Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-21
NO. 100.
Miseellameous.
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 18th, 1877

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 18th, 1877.
The summer has burst upon US to-day in open
defiance of spring, with so sultry glare at mid
day that the dandelons on the green terraces blink
their yellow eyes, and the white sails down the
blue Potomac dip laziy as though the breeze de-
clined to exert itself in their behalf People look
uncomfortable in their grey spring SUITS and look
around for the cool summer tints, as though there
was some injury done by the lack of them. One
hopes that the heavy clouds will gather this even
ing and cooling off the atmosphere by heavy
rain put the season back in its proper position.
Apropos of Delmonico's Marquis, the discovery
OF whom made such a sensation in New York not
long since, we would like the public to know tha
Washington can boast of the possibility, even
probability Of having Marquis, Count or Prince
IN disguise, who i'll some day be brought TO the
notice of an admiring, sympathetic and delighted
social world. Our young ladies as Dom Piatt
suggests, will not have to 60 all the way TO New
York to capture nobeman. The New Vienna
Bakery on Pennsylvania Avenue, contains ttis
treasure. There the bellies of Washington contipr
ually 20 for the purpose of tasting the virtue o
the royal baking powder, and to see rolls made by
hands that possibly belong 10 Marquis; said fair
beings nave decided that the gentleman in ques-
ton is nobleman in disguise, and that time and
circumstances will conspire to prove the suppos-
ton fact. With an eve to the futpre IL were
well to give here slight description of the inter-
esting Individual. lie IS very tall and handsome,
dark sad eyes, black hair, heavy moustache, clear
olive csmplexion thoroughly of the Italian type,
with fascination of manner that is simply in
creased by the mixing nd serving of rolls. Daily
elegant cUupes are to be seen at the door of the
bakery, and silks rustic in, and silks iustle out
without cessation. Let US hope that time will de-
yelope this chrys sails into a fine buttei hy.
Mis-. General Sherman, always energetic in the
advancement Of any good work, has been indefat-
gable IN raising contributions for the Pope and
the amount realized is $780, 000 which will be pre-
sened to his Holiness this month on the iftieth
anniversary OF his elevation to the Epscopate.
Mrs. Sherman has retarned to her home at ST.
Louis, gladly escaping Washington for the pres
ent, having spent the past month or two in istin-
Ing 10 applicants for political influence, and An
swering letters begging for office. The beseigers
concluded that her relationship to the new Secre-
tary OF the Treasury would give her carte blanche
as to appointments. 1t is peculiarly trying to q
woman, especially one with so sympathetic ma
tuIe, who would If she could relieve all the misery
that iaps at the door of her heart, to be thus be-
seiged, and with the best intentions be SO hemmed
IN by mpossibilities to render id rather vague.
For years Mrs. sherman has been untiring in her
works OF mercy, and there is quite void created
by her absence.
The rrmor aioat some months since. about the
probable departure of Sir Edward Thornton from
America to I'LL position at some court, has been
realized as Sir Edward and family have sailed for
England, and it Is probable Her Majesty has some
more important mission for him to fill than the
one in America. The British Minister has always
been much liked, and Lady Thornton will be sad
| y missed. Her daughters still debutantes,
appearing only at the regular receptions, given at
| the British Embassy. Mr.. Punket will i'll Sir
Edwards place untl he returns or new Minis
ter arrives.
The marriage of Admiral Porters eldest daugh-
ter may be ranked one of the most brillisut
ever witnessed in Washington. The thirteen hun
dred invited guests filed the church of the Epi-
phany, aisles and all, and the superb floral deco
Ia,ions, we'll as the exquisite toilettes Of the
ladies will long be remembered. The bride and
groom left for New York at eleven O'Clock, but
the guests continued to glide over the waxed
hours until the dawn blushed for them We wish
the young couple happy future. Theirs was
the course of true love, and certainly did not run
smoothly, for there w>re rough turns and sharp
rocks in it. -Four years ago Lieut. Logan's suit
was refused by the Admiral; he was then ban
ished three years cruise TO try the efficacy of
salt water in eradcating sentiment, but the young
sailor has been true to his first love and by perse
verance won the day. Let US hope that promo
ton will follow success.
Those who visited the Centennial last summer
will remember "Princeteau's Washington" as il
occupied a prominent place in the French coec
ton. 1t is now on exhibition at the Corcoran Art
Gallery and atractsls number of visitors The
father of our country s.tred in full dress uniform,
hat in hand acknowledging a salute, is seated on
| superb bay charger. The head is from an origi-
nal by Gilbert Stuart,
Mr.. and Mrs Saroris are paying their farewell
visits before going to Europe. They leave on the
18th at the same time with President Grant and
family, on different steamers, however, as MIR.
Ssrtoris has number of fine horses that he pro-
poses taking to England with him, and will land
at Southampton near his fathers place. Their
baby was christened last Sunday at st, Johu'a
church. CLEoNA.
HOME AGAIN.