The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-18


In order to celebrate, with the true spirit Of CHI
vslry aud respect, our monarchy, the birthday Of
the Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the English
crown, the commander and officers OF the besutrful
steamship Hghnyer, took advantage of that vessels
permanent stay III our port, TO get up or
ball, on board OF her. Notwithstanding the incem-
eDcy of the weather, there q large of
beautiful ladies present, numbering among them
many Of chose who compose the flower of oar arts
tocTacy, both in point Of birth, and in point of
beauty; they formed the nucleus of reunion,
which will leave pleasant souvenirs TO all who
present. Among these We must men lion the brilli-
ant sta corps Of officers Of the French war steamer
The bali rooln formed Of "a elegant tent, sprsad
over the deck Of the vessel, combiHed simplicity
and good taste, and we, who but two days before,
and thanks to the amability of Captain Mason.
had visited that imposing array eff guns, could
hardly bring upon ourselves TO believe that
In the same place Nor had the whole warlike ap-
psraus entirely disappeared for at the extreme end
of the stood the crown of feathers, emblem Of
the principality of Wales, placed on an eieg ant
trophy Of Of every description, aud Sustained
on both sides by the pavilion of the United King
dom The roof OF this tent was composed OF
the flags Of different nations, among which the
Spanish banners occupied the most conspicuous
place. and the same spirit Of galisntry was to be
noted in the ornaments of the stage occupied by the
orchestra; this latter was covered with the yellow
and red colors most gracefully arranged The re-
freshmepts, provided with the most sunptuous pro-
fusion, occupied sort Of ante room, formed by the
proloDg alton Of the deck, and whi,h all the
advantage Of TO hsighten the effect
Such then, is a slight sketch of this agreeable
fGtc, in which shone az one and the time, the
tore Of the most refined society, and the amiable
frsnlness which, if it is innate ip the distinguished
officers of her Msiestys navy, does not on the other
hand. badly agree with the type Of our Cuban Gus
toms We should be very highly pleased if the stay
of the foreign steamers in our port were pro-
lopged to the national celebration in honor of our
august sovereign This celebration is already close
at nand, and we should like, on that occasion, not
only to have guests wtness the profound respect
with which the Spanish nation looks upon the royal
authority ana its sacred traditions but also admit
them asiDtimste friends and brothers to our domestic
hearth and return, far our scanty means would
allow, an acknowledg ment of the sympathy and
friendship for which We are indebted to them.
AS to the rest, if appears certain, his excellcncy
the Captain General received Sunday last, at his
table, the commanders Of the four English and
FreI oh vessels anchored in the bay, we are cood-
dent that ne mao not only fulfilled, 10 bassm,pg
manner his pleasing duties to wards the heirs of our
Queen and sovereign, but also that ne was the wor
thy interpreter OF the sentiments OF profound cor
daity which nation entertsins for these accom-
pished gentlemen and the brilliant officers under
their command.