The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-08
chamber, room so feet by so, and it was given
out that The following articles had been provided:

sPyramiss, 81 feet high re. 70 Hsuld. ofjely.
Suior on HORSEBACK, ssTmi ~ Eouis Of blanc mango
q which horse rampant. saddles South Down Nut
e;rnucop. AID ssSs the Rounds of beef with jelly
bass Of which are temples u Hams with jelly.
and te,mnAtrsnA chhsss ~ Roast tarioss
ty,anids of cake. 81. feet i Dozen partfsdsea
high, decorated with hass, 81 Beef tonsues
IS rSms Of 100 :cs: e.; sy:ss,:
grspea 10 CnicIsn salad
u Ls'sr pyramids meats in Paar back ducks
co . IN a 1875
II Gallon, water ices Is Dozen Of :rsns..
10 Gsloi Roman punch. 6 Large pstss % fol sraA
20 Gallons apple t.ddy. 50 Pounds OF French kisses.
Another room had been set apart up stairs for the
exclusive use OF &, nllemen VINO preferred "more
substantial REFRESHMENTS
We have been thus particular in describing what
was TO be, tor which will be seen hereafter
Let us now state our experience OF this delightful
and DELI crable tete
We arrived al the scene Of operations about nine
o'clock, and having made our way through the
crowd, we handed our far companion over TO the
tender mercles OF the dressing room, whilst we
proceeded TO the gentemen's uncloaklng apart.
ment. oh, Lord such scene Picture 10 your
imagination, dear reader, nyou can, a small room,
say ten feet by sixteen, and only about IN I'd
open tor gentle men, the balance being occupied by
two white men and Niger, crowded with some
two hundred persons, all ANXIOUS TO press forward
and get tickets tor their clothes. The gentlemen
behind the bar-ihat ID to say the two white men
and the Niger aioresald--were not, however, to
be burned INTO any unseemly haste IN the matter.
One would carefully Fin on a ticket; the second
would then hand the owner a duplicate OF the
number. and the gentleman from Africa occupied
himself by Ieisurely putting the garment away.
This deliberate proct due occupied, say, on an
average, ten minutes Tor each individual some
gentlemen being obliged To wait Tor two hours be-
fore they could get ihelrtickets, while others, de-
ni thatr tI- .h,,r
cloaks, coats, hats and umbrellas III corner, TO
take their fate.
Well, so far, the circumstances were not very
ausp'Cious; but, lever mind; there's the elegant
ballroom, and that splendid supper, that will make
amends for all.
Having with some difficulty got possession again
of our companion, We arrived at the entrance to
the ball:rcom: Such splendid scene we never
Def re beheld Throughout Its entire length it
was densrly crowded, nearly two-thirds of those
present being ladies'. They were endcavorlng to
promenade about to The exquisite muslc of GungI
Il was work OF great difficulty, so many were
such collection of beautiful and elegantly dressed
women In one room. The wax-hghts displayed
the sparkling OF thousands OF diamonds, All the
foreign legali' ms were present, some of them gilt
terlBg with Jewels and covered with orders. Mrs
Bodlsco, the wife oil the Russian Munster, was
magnlhctntly dressed IN white satin, embroidered
with gold; over this was crimson velvet tuuic
win ram, also embroidered with gold and studded
-
velvet, blazing with jewels. We believe this is the
same dress which she wore when presented to the
Car. MIR. Bodlsco's uniform was also deliberately
elegant. The other ladies' were dressed in ball
costume, the Russian Minister'S lady wearing the
only ceuIt dress IN the room.
