The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-27

10 IL. MT. Cdln0un desired MIR. COQulttb amend
ment TO be read, so did Mr.. Crttenden.
The amendment OF Mr.. Coqultt, was according
ly read tor Information. Itrecommends briefly the
settlement OF the Oregon controversy by negotiation
and gives the President discretionary power TO with
hold the notice, even after the adjournment OF the
present session
On motion of Mr.. Allen, the Senate went into ex-
ecutIve session, after voting down motion by Mr.
Mangum to adjourn.
In the House, the harbor bill has be en- under the
hammer. Mr.. Holmes, to prevent log.rolllng, Sc
cured the passage OF motion, by which the vote
upon every amendment can be analysed. Mr.
Payne, OF Ala, denounced the system OF internal
improvements, as herein proposed to he introduced
most indignantly. Mr.. Brlnkerhof followed in
defence Of lake harbors, as an offset TO Southern
fortlficaticns [See House report ] We shall have
bllIyet
the ringing of the last bell interdicts further CON-
mentary for the present.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IS, lS45.
The Annirersary- TVashington's b irth. Day Assem-.
biy-Soms Particulars Of that Splendid affair
Dreadful Fracas at Richmond, Va.-TWning
Point c}the Oregon Controversy in the Senate.
We had purposed an elaborate and deliberate &c.
count Of the splendid Washington Anniversary Ball,
given at Carusis Saloon on Monday evening last
but matters more important to the public have
deprived Us Of this great anticipated pleasurabIe
description. We will take occasion to say, how.
ever, that it was most recherche affair-that New
York, and the State OF New York, were well repre-.
sented in ladies and in gentlemen, in numbers, in
elegance, beauty and grace, and in talents, dignity
and station. The saloon was full of bright eyes
The President was there, the private secretary OF
the President, and Mrs. J. X. Walker, were there.
Most OF the corps diplomatic in their court cos.
tunes, were there-oficers of the army and navy in
uniform, were there-judges Of the Supreme Court,
members OF the cabinet, members of Congress, edi-
tors, reporters, strangers and citizens, were there
all told not less than six hundred people were there
during the evening The President led the way
down to the elegant supper-partook of it-lauehed
and chatted with the ladies', cracked jokes and ate
heartily, and enjoyed himself very much The
whole engagements were creditable to the good
taste Of MIR. Mer--the supper was particularly po-
Ipuar; but we must say that we did get hold OF a
bottle OF champaign which could not or would not
explode As Mr.. Miller however, is always con-
siderate to the "press gang" we wish that he may
always be encouraged in his public "swarries''
with a mass meeting of the "good and brave and
beautiful " like that OF the Washington Anniversary
lars Of this fine ball. and faith, with your permits
sion,we will to some extent. Aud we will give the
names OF some OF the patrons and participants of
the festive scene.
The President, plain suit Of black, pleasant as a
sunshiny day; looks as though he slept well of
nights, Notwithstanding the Oregon question:
Senator Ashley, Senator Sewer, and daughter; SEN
ator Upham and lady; Senator Moorehea'i and lady;
wood IS the handsomest man in the Senate, and the
daughter will speak for herself-that she willy
Senator Greene very ripe old gentleman. by the
by; Judge Woodbury. fine, staunch, good
Judge he is, too, lady and daughter; lady in blue
silk; daughter in light cured satin, bracelets and
pearls Mr.. Pakenham-a plain looking gentleman,
with genuine Hibernlan physlog. The Count Bo-
the agreeable French Minister bearing, with his
other decorations the cross of the Legion Of Honor
Mr.: Serruys, the Belgian Charge; Com. Kearny, U.
s n; Lieut. Brownell, do; Major Walker, U. 8.
der Hamilton, (and long lite to the old lady,) Mr.
Wentworth, Of Illinois, and lady; (Mr W. was
dressed to the top OF the Parisian;) Judge Rowan,
M. g. from Missouri Judge Woodwork, M. G:
Of New York, accompanied by Mrs. j.. G: B. of
your city, in costume elegant and distingue; Editor
J. G. b. and the accomplished sister of Mrs. b. |;
MI. Sykes, M: G.. accompanied by Mrs. E-rl, OF
N. in true Jersey blue-a most agreeable young
lady-Mr. Garvin, M, c: Of Pa; Hon. F. 6. Nc.
Cornell, of Ala, IN his red wastcoat and star breast
pin-one OF the most graceful dancers Of the age
MIR. Strong, M. @. of ~ Y, with his lady and daugh-
pleasant chat, look out for the second named of
these three ladies'. She talks like a book; very
pleasant lady, indeed, and notwithstanding Mrs
Strongi is in her seventeen year, she looked very
dealt with especial forbearance. Dress Of Mrs. 8,
silk velvet, with q turban OF lace and flowers, Mr..
Dromgoole, OF Va, a merry old bachelor, always
certain to find out and secure the company Of the
era should be an old bachelor at his time OF day.
John R. Thompson, Esq OF NJ, With his accom-
pIished bride, the daughter OF Gen. Ward. OF New
dress "a
admired for her graceful dancing. Mr.. Richard
Voorhees,, wife and sister, NY; r. b. Connolly
ind G: s Bogardus, New York Custom House;
In, @ Of York state p Van Ness and LADY,
ate of New York Mrs N. v. is OF the style OF beau
y Of the esteemed and brilliant lady Of the Rus.
nan ambassador, style OF beauty which Is
iazznQ from it's beautiful and delicate luxuriance.
4. E. Riell and family, late Of New York.. Miss
Harriet, in plain and tasteful white, young beauty
II grace and accomplishments. They were accom-,
,anied by Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Bonn! castle:
Dress Of the fascinating Mrs. B-white satin, pearl
md teathered head dress, la Greek, very chaste.
Mr. Marshall Brown, Of this city, and his charming
ady; DR.. Haw,. and the charming Mrs; H
n dress of white satin. Mr.. $. ). Coleman
Mrs c., we believe, remained at home-has con-
cientious scrup!es, perhaps, against balls We are
orry, il this be so, for her company would be on
uch occasions a most agreeable acquisition) Dr.
Iouston and lady; dress OF Mrs H. rich muslin
white Tarle.on. Gen John p
IAN Ness and lady; Major Heiss, OF the Ua'on;
ar. Buck and Mis-, b, OF Washington; and
lost OF others, too numerous or reorganization. But
We must not forget the pretty litlle l. E L. late OF
lentucky; nor Miss Ashb--y, Of Virginia; nor
mt positively we haven't time to say any more:
)ne thing. however, we will say, that we missed
cry much the beautiful and most winning i'ttle
drs. H, and the blue-eyed Mrs. S., OF Penn
yivanIa. At the Presidents late levee, there was
lot one of the hundreds aspiring for the premium OF
aste, grace, and beauty, that could surpass Mrs a.
Ne expect reprmand for this; but we will risk It,
We learn this evening, of most murderous at
ray at Richmond, Va, between young Peasants
md son OF Father Ritchie. They. fought with
evolvers-each firing six barrels at his adversary
without effect. Richie then drew a knife and
Peasants a sword-cane. Peasants put hors du
osubat; expected to die. Ritchlc slightly wounded
fled 10 Washington. Such is the report. Cause
II fght--a quarrel in the papers, growing out Of
,olitics
The report of the debate in the Senate to-day,
articularly the amendment Of Mr.. Coquitt, shows
hat we are on very important turning point upon
he Oregon question.
We shall have to take up this subject in another
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