The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-06-20

Icairi tges 10 thcirse On entering, fht
Bah room had an air of enchsatneut al
! u.nst realizing some of the fairy senes de.
scfibed IN Arabian Romance. The ceiling
or awning oyei the patio Was of white mus
In, suspended in the form Of u cone. tx.
tending ~ rich fuds Com Il centre of sky
blue surrounded al the fool byA circle q
the same colour 10 the top of the iron raj
Ing of the azotea or terrace. The height
OF this beautiful canopy being justly pro-
porlioned 10 the size of the room Ia square
Of forty five feet had most pleasing eff
feet. The railing handsomely painted
" bite, vas lined On the outside with SIX Y
blue, within. around its top extended a
garland OF green. aud at the bottom still
larger garland in fesloons forming rich
cornice to graceful drapefy of blue, red
and White. Tie numerous windows and
doors were tastefully hung with curtains OF
The same colours, aud the walls were lined
with richly framed mirrors. At the heed
Of the room was suspended a decoration
Of white satin, 81 rounded by wreath of
artificial sprlgs Of laurrls having in the cen
tre the arms Of The United States and Blu
cnos Ayres united The flags OF the Uni
ted States on the right, and of Great Brit
an ON the left, were supporting that of
Bnenos Ayres, whilst around the crcun-
ference were placed those Of the other
South American republics On either
side we're the portraits Of Washington and
Hohrar, with THEN names in transparency
I Ihc fi9or was carpeied, and around the
room extended three rows af sofas and
chairs, the whole lighted by nine large ele-
giant chandeliers, suspend d from the cell
ilg A spacious apartment onthr left was
used rs a Card room for the ecntIr,nrn aud
furnished with every rclfeshmpnt.--A
room lacng the entrance, WIS occupied by
the music, and two others contiguous wee
appropriated Il, Withdrawing room, for the
ladies', handsomely furnished and proyld-
ed with all the appnlteLances Of the toilet.
On the left extended the Supper room, most
srcndldly decorated nothing could rg-
coed the rich and picturesque appearance
of the tables Temples Of various sizes
ard constructions were connected by gar
lands of flowers, whilst the laxuriant fruits
the season were hountcously interspers-
cd. Under an arch in the crntre Of the
room was transparency Representing,
on one side, a Monument on the fnll Of
battle, ON which WAS engraved the names
of 1yacucho aud Boiiudr. Fame with her
braZen trumpet, has asst left il TO sou the
name OF SHcre across tie AIDES. On the
reverse, was the figure of LIBERTY with
the embens 0f the United States on the
right, aud Britannia on the left, supper
ting the Genius of South America in
the form Ola Peruvian Indian. In the
perspective was seen the vessels of the
three nations tfianphantly bearing their
banners on the ocean.
About ten o'clock the dancing commen-
ced, which alternately consisted of mimi
cts, Spanish contra dances, cotIIuns, and
wa'lzee. The music, during the intervals
playing national airs, marches and synpho-
nies. 4 more rich display Of fashion and
beauty i.as, perh 1ps, SELDOM been seen in
any country, and il would be vain to at
tempt To describe the ma, ical and fascinat
ing appearance Of tire whole. A O'Clock
the ladies' were waited on by the gentle
men 10 the supper room, where they par
took ola sumpluous repast. Bcfure and
after the ladies had retired, number OF
toasts We're drank, of which we collect the
following. which sufficiently illustrate the
enthusiastic spirit which prevailed.
BY the Presidents Liberty-We re
member, with gratitude, its great founder ;
Ayaohncho.'
BY an English gentleman" The Pres.
ident of he United States.
by Brig Gen. Ascueuega---"The two A.
mcricas of the North aud Souh-Fratpr-
nized now in system aud opinion, may NE
also have the fortune, to give to our hsto-
~ Hero as sirtnous as Washington.
Doct. FriAs said The present assem-
bly, Is certainly the most Interest," ( we
have had, in consequence of the mempra-
Bile action Of 4 yacucho, on account of the
taste and elegance displayed, and the en-
thusiasm which prevails This patriotic
demonstration we owe to our brothers of
1 North America, who have always shown
! tn greatest interest in our Independence
and Liberty, and have been the first To
confirm it in the most marked aud gener-
Gus manner. Oar gratitude must appreci-
ate it with the p0rest feelings of friendship
and regard, aud beg leave 10 driok To
die health aud prosperity Of the sous of
| the frs; American rpullc-Muy our re
i lations {. friendship be as firm as our COM
mon caose has been just against oppreasi-
on and tyranny.
BY Mr.. LUZnn0---
"Wa5hinetnn surpas,a tons les ancicns heroes
IT tut par -rs exploits rmode lie DIES nouYeaux
Glorr "A SEES descendants qui an horde 'Ame-
riqee,
Comcnteront par les lois la mere de Republic
/ que.
BY thc British Vice Consul" The Uni
ted States and Great Brilain--may their
friendship he as lasting as their common
+ language
/ BY an American, Gin reply, pointing to
the transparency J." England and the L.
nited Statcs--may they always so hand in
hand in supporting good causc.'
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from The london ,llorning Chrouicle.