Some spasmodlc efforts were made to get up
set OF ,quadrles, which measuraby succeeded, al
though al the risk OF the lives OF those concerned,
dresses tom. A waltz and polka or two succeed
ed, the gre al difficulty being the tn al how small
sTace 1t could be done In. Crash "Heavens
what's the matter!' :. On, it's only the contact of
may waltz and Gung's music combined inspires,
against an unfortunate wight who was in the way"
Oh, my poor fan IT'S smashed to pieces"
{" Dear me, there goes halt my skirt % For
Heavens sake, Sir. stop moment, you're pulling
that lady 8 head of '' " Where's my bracelet 70
There goes my bouquet ~ nc, &c. 'Aint it
dehghtiul!'' "What you think II TOO crowded !,
Oh, that's grand mistake, my dear fellow ; and
even II II If, Just remember that splendid supper
we're to have by and by"
And here let us give the programme OF MUSIC
selecttd--
Grand March" Warrior. Joy" ,.Gunsl
Tor this occasion, and dedicated to Mrs.
2. ausdinie2 From :Aabbei'; grand Opera,
:" lie pat du diabls". STRAUSS.
3. Watg-."Pesi her" LaAner.
4. Qundrille--" Redoute'. ............ .Strauss.
0. Quadrille-"Haute Vo!es3. ........ Strauss
z. Qasarnlt-"Nsw York;. .............G ungl.
s. Watz-"Dresms on the Ocean" Com
posed for this occasion, and dedicated to
Q. QuadrIlie g." Jnbilesm. ....."...... Strauss.
10. Waltz Hu.tratedn. ............... Gungl
H. Quadriiie- sylvan Eairies, .... -. Guns'l.
10. Gallopsse-"Awsy With Grief". ........ Gungl
"a. WAltz-"Rays Of Hope. ............ Tanner.
Is. P,lha-' Wage bondn.. ................ Guns'I.
10. Suacrile-,M n,tp. ."........''. strauss
Is WaltrMswand.r I:d.r'. .............. Guosi
10. Embellishments. Strauss
TO- Polka, siIyaeinth". .,;.....'...'.'GG n nngi'
70. Wans--."sounds fiom the ModoW". Strauss.
a. V Wnslm. solS,Pps Fs:,t...Isnnsr
rs. Qusdrille- "PickpocAst'. ...Cuzsnt
20. WstE-"Narrsgansett'. ........... Gunsl
AT haETast tel il was announced that the Presl-
dent had arrived, and was about TO enter the room.
With the greatest difficulty passage was made
from one ind to the other, and in a minute after
wards General Taylor, leaning on the arm of the
Mayor, made his appearance, bowing on each side
TIL be Re ached The platform at the extreme end
We stated that this was intended Tor the accom-
mediation of Il President and suite; but alas tor
human intentions! the ladies had taken possession
OF il, and even the hero OF Buena Vista could not
dIslodge them At length about a foot square OF
standing room was vouchsafed hun. Upon his
entrance, the band played General Tayor's Grand
Triumpbal March," composed for the occasion,
and de dlcated to the President, by Gungl. Nine
cheers were given with will by the company, the
ladies' joining their sweet voices IN the shout,
waving Their handkerchief, and dartng. killing
elaDces lat the old General. He seemed greatly
pleased at his reception, and bowed his thanks re-
peatedy. He looked better than usual. A great
pumbtr of ladies were then presented. Mr.. Blu
chnnsn paid his RESI- ects to the President, aud IN
iroduced some ladies. "Ah, Mr.. Buchanan, you
also ick cut the prettlest ladies'" SAID the Cen
cIal, gallan,Iy. g Why, the truth is" was the
equally gallant reply, know that your taste and
mine reIee In that rrpect. What a number of
beastiul women there is here 10 night ~ "Yes;
have been 60 long amongst Indians and Mexlcans,
That can scarcely contain myself, surrounded as
new am by so many lovely women 20
After a shon time, the President left his position
and pr mebaded round the room. He was then
conducted 10 the supper room, where he partook
Of some refrc shment. He afterwards returned to
the ball room, where he remained till pact IL
O'Clock. APP arenty very mneh pleased and amused.
The Vice President, after the President hud left
lie platform, took his place, and received three
Lesrty cheers Several ladies were then presented
to him.
Colrnei and Mrs Bliss visited the ball room, but
did no remain very lGDg