The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-20

cases, OF Imprisonment for debt leaving the fraud
ulently mourning OF debt the fraudulently with
holding payment OF a just debt which the party is
able TO paw, to be dealt with crminay, as a sub
stantive offence. The bill met the unanimous ap-
probation of the house, and we trust will soon be
the law OF The land.-Sandard, May l.
Her MAJEsTy's DRAWING RooM.-The Queen
held Drawing Room at ST. James Palace IN ce-
LIBERATION of her Majesty's birthday, which was
very numerously attended. Her Majesty and Prince
Albert, attended by the royal suite, arrived from
buckingham Palace at quarter before TWO O'Clock,
and were received by the Lord Chamberlain, the
Lord Stewart, and the Master OF the Horse, who
conducted Her Majesty and his Royal Highness
to the royal closet.
LADIES' DRESSES
HvR MAJEsry--Cour costume, composed OF O white
Grape dress white gros de Naples and trimmed with
folds and white roses train and body OF rich white
gros de Naples covered with Grape and trimmed with
Grape white Plume Of white feathers and white
Grape lappets.
II H. Tnr DucHrss OF AMBRIpor A splendid white
and trimmed taber with blonde guipure and bows OF
satin de Chine the centre OF each bow an orna
ment Of diamond; the train Of rich Pekn de Chine
glace and brocaded with white. lined in white satin,
and trimmed all round with plisse OF satin ribbon and
blonde gupure and diamond fringe; stomacher of da
mond Head dress feathers tiara OF diamonds and blonde
lappets.
covered and trimmed With crape pettcoat OF white
glace ounce and trimmed with bouquets Of white
hyacinths Head dress feathers and Grape arpets ona
ments, pearls.
The Duchess RoxBrRGHE.-Train Of rich white sa-
tin. magnncently embroidered with Armenian work. in
gold and colors finished with border OF gold blonde
irnged; pecoat OF muslin, over satin embroidered in
gold and coors fastened down the centre with diamonds
and amethysts Head Dress feathers and gold blonde lap
pets; ornaments diamonds.
THE DUCHESS OF ClrvHIAsp.-IIa de cour Of lilac
and white brocaded silk lined with white, tastefully or
namented with ruches Of ribbon; bodice the same mag
nfceny trimmed with Brussels point Lace pettcoa Of
Indian muslin embroidered with gold, satin slip.
Head dress, feathers Brussels point lappesj ornaments
diamonds.
THE MARcHioNEM WELLEsLLY.--Tran Of rich sill
grey moire lined with white gace; gnipure lace
berthe and sabos; petticOa Of rich white satin trimmed
ablier with gupurs lace and Deuds Of satin ribbon
Head dress, feathers and lace lsppets ornaments, dia
monds.
GRAND BANQUET AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY On
given by his Eyceency Count de st. Aulare in
honor Of the tet5-day of the King OF the French -
'Fhe entertainment was TO circle OF upwards OF III
distinguished personages, and was served up IN
princely style OF splendor All the members OF the
diplomatic body resident in this country, with one
or two exceptions, were present; and the whole OF
the Cabinet ministers, and several OF our leading
mobiles, were invited to participate IN the hospltali
y OF the noble count II was tull-dress party, all
wore the uniform OF field marshal and the ribbon
of the order OF the Bath, besides various decora-
tons. 1t was:nearly eleven when the party separa-
ted.
GRAND BALL AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY .-The
Countess dc ST. Auaire, the lady of his Excellency
the French Ambassador, gave grand ball at Man
chester House, at which most OF the Leading noDl-
ty in town were present. Sir Robert Peel, VS.
count Pamerston, Earl of Aberdeen, Lord Stanley
Marquis of Normandy, and many of the leading
men Of the present and late administrations were
among those congregated IN the salons OF the coun.
tess. The Duke Of Cambridge and Prince Edward
of SAKE Weimar hOnoreds the countess by their
company, and, in all probability several members
of the Royal Family would have graced the festive
scene had it not been for the Queen Dowager and
Duchess OF Gloucester being confined by illness II
was halipast 10 whenthe carriages began to arrive.
and it was nearly one before they ceased to set
down visitors. More than 600 personages OF dis
tinction were present at the Jfte..
