Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-30

ITO think that should be Longing on its shady side y
on past the club-housesnames Of deli ghtamonr them
the Aheneua, recalling prncely festivities for il i ON
the site Of once brilliant Cdritoa House We reach 81
Jamess Palace where, passing the sentines we walked
about the ancient courts Of this interesting but very gy
brick piles 50 along ST. Jamess street stopping in front
Of the celebrated Croeorf while opposite is Whites Jav
endoe so familiar to those who have read Of London
me- know Pendenns or enjoy Pp's hys diary" Pic
cadiiy almost impossible, and watching with curiosity
the tides flowing to and from the Crystal Palace we
Deyonshre House and her Grace Of Gloucesters look in
at the Burlington Arcade and the beade Who in cooked
hat half uniform and huge knobbed baton keeps
order within its long glass galleries On one side Of the
noisy thoroughare the eye upon that sweet bit of
yerdure and quiet beauty, Green Park and then passing
Apsley House. we turn into still more enchanting Hyde
Park Oh these delicious shades and walks and drives
where we sauntered with dashng equpages gay eques
trians and oil the bright sparkle of the living picture
moving before u.s. As we stood the steps of dingy
grey church. visions of carriages and four orange flowers
and Brussels wells msty to me- for it was the spot
where maiden's hearts most do palpitate ST. George's
Hanorer Square. The palmy days of the Bond street
lounger have passed away young England having evil
IDENTITY replaced that respectable and the pare,
where Brumefs glores were displayed is deserted
now. Down through Regent street and the Quadrant
sweep, and is gay at this hour with the shopping fair
ones of Belgravia Coming through Long Acre we stop
ped to examine perfect brougham the coachmaker evil
IDENTIFY thinking from interest in its appointments
that bridal jaunt in prospect And so we saun-
tered home not exhausted you would imagne after
visiting such antpoda points for it is charm of this
moist air that five hours Of continuous exercise do not
fatigue much half an hours walking in our dry
hard climates besides it is so refreshing the complex
on its soft humidity doubt causing the clear English
bloom though it does unfortunately make my hair curl
unbecomingly tight.
How shall give you idea of Mr. Peabody's magni-
fcent ball. the profuse and costly scale of his patriotic
celebration At ten o'clock we assembled the fine stair
case lined with and fragrant flowers entered the
ante-room where stood cordial host, to whom we
made our salutatons; bouquet and programme were
presented to each lady, and entered the enchanted
room of Alaacs, in which never before dreamed that
it would be my happy fate to dance 1t was already
crowded. the concert had begun, and sat down quietly
to enjoy 1T: Lablache, Sims Reeves Catherine Hayes
and Sivor being among the performers Miss Hayes
had before heard and with her mellow round and plain
tive voice thought her charming singer but not great
artists she is very lady like in bearing with rich auburn
hair, and lovely dropping eyes, agreeable con-
trast to Cruyel who absolutely made me Jump with
some of her screaming de force do wonder at the
Londoners enduring her. As for Sims Reeves he is
of the few good this country has produced
they make the most of him; he really has fine organ
and, when he chooses sings with and admirable effect
but he is very capricous, and conceited monkey in
manner You remember Svoris violin in Washington
where he enchanted us ALL and my pleasure last night
was the in his classical style and pure execution
Labache in his quiet nonchaant way Numbered for us
and song comic duo with his son, who but for his
hado
basso But nobody listened to all this charming treat
every talking, and even to me it would have
been infinitely more enjoyable elsewhere for the moving
crowd and constant entrance of guests made much
noise and confusion Scarcely had Lablaches last deep
note sounded when attendants rushed in cleared away
seats and instruments the artists disappeared and the
ball began.
had always heard that this famous room was plain
the contrary is covered with mirrors panenr and
paintings in medallion and this occasion was profuse-
y decorated with flowers pictures and busts of isn-
guished Americans. At the head of the room was fine
portrait Of Washington surmounted by the eagle and
draped with our flag; opposite of her Majesty
all in good taste and effectively arranged under the bril-
liant blaze Of wax lights There about four hundred
Americans present and the number of English and
il very distinguish the natpes from their trans
atlantic cousins, though heard Englishman remark
that hewas unable any difference but to me il
very striking in air. movement dress and tone Of voic
sorry to say that much bosterous talking and laughing
prevailed among the younger Americans even across
quadrilles, habit have INDUCED in at home
otherwise, to say the truth, my fair countrywomen in
variety Of beauty and pretty toilees decidedly bore Of
the palm. Every American in England seemed to be
there; and met several with whom had valsed at my
last ball in Washington, and made the Acquaintance OF
other pleasant countrymen. There were many English
notabilities present, who came, imagine with the en-
pectation of seeing set Of Cherokees perhaps were
tive Indian dance.
About ttceipe o'clock the Duke Of Wellington arrived
the dancing ceased the orchestra played march, and
as he walked up the room the arm Of Mrs Peabody
was received with cheering He seemed grated by this
expression Of American feeling for him, and cordially
smiled and bowed his thanks At the top Of the room he
sat down. and any who wished was presented shook
hands with the kindly old warrior He remained for some
time, and Mt his departure saluted by every one as he
passed. he received hearty cheer for good night Ons
american lady posted herself by his side and was heard
excaimng in ecstatic t sob! shall 20 distracted
have talked to the dear, darling Duke; isn't he net
Rather gruf sometimes, tits said The night wore
away in gayety and spirit every seeming determined
to enjoy the brilliant and do honor to the marn6
cent kindness Of our host whose urbany and attention
we're appreciated by each guest tea-room was open
all the evening where could chat and take an ice
and at os o'clock supper served in an immense room
below You may well imagine that it was recherche and
irresisibly tempting to all tastes win bear testimony