Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-22
society,

Her fair daughter was the cynosure of all ewes
though she shared the honors of the occasion
with her attractive young friends, Miss Amy
Charlton and Miss Cults. Among the notable
visitors were Sir Edward Thornton, Madame
de Noaill6s, Mr.. BOrges, Mr.. De wistenburg
the Russian minister; Mr. and Mrs. Rothery
Mr. Russell, Mrs. Gen. Paul, Mrs. Morrell, Gen.
Bingham, Mrs. Gen. William Myers with her
daughter and Miss Russell; Mrs. Gen. sherman,
Mis-. Senator Sherman, Mrs and Miss Ramsey,
Mr.. Carlisle Patterson, Mrs. ton, Mrs. Judge
Key, her sister Mrs. Hamilton Smith, and their
niece, Mrs. Polk; Miss Mackall, Mrs. Judge
Macarthur, Miss Frelinghuysen, Mrs. Gen.
Lander, and many others.
- Mrs. Belknap was assisted by Mrs Gen
Chapman, and Miss Megargee, of Philadelphia.
Miss Pendleton and her cousin Miss Key
arrived from Cincinnati too late to participate
in the delightful reception Mrs. Belknap looked
charming in a rich black velvet. Mrs. Chip
man wore an elegant wine colored silk train with
basque and overdress of blue silk AN EliZabethan
ruff OF the wine colOred silk. These cOlOrs are
a genuine French combination. Miss Megar-
gee looked fresh and charming in blue silk with
polonaise of white cbambery gauze trimmed
with white fringe and ribbon bands and a SIN all
knot of flowers at the throat The reception
was brilliant in the attendance of so many dis
tingu ished people.
Last evening elegant private parties were
given by Mr. Justice Bradley and wife, and by
Nh and Mrs M. W. Gait. The latter was par
ticularly noticeable, as we'll for the profuse and
beautiful floral display and the completeness
of its general appointments as for the rich and
tasteful costumes worn on the occasion and the
number and high character of guests present
who represented, indeed, the very best society
OF the city. Though not so large as some that
have preceded it IN other seasons, it was pro-
nounced by all participants one of the most
brilliant and enjoyable entertainments ever
given in Washington.
Mrs. Williams also had large and fashion,
able reception, charming all who called whether
friends or strangers by her grace and cordiality.
Every one admired her handsome new house,
which gives SO many evidences of good taste
ana judgment Among the young ladies who
assisted Mrs. Williams in receiving was the
graceful Miss Parsons, daughter of Hon. K. q.
Parsons.
- Mrs. Speaker Blaine's reception was also
large and agreeable. Her cousin, Miss Dodge,
assisted her.
- Miss Wood received for her mother, Mrs
Fernando Wood, and discharged the duties most
agreeably.
Mrs. Senator Dorsey has recovered from
her intispostion, ami is receiving her friends as
usual this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander jeffrey have issued
cards for dancing reception next Wednesday
evening, instead of Tuesday, as they had at
first intended, having made the change because
the Washington GERMAN" is fixed for the even
ing they had first selected.
The Governor and Mrs. Shepherd have
issued cards for masquerade on the evening
OF the 3Oth instant.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Fernando Woods
card reception takes place.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Oswald Charlton returned
to the city Tuesday evening from their bridal
trip. The honeymoon was passed with friends
on the Hudson river. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlton
will not leave for England before spring.
A jolly little impromptu party was that at
the Ebbitt House last night. The lady boarders
have been during the winter in the habit of
a m n amin hon
night OF two since the suggestion was made that
they might have dancing. A gallant army
officer, acting on the suggestion, procured
q flute, violin ard bassoon," and the little par
Tors presented as gay an appearance as those at
many OF the formal parties of the city. Among
those present were Madames Bacon, Yarrow,
McCauley, Morton, Conover, and Robertson
Miss Etheridge and other well-known society
ladies; Col McCauley, Col Bacon, Lieut.. Com
mander Manly, Lieut.. Moore, DR.. Nelson of the
navy; Capt. Nickerson, OF Gen. Crooks staff;
Lieut.. Russell, Sd cavalry, and Lent Totten;
Senators Morton, Conover, and Robertson. No
invitations had been issued, and all of those
guests OF the hotel. The party broke ~ at
about midnight.
- Mrs. Senator Morton receives this AFTER
noon at her parlors, at the Ebbitt House, as
sisted by Miss Rose English, of indianapolis a
most brilliant belle, daughter of Hon. A. II.
English, the banker.
TIE PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF MINING
AND MANUPACrUREs.-The House Committee
on Manufactures, at a meeting held this morn
ing, discussed Mr.. Biery's bill to establish at
The seat OF government q department of manu-
stctuIe and miuing, the general design and du-
ties OF which is to acquire and diffuse among the
people usefal information on the subjects con-
nected with manufacturing and mining indus
tries.
AT THE WHITE HousK-Messrs. Sheldon
and Sypher, members of Congress from Louisi-
ana; ex-senator Harris, and Revenue Officer
Pilkin, all OF Louisiana, called upon the Presi-
dent this morning, it is understood, in OPPOSE
ton to q new election in that state. Senator
carpenter ard Representative Butler also called
upon the President this morning. 1t is
stated that their object was to consult with
HIM over some details regarding the Louisiana
election bill. The warm weather brought out
very large attendance of visitors at the Execu-
tive Mansion, most of whom were anxious to
pay their respects to the President.
AN INDIAN PRoTEsT.-A protest was pre-
sented in the House to-day OF the general Indian
council OF the Indian country, organized under
the treaties of 1o66, against the establishment
OF territorial govern ment in that country.
They say the United States have repeatedly
given the most solemn guarantees that the po-
itlcal rights OF said nations should never be i'm
paired. The council provided for by the trea-
ties has been established and in operation about
four years, and invested with power ample to
develop and MAINTAIN government of Indians
sEtii Gent for the interests of the confederated
tribes and nations. The United States have re-
cogniZed this government for years past by
making appropriations annually to detray the
expenses thereof. This government can soon
be developed into all that is required by Indian
interests if permitted. There would have been
much more progress had il hot been from the
continual dread of Congressional interference.
The protest was referred to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
"DowN BRAKRs''-ImpOrtant Patent Case Be-
fore COngress.-The Batchelder and Thompson,
or better known as the "Tauner," car brake
case, was before the Senate Committee on
Patents this morning. Batchelder and ThOmp-
son, the inventors, ask OF Congress an extension
of the patent which is used on all passenger
cars on every railroad line in the United States,
on the ground that they have received no ade-
quate compensation for its use, having been
opposed by railroad combinations throughout
the country, who claim that the inventors have
received adequate compensation, and that the
patent lie invalid on account of prior inventions.
The inventors, however, claim that the validity
Of the patent has been sustained on several oc-
casions in litigations in United States courts in
which the railroad companies presented their
case very fully, and have been represented BY
able counsel. After the opening presentation
of the. case by Mr.. 8. ID. Cozzens, counsel for
a., tho roll