American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-04-08

ther by our business or by our position in So
ciety. If we discharge our ordinary duties, we
are disposed to fancy that we are all living mp
to all our obligations, and are pursuing the
course suited as well for this werld as the next
And yet, these scenes and circumstances be-
come dull, formal and without proper influence
upon us, from their regularity, and the little
feeling and affection they excite. But let us
be brought more Immediately in connexon with
the Creator and his works-moIe directly in
the presence of the Deity, let us on the ocean
"see God in clouds and hear him in the wind,'
let us wander by the rock bound shore, and
gaze out upon an interminable range of sea and
sky--steal away from the crowded city, hold
communion with Nature in her many aspects
in the country, and as we examine the various
processes of vegetation, and see the bursting
bud, the opening leaf the blooming flower,
trace the hand of Deity in many delicate,
benefcent and godlike work. Thus we shall
feel that the same Omnipotent Power that
orders and accomplishes change of seasons,
"WheeIs The silent spheres,
Works in the chambers of the deep"
and sustains the life of man, is capable of ele-
waiting the fralness of humanity to a higher,
holier and happier state Of being-a condition
where there shall be perpetual Spring-eternal
youth
'Lfe undecaying-love without alloy,
Pure flowing joy-and happiness sincere"
BALL OF THE AMERICAN MINISTER AT PARIS,
The Paris correspondent of the Newark Daily
Advertiser gives the following account of ball
given by MIR. King, the American Minister:
Last evening Feb 24th) was passed by most
of the Americans in Paris in the same manner,
ne thou bay hoan aocuctnn,ad In cnapd at
home the anniversary of the birth day of Wash
ington. MIR. King, our excellent Minister at
the Court of France, opened his house on this
occasion for the reception of the Americans in
Paris, and such others as were interested in the
welfare Of America. This was the first ball
that his health has permitted him to give this
winter, and, think, since his arrival in the
country. Unfortunately the change from the
dry and warm atmosphere of his own State to
this constantly damp and cold city, prevents his
seeing his countrymen SO often as his natural
hospitality would dictate. At this time, how
ever, the Americans in Paris were collected to-
gether for the first time. found several old
acquaintance and townsmen, who imagined
to be still at home, where had left them. 1t
was quite late, near II O'Clock when arrived,
having been detained by the breaking down of
my hack. AS entered the spacious apart
ments, and saw the graceful forms in the mazes
of the whirling waltz, | did not think the
Americans were far behind the French either
in beauty or any other respect. The only or
nament to the rooms was portrait of WASH
ington, copy by Healy from the celebrated
original, belonging, believe, but am not sure,
to Lord Landsdowne. II was ut any rate a
portrait of the Incompatible Washington, and
that was enough to arouse all our patriotic ar
dor. 1t is strange how little the French know
of this great man. One of them, on reading
nv invitation, which stated that it was in hon
or ofthe birth of Washington, very inquistively
asked, washington, Washington, qu est Get
Washington, Ian
Here were fair examples of the grace and
beauty of the cities Of New York, Philadel-
phia, Boston, Charleston, New Orleans, as
we'll as specimens of nobility and station in the
persons of the Prince and Princess de Join
vile, Duke de Montpensier, the Austrian,
Prussian, and other representatives at this
Court and many of the nobility of England
and other countries. The news Of the decease
of the brother of the British Ambassador pre-
vented the attendance of Lord Cowey. | had
with pretty, graceful, and animated grand |
daughter of Gen. Lafayette. The present
Consul, Mr.. Walsh, the Ex-Consul, Mr.. ORA
per, and their families, were among the guests.
Mons. Guizot, whose health would not allow
him to be there in person, sent his regrets,
stating his great respect for the memory of the
llustrious American patriot.
An excellent table in an adjoining room
loaded with every delicacy, allowed the guests
to refresh themselves as they wished. Behind
it the head servant of Mr.. King directed his
assistants He is tall, intelligent negro, and
appears devotedly attached to his master. |
said to him one day, 81 am very glad to see
you, it looks to me so much like home" "Ah
yes," said he, "but it is not home; | shall be
glad to return" This man, though free, and
in country where the blacks and whites are
on an equal footing, and beautiful white wo-
men are occasionally seen promenadng arm
in arm with them in the streets, and though
gratifed here with having numerous white
servants under his direction, still prefers his
southern home with all the dcgradatons to
which he is there exposed. At four O'Clock
the ball broke up, the orchestra playing "Hail
Columbia"
The American Minister is about to exchange
this house for smaller. His expenses, though
giving few dinner parties and no balls, amount
to scarcely less than seventy dollars day
The wood bill alone for year is fourteen hun
dred dollars. | was on the point of exclaim-
ing, increase the salaries of the French and
English ambassadors, or else abolish their of
fees, when sudden thought checked my in
dgnation. How many men have sacrificed,
and are perhaps this moment sacrificing their
ease and, am afraid III some cases, their con-
sciences, too, at home, in order to obtain these
same costly but honorable offices abroad
A PEACE MAKER. Gov. Seward was recent
ly selected as the arbitrator between the Rev.