The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-02

The Brasiiian Minister'S Grand hall at WASH
mgton.
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1854
Diplomatic balls though usually the most elegant and
not the least in Washington have this winter
been completely abooed till last evening, when the Bra
lillian Minister gave the FIRST grand entertainment Of the
season. in honor Of the birthday Of the Empress Of
Brazil.
For several years it had been the custom Of the late
Russian Minister NJ Bodsco to give grand ball the
anniversary OF the birthday Of his imperial master when
his elegant lady, American, lent additional charm
TO the bounful hospitality which dispensed. Don
Calderon de Ia Barca the late Spanish Minister gave
ghtful sorees at which all the beauty Of Washington
congregated. Sartigcs the French Minister Che win
before last previous to his marriage also gave very
large ball. This season. however the diplomatic corps
have issued cards at ALL with the exception Of the
fete which we will endeayor to describe.
The cards of invitation which engraved perfectly
plain, read follows
90 . Q 9 . . Q . . Q 9
Q lie Minstre du Brezl ct Nine de Caryalho No o
o reira prient - de leur fare Phonneur de yenir
passer chez Ia soiree vcndredi, "a Mars, a
hours.
On dansera.
1t is understood that 1,5oe invitations we're IS
sued
As matter Of course all Washingon-that is, all the
fashionable portion of twas in delightful state of
excitement. Young ladies dreamed of the conquests
they to make old beaux attered themselves
that beauty would smile graciousy upon them whilst
fond papas regarded with satisfaction the large bills
which their dear girls up at Hooper's and other
fashionable stores. Here and there very sgood,
person might whisper that it Lent-and Friday at
that; but the individual whoever it might be- was in
i btantly ity tlad RI
| sides not the Brazilian Minister Catholic, and
would he give ball If he did not know it perfectly
correct and propera The morning of the 9th length
arrived, and many beauty doubtless said
s0h how impatience grows upon my soul
When the long promised hour Of joy draws near
How slow the tardy moments seem to roll!'
The residence of the Brazilian Minister Il on the corner
OF and Twentythrd streets overlooking Georgetown.
1t has been occupied by the Gillian Minister, and
| Gently by Mr. Champion, the British Minister
! washington is celebrated for the poorness of its
! houses; but the one in question is perhaps the
best adapted for the purposes of entertainment of any
in the city, All the the first floor thrown
open and, the doors being removed formed an elegant
suite of six apartments leading into each other. The
halls and filed with exotics and the whole
house being brilliantly lighted with gas the effect was
indescrbably beautiful AT the door were servants in
rich scarlet yeries WHO ushered the guests dis
robing apartments up stairs. Madame de Carvalho Mo-
rera received her friends in the centre paror She was
dressed in blue and white brocade, with feathers to
match By her side stood the Minister and his brother
Mr. Andrada the Secretary of legation both dressed in
full court costume Passing onward you reached the ball
room fine apartment running the whole length Of the
house The scene here at Gny time after ten o'clock
brilliant in the extreme and the quadre the waltz
polka, and schottische were kept up till late hour.
Along room was fitted up at the back of the house,
which cd with tho roonna
tables each attended by walters who dispensed
coffee, tea and refreshments during the evening.
Among the DISTINGUISHED persons present we noticed
French Minister the Count dc sartiges Mr.. Crampton
the British Minister General Allm0nts the Mexican
Baron Grabon acting Prussan Minister Cheyaier George
sebbern, Minister Of Sweden and Norway Senior Don
Jose de Marcolea, the Nicaraguan Minister Senior DE
Osma, Peruvian Minister &c
1t noticed that very few Senator's members
present OF the Senate observed Judge Douglas SEN
ators JONES' Gwin, Fitzpatrick Shields and Brodhead
Among the members Messrs Clngrnan Ketteridge
Aiken, and Banks Commodores Sloat and Ballard o. s.
NJ were in attendance also several officers of the
my and navy in uniform VI the Cabinet we saw but two
-Messrs. Jefferson Davis and Dobbn.
But who cares to hear anything about the men who
PRESENT. With nil their uniforms and decorations
they at best but the sombre hue which set of to
greater advantage tho beauty and brancy of the gen.
tier sex.
ooh, woman whose form and whose soul
whether ia the eaa at po
lfweman lie there, there is happiness too
We will not pretend to give list Of all who there
nor must it be for moment supposed that those not
mentioned whit less beautiful than those
ton. We merely give the initials Of . few whom we
Mrs G--s, of Washington, wore magnificent pink
silk, embroidered, and richly trimmed with lace.
| was becomngy dressed in straw colored brocade.
i Mrs B-k, Of Va, looked as interesting . bride,
| as she last winter appeared as young lady.
Mrs. Ct Of the British Legation, was one of tho
most elegant and dsngue ladies' present We regret to
learn that she intends soon to return to England and
n
Mrs. Cd, of Washington charmingly dressed,
and her society much sought after by those who ap
Madame Almonte, wife of the Mexican Minister mag
nifcenty dressed in blue brocade and sparkling with
Madsme Nd, an English lady, wife of the Ncara-
guam Minister.
Mrs. Governor An, OFFS c., was as distinguished as
usual.
Mrs. c-s, and Mrs: Be, Of Kentucky.
The spirstue! Mrs B-n, Of Tenn was very hand
OF the young ladies', Miss Ada s-h, of Washington
was dressed in white, and looked lovely usual
,s.ss hsr not ss, waiting 70,
Of Bmoe Se ssSn pTety r rabea in
white, with Egyptian lilies In her hair
Miss &c, another Baltimore beauty, dressed in
Miss As, Of Ohio face painter might dwell
Miss s--w, Of Boston, a voluptuous beauty. Dress
pink, and feathers.
Mis-. Miss w, of New Hampshire; very elegant
MisG -s, Of New Orleans; exquisitely dressed; one
OF the brightest and sweetest girls at the ball Brilliant
in conversation she is beautiful 1t surprising
that she received great attention.
She was q form of life and light
That, seem became = part of sight,
And rspe where'er turned mine sye.v
Her sister, Mrs Sam. W-d was perhaps tie most OK.
pensvey and richly dressed lady present-n her case
certainly, the sparkling diamonds which adorned her
lovely person were but adding
Sweets to the sweetV
The Misses S-y, Of Cincinnati, gave convincing
evidence that the reputation which their city acquired
here last winter for beauty does not depend upon the
recolections Of the absent.
Miss st, of Washington, looked very lovely and
was much admired. Her sister, Mrs. w-n, was very
richly dressed.
Miss Cd, of Boston, and Miss MeG-r Of Wash
irgton were becominsly dressed also was Miss
G-h.
Miss CD, Of New York, superbly attired in an
elegant dress Of tue and pearls sent her from Paris
Miss c. of Alabama daughter Of of the Judges
Of the Supreme Court, dressed with becoming sim,