The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-03-04
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2sth. 1875.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2Sth. 1875.
DEAR WnIG:-Contrary to expectation,
the morning of the 22nd beamed forth,
clear, bright and beautiful "Old Prob y
brought the rain up with round turn, and
gladdened many heart as the curtains
were drawn in the morning. and eager
eyes pierced forth to catch a glimpse of the
new born legal holiday. The rain of the
evening previous had served to lay the dust
nicely, and the sun soon made the. atmos-
phere delightful. The streets were crowd
ed at an early hour: every one seemed bent
on enjoyment of some kind, and were look
ing on life's brightest side. On all the pub
lie buildings apd from many prominent
places of business the "Old Flag" was
displayed; and, taken all in all, the day
was well and proftaby spent by major
ity of citizens.
The Presidents reception in the even
ing, to use common expression. was a
perfect Jam" The principal reason for
this was that it closed the evening lecep-
tons at the White House for the season.
and, of course, everybody took advantage
Of this, and turned out in full force. High
and low were in attendance, the plebeian
mingling as freely with the patrician of
official rank as though all were Of the same
social equality, and it is this privilege that
renders a reception at the White House an
exception to all others-they are all demo
cratic, and afford to foreigner the best
illustration that can be given of our politi
cal equality.
The charity ball was one Of the most
brilliant affairs Of the season. There was
q blaze of diamonds, and the costumes
were exceptionally elegant. Everybody
was there and entered into the pleasures of
the occasion with double purpose-to
have good time and to make the laudi-
BILE object of the entertainment as much of
a success as possible; and this no one will
dispute. All are glad to learn that the
financial results of the party were all that
could be desired. The profusion Of gems
at fashionable receptions this Winter has
been the subject of a good deal of com
ment, and their abundance seemed like any
thing but an indication of hard times.
The truth is that many of the most promi
nent leaders Of fashion have not hesitated
to adopt the lake George diamonds, SO full
of luster and brilliancy, and when set in
gold are so magnificent, that none but the
most critical and experienced of connois
seurS are able to detect the difference.
Afternoon lunch parties are quite n fra {
ure here now, and some of them are gotten
up Wei ei"oo' "'et' "IS' ''''Ni s"''e'
the Lenten time, aud Il splendid way of
having a good time" without infringing
upon the iniunctious of the church.
POSTAL CARDS.
When Mr.. CresweIl then Postmaster
General. suggested the adoption Of the
postal card as a cheap means of comrnuni
carton AZ the moor mans letter il is well
racollected Inc r;dicule some nj The ono
m;as ,f ,h. Administration tried RI he,n
nnon if and IF if being child a ..vain
triaine whim to amuse the people" The
re,ult however. is nniro the contrary and
the people are rather pleasfd with This
uvybin ), of Mr. Crcsveu Ne tho results
sho,y Daring the nast seven months the
Government has sold ninety million postal
cards Dnriru the vear nrev,ous tn thar
neriod the entire pnmber sold was 1O1
00O OOo This shows how 1anidlv the use
of nosta, cards is INCREASING as indeed is
the whole mail service Dnrin,r the month
Of January, inst mast the den.rtment sold
thr.s and half million dollars worth ri
nost,ge stamns slammed env.lones and
no,taI cards, This is at the rate of $40
600 600 worth per anuum. an enormous
increase over auy previous wear.
CONGRESSIONAL ECONOMY.
There is much discussion just now upon
the propriety of the many economies our
Democratic brethren are inclined 10 thrust
upon us. Economy is right, but the parsl-
mony that forgets mercy IS not statesman
ship. While they ponder over the economy
necessary to living on $1,000 per annum.
let them stop a moment and wonder how
their dear ones at home would fare were
this divided by five. II the extreme econ
omy they preach is needed, | doubt the
proprlety OF accepting fhliade!phla hospl-
talty to the tune oil $oo.oo ,. aud then
returning to vote million aud half to
the centennial fund. Or why not tax a
little more heavily Injuries. such as to-
bacco, whisky, wine and silks, generously
resolve to pay for the flowers that deco
rate their drawing rooms, thus dispensing
with the crowd OF florists bouquetmak
ers, NC, that throng our national gardens
Having done tins, they Will mud large
enough amount arising to warrant an APP
preparation OF at least enough to avoid les.
sshlns, IL 'heS oaIho' f"'So' Tue saiafles Oh