American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-24

talented, popular and spotless. He has the
whole Methodist influence in his favor, and
would be most formidable candidate.
But events most peculiar have occurred
The victories on the Rio Grande have taken
place, and with our usual versatility we now
hail the rising sun. If Gen. Taylor finishes
the Mexican war as he has begun it., and IT his
life is spared, he will be most unquestionably a
iavorite with large number Of the people,
But we warn all political demagogues to be-
ware how they begin to use his name. Origi
nal friends are The last tUhO receiUe political re-
yards. They head the column but they are
trampled on and destroyedby those who follow.
GRAND AND MAGNIFICENT FETE IN PARIS.
The grand event in the gay world of Paris
made to usher in the Spring, is said to have
been tho sumptuous fete given by the wealthy
Hindoo, Dwarkanauth Tagore at, the Hotel
Stackpool, which was remodeled in style of
oriental splendor for the unique occasion. The
following account of the princely festival is
from the London Court Journal:
AS early as eight O'Clock, the whole of the
Avenue de Marigny, from which there is an
entrance to the garden of the Hotel Stackpool,
was illuminated in the following fantastic and
novel mode; 500 men dressed in white, in the
eastern fashion were placed at intervals be-
tween the trees, down the whole length of the
Avenue, they had each a lighted torch in their
hands, with which, at certain signals they de-
scribed the most eccentric evolutions. At one
moment, all the light lay on the ground; the
next instant, the branches of the trees appear
ed to be on fire; and then the body Of the light
would advance and describe circles around the
heads of this multitude of white phantoms.-
Some of the horses, however, having taken
fright at the sight of this moving illumination,
it was thought prudent to render it stationary.
A vast tent in Partisan damask, richly carpet
ed was erected in the Avenue de Marigny, and
it was here that the guests alighted They
were conducted to a saloon, surrounded with
mirrors, where the cloaks, Sc, were deposited.
About fifty cameriSteS, in Hndoo costume, were
in attendance to remedy any little disorder of
the toilette that might have arisen.
A large gallery had been reserved for the
servants of the guests, and at one time in the
evening, there were nearly 1900 Wallets assem-
bled there. Different games had been provid-
ed for their amusement. Four arcades, COM
posed of flowers and shrubs, guarded by eight
soldiers in Persian costume, each shoulderlnga
naked blade, gave access to an immense sa-
oon the walls and ceilings Of which were en-
tirely covered with roses, whilst lamps of rose
colOred chrystal shed around a subdued and
luxurious light. Here each lady received
boquet of camelias, in the midst of which gilt
tered, on a silver stem, ruby, a SAPPHIRE, or
an emerald; upon one of the silver leaves which
surrounded this novel species OF flower, were
traced, in black enamel, characters so mystic
rious and inexpllcable, that they defied inter-
probation by the most learned From Salon
of Roses, the guests proceeded to an immense
garden, where groups of trees proudly display
ed their premature foliage-here were bowers
of roses, lilacs, or honeysuckle; there orange
trees and jcssamines in full flower, ditfusing a.
round the exquisite perfumes A vast roof
work was erected above the tops of the trees,
and from which were suspended in the midst
of flowers, number Of luminous globes, which
gave light to the scene, while enormous pipes
of hot water, concealed from the sight, produce
ed the gentle warmth Of spring day Birds
with brilliant plumage, warbled their delicious
notes; and the sound ofthe gushing fountains
mingled with the distant murmur of the polka
or the waltz, in the dancing room. Here aud
there were seen the guests reclining on the
grass, beneath blossomed magnolias and orange
trees. Further on, the guests entered the ball
music; further still, was a lohg gallery, hung
with magnificent stulfs, embroidered in silver
and there, seated on a species Of throne of
silk and gold was the presiding genius of these
marvels- -Dwarkanauth Tagore, doing the
honor to his guests with mingled courtesy
and dignity that was the object of general ad-
mration. This manner ofreceiving his guests,
strange as it may seem to European nations,
was in perfect keeping with the eastern char
acter Of the scene.
At the end of this gallery were numerous a.
partments destined to dancing, some OF quiet
catseries, and some of games of chance. Still
further on, was a splendid concert room, from
which pea!ed forth the magnificent voice of
Lablache, or silver tones of Grisi, Persiana,
Dorus Gras, SC. Thus had all tastes been
consulted; but yet one room remained closed
the object of universal curiosity. Suddenly
the music ceased, the doors were opened, and a
rush made into the mysterious apartment; where
heaped up on tables of exotic woods, cachme-
res, Indian stuffs, Chinese and japanese por-
celains, Jewels, and curlosities OF every descrp-
ton, were disclosed to the sight. An immense
silver urn, placed on bronze tripod contained
tickets corresponding to the mysterious signs
which were engraved on the silver leaves OF
the ladies' boquets; and young girl, In Baya-
dere costume, was stationed there tn draw them.
Immediately the ticket issued from the urn, the
character it bore was traced upon the pavilion
in letters of fire; so that each lady knew direct
" if fortune had favored her. There were 500
prizes, and amongst them, the Baroness de Ma
-gained teapot in porcelain; the Marquise
de Postoret, dress of India muslin; the Coun-
tess do, a superb piece of stuff, embroid-
cred in gold; Madame Ronconi, splendid each
emere, worth 5000 francs.
Immediately the drawing of the prizes was
concluded, the pleasures of the ball commenc-
ed, and lasted till four O'Clock, when new
scene presented itself The immense com in
front was changed into u banqueting room-a