Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-04-02

Especial Correspondence Of THE nrHAID9

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Snow lying on roofs and in sheltered
corners on the Oath of March. in the
city of Washington, is sight so unusual
as to be worth recording. CHANGING
from my window, ii is difficult to be-
lieve that the 'yernal equinox" has
passed. Spring, so far, has been any
thing but gentle Society people, in
making their rounds of calls, are still
compelled to cling to cloaks and furs.
Miss Cleveland's reception on Saturday
last was very brilliant. The hostess
stood in the blue parlor and was as
sisted by her sister, Mrs. Hoyt, and her
guest, Miss Van Vetchen of Albany.
Miss Cleveland's costume was black
Spanish guipure lace over lavender silk,
whose square neck was finished with
lavender feather trimming. Her gloves
were long black kid, and she carried a
black fan. Mrs. Hoyt's dress was black
velvet. relieved with point lace collar
cite and cluster of Jacqueminot roses,
and Miss Van vetchen's black tulle
with crimson trimmings. A prominent
feature of the occasion was the presence
of many of the ladies seen at the White
House during Mr.. Arthur's administra-
ton. Indeed it is pleasant and note
worthy fact that social relations appear
to be, by mutual consent, regarded as
something to be kept quite apart from
politics. This is doubtless largely due
to the stand taken by President Cleve-
land in the matter of civil service re-
form. Mr.. Blaine, who called upon him
a few days ago, has said that he be-
lieyes Mr.. Cleveland to be perfectly
sincere in the statements made in his
inaugural address, and will not be moved
in his resolution by any political press
ure. 1t is stated that Mr.. BIaine's feel
ing towards the President is friendly,
that he has predicted that the new adj
ministration will prove success, and
has said that it will be the duty of Re-
publican members of Congress to give
him cordial support in carrying out his
policy.
The ladies of the new Cabinet are
winning golden opinions from those
who meet them-the lengthening of the
social season will have the effect OF
making them feel at home in Washing
ton, when they enter upon the gayeties
of the next winter.
On Sunday last the German Minister
gave dinner to forty persons in honor
of the Empercr's birthday. Among
those present were ex-President Arthur
and members of the various foreign
legations.
The Saturday previous Secretary Bay
ard gave dinner to the Vice President
and Mrs. Hendricks.
Another dinner-party, at which many
ladies prominent in society were present
not as guest but attendants, was that
given to the aged men and women at
the Home of the Little Sisters of the
Poor, charity in which the people OF
the city are mu CHI interested.
The sudden death of Mr.. E. d. Clark
of Vicksburg, Mississippi, the recently
appointed Secretary of the Interior, is
said to have been a great shock to Sec
tary Lamar, who was an intimate friend.
Mr.. Clark was out of health when he
arrived here, and ten days ago was
seized with severe form of pneumonia.
Mr.. Henry L. Muldrow of Mississippi
who has been appointed to fill the vacan-
cy death has thus speedily created, is
we'll known in the city, having been
member of the House of Representa-
tives for eight years.
The new assistant Postmaster Gener-
al, Mr.. Malcolm Hay, is about to leave
for Florida, for his wife's benefit, as
we'll as his own. Both are In delicate
health, and it is asserted Mr.. Hay hesi-
tated on this account TO except the
office.
The new Land Commissioner, Hon.
VIM. A. j. Sparks of Indiana, like Mr..
Muldrow, is no stranger here, and is also
an ex-member of Congress. He is a
man of genial manners and it is be-
lieved, will fill the position acceptably.
The nominations to four important
foreign missions have caused quite a
sensation among the politicians. Mr..
Robert McLave of Maryland, appointed
Minister to France, is said to a friend
of Senator German. He has been Gov
ernor of.the state, member of Congress,
and--in President Pierce's administra-
tion-iilled the office of Minister to
China. Mr.. Edward j. Phelps of Yer
mont, who takes Mr.. Lowell's place at
the Court of st. James, is lawyer oil
brilliant reputation, an ex-President oil
the American Bar Association, and a
man of polished manners. The appoint
ment is highly commended. Gen. Henry
r. Jackson of Georgia, who has the
mission to Mexico, served as volun-
teer in the Mexican war, and has since
partised law in Georgia. He was
recommended for the position by the
Senators and Representatives of Georgia
as man exceptionally we'll qualified
for the place. Ex-senator Pendleton Of
Ohio, who is to be Minister to Germany
is nearly as we'll known here as in hi:
own state. He was the originator Of
the present civil service law, and hold,
high position in both political and so
cial circles.
The appointment OF the Assistant
Secretary of State, Mr.. Potter OF Ten
nessee, is said to be due to the persona
friendship of Secretary Bayard. Will,
that of cx-Congressman John G. Atkins
from the same state, who is Commits
sioner of Indian affairs. is regarded a
political nomination,
A strong effort is being made to in
duce Secretary Whitney to rescind tn
order sending Admiral English from
the European to the South Atlantic
station. on the plea that Secretary
Chandler was influenced by persona