ALMAcK's. The ball concluded the first sub.
there were present, at one period of the night, al
least 400 peTsonages OF rank and distinction. In
many respects 1t was a very interesting re-unton,
fair debntantcs of the season, among whom may be
named Miss Louisa Eliot, daughter OF the noble
Secretary for Ireland the Hon. Miss + Fraser
daughter of Lord Lovat Hon. Miss A. Browne,
Miss Rice Trevor, Miss A. Barker, Miss Dymoke,
&c. The mania tor the dance 7" La Polka" has al
length extended to Almack's. II has, for lengthen
edseres of years, been the general practice at these
assemble TO dance a quadnlle and then waltz,
alternately but after the waltz had terminated, o
something evidently had seized the arstocratic
scmby which was mani est by the buzz circulated
At last the object was, beyond all douot, ascertain
ed Tor command was conveyed to Tolbecque, a.
leader of the ochestra, for La Polka The sklfuI ar
list waived his baton shortly afterwards, and the
dance commenced, and for time satisfaction was
given. However, another request was issued, and
the dance was repeated. Towards the close of the
ball there was another innovation on the establish
ed rule--a waltz was played, and, no doubt, from
the excellent precision OF the corps dc mus'qms, the
mopementiwas so happily maintained that it was re.
peated twice, so that three walizes were danced In
succession, terminating most agreeable ball. TIL.
Warehouses Of Londonderry was the emily lady
patroness at the ball.
Musical and Theatrical.
Mr.. Charles kemble had the honor, on Wednes
day evening, of reading to Her Majesty and the
Court at buckingham Palace, Shakspeare's play
Of Cymbel,ne, slightly compressed
Macready is not expected to return to this coun-
try from his tour in the United States until Sep
tember
Slgnor Camille Svor gave concert Yesterday,
IN the Hanover-square Rooms lie and M. Ernst
certainly divide the palm between them as being
the greatest vionists Of the age Respecting their
comparative merits. the connolsseurs are divided.
Ernst, We think, has a more volumlnous tone, and
greater energy, than his rival who, however, may
be considered as having somewhat the advantage
perfect truth OF intoRatlon, and exquisite deca-
CIV of execution. Yesterday he performed PAaA.
MINIS celebrated Preghiera, from Nose, entirely
on the fourth string and the Carnival de Venise y
He never played more charmingly, and was raptu-
rously received.
SALE OF MADAME VEsTnIs's THEATRICAL WARD
ROBE -LdSt week, u safe ny ductiou was COIL
menced and completed at the auction rooms, Great
Marlborough street, London, Of part Of the thea.
trical wardrobe of Madame Vestrs and Mr.. Mat
thews. The lots consisted OF large assortment
OF very elegant dresses, shawls, &c, which were
worn by that eminent actress in some OF her mosl
celebrated characters. There was n very short no.
tice of the sac, the effect Of which was, there
were but few of the theatrical corps present.
There were sixty-five lots, amongst which were
thirty-sx dresses and fifteen shawls besides scarfs,
riding habits, gowns, Ne. an embroidered Cash
mere cloak, black velvet ditto, an Indian satin
ditto. Twelve muslin and cotton dresses sold for
e2; black satin dress and ditto embroidered
shawl for c. % ; an embroidered Cashmere cloak
and two slips for 1875 ; very elegant velvet dress,
nchly trimmed, for e. piece OF net muslin and
lace, and n blond skirt, which was stated to be
worth about El0, for 81 So ; and var ous others al
an average loss. A superlne court dress cost and
pair of breeches fetched only lss the auctioneer
said the coat worth f5. the first bidding for il
was Is. The property produced E76, which, 1t war
stated, was not fifth part Of the value The prn-
cipal buyers were of the Hebrew persuasion.
The FRENCH PLAys.--The Polka, which has