Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-22

the views through two distinct suits of apart
ments 50 maSicaliy presented. II would be
difficult task TO describe in terms adequate
the effect produced by the PROPULSION of mag.
nlhcent objects, which at every glance, con
yeyed an exalted idea of princely taste, ma.
tional grandeur, and the fine arts, cherish
ed in state of perfection. The apartments
were decorated with splendor perfectly ew.
ihe palace was Il scene ofenchantment, & G.
very elegant female, clad in the attire OF her
native Country, appeared the Armida.
he supper was the most superb in spec
tacie arrangement that perhaps ever was
exhihited IN tbs country. The state table
OF the prince regent was ranged along the
Conservatory, the west end of which (being
the head Was hung sem:.circular with a
crimson silk ground, covered with traosnar-
ent musll3, t.rsy INTO avariety nfape.tt,sx
fortiie splendid display Of numerous geld
vase urns, nassy SAVERS, &c. embossed by
admirable Workmanship, and the whole sur
mounted by a most superb ANCIENT urn, cap
tured IN the reign OF ElizaDesh from The
Spanish admiral, who commanded what
was SO presumptuously STYLED the "Invipc;-
BILE Armada" Adjoining to this were tables
running through the library and the whole
lower suite otrooms the candelabras in which
was SO arranged thatthe prince regent could
distinctly see, and be seen from one end TO
the other. Along these tables the royal fam
lily OF England, and that ofthe Bourbons, and
the nobility were seated conformabiy to their
respective ranks. On the right hand of the
prince regent was placed the dutchess, a. An
gonieme on his left the duchess of York
From the library and rooms beyond branchcd
out two great lines Of tables under canvas
tar into the gardens, each in the shape Of
cross, all richly served with silver plate, and
covered with every delicacy that the season
could possibly afford. When the whole com
pany were seated, there was line of fe-
male beauty, more richly adorned, and a
blaze of jcwelry more brilliant than England
probably ever displayed before The prince
regent sustained his royal host throughout
with all the dignihed and unabating courte-
sy thatso arduousa character requires. The
library and council room displayed the great
est taste. The latter was appropriated to
dancing, and the floors chalked III beautiful
style. In the centre appeared G.. II. III.
with the crown, supporters, and blazonry.
The external decorations were equally grand
and pleasing. The aisle opposite the grand
conservatory was furnished with large mir
rors, girandoles, and candelabras. 1t form
ed superb promenade rendered delightful
by garlands and festoons of roses, pinks, car
nations, and the finest flowers of every spe-
cies. Orange trees, fruits, and flowers also
bloomed along the banks, growing in state
of nature.
Four handsome MARQUES were pitched
on the lawn ofcarlton house, with rifeoah.r
dc J7fze TO guide the company in their pro-
menades. Bands of music were stationed in
the tents; and when the dancing commenced,
the gay throng stepped over floors chalked
with mosaic devices, and moved through
thickets of roses, geranium, and other fra
grant sweets, Illuminated BY variegated
lights that CLEANED like stars through the
foliage. The company sat down to supper
about O'Clock, and after they had taken
some refreshment they returned to the festive
dance, which continued til the blush Of morn
warned the gay throng to retire.
ESSES.
All that art. taste, & expense could COM
mand for personal decoration, has been in
requisition for this night. The ladies dres-
SEES, though pretty generally white, were di-
versified with all the skill that ingenuity could
| devise. The Prince Regent wore a field
marshal's uniform, with his hair in a long
queue, the Gordon blue, and a superb brilli-
ant star, large diamond loop and button in
his hat and feather, and wearing sabre, the
handle and scabbard of which were richly
studded with jewellery.