The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-10

taons Of those who participated in its novel pleasures,
and pronounced oil the most magnificent enter
tanments OF the Kind given In this country The
house large and admirably adapted for large gather
ing had any pains expense been spared in prepar
ing and ornamenting the many spacious apartments
thrown open find band Of music discoursed inspiring
strains for the dancers and there proiuson Of re-
freshments served up during the evening, with stump
tuous supper at midnight.
The guests were announced IN their assumed charac
tiers by usher, and received by nrs Gwin who
was dressed as Muqdss Of Court Of Louis IiP For
the beneht of our lady readers at distance will state
that this splendid costume skirt OF white MORE an
que silk trimmed with deep hounces of lace, with
train of cherrycoored satin trimmed with ruche of
the same material The bodice trimmed with lace,
and the coiure of that deliberately arranged and
powdered fashion peculiar to the old French court She
assisted by her eldest daughter becomngy attired
as Greek Girl, and attended by younger daughter,
dressed as a Court Page.
The President of the United States, Secretaries Cobb
and Thompson and about twenty senator's priyi-
legged to appear in citizens dress All other guests
invited to appear in fancy costume and the variety bril-
ancy and beauty of many of the dresses made the
novel and interesting.
! Prominent among the ladies present Mrs. Sen
ator Clay MIS-. Darlington, attended by the wilfu
! Ike, Mrs Senator Thompson Cantonnere, Mrs
Spanish Duenna Mrs. Senator Douglas Aurora, Lady
Ouseey French Marchioness, Lady Napier AS Lady
of the olden Time Madame de sta,kel Countess of
Henry the Fourhs reign Miss Cass Marqnise of the
same reign Miss Wnder Folly, Miss Hale as Morning.
Miss Martin Yivaudcre Miss Bradley Night Mrs
Pendeton the Star Spanged Banner, Mrs. Beser as
Hannah Prim, Mrs. Grcenhow Housekeeper Mrs.
Hughes as Little Red Riding Hood Miss Mechlin as a
Spanish Peasant Girl Mrs. Berg Indian Princess
Miss Parker the Goddess of Liberty, Miss Semmes
Lady Charlotte Berkeley, Miss Ray Flower Girl, Miss
Porter Madame Pompadour, Mrs Evans Isabella of
Spain, Mrs. Clayton Lady of the Republican Court,
Miss Beach Gipseybut have not space to further
proong this bead-roll Of beauty.
The costumes of the gentlemen equally varied and
elegant enumeration OF few OF them will show Mr.
Clingman appeared Gentleman of the goth Century,
Mr. Cochane Matador, Mr.. Keitt as Buckingham,
Major Haviland as a Knight in veritabe armor Mayor
Magrrer as Highland Chieftain Capt. Nelson Fall
staff Lieut.. Mowry the Knight of Gwynne Mr..
Hughes as Oxford Student, Mr.. Kingman Diplo-
matist wearing President Monroes court dress Mr..
Irowbridge Ranchero, Col Magruder the King Of
Prussia Mr.. j. Buchanan Henry Sir Roger de Cow
erly, Mr. Ledyard as Egyptian Officer, Mr. Giet as
Fibustero, Mr.. Irving Quaker, and the Turkish
officers were present in their full and richly embroidered
uniforms.
The effect produced by large assemblage in these
varied costumes which generally made of rich ma
terials and onamented with plumes gold lace and
jewels, picturesquely beautiful and while some
threaded the of the dance, Others engaged in h
morous conversation, often identifying themselves with
the characters which they assumed. The supper WAS
served mp in Gauers best STYLE and it daylight out
Of doors before the guests ceased dancing
| HAVE WE paul CLIrroRD'' AMONG Us Among
other evidences of the presence of hghwaymen and
thieves learn that few nights since Mr.. Wooson,
opcan, Eighth street, the Of Louisiana
avenue in returning from the theatre stopped on
the corner of Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue by
a tall dark complcxioned man, who well dressed,
and appeared to be person Of good address.
He politely informed Mr. w. that he was under the
disagreeable necessity Of compelling him to disgoge the
contents of his pockets Mr.. W., being very much
alarmed scarcely knew what to do; but finally intimated
that he only gentleman's servant and had no
money about his person. What would have been the
suit of this matter, had not gentlemen come along
just them cannot be told but, fortunately for Mr. W.,
several persons within hail towards whom he ran
when the gentecl highwayman took to his heels and
made good his escape
THE MAyoRALTY CONVENTION on Tuesday evening next
is prominent topic of conversation among the demo-
Gratis and anti nothings The friends of the present
incumbent of the Office feel sangune that he will be
nominated while others equally positive that the
nominee of the convention will be William +. Bayly or
James G. Berret, Joseph i. Brown, John H. God
dard George w Riggs The merits and qualifications
of each of these gentlemen will doubtless be fully and
freely discussed and doubt not that the nomination
of the convention will be endorsed by the Union party
SRsENApE.-A party of gentlemen belonging to this
city engaged band Thursday night and serenaded
VIM Finn, esd, the navy agent, who invited them
in return to partake of handsome entertainment Hon
j CLANCY Jones, who present, toasted and re-
sponed in clcitous manner, ectng hearty applause
The party afterwards serenadcd Dr. VIM JONES' the
! new city postmaster and other gentlemen.
CORRECTION. The statements concerning the murder
ON Capitol Ill., made in the Union of April T. were OBJ
tanned from which the local reporter of this paper
considered authentic He has since learned that his in
formants in error and takes the first opportunity to
amend the article Mr. Berry married to Miss Dow
lin between six and years ago. and her friends
claim that her reputation has been called in a,cs-
ton.
TnE PoLIcE UNIFORM shows who are ntrusted with the
preservation Of the public peace and is be hoped
that wearing it will be lounging about bar
rooms, associating with disreputable characters In
| many cities policemen required to Keep moving on
their beats and permitted go IN couples or
| smoke cigars while on duty.
NEW SEMiSAnY.-It will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns that DR. Bridge, experienced and
thoroughly educated teacher, proposes open young
gentemens seminary in this city He brings high rec