The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-05

continuity with tho nations past
The first ambassadors ever ac-
credited to this country attended the
first New Year reception of Clcveland's
second administration. They were
tho ambassadors from Great Britain.
France. Italy and Germany.
The last Democratic administration
/ before that OF Cleveland was
Buchanan's. just before the Civil War.
Never had there been a more brill
liant administration socially than that
OF Buchanan. up to that time. Jener-
con Davis said of it: "Thc Executive
Mansion resembled more republic
! can court during the administration
or Buchanan than at any time since
the days Of George Washington
The brilliant and beautiful Miss Har-
rict Lane niece of the President, pre-
sided I'm the White House. 1t was dur
ing this administration that the then
Prince OF Wales. who was later Ed
ward VII. of England. visited Wash
ington as Baron Renfrew. lie was
entertained, OF course, at the White
House.
Others In White House.
Other Democratic administrations
We're those of Jefferson, Monroe Jack
son, Van Buren,. Tyler. Polk and Pierce.
Jefferson is looked upon as the patron
saint of the present Democratic party,
though In those days he was called a
Republican The Federalists We're tho
opposition party. John Quincy Adams
claimed to be u Republican," like JEFF
ferson, but as n matter of fact his
principles were those Of the Federal
lists, and the opposition to his admin
istration elected his successor and
| took the name of Democrats.
Jeffersonian simplicity has become
n byword Although Jefferson liked
| fine horses, good clothes on occasion
and lived we'll, he was all for repub-
lican simplicity in his entertainments
and his treatment Of guests at the
White House. He greatly offended
some OF his foreign ministers by tho
offhand manner In which he treated
them when they called at the White
House, receiving them in whatever cos
tune he happened to have on. whether
fitting, in the eyes of tho diplomats,
or not.
He was responsible for tho clint
nation OF the ball which was always
given the night OF the Presidents
birthday. He also did away with the
big levees which had been held at the
White House. or Presidents house, as
it was then called. by his predeces-
sors. His two daughters, Mrs. RAN
dolph and Mrs. John Eppes, helped
him receive his guests on few oc-
casions, but they were seldom in
Washington. and 1t devolvcd upon
the charming Dolly Madison, wife Of
his Secretary of State. James Madi-
son, to preside ut the White House.
Strife Under Monroe.
The new White House was thrown
ident, having been rebuilt after It's
destruction by tho British during
President Madison's administration.
The social life of the White
House during the administration of
Monroe was marked chiefly by the
strife between Mrs. Hay. a daughter
of the President, and members OF the
diplomatic corps. Mrs. Hay laid down
strict rules OF etiquette, which Of
| fcndcd tho diplomats.
When Andrew Jackson came To the
White House tho elegance which had
been manifested during the adminis-
trations of Adams and Monroe was
,, forgotten, and tho simplicity of tho
days OF Jefferson was in evidences. fIc
gave public reception at the Whito
House tho night of his inauguration.
which resulted I'm IL riot, about 10000
persons crowding into the house. Tho
people fought for food. broke thous-
ands of dollars worth OF china, and
almost wrecked the White House.
lneTe WIS plenty OF excitement 80 lar as
social matters were concerned during the
jackson administration. lie appointed
Secretary OF War. Mr.. Eaton married Peggy
O'Neil. daughter OF n hotel keeper In
Washington. who had been much in the pub
officers absolutely refused to receive Mrs.
Eaton or to have anything TO do with her.
The President tried 10 force the women 10
take up the pretty Peggy. but without avail
and finally the trouble caused the disruption
of his Cabinet. Later Senator Eaton
sent ms American minister to Spain There
his wife was received and made much OF.
Weddings at Mansion.
Two weddings took place in the White
one was that OF Miss Easten. niece oil the
President to Mr.. Polk, Of Tennessee. am,
Vile. Tenn. to VI. Pasuneol. who was after
ward minister from France to this country
ose ,,i MI ras cnm SiIhe ihi 70 me Mn'o
li.g went on In much moro lavish way.
He spent many i!iousanda Of dollars
the building and grounds. and for this
criticized vigorously.
John Tyler was another Democratic Presi-
The wedding. however, did not take place
In the White House. The President Went to
daughter OF Senator Gardiner. Her father
had hcen killed in an explosion of big
sesaes. Mhs presidsnt ry He emS e say az
iiis Cabinet and other high officials were
cabin ana escaped injury The bride Was
beautiful, and assumed good deal OF state
in her entertainments ut the White House.
she received her guests seated unon chair
placed on Platform She drove four horses
to her carriage. s-sl
Frowncd OH Dancing.
The next Democratic President was Polk.
and while she was known aa a gracious and
djgnincd hostess and gave the usual state
dinners and receptions. the White House
was not as gay aa II had been In tho past
The administration OF President Pierce,
also Democrat, was dull socially. Mrs.
Pierce has b0tn described as piacidly Dig
nifed. Tho President and his wife had n
great sorrow iust before tho start Of tho
administration. Thor Only son was killed
In, n railway accident. HIS mother being