Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-02
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Correspondence of the n. Y. Esrres..l

WASHINGTON, january 26.
Much anxiety was felt during yesterday by
the party-gOers, when the rumOr was circulated
that the grand ball in honor to the marriage of
the, Princess Royal, given by Lord Napier, was
to be postponed, but the select few, who hadr re
ceived cards, noised it around, and the elite and
distinguished people of Washington were nearly
all present. The already spacious mansion had
been enlarged for this occasion and the magnih
cent saloons were radiant with splendor. The
most attractive object was the portrait of Her
Majesty, the Queen, to whom all hoped the day
had been happy one. Miss Lane, although
not yet out OF mourning, made her first appear
ance this winter. The members of the Cabinet
were present with their families; the Seuate was
represented, the regal and qneenlike Mrs. Doug
las shining as bright star on the occasion. :
| Any attempt at an elaborate description of the
elegant ladies' and their gorgeous and magnifi-
cent tOiettes, must be given up, for they were
so numerous never could do all of them Justice.
Our noble hostess, Lady Napier, charmed all
who met her, dispensing alike her kind hOspi-
tality and distinguished and perfect manners
Her toilette was splendid, the corps diploma
tique" were all in court custome, in superb drcs
ses, embroidered with gold and silver and spark
| ling with jewels. Sir Gore Ouseby wore a Splen
did dress, Count de Sartize was covered with
decorations and orders, and his breast was
blaze of light Towering above all might be
seen Gen. Scott, in amagnifcent new uniform,
and one ot5tne most splendid worn here. He
my in full uniform, s.plUs ouaaOins." Hon. SIR.
Bancroft, and other literdti, added new charms
to the scene. As this was Estate Ball." due.
ceremony was ofcourse observed. The etiquette
of the Court Of St James was fully carried out.
Lord Napier and Miss Lane (the first couple in
the quadrille,) with Count de Sartigas and Lady
Ousely vis-a-vis-M Madame de Sartiges and
Lady Napier dancing in the same set. TheseState
SlundTitteS were formedin advance, in which the
dignitaries only danced. The gentlemen were
informed that they were to select certain la
dies and take such and such places. Court eti-
quette. was observed as well perhaps as we could
expect, uhder the circumstances, and convince
us that we may soon learn to transplant the GUS
toms, and we may be permitted to add the gra-
ces ofcourt etiquette The supper was feast
worthy the occasion, the same etiquette being
observed as in dancing; the tables were loaded
with all the Injuries of our country; rare wines
in which to pledge long life and happiness TO
the young royal bride and bridegroom. OfalI
similar entertainments given in honor Of this
memorable occasion, we safely claim this bril-.
liant and recherche tete among the first Lord
Napier distinguished himself in his intercourse
with our people as one of the most popular rep
resentntives ever accredited to our country from
the Court of St James. The Prussian Legation
give grand dinner to-day in honor of the same
event. Washington has not in years been so
lively and full OF gay, elegant and distinguished
people as this winter. Receptions and parties
every day and night in the week (saye Sunday)
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