Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-02-15

decision (by the terms of the Bill creating
IT. must stand. Accordingly in Joint Con-
vention the President of the Senate declar-
edthat Florida had east its vote for Hayes
and Wheeler. The counting of the electo-
raj votes of the remaining states in alpha
betical order was then resumed, and with
out objection Illinois, Iowa and Kansas,
casting 81 votes. were counted aud declar-
ed for Hayes. and Georgia, Indiana and
Kentucky casting 3 votes, were declared
tor Tlilen. When Louisiana was reached
objections were made. bo.h by the Repub-
licans and Democrats TO the certificates,
there being TWO declaring votes for Hayes,
and one. showing 5 votes for Tilden. The
Convention then dissolved. and the senate
retired 20 their Chamber aud the High
Commission will on Tuesday give a hear
Ing to the directors.
We copy from the Belfast Journal an
extract from the Washington letter of its
graceful and sparkling correspondent, An
ma 5. Hustled:
The social event of the week occurred
on Mondsy evening, when Secretary and
Mrs, Chandler gave a large reception.
There was never "a hint OF hard times in
the bri'Nant rooms where such superb gems
flashed, and where the fabrics worn made
the tabled magniiicence OF Monte Cristo
seem possible. The receiving party at
Mr. Chambers is an exceptionally pleas
[ an al llar hsr- te
picture; her tall, elegant figure displays
a superb toilette with unusual effect. and
this time the modiste who designed her
/ dress must have had a special inspiration.
1 Her court train aud high basque were oi
bronze green velvet; the Petticoat ofgleam
! ing white silk bore garlands of blossoms,
| diasonally arranged; while some mysteri
Gus drapery at the sides of bronZe-greei
velvet striped with gold added that hint OF
Oriental style which is now ''the thing
Mrs. Uale's costume was combination
/ OF the iainiest rose silk with the most deli.
cate green or blue. for under the gas
\ light can never distinguish those shades
I Both ladies wore the diamonds which MAXI
Us all envious. Mr.. Chandler, 10 whom
these things must be insufierable bores
bore himself with Christian resignation
and babe every one welcome so cordially
that before twenty had shaken hands be
had fairly cheated himself into believing ht
liked the operation. Mr.. Hale-well. he is
always delightful. | mean socially; that
is to say, good gracious, what mess In
making OF it = in parlor the most violent
political antagonist couldn't help liking th,
handsome man, whose manners are S
courteous; who always has his wits a;
command. and whose mellow voice can pu
more dangerous meaning into common
compliment than most men ever get intC
their elaborate love making. Otherwise
how did he ever win his charming wife be
fore whose clear eyes and bright intelii
gcnce 50 many suitors were found want
ing: Am gushing: Can't help il. sir
Ike that household thoroughly. even t.
the blessed golden-haired babies; and tina
party OF Monday evening with its rar
flowers, its music. it, beautiful Nomei
and brave men" was something WORT
sharing. folded up pleasant memor.
with every plai OF my party gown; pa
away some charming thought 10 perium
my precious laces, mot many my dear. an
therefore precious and all the next day
Went about singing 10 myself suatchrs @
the music TO which our hearts kept time
We all welt home in the m"onlight-bu
il begin To rave about Washington moon
j. ID this letter will never get 10 the ma
= roo.,.bse Imagine the most delicious a
,ol, ~ me - . aud brightest moo
+ -" cNei saw. and fancy no. rl.asan; IN
=. going home "aS- to those who Ill ~ ~
. cavaliers a we.i - did uIiucl