Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-07-03
Black LObOrefs Fancy Ball in British
Guana.

Ten or fifteen days previous to the 9th,
cards of invitation, executed in the most
fashionable style, not onlv such as were TO
appear in fancy dresses, hut nlso to white
gentlemen of the first respertnhility, in the
neighl orhood. The day was fine aud ndni-
rnbly fitted for arranging the preparations of
the evening. The last or five o'clock bont
from the town side of the ferry was crowded
from stem iO stern, and from larbonrh with
people of all classes aud colors, from the
metropolis; the deck was covered over its
length aud breadth, with baskets, tin.cHns-
ters, band-hoxes, filed with the robps of
dukes and duchpsses, of lords and ladies,
peasants aud country girls. Knots, epaueits,
+, plumes, aud such ornaments, ms would sui.
fer from hpng bruised. were carefully laid
on the hinaclr, on canister lids, or carried
in the bands. On arriving AT the Vreed. En-
Hoop Ferry Stelng, all wns hurry, Joy aud
expectation, happiness heamed on every
cnunienHnce, aud the grenteit enemy of the
colony would lnve sought in win for any,
even the least symptom of distress and op.
preston, uuder whrh they have represented
the lahorers us suffering. The room in
which The assembly met is large logic
among the buildings Of Vrrrd- Enlloop, aud
TO il, from all directions, were seen hurry irg,
/ lll HItUl luIilltlc, sOiliG III HlnS
others on horseback.
Many Of the girls and boys who were 10
appear IN characters, drove to the plncr, in
the cllaises and conyeynnces oftheir enplOy-
ers, in order 10 prevent their dresses aud or
nnnents from being injured. Propreiors,
attorneys, aud managers of estates, lip the
river mud down the coast, merchants, doc
tors, lawl ers, and private gentlenen from
town aud country, all assembled to puriici-
pate in the evening amusement.
The apartment which wns fiiird np for the
orcasian is IN length 81 IT,, aud in breadth
80. aud lis decorations were on n 81, IT,, IN tho
highest degree grand and elegant. II wns
entered Ht one side, 80 that 10 spectator en-
trrng in at the door full view OF the scene
presents ITSELF A large beam runs the entire
length ol The room, aud supports The floor
above IT, rXarily in the middle. FROM this
was suspended llagnitllinn line Ol waving
drnpery, richly embroidered with scarlet aud
gold, having nrchrd spaces, through which
persons could pnsS from one side to the other
II divided the apartment through the whole
length iuio t~o equal paris leaving space
of 81 H. broad on each side Tor tie dancers.
FROM the centre of the ceiling on each side
OF lie division, wHs hung row of brilliant
chandeliers Enthusiastically hrderk with various
Kinds OF ornaments, and al the outer eXirrni-
hy of both sides was suspended similar
row of lamps, the whole COMPRISING n lrnu-
iliul illumination. Al the upper end was
executed of rich flowers aud evergreems, n
dcvirc, comprising the initials of Queen
Nlctnria, aud between them the crown of
Great Britain. On each side of this burned
n lamp of extraordinary brightness; the
whole was ovcrreuclrd aud enlbnwcred hy
Two trees ot liberty, which were planted 80
their uninding and luxurient boughs were
entnngled together above.
colonade of green branches, rested on
tie floor close 10 the sides of the room;
these ran the whole length of the room aud
their ioliage were hung 81 MS 10 overhnng the
chandeliers, ia the middle Of the side spac es;
The orchestra was decorated ia tasteful and
fantastic manner.
Ah0nt s o'clock tie ihncy guests began 10
assemble, aud il was really difficult to know
whether to admire most the cusllinpss aud ell
cgancc of the dresses or their npproprnte-
ness 10 the rank and character they were in
tended lo represent; kings aud queens lords
aud ladies dukes aud duchesseS, naval and
military officers, chiefs aud naughty danes
ot the olden times, pirates aud ligwnymen.
drunken lIeggars, aud sailors on crulches, old
men iotterng aud pnralylic, aud women ni
equal age aud trniIiy attending To them with
nil affection and care apparently us great us
u they had climbed aud descended the Hill of
lie together. Little boys with their whim.
seal nnd ludldic:ouS trappings, aud girls
having their hloWs enrircled with cllnplets
nnd gnrlnnds of flowers; in n word every
variety OF character that can well be iuag-
liIed was present on the Uccusou, aud nnny
ol Respectable ladies were irrcSstnhly ut
irncted 10 survey the scene, and gentlemen
OF rank and standing mixed freely with tue
sable group.
Previously to the ball being lead of by
Vincent Paradise, who was king, and his
lady, who was queen, Daniel Siron raised
himself into an erect posture, from off his
crutclies, on which he rested hody ap-
parenIy wasted by age and lecrcplitude,
aud addressed the assembly, in loud,
clear aud distinct voice, TO the following
efert:-
Ladies and gentlemen sec that the
present meeting is composed of the natives
OF England, Ireland, and Scotland. II il to
The exeriOns aud goodwill of the British
nniion, aud our good queen, Victoria, that we
owe the relieving OF our uecks from the
yoke. IL shall he our constant eudenvor,
both Ms subjects of Queen Victoria aud as
Agricultural laborers IN the colony of Brit
lsli GulnnU, 10 behave ourselves like free
men. ! hope we shall never disgrace our
good queen, hy acting contrary i0 her wish.
hope always to see plenty of labor nnd
good crops in this colony. Gentlemen
nIn glad 10 see YOU all here this evening
aud hope you will enjoy yourselves very
WELL"
AS soon as Mr.. Stron had concluded his
speech. lie hent himself down upon his
cruIcles, resumed his assumed character of
n nendrn'l, aud supported it well through
oul the evening.
Dancing commenced about nine o'clock. :
There was room enough for eight sets
ot q'indrlls aud politeness aud gond nature
prevailed IN The assembly. About 10 o'clock D
or rather nller, supper WINS announced, aud