Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-01

The Senate bill providing for the payment
of the interest on the bonds known as the
District of Columbia 3c5 bonds, was brought
mp in the House at half-past one O'Clock by
Gen. Garfield under Suspension of the rules.
An aye and nay vote was demanded. The
bill passed by ayes l6i nays 6@mOre than
the necessary two-thirds 1t will be sent at
once. after being eHgroSSed, To the President
for his signature The bill was amended 10
make the interest payable in currency.
Society, Etc.
Mrs. Grants reception on Saturday was
one Of the largest day receptions ever held in
the White House. All who knew Mrs Sar-
torls before her marriage were anxious to
welcome her home, and those who had only
heard of the wedding which made such a sem
sation last May were equally anxious to see
the sweet, modest young wife. For two hours
1t was almost impossible to penetrate the
crowd, but the opening of the middle door OF
the Blue Room. thus admitting a few at the
time, somewhat relieved the pressure. The
President stood on Mrs. Grants left, while
Mrs. SartOris stood on her right, with her
husband beside her, and Mrs. Col. Grant and
her husband just below. Both Mr. and Mrs.
SartCris looked remarkably wen, although
the voyage was both long and rough. Mrs.
Sartoris is thinner and palcr than she was
before her marriage, which may be attrib-
utabIe TO the ocean voyage. She looked
bright and happy, however, as we'll as hand
some. She Wore a lovely toilet of lavender
coiored silk, with plisses of crepe tisse the
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Col. trant wore pale green silk, with per
pendlcular shirrs and pipings; ornaments,
diamonds; gloves and ribbons TO match her
dress.
There were many superb toilets worn by
the ladies calling. Madame Won Overlook
accompanied her mother, Mrs. Dahlgren.
The former wore q carriage dress of blue
velvet, with hat the same color, which was
bordered with feathers of lighter shade
of blue than the dress and hat. Mrs and Miss
Sherlock, of Cincinnati. were among the
most elegantly dressed ladies. Miss Murphy
looked beautiful as she promenaded through
the corridor in black velvet suit with cava-
hcr hat OF drab velvet and feathers set quite
far back on the head, thus giving q fair view
of her lovely face. Madame de Bousiere,
bright. minated and stylish, was surrounded
with admirers. She wore black velvet Sec
retary, Mrs and Miss Fish were among the
guests; also Sir Edward Thornton. The Post
master General was present with Mrs. Jewell;
also Secretary and Mrs. DelanO, the Attorney
General and Mrs. Williams, Governor Nor
gan, Mrs. General Chipman, Miss Waite.
daughter of the Chief Justice; Mrs. Blaine
Mrs; Edward F. Beale and Miss Beale, Mrs.
Burleigh. of Maine; Mrs. Robinson, the wife
OF The Representative from Ohio; the distin-
guished looking Mrs. Pride, of South Caro-
lima, with her cousin, Miss Andrus, who is
spending the winter in Washington; Mrs.
eolonel Jones, Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Bliss OF
Massachusetts; Mrs. Paymaster Carpenter
Mrs. Hunter Mrs. Whitney and sister, Mrs,
Mrs. Colonel Truesdell, Mr.. H f. PTindIe
and Mrs. Prindle, of Cleveland; Mrs. Hast
ings, Mr. and Mrs Benton, of Pennsylvania;
Colonel and Mrs. Jennings, General Wallen
and his agreeable wife and two handsome
daughters, Mrs. Hamilton Smith and Miss
May Smith, Mrs. Judge Key and Miss Anna
friend; Mrs. Carter, of Boston: Mrs Chap
man Coleman, Miss Edes, Madame LIE Vert.
Mrs Macarthur, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Kane
Mrs. Ricketts,, and hundreds of Others whose
names would be well known if mentioned.
Mrs. William Myers and her daughter.
Miss Sallie Myers gave lunch party at
p. m. Saturday.
- Mrs ROnalds, of New York, gave very
pleasant dancing reception from to p. M
Saturday in the Catacazy house, which her
friends greatly enjoyed
The reception at Mr.. Horatio Kings in
the evening was made more than usually
delightful by the reading of Judge MacAr-
thur, and the recitations of Mrs Carter and
Miss story Music was as usual added. aud
the well-known talents of Mr.. King and his
daughter for entertaining gave an ecId, TO the
occasion which Will render il memorable to
All present The guests were numerous and
distinguished.
= The Attorney General and Mrs Williams
have issued invitations for a dinner this eve
ming TO the Supreme Court and other distin-
guished persons including ex-senator Nor
gan and wife, of New York
A very pleasant affair came off on Fri
day evening at the residence of Mr. James Il
birthday party given to Miss Amy the eld-
est daughter of the host. Sixty laiies and
gentlemen were present, the majority in COS
tune. Dancing was INDUCED in until late
hOnr, and refreshments were served af If
o'clock-the dancing being afterwards con
tinued until the ''wee small hours. j." greatly
to the enjoyment of all participants.
THE PCBLIC DEBT.-The recapitulatioD oc
the statement of the public debt of the Uni
ted States for the month Of january, 1873
issued from the Treasury this afternoon. is
as follows:
Dsbt btaTinr interest ~ com
Bonds Al per Isg nS5 IOa n,
Bonds at per ceht...... ........., 562 8L5 ap n1
Sl,7l9,II0 .so 60
Ds5t harms in's5,s' 'a laieCul money.
Certificates OF indebtedness at per c S67s nao IA,
Navy pension fund az per cent. 1868 9sy oo
sh,67s 600 20
Debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity ............. ....-~. s11.3l8sso %
Dot Beaying no interest
old demand and legal tender notes s3s2O721t7 80
Certificates of deposit ............. As 45 lsJ M
Fractional currency. y................ 4503J 07s 81
Com certificates .................. 2i655 ssl 90
s4g7 I69,522 II
Total debt. 60 2f2 s0I Os2 a
1nterest..... SOS 225 27
Total debt, princi pal and Interest,". 269 39 U7 40
Cash ia M, Treasury
Coin 60 ,4650Si 50
Special deposit held ior redemption -
OF certificates of deposit as proyid-
ell by law. ,.....-........ Efo5 800 90
Sl25 ,2l3lS5 Al
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Debt, less cash in the Treasury Feb
ruary L. l43 996 l12 %
Debt, less cash in the Treasury Jan
uaTy 595 3O2 02
Increase of debt during the past
Sl3q7 SO 81
Increase Of debt since June 80, l574 sgD7 a3i I3
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Bonds issued to the Pacific Railway Companies,
interest pay able in lawful money-Principal out
standing S64 623 5l2; interest accrued and vet
paid, 323 III S. interest paid by the United States
S26 24 c2A -; interest repaid by transportation of
mails, etc. 6O2 les 81 balance Of interest paid by
the United States, 30 Col 936 43
REDEMPTION OF $40 BONDS OF lS62.-By
virtue of the authority given by the act of
Congress approved July IA. 1870, the Secre-
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