Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-15
THE GAZETTE.
A STATE KALd. ATP.ARts.
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH l., I,5q.

The welcome offered ny Paris 10 the young
Savoy Princess nu her marriage with the
cousin of the Emperor, iscerJialand mdescrl-
badly magnificent. a bah in her honor at
the Hotel dc Vile few nights ago was won
derful as Il magical scene from fairy land
You will not have forgotten the splendid
facade of the building one Of the most strIk-
ing displaysof Rshaissaa'ce architecture IN
the CITY. The exterior was brilliantly illumi-
mated, and ut the central entrance stood
gorgeous tent of crimson velvet, beneath
which the imperial guests, were to alight.-
Other guests, 5000 in number, elegantly III
yited by the Senator Project of the Seine in
the name of the city of Paris arrived at
another pavilion. and reached the grand
stairway BY the Sale st. Jean. The vast
staircase aud the vestibules were covered
with gilded trelis-work, over which were i'll
tertwined an endless variety OF towering
creepers; while every where along galleries,
and corners and Overhanging inches wild
profusion OF plants and flowers in full and
snlendid bloom must have exceeded the
widest extravaganza of our own Florida
The ancient Court Of Louis NV, the saloon
ofmarbles was well nigh smothered in hon
ey-suckles and the beautiful horseshoe stair
way, with its falling waters Its white marble
statues. and long ranges of pearl-like lamps
along the ascent the living waters tumbling
amidst the shrubbery, and sparkling in II
soft-tempered light, as artistical aud deeora-
tive in artificial wonders as sunlight in the
wonders of nature; these things. and avast deal
else that would have restored the magma
ton of Schaherazade herself. Increased the
splender of this famous ball beyond all pre-
vious attempts on the part of Paris Projects.
Three grand orchestras, at different posts
throughout the Vastly saloons, for the whole
building was alight,) added their own illu-
sions to the scene: while millions of diamonds,
flashing light in rivalry with the bright eyes
of their wearers, and tOilettes of grace and
elegance native to the ateliers of the rue Nivl-
enne completed degree of social splendor
to be found so elegant in probably no other
bathrooms in the world. The Ministers OF
State and diplomatic corps, counting no less
than seven ambassadors, grand State and
household functiOnaries senators, deputies,
splendidly arrayed military men. and all the
customary glitter of French society, began to
assemble at half-past eight o'clock, i'll wait
ing to receive the imperial guests. Al eleven
the Princess aud her husband appeared, and
followed by the Princess Mathilda and Prin-
cess Anna Muart, with other ladies Of distinc-
ton, the young bride entered the principal
ballroom. Her appearance interested every
body. Her dress, rose-colored and lace
robe shot with gold, decorated with diamonds,
became her extremely. Flowers in her hair
and pearls around her throat gave lustre to Il
beautiful complexion; but her beauty is SIM
ply that of expression and youth. Her hus-
band, who has grown stout, wore the uniform
of a general officer. The Princess opened the
ball in quadrille dancing with Baron
Uaussman, the Project of the city. The
Princess Mathilda had selected for her own
partner the Austrian ambassador stocks,
however. refused to acknowledge the fact on
the Bourse next day. The Prince Of course
danced with Madame de Haussnan. For
the rest must leave to your own fancy the
grace and elegance of the dancers. as well as
all other general splendor Of an entertain
ment given in building of the order so to
speak. ofthe Renaissance, decorated with more
than five hundred statues and medallions, and
costing Il am driven to climax lame and
impotent in conclusion) 5000, 0OO.-iaris
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