The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-25
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rynpic-Othr G~esfs-M. B1gr's Last Bal
TIE Rochefouoask Costume Bau-Prncess Dem'-
dof-Lerossor's Peasant Party-1h Fat Or
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Mrs. KemJle-As,Gicon Dentists.
The Carnival is no more, after a "lfe" OF nearly
three months Ash "Wednesday has thrown its
gloomy cloak over the remains. The Carnival was
a good fellow, and q lively companion. Like
Yorick, Of the play of Shakespeare, he shaking
his merry bells, and he died, still smiling and laugh
ing with his best jokes. Tho last days of its life
were rendered lively by succession of balls and
parties, and all these renas- rous Of fashion
stamped with the seal of elegance, and attended by
the most refined people of our city.
Among the parties worth being noticed, | will
first place that of the Prince and Princess KALI
maxi, at the embassy of the Sublime Porte. The
faubourgs St. German and st. Honore, the diplo-
matte corps, the literary legion Of writer's and pub
fishers, the statesmen of renown and all the leading
beaux and bellies of Paris and Europe, had been in
vited by the hosptabe ambassador, and the toilets
exhibited by the ladies offered nm admirable spec
tace. Never were more diamonds exhibited any
where With the exception of the costumes, the
represented the fairy saloons Of the Thousand
and One Nights. Prince hallmark and his sec
retaries were in the first saloon, receiving the
guests of the embassy, and the Princess was seated
IN the back paror, smiling to every one, and doing
the honors Of her house with more grace than many
ladies Of the highest tom The festival splendid,
and will be long remembered by all those invited to
it. A lady, who, was told, is the Countess Dali
rymple, wore, that occasion, dress made of gold
studded with diamonds, which was the most beauti-
full robe ever made by dressmaker. The beauty
of the lady was equal to that Of her dress, and the
whole formed tout e,,semhs worthy Of being no
tced by all present. The Prince of Capua, brother
to the King of Naples, whose beard is like that of
the Wandering Jew, assisted, also, Mt the ball.
There the Princess Mathilde Demidoff, the
daughter Of the Prince dc Canine, Madame Salvage
de Fayerollc, the faithful friend of Queen Hor-
tense and, among the wives of the foreign ambas-
sadors Mrs. Rives and her lovely daughter Emilia,
whose charms and beauty are admired by all those
who see her. Among the distinguished men
Messrs. de Rambuteau. DArgout, DE Barante,
General Roguet, General Rcbillot, &c; supper,
furnished with all the lr'neas and delicacies, was
served in large hall, and was frequented with
much delight by all those whose exertions in dane
ing rendered it necessary to find refreshment in
"hasty plate of anything good must not omit
mentioning. also, Mr.. Ed. Rlacque, who married
the pretty Miss Olivia Mott, whose urbanity and
refined manners were much appreciated.
The last ball of the Hotel de Vile, given to the
city of Paris, by the Project NJ Berger took place
Saturday last, and also magnificent affair.
have already described the elegance Of the i'm
mense suit of parlors Of this splendid building.
have only TO say that there we're present at that
festival more than $500 persons and that the corp
d'0d was enchanting. The ex-Dstrct Attorney, of
New York, Mr.. Mckeon whom met ut the Hotel
de Vile, and who had never been before in Paris,
was cnrapturcd with the grandeur Of that fefc and
] was glad to hear him declare that he then
acknowledged Paris to be the Queen of Cities"
The President, Louis Napoleon, accompanied by
a staff Of court ers paid 1 Ss to Mr. aud Madame
Berger during the bal and his entry in the dane
ing saloon wa, = I'd by the fattering tune, PU-
atoaf pow h SB h Jcunc Il beda DnnooS, which
was composed, iL is said By his mother, Queen
liortense. The ball ended at half past five o'clock
in the morning.
Several sorecs cosfun,ees have also taken place in
The fashionable circles of Paris. The most con-
tpicuous was that given 10y NJ Sosthenes de la
Kochefoucault, in his grand hotel. have been
'old that the luxury displayed in the costumes had
never been surpassed, even at the famed Eglinton
tournament, in England Among the peculiar
IDEAS Of the iarRes, 1 will mention that of NJ and
Mime. Ruthiers, who dressed q Ia Louis NV, went
10 the ball in carriage Of that epoch all gilt and
.lawn ~ six horses drvenby hqaa,s whose livery
was that Of the great king. Two pigue,Vs, carry
ng torchghts, preceded the carriage on horseback.
may say, q, IrSSola that this revival Of aristo-
cratic manners, in time of the republic, was not
considered proper by the people, and that il the po
lice had not taken precautionary measures, n riot
would have taken place on that occasion, and the
hotel Of NJ dc Ia Rocheioucault would have been
sacked and destroyed. Unfortunately the family
Ia Rochetoucaut ncorrigiblcs, and fear that
this lesson will not profit them. Could you believe
that, fortnight ago, they went to the menagerie,
aud secured Tor their own company all the seats,
preventing any other person being admitted, Those
who disappointed, having uttered some threat
ing words, the carriages OF La Rocheioucault
were peied with stones, and again the interference
Of the police was necessary to prevent a riot.
Princes Mathde Dcmidoh also to give n
masquerade ball on Tuesday last. All her guests
without any exception, were to appear in costumes
Of the time Of the empire. Everything was ready
for the fcs, when suddenly Nine. de sed,ling, the
friend and go,erness of the princess, died on Satur
day, and the party was postponed.
One OF our best comic actors, Mr.. Levassor, Of
the Mouiansier theatre, gave, on Tuesday last z
masquerade ball which had his peculiar ogclid. All
his friends invited, on the condition that they
should be dressed as PEASANTS Every body obcyed
the fancy OF the ainiablc young man, who had had
his appointments decorated In clprnipefyr style,
IN Uotic,p; and assure your readers that the
pleasing party enjoyed by those who were for
tunate enough 10 receive an invitation. The pref
test women u Paris were present, and the supper
was excellent.
But last not the least Of all these follics ofhe Car
Riyai, the masquerade ball Of the Opera, which
was crowded from Pat to dome, and where all the
strangers, in Paris had taken rendezvous
Tie variety Of costumes, the excitement Of the
crowd the jokes, the fun, the noise, the shouts, the
hurrahs, cveything, was beyond any description;
and the orchestra, led by Musard, performed the
most graceful music, among which was noticed the
"Amercan Gallop," which no doubt will soon be
sent TO New York and become popular. This
gigantic froc only ended Mt halfpast six in the
morning, and the Republican Guards were obliged
10 turn out Of the ball room about three hundred
cnragcj d,,sc,vs, who were still jumping like mad
cats
As for the Carnival in the streets, may say that
Il was altogether a failure. The masks who, ten
years ago. used TO parade the Boulevards, had
deserted the former place Of their triumph, and il
any carriage to be on the Macadam, 1t was
that Of guack, or OF dentist, who used IL as
Iuh for his trade. The only show worth being
mentioned J. that Of brsf gras which prone
nadcd, this year. under the care Of Mr.. Arnault,
the manager OF the lIippodromc. II will be re-
fncmbcrcu that. letters. L
explained that the government, which usually fur
nishes the butchers of Paris a certain amount Of
money fcr the exhibition Of the brpf grus re-
nscdt do II any longer, and, accordingly, there
was no bsrgf gTus last year. But this year Mr..
Adeline, who brought 10 Paris three mammoth
oxen called J,9.yfs IL Chrgpp. and lie Californian