The New York herald., 1877-03-18
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON. March II, 1871
THE SECOND RECEPTION OF MRS. uAYEs-A
THRoNG OF cHARMINGLY DRESSED LADIES AT
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Mrs. Hayes held her second reception at tho White
House this afternoon and the crowd was undismayed
by tho Characteristic St Patrcks Day storm OF snow
and sect which made the weather most unpropltious
Tor affair Of tho kind Tho lady representative OF
the HERALD furnishes the following rcpor: OF the
reception
At three O'Clock tho entire floor OF the Mansion was
open TO tho public All Of tho chandeliers In tho clio.
CANT East Room wore lighted aud tho curtains wero
drawn, except onc which showed, through the dilapi
dated Lace tto patch OF bright holly and evergreen,
with whole family OF robins hopping about, as well
pleased with the present Administration with It's
predecessor.
The Rod Room was ablaxo with crimson and whitc
azalias and entertained many Of the callers with its
curious collection Of treasures
The President and party received In tho Bluo Room.
In tho line stood Mr.. Webb q. Hayes. young gentle.
of rare ease Of manner, just graduated IRON Cor
nell University lie presented the guests to the Prosi
dent, who greeted each ono with his customary gentle
ness and urbanity The President without gloves.
Colonel Casey stood next and introduced the callers
to Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes dressed In black silk
with side plaitings ana bows OF the material,
and the front In heavy iods and lined with elegant
fringes, with the finest lace tho and sleeves,
and puff Of illusion filed the heart shaped 'front.'.
Her hair was without ornament, the comb; a
cluster of creamy roscbuds the only appropri.
ornament for the exquisite lace which nlled the
bosom OF her tasteful dress
Mrs Sherman wife Of the Secretary Of the Treasury,
black silk with acings and folds OF black satin.
Her hair slightly raised In front, was in heavy braid
at the back, with long curls Her ornaments
flowers and point with elegant bracelets on
beautiful arms.
Mrs. McCrary, WHO Of the Secretary o! War. wore
black silk and velvet in inch vide stripes, very be.
coming costume; her blonde hair in braids and
crmped slightly at the front
Mrs Colonel Corbin also IN black silk plain but
elegant and Gtting her fine figure to perfection. Her
hair dressed handsomely, and with littlo orna-
mont.
Mas Patt, niece Of the President, dressed in n
palo blue silk, with ruchcs and pullngs Of illusion, aud
long, dropping sprays Of white flowers She wore
cluster Of delicate rosebuds upon her breast
Her hair was becomngly arranged, and without
ments, lowers
Miss Foote wore a pale PINK silk which must have
been designed by gen artist Ii tied admirably and
the long sweeping train trimmed with side platngs
and ruches, whilo an apron Of striped grenadinc of
tho shade ornamcnted with n heading cm-
puiis and without ornaments
Miss Waite, daughter OF tho Chief Justice, stood
next Her dress silk, Of dark stone color, cut
pr.nccsse, and very elegant She wore cluster Of
nowcrs indeed the entire party did. Miss Waite Is
quct intellectual looking lady OF digniIcd bearing,
ana has the faculty OF beng able to talk TO several
people at once. Her hair was dressed In braids and
crmps, and her ornaments flowers.
The wife of Sir Edward Thornton was attred In an
elegant dress vi plum coorod silk with black velvet
basque.
Mrs. Cameron, wife OF tho Senator from Wisconsin,
wore an elegant black silk, with mantle OF tho same
lined with crimson satin quilted In diamonds A
heavy fringe and handsome heading completed the
garment. Her hat was claborately draped with
Duchesse lace.
Mrs. Justice Strong wore black velvet and silk.
NEW JERSEY POLITICIANS AND THE PRESIDENT.
President Hayes called to-day and urged to
make some appointments In New Jersey at once so us
to allow the politicians urging them 90 to-day
with tho knowledge that they were favorably acted
upon Ho replied that he had already informed the
Senate that he had further commu ncation max
TO IT, and he did like change that intimaiion.
lie said, besides, that ho not disposed to mako
any more appointments for tho prcsent-that
Is, for week daysand he also resolved ot
act upon any of those ho might have In contempa.
ton until he had carefully considered thom.
CHAMBERLAIN WHITING ANOTHER LETTER.
Teiegraphc dispatches have been received this
evening from d. II. Chamberlain by senator Patter-
son and sheriff Bowen, Of South Carolina
Tho former Is going to write another let
ter to President Hayes upon tho condition
OF political affairs In South Carolina Tn,
letters will DO prepared Immediately and presented tt
President Hayes by Monday next II Is understood
that he will takc ground against the representation
made by Govcrnor Hampton ana his trends TO thu
President, and furnish additional material 10 be dis