The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09

Tor flrtati0n also found the sherry wine excellent.
The supper was the browning glory of the enter
tainment, and never did Gautier SO acceptably fill
carte blanche. In the centre of the table was NAM
moth bouquet fanked by high pyramids, mytholo-
gicaly styled lie Temple de Mars,"" LIE Chateau DIES
Flet,s,' LA FOntatne de J0upence" and the 7ri-
onphs DIES Amours." Atone end reposed wild tur.
Key, enshrined In his plumage, while prairie hens,
EnRlish pheasants partrdges, quas, ortolans, pate
de toie sras, chicken and lobster Salads ternpin,
oysters, tongues and truf1ed what dye call ems
abounded. fces charlottes, confectionery and fruits
were furnished in profusion and an attentive corps
of walters, commanded by Snowden the courteous,
saw that fresh bottles OF champagne and hockheimer
were never wanting. 1t was banquet in every
way worthy of the occasion, and copious were the
lbations drained in honor Of the fair lady who gave
it, and whose smiles heightened its enjoyment. In
short the whole party was magnificent, shaming the
millionaire near by, who only treats his guests to
view OF the Greek Slave, water ice and cup OF
coffee.
Tonight there is to be a. hop" at Browns Hotel
which il the headquarters of the Southern bellies
while the freedom loving Northerners have partial
ity for Wizards. AT neither can one get the COM
forts OF civilized life, although the charges are ex
orbitant; for in hotels, as in newspapers, the
metropolis remains switched out on the old side
track, letting your New York express trains shoot
by towards perfection. Indeed, when, last night,
there was no connection, and no HERALD. it seemed
as though some great calamity had happened. A~
TerOir. JENKINS.
WASHINGTON, March s, 1858.
The First Soirfe a Sir William Gore OuscIeys the peca
English Enoy-Fayty at Senator Diron's.
II supposed that the commencement Of Lent would
arrest entirely suspend, the dss;pations
OF Washington society but such ia far from being the case
Every night have round Of balls, parties sores and
hops. Last evening Sir William Gore Ouseley her Britain
mic Majestys Special Envoy 10 Central America gave
magnificent entertainment the first he has given ance his
temporary scjourn at national metropolis. It WAS as
hrIli
ing perhaps not two hundred but including all the
elevated decmas of Washington society. The cards called
for meeting at nine O'Clock but tense fashiona
BILE are we becoming heretofore the company had
sembled being the first large company at the especial
Ambassadors" my be excused for noting somewhat
in detail.
OF course Lacy Ouseley herself the main Of
stractonand possessing shs does extraordinary per-
sona beauty-she lost nothing by the rich though very
becoming manner in which she was dressed She wore
a rich blue brocsde, trimmed with 4 Honiton lace
berthe, with q wreath Of blue flowers upon her hair,
fastened at each side by q diamond brooch Never
were guests more gracefully resolved agree
ably and elegantly entertained than by Lady
Ouseley last evening Permit to remark PEASANT,
that Sir William in bis own house is the true type Of an
English gentleman; should forget add that the
efforts Of their charming young davghterto entertain the
guests contributed little 70 the pleasure OF the
pany
Miss Lane, of the White House. was Of COURSE OF
the bellies Of the evening, and wore black tue, orna
mented with punches Of gold leaves headdress OF gold
grapes, With necklace OF pearl.
Mss Cass the stately daughter Of the Premier Of the ad
mLIs atoD magnhcently alfred In pearl colored
silk with pontace hounces but without ornaments Of any
Madame Stoeckl, Of the Russian Embassy, looked as
stately as queen and beautiful as Hebe, In dress OF
white elk with black lace ounces, cherry colored flow
and gold b. ads setting of style Of beauty which
could hardly be enhanced by any outward adornments
Madame Sartiges Of the French Legation, rich
chene silk. perfectly plain, but elegant, and
rounded with friends charmed with her lively and inteli
gent cow ersatou A neice of hers was also present.
iastefuliy and prettily dressed in pink tarleton.
Mrs. Brown, the popular partner q the present Post
master General wore rich pink silk, with pink roses in
Mrs Thompson the Lively and whole soued wife Of the
Secretary of the Inter or, dressed in rich pink silk
with lace ncunGes and coqIe o. PINK bowers ,o
ltuncec carleton, trimmed with restoons Of dark
cbeDene, with headdress Of red jsponicas.
Miss Wndle, the distinguished Washington au-
thoress becompgy alfred in rich chene silk with
couture OF pink flowers. Miss Woodbury., the lovely
daughter the late distinguished Judge Woodbury. wore
black carleton black six, with rich headdress
gilt beads, and much admired Mrs Pendleton, the
wife of the member Of Congress from the Cincinnati dis
skirt with blue tunic trimmed with bright colors. Mrs
stoui, daughter Of Com Auick plain coloreC
SIX, whicn huea most exqu,saeLy. Mrs Mcqueen, Q
rounded with admirers. Mrs. Boyce, also from the -
meo Stale wore lilac Bay adere silk, with black llusS
Grape berthe and cherry colored couture Miss Mason
daughter Of General Thompson Mason, OF Virginia. wa
dressed In white tareton douole SKIRT with blue ruohes
ana a blue wreath around her head without ornament
Mrs. Sokes, OF New York, in blue silk, With rich pom
lace hounces, was much admired. Her mother wore
rich lavender brocade, woven With gold and silver How
Mrs. Lyon, of Texas, dressed In the simplest
white (Swss) with black bodice and moved fairy queen
amid the gay tropg but mus, close this detail OF ward
rooes lest tire my readers Among the gentlemen pre-
sent observed Lord Napier, Hon Edward Everett, Hon
Jacob Thompson, Hon. John Appleton, Count
Sartigee, Senator Mason, Messrs ket Miles
Royce, Mcqueen Sarnett, Clngman and Ward, Of the
House Of Representatives Captains Ringgold and Colds
toroush 81 the Navy General Robes the Mexican Minis
tor and number OF other gentlemen connected with the
various foreign legations. The supper sumptuous
one and In perfect keeping with the rest Of the eegan,
entertainment
Asusll party given few evenings since at the ele
gait residence IL Senator Dixon In honor OF Gov. Holly
Of Connecticut and his lady, who were present Mrs,
Dixon great avore In the Washington circles and
drawing rooms are more delightful 10 attent Her beau
tu and char ming nece, MISS Kinney, OF New Jersey rs
one Of our reignipg bellies. JENKINS.