Tbb Presidest'* Rkciptiob.—Despite the tiittercold of yesterday, the New Year's re ception at ihe White House was quite as mrgeiy attended as on any previous occasion, marshal Selden and Commissioner Blake offi ciated as Masters of Ceremonies. President Buchanan seemed in excellent health, and had ■ cordial word to say to all visitors. The Ma nas Band was present in full numbers, and

• li-conrsed their usual quoia of airs, patriotic