Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-14
Local lntelligencemCity Affairs, &c

BALL AT THE SLASH CoTr.er-Abo,,e
Clock Tuesday evening, gay and pleasant par.
Oh iauies and gentlemen, took the cars at he
depot 10 Broad street, for the Slash Cottaoe-
Inc excellent Armory ban1 which had been en- =.
sdgeu Tor the occasion, struck up lively air a.
.,ie cars started off, and continued playing unit
we horse had pulled his prescious freight
beyond the confines of the city. After plea
SAINT ride OF httysx minutes, the steam-wbistle
announced the approach of the train to the Cot
'age. upon looking out, beautiful sight greet-
ed the eye OF every behoder. The extensiva
grove which surrounds the Cottage was brilliantlv
Illuminated, whilst from the Cottage itself poured
forth streams of silvery light. Anon bon6res y,
o'oty s'de sent forth volumes of flame, which il
Illuminated HE country for miles around. The
night was calm and pleasant; scarcely breath
OF air was stirring; the flames and cinders from
the oonfres assembled in perpendicular column,
to an altitude beyond the reach of human vision.
throwing lurld glare over the dark green foliage
OF the surrounding forest, and imparting to the
whole scene air of wild enchantment.
Shortly after reaching the Cottage, the Armo-
fy nano exchanged their brass instruments for
stringed and reed ones, took position on the plat
form erected forthe occasion, and struck I'D the
grand entree march, Auon the dancing com.
menced---
"And fairy forms-now he:e, now there
Hoverd like children ofthe air."
The dancing was kept up with much spirit
until midnight, when supper was annouo
ced And such supper, it has rarely Fen to
the lot OF mortals to enjoy. Every substantial
every de'caey which; taste could suggest, wa
spread out IN ample profuson upon tables in rear
the Cottage. Supper being over,
"The bright and youthful dancers meet,
WIN laughing lips and winged feet
Andgolden locks came flashing by
Like sudden sunshine thro' the sky"
Inc city OF Washington county of Hanover
ana city OF Richmond were each represented at
the Cottage by fair daughters and gallant gentle.
men. Every one present seemed hearth, to
ENJOY the OCCASION and not few felt regret when
at O'Clock it was announced that the train was
ready to leave for Richmond. Polkas and Cos
tlllons yielded to the shrl whistle of the steam
car and the lovely forms which had so recently
moved through the inspiring mazes of the dances
gdsd gracefully into tho cars 'A aboard" the
iron horse dashed off, and in a short time, landed
the whole party safely at The Depot in Broad
street.
The trip was most agreeable one ia everv
respect and will be long treasured in memory
BY Ethose who were so fortunate as to be par
Elephants. The Cottage is really one of the most
charming places within striking distance of the
;ity, and we are surprised that it is not ofener the
'cene of festive occasions like that of Tuesday
light. AS summer retreat, too, for ladies' and
children, we can imagine no place more appro.
'rate. Too much credit cannot be bestowed
'pon the excellent and public spirited Presi-
lent of the Company for his unwearied efforts
to provide place OF elegant and fashionable res
ort for the citizens of this dusty city.