, 1859-07-29

to the large hall III Mr.. PluInmer's building,
to engage in the amusement Of the evening
dancing. We found the hall indeed fine
one, but not any too large for the company
present. Pc haps so 'arge company was
never before assembled at ball in the Ter.
ritory. The music on the occasion was ex.
cclent, and the dancing was kept up with
spirit unit two o'clock, with slight inter.
mission for supper.
Supper was announced at about twelve
o'clock, and, going to the supper room, we
found three long tables literally groaning un.
der the weight of good things prepared by
our generous hosts. The dishes comprised
an endless variety of luxuries, in all conceiv.
able shapes, gotten up in styles known only
to those skilled in the culinary art, and the
tables were tastefully decorated with bou-
quets. The most fastidious, without being
very hungry, could here find something to
CRAFTY his Palate. The provision was as lib.
eral as 1t was attractive; after all had eaten
to repletiOn, there was enough remaining to
feed an army of hungry people. The ladies
Of Seattle (iod bless them) deserve much
credit for this display, as we are assured
they have the warmest thanks and best wishes
Of their numerous guests on the occasion.
They were unremitting in their efforts to
please, and spared neither pains nor expense
to enhance the enjoyment of their visitors.
The occasion will long be gratefully remem.
bered as one of unalIoyed pleasure. Our
only regret is that It was of so short dura-
ton.
Soon after two o'clock A. NJ. we returned
on board the steamer. Entering the saloon,
we saw scattered promiscuously about the
floor and tables number Of both sexes, who
were vainly endeavoring to snatch from the
night few hours Of sleep, some on the bare
floor, some sitting upright in chairs, and oil
in most uncomfortable positions and postures.
In twos and threes the excursionists came on
board, until, all having arrived, the steamer
took her departure for home. and reached
Steilacoom OF about six O'Clock. On our re-
turn trip, we were entertained by the antics
Of comical little fellow, who, not wishing
any rest himself, was determined that others
should have none. Lively as a cricket be
kept constantly on the hop, declaring It didn't
"make bit Of difference" which he alter.
mated with, IL don't make diff of bitter.
ence, ,-he was rich, and it "didn't make q
bit Of difference what was the cost,"-he
wanted friend to unite with him in purchas
ing the steamer, and, on examining his pock.
cts, found he had just three bits" It didn't
make diff Of bitterence," his credit was
good, and he would get the needfhl when be
reached hOme-he got belligersnt, and was
in the act Of swallowing man much bigger
than HIMSELF when third party, bigger than
the two together, stepped in and carried of
the pugnacious little man. This stopped the
performance, and all was peace and quiet.
ness thenceforth.
This excursion will be remembered, We
hope, as the first Of . series. We trust
that ere another year passes away, we shall
have repetition of il; its effect will be
good, in promoting friendly feeling between
rival towns Mr.. Scranton atoted the
weary load as elegantly" as could be ex.
pected under the circumstance, and the Off
| GERS of the steamer we're asslduous IA their