The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-03
WAsmseror, Dec. 30, 1857.

wASnseror, Dec 3o 1857.
GyarsG Ball a. Postpas<y General Bro0n's-7hc Whole
(a1iss and Corps Dipsomatiqa> Present-Layse At
tndance Of Senators and Consresner- Magnificent Cos
TUNES Of the Ladies-7ke Belles of TIE EoeRing, &c.
The gayetss of Washington regularly inauguraed
last evening a the prncely residence Postmaster
raj Brown and the occasion will be long
fashionable circles here Al noted Warrington and
has been for splendid entertainments spoak only the
opinions Of the thousand twelve hundred persons pro-
when say that this party Of Mrs Brown cIceied
anything ever before witnessed this country point OF
brancy and recherche elegance. The parIors and draw
ing spacious, and they were ned with the dis
hnoaS Of every andeach vieing with the other in rich
dresses and costly ornaments. Among the numerous
persons Who gaced this first grand ball Of the season were
Vice President Brecknridge Secretary Cobb and lady Sc
cretary Thompson lady and nece Miss Wiley; Attorney
General Black lady and daughter, and Secretary Floyd
tho Presidents private secretary, Mr.. Henry. Tho
accomplished Miss Lane, who presides with such
dignity, ease and grace ut the White House, was
not present, but she represented by beautiful
bosauet, accompanied by q nice little note ex-
pressing her regrets. mo whole diplomatic corps
were present. not in court, but in citissns' dress,
while tho Iadiee OF tho several legations sported
their costly jewels Count Sarges bore upon his breast
the several orders Of knighthood, while his charming
Countess Il Boston bee shone respleudent in her da
monds. Madame Sartiges' dress Of white tissue, ee
sAnty embroidered in raised nowers OF green and blue
with simple head dress Of white flowers.
Lord Napier, the favorte of the diplomatic family
on hand, making himself agreeable everybody,
panied by Lady Napier, the most charming Of English
ladies'. dressed in white tissue, with small bows Of white
satin ribbon the skirt and her head and neck daz-
cling with diamonds and pearls SIR VIM. Ouseley too,
there and lion among the diplomats, with Lady ouseley,
dressed like queen, and Mas 0useiey robed in all the
simplicity imaginable, but in the most exquisite taste.
Baron Stoeckl the representative of all the Russils-
and whal Of the most elegant gentlemen and popu
lar ministers which have had the pleasure Of
ceivng from any court Of Europe-appeared in all his
manly beauty and the great looked at by the ladies'
II Madame stocck present. your correspondent had
not the pleasure Of meeting her the crowd The bache
or members of the corps dptoma,que also out full
stpength-Gen Robes, Senior Molino and Senior Esca
ante leading the The amiable and popular Gen.
Herran playing the agreeable 10 the bellies OF the
evening In the absence OF his excellent lady Madame
semann were also present, together with many others
whose names could not get accompanied in every in.
The judicial ermine was represented by Judge Campbell
| lady and daughter, Judge Grier and Judge McIane
Bright lady and daughter Mr. Clay and lady Mr. Bger
and lady, Gov Fitzpatrick and lady Mr. Thompson and
sdy Gen HSafton, NJ r. ssxard Mr. Mallory Mr. Jones
The lower House was also well represented In the per
,ons Of James Clay and lady, Mr Stuart, lady and
daughtsr, Mr.. Adrap, lady and daughter Mr. Cobb and
lady Of Alabama, Mr. Haskins and lady Mr. sickies and
lady sr Phelps and lady Mr. jackson and lady Mr. Cos
lady and daughter, Mrs Horace y Ozark, Mr. Singleton
Mr. Scott Mr. hKbbeD, Mr. clemens, Mr; Mmunson Mr..
Marshall Of Kentucky Mr. Marshall OF Illinois, Mr. Bur-
ngamc, Mr. Eustis Col Savage, Mr.. Rufn Mr.. H. Atkins
and Gen Ward
Among the private citizous observed Collector schsl
Edwin Croswell, Mr. Clayton and lady, Mr. King, irst
Assistant Postmaster General lady and daughter
Mrs George Parker and their beautiful daughters
MAJOR Arnold Harris and daughter the hsses Peasanon
Commodore McCauey and daughter, Mr. Burgh and lady
and Major Russell.
Cooked and brass buttons shone rcspeudent during
secretary Cobb was course ., full of merriucn ~
bis golfers will soon be OF Treasury notes. He
rich maroon colorcd velvet Secretary Thompson
witty usual, while his quceniy wife and charming
ton Mrs thompson wore Blue and White sii., with
bertha Of white thule trimmed with chenille. Mss Wiley
va, elegantly attred IL rich white gros De Naples tunc
beautiful sncy dress OF black velvet trimmed With swans
v.Ve and %h. es ssn.os brown
Mississippi, was richly dressed In oolored velvet,
Mrs. Horace Cark, of New York, was one Of Che
&c.: s:s = sns,s.ss:a Sss. g., gold with -, rss
California promenaded through the eesan, parlccs with
hs young and beautiful bride leaning lovingly his arm,
charming little daughter Of his own. Colonel John s. O.
Bart OF Cincinnati appeared proud OF his good looks but
proudcr still of his Mrs. b., who accompanied him,
dressed In q magnificent cherry coored velvet, with
beaddress OF golden fruit
But fear tire in my lame effort 70 describe the mag.
D6cenoe of the female attire and shall forego further
count The superb dressing Of Mrs Gov trown and of
her elegant and charming daughter Miss saunders would
alone suffice for . letter, able TO handle the sab.
ject, which regret TO know am no.
The banquet-for that !, the only appropriate for
what " usually called q suppcr-was sumptuous rare
and bountifu Everything In The most perfect keep
ing and pleasure ruled the hour until O'Clock this morn.
ing. This cmphaicaly the fee Of the, winter and
viii long be remembered by Washington party goers.
Not the least agreeable part Of this magnificent enter
tAnmcnt the easy and elegant manner ia which
Governor Brown and his charming lady aided by their
Hy daughter received and euterts med their crowd OF
distinguished guests.
Secretary Thompson gives grand dancing party this
evening and TO my lord Napier gives OF his
private and select sorse shall endeavor be present
al both. when a notice wi apuear