The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-11

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THE FITz JOHN PORTER CASE
The Fitz John Porter case, which is like
ly to cause ain almost everlasting discus
sion, will be taken up by the Senate Mon.
day.
THE WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.
National Associated Press to the Star
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 1.-THE reception last
night by President and Mrs. Hayes to the
diplomatic corps was probably the most
elaborate entertainment which las been
given during this administration. Members
Of foreign legations arrived early, dressed
in their brilliant court dress, and were ad-
mitted by the private entrance The other
guests entered as usual tlirougl, the main
door. Tie decorations were the work Of q
we'll known artist decorator, and the rooms
were perfect pictures of beauty. In the
east room, where the President received,
were tropical plants IN profusion, their
dark green leaves contrasting with fine
effect against the brilliant surrounding OF
the green red and blue roOms. W
The handsomely decorated supper-room
was also triumph of cuisine and floral
art. The President and Mrs. Hayes re-
ceived, assisted by Mrs. Evarts and other
ladies Of tile Cabinet. together with Mrs,
Jones and Miss Lizzie Jones, of Cincinnati; !;
Miss Cook and Miss Nellie Waddle, of
Chiliicothe, Ohio, and Miss Nellie Fremont.
Of Fremont, Ohio, who are at present
guests of Mrs Hayes. @r-I
Mrs. Ha es was dressed in magnificent
white brocaded silk, heavily trimmed with
lace. She carried large bouquet. Mrs.
Evarts wore black silk. as usual.
After the Diplomatic Corys had been in
troduced, Lady Thornton took position be-
side Mrs. Hayes and assisted her in re-
ceiving the Senators, Representatives.
Army and Navy officers and Government
officials.
TIE observed of all observers was Mrs.
John Jacob Astor, of New York, who wore
all her diamonds and seemed a perfect
blaze of light She wore in addition to her
other cOsLly ornaments a diamond
necklace valued at $50 COO She stood a
little buck OF Mrs Hayes and was the CEN
ter of attraction during the evening. The
attendance was larger than at any previous
state occasion, yet the arrangements were
such that there was no crOWding. The
brilliant assemblage commenced to disperse
about II o'clock. .-"t"
BoYNToN AND SHERMAN.
The following correspondence in relation
to letter OF General Sherman furnished
yesterday to Agent Of New York Associ-
ated Press for publication explains ITSELF:
-, "WAsHINeroN, d. c., Feb. 10.
ITO Hon. Alexander Ramsey, Secretary Of War:
"SIR-On the 28th OF last month caused
to be delivered to your messenger at the
War Department letter to yourself, in
closing charge with specifcatio against w.
7. Sherman for conduct unbecominx an
officer and gentleman
"The statement having been furnished
to the Associated Press, though not with
Of Your Office that I have taken
no steps to invite proceedings before mill
tary tribunal, will you please, inform FINE
whether the papers referred to were re-
ceived at your office OH date named?
Very respectfully, your obedient serv-
ant, &1al H V. BoYHroN.''
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHTNoroN, d. e., Feb. 10.
Mr.. II. V. BoyntoG ~ s
DEAR SRI am directed by the Secreta-
your communication of this date, request
charge, with specifications preferred by
YOU against General sherman had been re-
ceived in this Office, and to reply theret'
that the papers referred to were received
BY him on the 2Sth ultimo.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant
THOMAS +. BARR,
elvai% & Judge Advocate.
rs COMMITTEE WORK.
The House Appropriation Committee
have agreed to take up the Indian def
ciencv and agreed to the bill appropriat.
Ing $135, 600 The general question of de-
ficiencies was then brought up and it was
decided to as speedily as possible prepare
bill covering the most important items,
not allowing them to remain to the close OF
!he session and be dragged into the General
Deficiency bill.
The House Military COMMITTEES agreed to
The bill authorizing the Secretary of War
10 furnish condemned cannon for monu-
ment to General Frank P. Blair. efs
The House Committee on Indian fairs
held a lengthy discussion over Mr.. Hale's
bill to authorize the Secretary OF the In.
terror to allot lands in severalty to Indians.
Schurs and number Of officials
COHIlCCtcu VIII Vic lUuidn AcphT Ltitcub
were present and presented q number of
to the bill, making argu-
ments in favor of them. s. ~
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A delegation from Cincinnati is expected
here next week to urge the claims Of that
city as the place for holding the National
Democratic Convention. DELEGATIONS are
also expected from st. Louis, Louisville
and Baltimore to urge these cities respect
ively for the consideration of the National
Democratic Executive @ ,mmittee, which
meets in this city on the 23d inst
THE DAYTON, o., REVENUE TROUBLE.
Revenue Agent Brown yesterday tele-
graphed Commissioner Raunl that deficien.
cy IN Deputy Collector Ashley Browns ac-
count in the Office of Collector of Internal
Revenue at Day ton, o., was $40, 200, which
would undoubtedly be made good, and
that he took $4,000 with him when he alb.
seconded. A reward was offered BY the
for Browns arrest. Commits
sioner Raum has offered an additional re-
ward Of $500 on the part Of the United
States for his arrest. He also instructed
the Revenue Agent to remain until the de-
6ciency was made coed. ~ .ss.f,a,.es