Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-11


The first diplomatic representation of the
United States at the court Of Portugal was dur
ng the reign Of Maria, the First when Presi-
dent Washington, in 1871, sent his former staff
officer and special and social follower, David
Humphreys, to Lisbon as minister resident.
Humphreys was a man of education and courtly
manners, and after considerable experience as
secretary of legation under Jefferson at France
returned to the United States. He was init
mate at the residence of the first President and
through that fact and his social experience be-
came identified with the social history of the
hrst administration as the person who arranged
under the direction of the President, the forms
and ceremonies attending the first reception
given by President Washington after his inau-
guration.
After the lapse of nearly a century the gov
eminent will have as its representative another
cOurtiy gentleman from New England in the
person of DIR. George b. Loring. The resi-
dence OF DR.. Loring in Washington since his
nrst appearance as member of the House
OF Representatives, and later as Commissioner
OF agriculture, has always been one Of the
recognized social centers of the capital
THE HOUSEHOLD
Of the new minister to Portugal consists of his
wife and daughter, who are well-known in
social circles. Mrs. Loring was Miss Anna
Smith, Of New York city. She was born and
educated at the great commercial metropolis
Her Father, Isaac T. Smith, was for MANY
years well-known in financial circles as a bank
president. Mr.. Smith a native of Boston.
The mother Of Mrs. Loring was descended
from the most historic families of New Eng
land She was Elizabeth Putnam, daughter
Of Judge Henry Putnam, of Brunswick, Me,
who was descendant OF Gen. Israel Putnam
celebrated In the opening days of the War of
independence. Her maternal ancestors were
also distinguished. Her great grandfather
Gen. Joseph Palmer, was born in Devonshire.
England, in 1716 He came to the colonies when
young man and settled in New England
His son, Gen. Joseph Pierce Palmer was one
Of the party who boarded the British vessels
and threw the tea chests into the harbor of
Boston IN the first days of the revolutionary
controversy. lie was a brigadier-general in
the continental army under Washington, presi-
dent OF the provincial congress, and an init
mate friend OF John Adams. In commemora-
ton OF his distinguished service fine monu-
ment has been erected to his memory in Massa-
chusetts.
N WASHINGTON.
While Representative in Congress, DR..
Loring met Miss Smith in New York city and in
1850 made her his bride. Since his marriage
he has maintained a residence in Washington.
Being at the head Of the department of Agri-
culture, position OF almost cabinet promi-
hence then, and recently given a place in the
statutory council Of the President, he enter
M
oeratlc administration, in private life his res
idence was a favOrite resort for fashionable
society irrespective of politics
HIS summer residence is at Salem Mass
mrs. Lorlng during her nearly ten years resi-
dence IN Washington has contributed through
her grace OF manner and many ACCOMPLISH
nents great pleasure TO the social circles OF the
capital. She Is connected with several useful
charities, In which she has been great worker
She Is highly educated. Her familiarity with
The French language will add largely TO her So
:ial prominence at the court of King Louis L
Minister and Mrs. Loring will sail for Lisbon
me seat OF their diplomatic residence, on June s.
The minister TO the ancient seat OF mundane
grandeur and capital of modern Italy, ex-Goy
Albert G- Porter, of Indiana, being a widowsr
NE presiding lady of the legation at Rome will
be Miss Annie Porter, the minister's daughter.
sne was born at Indianapolis. Her mother, the
nrst wife OF the minister, was Miss Minerva
Brown. daughter OF one of the leading attor-
neys OF Indianapolis and contemporary of the
PRESIDENT The second wife of Minister
Porter was Miss Cornelia Stone, of western
New York, whom he met in Washington
They were married Just after his inauguration
n governor of Indiana, in 1881 The minister
son, George I. Porter. is a practicing LAWYER
Miss Porter was well known in Washington 90
e,ety curing her fathers residence at the capt.
tai as comptroller of the Treasury. She was
very popular, and in her new sphere win make
the social life of the American Diplomatic rem
resentation at the court of King Humbert
very attractive.
GEN. BUSY.
During the early stages Of the late war the
Third Iowa cavalry was one Of the most noted
mounted volunteer organizations, having made
record for dashing Reconnaissance and daring
charges in the front of Grants army in the
vallies Of Mississippi, Cumberland. and the
Tennessee. At that time Cyrus Busy, now as
0stAnt Secretary Of the Interior, was colonel Of