The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-05-01
Washington News and Gossip.
From our special Correspondent.

from our Special Correspondent.
WAsUIYGToN, D. c., april 26. 'S6.
Mr.. EpIToR: When few weeks
since it became known that the New
York Seventh Regiment was to visit
Washington upon the occasion of the
celebration of the twcnty-fifth anniver.
sary Of that eventful day in April. 1861,
when it so gallantly responded to Presi-
dent Lincoln's call for troops, the citi-
zrns of the National Capital at once de-
cided that a reception should be ten
Gcrcd which would long be remembers j
as the most delightful experience in the
history of the regiment. The Wash
inston Light Infantry at once rendered
their services, and placed their armory
at the disposal of the visitors. A pub
lie meeting was held at which recep-
ton committee of citizens was appoint
ed, and plenty of money was raised fol
the entertainment of the guests. Since
Inauguration Day no such crowds have
been seen in Washington as that which
turned out on Monday evening to well
come the regiment upon its arrival.
Upon the occasion of the former visit
OF the Seventh, not Union flag 1oatcd
on the route OF their entry into the city.
At the present occasion the hotels and
stores were gay with bunting and ablaze
with brilliant lights, while the air was
filled with rockets, and the avenue was
black with a cheering multitude as far
as the eye could reach. No welcome
cou!d have been more flattering or more
hearty. The programme carried out
during the visit of the regiment includ-
ed a grand dress parade, and march
throu Eh the principal streets, a review
by the President, and a trip to Mount
Vernon. 1t had been arranged that the
reginental band was to have serenaded
the President on Tuesday evening. and
choice selection of music had been
prepared for the occasion. Mr. Cleve-
lani however declined the profIcred
compliment. Nothing so pleases the
average Washington citizen as the mus
jc of military band, and the announce.
mcnt that the screnade in the White
House grounds had been given up was
great disappointment to every one, as it
had been thought that an opportunity
would be afforded them to compare the
skill of Cappa's musicians with that of
the Marine Band, in which the Wash
ingtonians take so much pride. Il was
however at a late hour decided to ten
der screnades to Secretary Whitney,
General Sheridan and Senator Evarts.
on Tuesday evening, and those who
were so fortunate rs to learn of this
change in the programme, were furn-
ished with musical treat not soon to
be forgotten.
The new Minister from China to the
United States and his suit, numbering
about forty persons, arrived here on
Thursday evening from California. The
retiring minister and the resident mem
bcrs of the legation were at the depot in
full court costume to welcome the new
comers. After series of salaams and
other celestial greetings the party took
carriages and were driven to Stewart
Castle, the present Chinese Embassy.
where everything had been placed In
readiness to give the new minister a
fitting reception. Tho attaches were
drawn up in line upon either side Of the
hall, and as Minister Woon entered the
door he was greeted with profound
salaams and escorted to the parlor where
he was formally welcomed to his new
abode by his predecessor.
There may be some truth in the SEN
Sational story which has been the sub
jcct Of so much newspaper comment of
late to the effect that the President is
to be married in June, hu. II is general
ly believed here that there is no foun-
datlon whatever for the report, which il
is believed was worked up in Btilfa!o
for the benefit of certain social interests
there. However this may be, Mr..
Cleveland has upon several occasions,
without either affirming or denying the
truth of the rumor, taken occasion to
express his disgust at the manner in
which the subject has been treated by
the press Of the country.
ADMINISTRATION of the labor troubles
in the southwest which has been in
progress during the week has attracted
4 great deal Of attention, and the room
at the Capitol occupied by the commit
tee has been crowded during the exam
ination Of Nj. PowderlY, Jay Gould and
others whose names have become so
iamiliarly known TO the public since the
commencement OF the great railroad
strike. After completing its work here
the committee will visit St. Louis and
points upon the Missouri & Pacific and
Texas u Pacific railways, and it is to be
hoped that as a result Of the inycsliga-
lion, some provision may be made by
which the reoccurrence Of troubles of
his kind may be avoided
The calendar Of the House has gIown |
@ such extent that some Of the mem
,ers are becoming slanned at the wan