The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-29


The philadelphia IngtrU of the 10Th instant,
has the following extract from private letter from
Naples, under date of Feb. q relative to q grand
| fancy ball given ON board the T. :. frgate Ms:is.
'pWE rye have had continued round orraie,ie. during
the Carnival season. The city has been throngcd
with strangers, Il large proportion Of whom
Americans. The great fete Of the winter season,
however given board the T.. :. steam frigate
Mississippi by the gallant Captain and officers Of
that vessel, on Wednesday last. Invitations were
extended to the nobility and diplomatic corps, as
well as to the English, French, and Russian naval
officers in port and to all the American travellers
At Z i. NJ, the boats of the squadron began to
carry the company of to the ship. The ball began
OF :, and was kept up until the morning hours. The
company amounted to nearly four hundred persons
Of the cite Of the resident and stranger society Of
Naples. =,
spar deck and upper deck, well the poop. were
all appropriated to dancing. and were completely
covered in on the top and sides by thick canopy,
composed Of sails, with an exposed lining OF the
flags Of all nations. Fanciful chandeliers, composed
of arms and laurel wrcaths, she'd brilliant light on
the company, while a band Of the best performers
discourscd most bewitchng music. Below decks a
coffee room was arranged, and the Captains ca bin
was surrendered to the ladies for the mysteries Of
the toilette. At midnight, supper was announced
in the enclosed space forward the engine. Captain
Long entered the saloon first, leading in Mrs Nor
ris, the lady Of the L. :. Charge Ahaires. The
sumptuousncss Of this part of the entertainment,
the proiusion OF uxuries, including wines of the
most costly kind, excited the liyelicst admiration.
The dancing was renewed after supper, and revived
with rather increased tcrvor At2A. NJ, when |
left the ship, the ball in full life. We pulled
ashore in few minutes, over a smooth as
lake, under n bright moon, and an atmosphere as
soft as that Of an American June.
"The beauty Of the American ladies was one of the
most striking features Of the ball-hcir dclicacy Of
manner, feminine grace and sweetness Of expression,
contrast fayorably with European ladies' This
ball, so perfectly successful in every respect, has
created q marked sensation in Naples. IL reflects
the highest honor upon the liberal hospitality of
the captain and officers Of the Mississippi, and will
leave behind a most agreeable impression of Amcri
can character. The Mississippi was much admired
for the beauty Of her proportions, and the mastery
workmanship Of her engines and machinery. They
were built ten years since by Merrick 4 Townc. of
Philadelphia, and, although in service for all that
period Of time, have never suffered any injury, and
are In n good condition as the day they were
placed on board.
1.-THE American flag has been flying q " day from
the Kings vessels, and the American, English, aud
Russian men Of war, while the cannon have been
laundering all sides in honor Of the birthday of
Washington. II the fanatics ut home could see
with what respect and admiration the American
Union Is regarded abroad. they would be able 10
appreciate the infamy which would descend UPON
their names, from the success Of their unhallowed
schemes.
ssCommodorc Morgan crowned the celebration
with an elegant dinner in the evening"