Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-08-20
MILITARY BALL AT CAMP WASHINGTON.

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Last niobt military ball was given by The officers sta
toned at Camp Washington. AS was understood ,nal
very extensive preparations we've IN progress lot e
il became subject of much conversation; and Tor the
satisfaction Of those who did not atend we oHef &c"
basty words of description.
Tie ground, which very suitable tor Inc purpose,
was rendered strkingy romantic, as It exhibited from
the Trenton road numbeess lights among Inc tehs nha
trees As the company assembled rockets were con
sanlly sen, up in beautiful variety. The arrangements
for dancing and the accommodation OF the guests were
planned with tasteful ingenuity, and executed win al
mirable skill Several large tents, extending over
smooth, temporary flooring, presented ample space of
exercise Around, and along the middle OF The room,
numerous handsome lamps were suspended, decorated
with ewes and flowers At intervals, devices OF arms
and musical Instruments drnped with the co!ors OF The
regiments and national flags were hung against Inc trees
and supports within the enclosure The Sides too were
iestooned with the stripes and stars and wrenlhs oil Tau
rel and other grateful foliage completed The classic deco
rations of the ample canvass
Owing 10 The uniavorable appearance OF The SKY
through the day. the guests less numerous than
had been expected About fifteen hundred invitations
had been sent various parts OF the country but hose
who had the pleasure Of attending did not exceed lew
hundred. Amends. however, were made IN the great
comfort, hich an excessive crowd would have dImi
nished BY 10 clock the ladies had all arrived, and
when The dancing commenced, TO The playing OF an e3
ceen band the scene was highly picturesque and most
agreeably exciting 1t seemed if the gallant mana
gers had selected the iares OF their country women TO
grace the tented field As surveyed the numerous
and lovely groups We had full faith in the saying, that
",he American women the most beautiful in the
world" Their dresses too, in the n.as"n' '-,'-f-' ,I
ION, aud Of the officers enhanced the
attractive variety Of The spectacle.
Before IL o'clock supper was announced, and the
company passed another erected and
similarly 10 that appropriated for dancing There two
very long tables united by third at the top
ed with splendid and luxurious display of fruits and
confectionery. Every thing profuse and excellent,
and arranged by Mir Parkinson in style most Gre
diabe his IDEAS Of such artificial beauty. Flowing
glasses and bright eyes spared around the sUmptuous
board and young hearts beat lightly TO glad melodies.
As The night wnred and quadres were resumed a few
retired; but morning almost stood lip.oe upon the nsty
mountain top, before the sentry left alone upon his
watch.
The large company which thus enjoyed the liberal
and elegant hospitality OF The officers of Camp Wash
ngion will long bear it in pleasing and grateful recol
lection.
ME1lco-Advices from the city Of Mexico 10 The 9Th
and Vera Cruz 10 the 18th July have been received at
New Orleans The report that Gen Bravo had super
seeded Santa Ana in the Presidency ad interim OF that
Republic turns out a hoax. Gen. Busamente was daily
expected in the capitol having quelled for the present.
the most formidable enemies OF the internal peace o. ms
country He had been received with every demonsra-
ton Joy and respect in all the Popuous places through
which he had passed
Gen. Urea had been arrested by the Government, but
succeeded in making his escape from his guards while
his way Vera Cruz and has not since been heard
from, and it is probable he will get out of the country
Our Minister Mr. Ellis received with all the no.
nors that could be shown him at Vera Cruz military
escort was sent TO conduct him to Mexico and The public
authorities seemed anxious TO make every possiole &c
moustrelon Of respect towards him.
The Mexican Congress had refused 10 concur WIN
Santa Ana in his hostile measure towards Texas, recon-
merded by him, and the latter had retired to his country