National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
l'Mns. rrsns RECEPTION.


Brsniant Gathering 1t ne Ryi9enseof tho
ssesetasy Of state-fhe Beauty Wsslth
and xAsMfdu II the Capital Pay .xhsir r.
spects 70 the .Lsader Of sooisty.p = -
Last evening, IN respo1es 70 . largs1hn1sr Of
invitations, tie hospitable manaion az De Seers-
tary Of State vas crowded with the sJtfs o. the
city, the ooeasion bang the nrst and lsaly
evening reception : 20 Be gfvsn tbs season.
To stranger the scene In the vicinity Of
Fifteenth and / streets would be novelty;
for three or four squares could be seen double
rows Of all kinds Of vehicles, from the coaehand-
four to the single one-horse coupe, and when the
Ruests began to depart the babel Of voices a the
names Of their several owners were called, re-
minded one Of the confusion in the House Of Rep.
resentatives during heated debate.
It required the combined efforts Of GEORGE and
several policemen to prevent an inextricable
Jam and Blockade. The sidewalk, on account Of
the fnelement weather, was carpeted and
vented the ladies and their beautiful tcilettes
from being damaged by the rain. Perhapss
pEscRIrrIos OF MRS. FISH,
who IL the acknowledged leader Of society," would
be interesting to those who have not the enfree to
her prfncely mansion. As you enter the parlors
you meet . lady who You instinctively recognise
IS Q very superior woman, In stature rather above
ciined to be singular, an intellectual countcnance
and manner both stately and courteous.
Upon this occasion she was sttired in mag
trimmed with double rows Of broad black lace; an
ermine cloak was thrown gracefully over her
shoulders: her ornaments were superb diamonds
The couture was something after the style Of an
and high cardinal feather head. dress.
By her side stood her beautiful and graceful
daughter, who smiled welcome TO all, especially
to the younger portion Of our society. with whom
elegant costume of gaslight blue silk, trimmed
Mr. Fish was also present, and by his pleasant
smile and cordial welcome contributed greatly to
dressed most magnincently, but o description Of
their toilettes could scarcely be given, as the
crowd was 90 great that full sight Of . lady was
It seems also superfuous to attempt to say who
reception Of Mrs. Fish includes all our Society
people, and it Is considered breach Of etiquette
legation was represented in null. The Justices
Of the Supreme Court and their wives the
Cabinet ladies and the secretaries, most
o. Of the oncsrs Of the ARM and navy present In
Congress, accompanied by ladies; in fact, every
body. The names Of a few of those recognized BY
our reporter are given: General Banks,
GSsoD M RneHisy snS iadf.s
French. Col. Snifin and wife, Thomas N. Wilson
and family, Gen. Gibson, Gen. Woodruff, Judge
Macarthur and ladies, Lieut.. Story, Gen. Van
ford and ladies, Miss Coleman, Mr.. Gorham and
wife, Mr.. Lord. Gen. Meigs and ladies, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ford, Mrs Bloomer, Gen. Heintzeiman and
ladies, Hon. J, A. Bentley and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gov. Cannelf and ladies, Mrs. lawrence, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevenson, Mr.. Adams, Mr.. Southwofth
Col. Casey and ladies. Mr.. Ashton and ladies, and
hundreds Of others. Upon taking their leave the
l719 H street, ft would seem that the reception
OF Mrs. laughter was equally as well attended.