Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
GRAND FANCY BALL AT WASH.
lNGTON

GRAND FANCY BALL AT WASH.
INGTON.
THE CLOSING FETE OF THE SEASON.
Correspondence of the N. Y Express.
WARRINGTON, Feb. 2sth
The Ora nd Fancy Ball of last evening went off
with entire success giving great pleasure to both the
actors and the spectators OF the animated scene A
number OF distinguished persons were present in nain
citizens clothes, but the majority were in Fancy Lress
1t was novel sight in Washington and fitting close
to the very gay just about to be ended by the
adJournment OF Congress, and the commencement of
Lent" next week.
By nine o'clock carriages began to roll towards
jackson Hall, and by the spacious assembly room
was titled with brilliant company, all busy in trying
to recognise acquaintance under their novel characters
and costumes. So entreswas the Transformation with
many, that 1t was quite puzzng to discover ones gen.
ternen friends in their wigs, whskers Boards turbans
Armenian Chinese and Turkish, or royal vevets and
punes Ladies pever distgure themselves or deviate
SO tar from womany apparel to make their identity
tor a moment doubtful, but when they Law aside
Their still modern suit OF broadcloh are at once dis
gulsed, and SO hope to be pardoned by them no des
crption of their appearance is now attempted
None OF the Presidents family were present of
course, as they are in mourning tor Mrs. Filmores
sister. None OF the Cabinet Were to be seen. The Sc
nate was represented by Judge Douglas Judge DAYTON
and others The House of Representatives, sent
Messrs. Clingmap, Meade, Schenck, Thurman, Stany.
Taylor, Morse and sundry Others, to worship the
and Gipsies, here mingng ee and equal )" all aristo-
cratic theories to the contrary, entirely dsregarded-
The Dlplomatique Corps were represented by M. b.
CISCO. Rassa,) r. Garvailo' (Ghil0 and daughter,
latter as an Italian Peasant; Mr.. de Figanire, (Portu-
guesea lady and daughter, in plain toiIette S. de IL
Rosa, (Mexlean0 lady and daughter, also in plain
dress, NJ. de Macedo, tBrazii) Baron Testa (HagueJ
LIE Chevaller Huseman, and most of the attaches
Madame Calderon, (Spain, appeared in elegant tot
lette du BAL accompanied by her talented sister and
niece, M ISIS lnglis and Miss McLoud The Young la
dies both were dressed very richly as Marquses in
skirts OF blue and pink silk, Jewels laces and hats with
feathers on their powdered hair.
Perhaps the most conspicuous person in the room,
was Coloilel May whose commanding figure dressed
In the uniform OF Napoleon's old guard, lowered
above all present. He on his head helmet The
weight OF which was fifteen pounds, long sword
touched the floor as he moved, and his arrnor and
accoutremens in all, weighed hundred pounds
very snowy costume, was that of"a gentleman of
California who was apparently encased in golden ar
NOR He was tossing "gold" about among the dancers
with perfect indifference. Capt. Smith, Yankee
Just returned from California, was the most amusing
character at the Ball. His DRESS brown coat, new
but entirely too short wasted, stripped pantaloons,
finished dandy, in his opinion. He flew around highly
excited by the scene and the presence of so many of
the fair sex, whom he offered "to without Winding
the expense, they would go up stairs TO sInner win
him. He admired the ''rae sparmaccettrs. the music
the gals, and was delighted to meet his old friends
and very ready to make ones, if they would only
let him do al the taking, and submit to his shakes of
the hand. When last saw him, he was in pursuit of
Mrs. Corwn, being all anxiety to exhibit himself in
company with Secretarys wife. Capt Smith was,
in reality, Lieut. M Woodruff of The Navy
Mr.. Vest wore complete Chinese dress which he
had lately brought with him from China, and strange
to say, looked very handsome in it.
Mr.. Webb, as "Sir Peter Teaze," was the fin ished
gentleman, graceful and elegant, in rich dress coat
&c.
Mr.. Hogan of New York, wore the picturesque
dress OF Neapoltan Fisherman, which was very be-
coming.
Lieut.. Cuyler of the Navy, as "Mr. Whjten was
most peculiarly dressed. He wore an entire suit of
white, and his hair and face, powdered also un-
tn perfectly white The warmth OF the room render
ed necessary for him 10 go frequently to the dressing
room, to repiensh his lace with powder operation
which gave much amusement to the lockers on
Mrs. Element HIT, in royal purple velvet dress,
trimmed with pearls and head dress of same mate
rails, looked magnificently, as" maria Stuart" Queen
of Scots.
Miss Pattison. of Troy, was with her, arch and
lovely, although simply dressed in pink costume du
Mrs. w. b. Cross, most beautiful "Zuleika"
attred in white satin skirt short, with blue bodice
blue Turkish panaets, red scarf around the waist and
rlch turban, and Jewels in abundance.
Miss V. Richie, her sister, was sweet young pea
SAINT girl.
Miss Cross as Spring was elegantly attired in white
her dress trimmed with flowers ia profusion basket
filled with them in her hand, and another on her head
Mrs Dr. Stone wore rich white ball dress Dr. |
Stone looked remarkably well, as gentleman of the
18th Century powered hair, shorts, black velvet coat
and pantaoons, &c. &c.
Miss Isabella Green lovely "Flower Girl ;" in |
straw hat, and white dress, with natural flowers in
a basket on her arm.
Miss Julia Morris, daughter of Com. Morris as |
Queen OF Fairies" thin white dress over rich
saun and was radantly lovely, star shone in front
of bandeau around her head, wand in her hand
She was much admired.
Miss Caroline Loyal, of Norfolk. as slope" wore
Tarelon dress composed OF The hues, OF the rainbow
blended together Her hair fastened with an anchor |
She of the most beautiful girls in the room,
and smiled "Hope," only could be expected 10 smile
upon her adorers, whose name was Legion.
Miss Tucker, DIVA, as "Die Vernon" was most be-
wtchng. She long riding dress, of dark cloth,
and black hat and plane. Her rich black hair was
and over her shoulders, and whip in |
her hand. She was a great belle, and centrived to
dance adj the evening in spite OF her cumberson dress
Mr.. Beverly Tucker was richly dressed as the Count
de Monte. Christie
Miss IL. Lane Penn, NOW guest OF Mr. Pleasan-
tons) the costume of Peasant from the Canton of
Engaddne. red skirt and bodice laced up in front,
apron red shoes, ancu purple velvet and gold head
dress The dress perfect, and the of
the most decided bells in the Miss Lane is
exquisite blonde.
Miss Chubb personated "Marie Antonette" Her
dress a magnificent old fashioned blue brocade,
Topped up over white petcoat trmed with rch lace
hair owdered, red satin hat with white pumes, dia-
monds, fan, flowers, all complete. Miss G. locked
were in plain dress Miss Scott, from Va Visiting Mrs
Chubb) was dressed in white muslin, trimmed with
green leaves and personaed Spring"
Miss A. Lynch, of N. Y, as 'tllen Douglas" (the
Lady OF the Lake,) wore a white ess, trimmed with
plaid ribbons plaid scarf, cameo ornaments a straw
hat fastened with plaid ribbons over her graceful curls
and held oar in her hand. She was much admired
aud looked lovely, although Roland Graeme was alb