Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-05
an american Lady at the Court of ST. James.

an american Lady at the Court Of 81. james.
The New York Express publishes the follow
Ing extract of letter from an American lady in
London to a gentleman in New York. 1t is da-
ted July Is, 1858:
Il most Unexpectedly received an invitation to
the Court Ball Of Queen Victoria. 1t Is the ct
lquette Of the court that no one shall receive an
invitation to attend the ball who has not been
presented at the preceding drawingroom. All
my friends regretted so much when | came that
the last drawing-room had taken place, for not
even PeereSS of the realm could be invited UNI
less she had been previously presented. Well,
IN spite Of all this, your friend received an inv-
tatiOn, and attended the ball. | entered the
room in company with Mr.. Ingersoll and suite,
and precisely at ten the glass doors flew open
and the Queen walked up long line of noble
ladies, preceded by the Lord Chamberlain
First came the Queen Of England, and by her
side the Queen Of Hanover, then the Duchess
OF Kent and the Princess Prussia, the Ouch
esS of Cambridge and Princess Mary, the Ouch
ess of Sutherland and the Maids of Honor
Next came Prince Albert and the King of Han
over, the crown Princess of Prussia, the Duke
of Cambridge, the Prince of SAKE Coburg, the
Prince of Saxe-W elmer and the gentlemen
lords in waiting, all passing on to the Throne,
upon which the royal personOages seated them
selves. The Queen is small, and although not
| handsome, she has bright cordial smile
which lights up her face charmingly. She
dances with great grace and spirit and IS as
unaffected as a child. Prince Albert is SPLEEN
did looking parsonage, hut now quite laid, and
rather stout.
The Lord Chamberlain was introduced to me,
and said as / was not present at the last draw
ing-room L must be presented to her Majesty.
He commanded a space to be made in front OF
the Throne, and lords and ladies all stood back,
while l was taken up to her Majesty and pre-
sented in a special manper, in the presence OF
the crowned heads, and the rank and beauty of
England. Her Majesty arose and greeted me
with most cordial bow, while | made a low
courtesy before her, then to the other sovereigns
by her side, and to Prince Albert. When L
mingled again with the crowd it was amusing
to oyerhear the whispers. ''Who can it be?'
"Oh, some one Of great distinction, or her Ma
jesty would not have honored her by such a
special reception" At last an old duchess said.
'Why it is an extraordinary clever person from
America, who is treated quite like queen in
her own country
There were 1000 persons present, and / of
all that number Only had the honor of being
presented to her Majesty, Madame America
L assure you the compliment paid me Of such a
particular presentation soon made me the 'ob-
served Of all Observers and the bail was a
scene Of enchantment to me. Just fancy 1900
people, every lady in the richest toilet, glitter
ing with diamonds and precious jewels; every
gentleman in uniform or in court dress; then
the delicious music, the beautiful statues, the
splendid pictures, all made it glorious specta-
Gle, well worth a voyage across the Atlantic to
behold"
The American lady so honored by the Queen
of England, is fair daughter of the South,
Mrs LeYert, of Mobile, a lady Of rare and va
ried intellectual accomplishments. The Mobile
Register says:
The compliment thus paid to Mrs. LeVert,
and through her to her country, is Of the highest
and most gratifying significance. The fair re-
cipient viii easily prove to the titled and haugh-
ty aristocracy of Britain that American South
ern ladies can match in extent and variety
of attainments and accomplishments, and ele-
gance of mind and manner, the proudest born
and learned of any land