ing all
these, to his administrators and tn at the Second
Auditor OF the Treasury is charged with tn >
examination of all claims under this act, aud he
shall prescribe such forms Of proof and of ap-
plcations for the bounties herein granted AS
may be necessary to protect alike the govern
ment and the soldier from being defrauded.
TIE MARLBORO (MD.l GRANGE Patrons of
hnsbandry was organized yesterday, and the
followlng officers selected &C C. West, master;
Dr. FRED Sasscer, OveTseer; GonsalvO Clagett,
lecturer; j. Thomas Sasscer, steward; Richard
d. Sasscer, assistant steward; John II. Traband
treasurer; q. Q. Magruder, jr., secretary; Chas.
Iraband, gate-keeper; Mrs. Q. &. Magruder jr
Ceres; Mrs. Lucy West, Pomona: Mrs. Feniall
Marbury, Flora; Mrs. Thos. CIagett, lady as
sistant.
SAVINGS BANK CLOSED BY ORDER OF
CouRT.-The Franklin Savings Bank OF Phiia-
delphia, closed yesterday morning, displaying
a placard, =" Closed by order of the Unis ID
States court" A large number of people lad
money in this institution, from the fact til at il
allowed larger rate of interest than most other
savings banks, and many of these have felt the
panic with great severity in consequence OF
their failure to obtain money due them.
The CONGRESSIONAL" is showing itself again
In the Established Church in England. And
now one OF the Bishops Of st. Peterborough
clergy has been cOnfessing the daughter OF
ofN