The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-02-23

Il Trx Youro GuAnD BAlpr II Civic,
NY a. Fancy Bah, given " o. Young
% on lhe night Of the 20 inst MOI
ceis f7TsfioS 81 that immortal day. NSvsr hsee
~ beheii Wlthin Richmond bal!sroo1 sc9e
more uniuue. uicfuresaue and dazzling, than that
upon which the brilliant gaslights flashed a9Mn
laH might r. The spacioas . soo g. re .uSeed
1 Of dc ely were there, every heart animated by
the happy spirf Of the day, and the rare ana Pecu
liar attractions Of fheoccasion The gay uniforms
Of the military, the endless variety o. fancy coz
TUNES, from the rich dress Of the cavalier e The
simple attire Of the peasant the inspiring music Oh
the magnificent Arfnory Band, and the bright eyes,
radiant with light and joy, Outstanding the lusre q
the stars contributed to form aspectacie o. sucs
bewildering lovelineas and delight, that seemed
rather q gorgeous creation Of the fancy, than q
thing of real life. That ball will fern an era IN
the existence Of many who were presenl an
event which will be linked with thousand SWEEP
and pleasant recollections bright and fragrant
flower ON the bosom of Winter whose perfume
will hang around the heart long after his icy form
has melted away.
The Ball Room.-The east room on the hrH noor
of the hotel was the set apart for the dancing.
by Mr. NoRaIs the enterprising Proprietor, nai oe-
ing the largest and most appropriate for the coca
sion. As we entered it from the main nail Oh me
building. our eyes were at once nxeo upon I'VE
like portrait of the immortal WASHINGTON, dress
ed in civilians suit shorts long stockings shoes
and buckles, and wearing aimasonic regana-apfon
and crimson collar as also square ana compass.
This picture rested against the South end OF tne
room. Directly over it perched the American ca
gle while on either side oated the nag OF our coun
try Entering the northern door, and going in the
direction of Washington, we noticed on the right
.winged banner" the ground work OF blue, with
thirty-one stars upon 1t, and the tail OF white and
red, bearing the inscription Bunker Hill" Direct
Nv opposite was similar banner upon which was
inscribed yorktown" Approaching the centre OF
the room, on the right side hung another banner,
with the words aYoung Guard, commissi Toned April
18TH 1885," and on the left was the stand for the
mu sicians to the north of which foated national
fag while on the south swung banner, on which
was the following: GEORGE WASHINGTON,
born February 22d, 1884, and to the south OF
This again, foated another national flag;
Still continuing to approach Washington. we
observed the right banner bearing the inscrip-
ton "Lexington' and opposite It was another with
| the word Trenton" Added to these were the col
ors of the company. and the ceiling of the room
draped from its four corners to the centre with
tagging, making the scene appear not only plctu-
rescue but national. The floor of the main room,
which is seventy feet long, was laid Oft into fourteen
cot:llon sets, marked off in white paint. In each
of the sets was painted star, and then the
words "Young Guard" were painted In the remain.
der, letter being placed in each set. Thewhoe,
with number of dazzling gas lights pouring forth
their brilliant rays made the scene of the most
bewtchiug and enchanting character. =
At the north end of the bali room, is small
apartment, separated only by folding doors These
doors were thrown back, and the floor of the small
room laid off for two sets while the north end was
ornamented by the portrait of "Guard'' on duty,
and the sides by national and other appropriate
flags. - ses.e7e q p, sf.t. ~
Having thus hurriedly noticed the general prepa-
rations for brilliant occasion, we must be permit
ted to remark, that at no time have we ever seen
greater efforts made to ensure the comfort of their
guests than those of the "Young Guard" and if
aught occurred to mar the general joy, they were
not responsible for it, 7rnIa Is ~ lHt Ft-f
The Ban-Shortly after o'clock, Smiths IA
nous band struck up some lively music, and soon
| thereafter the grand entree took place, when all
went merrily on till the "wee small hours" gave
warning of approaching day. NtG
/ Among the various characters we noticed two
"Highlanders," appropriately dressed. l.. in
Turkish costume, looked remarkably well. F.
as Hamlet could not have been better. Lieut..
F., Jr., as his Satan Majesty" with hornssmounted,
black face, long tail, and enormous pitch-fork,
in his hand, gave an admirable representation of
the old gentleman; while s. as Friar' leaning
upon his arm, was no less attractive Besides these,
dirego;' {" Brgand;;" Duke of Buckingham; !"
Faistaff -" Spanish Don = Flying Dutchman;"
Sailors; "Firemen;" "Police; Military officers
of all grades, and various other characters, all ap-
propriately dressed, and admirably sustained by
the parties personating Them but owing to the late
ness of the hour and our indsposition to particu-
larize, we can give them no further notice.
IhesSapper-At hall past IL o'clock, supper was
announced, and more magnificent profusion of
substantials and decacies we have rarely seen
spread on such occasion. sasa =,
Mr.. R. w. Hunter, on Broad street, the caterer
for the occasion, did ample justice to himself and
to the Young Guard, for whom he labored, which
we think is abundant praise
We close our notice with the remark that we
have never seen more agreeable asremblage,
nor one in which all appeared more per.
fectly delighted and we repeat that last
niuht will lOnO he remembered oftb
most pleasant ever spent by many who participated
in its enjoyments, while celebrating the twenty
second of February. the birth day Of Washington.