Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-05
RIcIrNoNp. July %,

by which throughout the world his services acknow-
edged he is of being considered the unvacd leader
the ton. And while uniting heartily in the of
the Club allow us individually to ofer you the assurances
oil our distinguished consideration
Signed, FRA ANTONIO,
CARLOS,
GIUSEPPE.
RICHMOND July 9s
HrRNrrIc Your fay,r of this morning ia and
D'Orsay will come For na,,er;nc cxpfcssons tho Club
has my thanks For yourselves accep, nv appreciation
Signed DoRSAY.
In conformity with the -evious ar,,ng,,.,ts ,b. ann
nor c.r, T ~, ~ e IT, i s 'e sup
convvialiy and enjoyment was probably unsurpassed by
any similar entertainment OF modern times The tasteful
decorations of the room vases of Aowers ,,,crn, II; d.
spray osparkug fountains grange and lemon trees holding
out their luscious fruits and wild vines gracefully trailing
along the gdcd ceiling and twinng gay groesque shapes
around the splendid columns, which support the
dome, in lively with the flowing robes and
tasseled caps Of the company and presented coup dni
that can be only equalled by the harmonious combinations
ct fairy land The table which was under the supernten
dance OF Signor Maccaron laid with degree of
taste unparalleled this country and loaded with
uNuries, but supplied with them such piquant manner
as 10 tempt the lasdious appetite There neither
too much nor too little the board but Just that precise
modcrm which only be observed tables the
hant ton The count indeed declared IL 10 be
iaut To add 10 the cnchanmont OF the scenc kendals
celebrated brass band whchwas engaged expressly for the
occasion delighted the company no time with the
most eNhratng airs executed in his superior style. At
IL O'Clock precisely at signal from the Regent, the
pahy look eir seats and commenced an attack upon the
INST course which consisted OF --.
Alter the cloth removed the following regular toass
were drunk:
l. lhe Hemeuc Club in all Sges and in every country
uue iolr motto OF Prenez Gnrde. air. we're all noddn.
= The President OF the United States and both his
ooys' Iyers March.
~ nietona ana all her girls. God save the Queen.
T. me memory OF Brummel. Not drum was heard.
- "hte C'aVatS IN dress circles honor 10 whom honor
Is que: lporsays waltz.
heau hickman, absent but not forgotten, while Fash
ION mas Nory genius an admrer the great Ringer In
va " te.ne.o'teu' l"ha' nice ~ Dung Man.
- % p'''u'S except Oh London particular. (Ihe
''s.' 'N"i"e "'H''
Alter the reading OF the above concluded the
Regent and said llemeics since the foundation of
our order there has been aordng such una
oyed graicauon and pleasure the present. II has
our pride To contend against the difficulties and throw back
the waves OF opposition that envy hatred malice and nm
chartabeness have ntepCsed in path Ignorance and
bad taste may for while have retarded progress
long as the world contains who have eve pic
uresque and taste for the PhlUSOphic need not de-
spar of ultimately obtaining great and glorious triumph
Already reforms in dress, and manners have been
made under the auspices OF the Club which their bene-
heal effects upon Society unequalcd in the annals of
Fashion Curiosity has been upon the quyye penetrate
into the secrets OF the clubs but all its efforts have BEEN
they must ever be, iruess. The surveillance kept up
by our members, gives them acquaintance with
all the doings Society with those pryntc Transactions
which mark man more plainly than his public acts and
puts them in possession OF cew character and key to
motive, by which they correctly the depth of
the under current without the slightest danger o being
hno"h heUlseIVes In nmeoTang the condition of the
lar sex too the results have been rodgou In the
care which have bestowed upon rersion the Paris
Fashion plates adapt them the pecuares the
western hemisphere; we have but cndeavouFed carry
out the design OF our brethren in France who with
the most cNquisltey refined, have placed the standard
dress lar above the capacities OF hemcrc modsie,
and have thus established an between
the lady and the lady who has the saroT urTe We had
hoped that services in this department would have
erased the suspicious which have been entertained of our
objects but the happy occasion upon which are assem-
bed this evening sufficient guarantee that we have no
longer cause for fearing the evil reports of envy for the
Of honoured guest secures US in future from
caying al the secret nature of our opern,iops 4, was
our boast in other days that Kings and Princes were num-
bercd with us but have more glorious cause for
graduation. We have now with us in full fellowship the
most splendid specimen of humanity exant. That bright
particular Star that has been dazzling his brilliant course
the Philosophers, the Statesmen and the Heroes of
lands; and whose sparkling coruscaons have the adj
hation and the love al the genter sex in every Court
as Tor moment stopped IN his gladden. with
the light OF s presence and unite with in the
monals OF our beloved Institution Now can proudly
bnLon forth the sec5e OF that uneXamped de soeee
"hicn mas been the wonder OF the world Now, II will
DC understood why his sway more potent than the fiat of
d Ming Let the wonoer cease, DOrsay Is an Hernetic
nc Is uue brohe ana IN the name OF the Hermeuc
Oub oil ths CITY, beg leave 10 tender him the right hand
OF fellowship and TO assure him OF the high place he holds
IN our hearts.
10 us his presence Is ever welcome and welcome is
not such as has been accorded 10 the many distinguished
foreigners who have visited this country-bui welcome
proceeding from the deep, unuterabo convictions
Souls Of the trancenaant qualities OF him we honour With
nm we are willing TO leave characters conscious that
on ms return 10 his own land NC shall have
change ouE opinions, blush folly III lavishng
praise upon who Is only gathering materials ndcue
at our expense. Having things OF importance and
better taste than bookmnking occupy his attention. and
no need OF money compel him seek oibes OF
those with whom he IL fcasng, for the purpose hold
ins them up to the public in unnatural attitudes we
snail certainly be improved, but abused, by his visit
WINE with us lac will amend dress, and when absent
devise plans Tor improvement In view Of those cOnsi
derauons, iermecs, offer you the following sentiment
model OF government The empire fashion, with Count
DOrsay Tor our regent.
Aiier the enthusiastic cheering which followed this
had subsidized, the noble Count aud replied Hemetcs
Tor t' huerng eEpresson Of your feelings UOay thanks
you' on INA soul he does! All the inconvenience Of
steamship, the iagues # travel and the numberless cursed
annoyances Of being tumbed into rail car aud umped
up win tho million, almost repaid by such rccep-
non positively couldn't have done IT, should never
nave survived; indeed, may say, such freak ns
crossing The Atlantic, would entered my BRAIN
@d u not been for my great desire my brethren Of
the Club wus surprised, really was, to find IN Bos.