Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-17


ton with Mr.. Fiffeny, of Baltimore. Their faces
were unfamiliar to US. They were not Of the
corps diplondtigus"-th were not of the
"Sendte," nor Of the '.HOuae;" They were with
out star, without ribbon, and yet an in.
definable something distinguished them from
those around. AS their conversation met our
ear, we were forced to admit that it was ini-
possible to talk better, with less ;pretension or
more Judgment We felt sure that the "tdte
tdrrirdLs" were before us, and we were correct
In our conjecture, though their dress was not
at all EHglish, we identified them at once. They
had, in company with lady Napier, arrived but
few moments before. rg~ Tf
Among the ladies moving to the music IN
rich caTriage.dress of black and silver, was Miss
/ c., great.grand- daughter Of Charles Carroll oil
Carrolton. The dazzling complexion, the deep
| blue eye, the peach-like bloom, were all 6tonde
but blonde of the highest order: The raven
curls and dark eye of her Uis,d-TiS, Miss o., the
daughter of Col. Craig. of the army, presented
a fine contrast. Miss A., of Alabama, who Is
ehdper0Red by Mrs. Senator Clay, appeared IN
carriage-dress, ashes of roses, with rich en-
broidered mantle, French hat and flowers, which
suited well her raven hair and brunette com
plexion.
Mrs. Latt, daughter of Mr.. Faulkner, was in
a magnificent carriage dress, sllVer-colored
''moire antique" with superb trimmings OF
black velvet and lace. Lady Napier appeared
in an exquisite spring toilet, superb SILK ROBE,
u delicate lilac white and lilac hat, with gloves oil
the same exquisite hue. Miss L., of Tennessee,
n brilliant and intellectual "belle," appeared in
slight mourning dress, with heavy masses OF
curls shading her face The Misses b., daugh-
tiers of distinguished member OF the IVY ash
lington bar" (Mr. Bradley were in rich silk
carriage dresses, with rose-colored French mats.
Miss Mabel r., daughter of the Senator from
our own State, Mr.. Bayard,) appeared in rich
green silk carriage'dress, with a lovely iittle
white hat. Graceful and spirituelle, everything
this fair girl does, is done in a way OF her own,
and peculiarly charming way it is. She IS
constant study, not only for painter, but
poet; for the poetry of feeling breathes in every
word and look. Mr.. Duncan, young member
of our bar, and Col. Washington, of Virginia,
a descendant of Gen. Washington, stylish
) widower, were prominent among the 5eauN
on this OCCASION Mr.. Phillips, yonng lawyer
from Louisville, KY, who has made marked
sensation in Washington society, was also pres.
: lent. Miss Scott, of Louisiana, step-daughter OF
q former "member'' from that State, was in rich
cherry silk, which well became her brilliant
teeth and radiant smile. Miss Faulkner's sun
ny face was encircled by one OF the loVehest
little rose. colored hats. r1-
In the drawing.room, on the right of the en-
trance, q spacious table was spread with fruit
. and mixed cake of every variety and in the
greatest profusion, and two immense china
! bowls lilled with Roman punch and egg-nog, to
which all the guests were cordially invited
u Our favorite, Mrs. W., lady Of the member from
Tennessee, (Col. Wright0 appeared in superb
carriage dress of black MORE antique, the up
J per skirt edged with rich and costly combina-
ton of colors; black velvet Raglan from Stew
arts, exquisitely embroidered, and a white hat
and plume. This lady's sweet face is forgotten
} in her goodness and her truth. Mr. Pillow and
Mr.. Saunders, of Tennessee, were prominent in
the dancers"
y We passed some two hours very delightfully."-
and left the house with charming impression Of
this amiabl, family. --,,-