The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-30
Fashionable and Artistic Life in Italy.
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ROME, Feb. rs, 1859.
Hon Minister Stockton and Lady AZ Leaders 5As Fash
fon-Mrs Stocktons Rscertioni-Ameriean Ladies, Aa-
trons and B.llei-7hs Ancricaa Female A-tiss-Their
life and Pep,slarty-Foreign Charcha, Catholic and
Protestant, DC.
Ournew Amb assadsrs lady Mrs. Stockton Is doing the
honors Of the American Legation with great skill and
oponb seeking in every way she does to contribute
TO the happiness of her oounymen Being the only An
gloSaxon diplomatic lady here at present, the English
visitors seek the hospitality of her salons and theye
brought into contact frequently and under "a
vorable circumstances with their "Amercan COUSINS than
can be the case in other Of present foreign ega
tons M. Stockton bears his dignties and cares like
gallant hans and worthy scion Of the race Of Com
mDdores.
Among 4 host OF Americans, MISS X. Riggs, OF New
York. here, running away with the hearts Of all
By her exquisite singing and genial manners Mss Riggs
10 the belle par excellence atoong Americans.
any country for bis gentsmany Courtesy and generous
hoepita ity 70 ALL rich and poor, old and young.
Balls sowses and parties are the order Of the day now
those Of our gifted country women, Mss Cushmau, Miss
6ebbns and Miss Hosmer, being among the mos. bril-.
liant sought To these aiiss receiving their
antique carved furniture the description OF
cartaps CARPETS 40 and decorated with the choicest
woks OF art again coursng the Campagna mounted on
their splendid English horses every morning. exciting the
envy ana admiration Of all pehOders are sights that may
whoes genius and energy have wrought out for them
position 90 delightful
There arc more Americans here this winter than ever
before.
The Catholics among them thinking of building
church for themselves within the walls The Protes,ants
you know, with tho exception Of few Who attend the
chapel OF the legation compelled as heahens he
isb b,ye poe sSsuei ou,s,ca the pots de poans
which crowded TO such excess that IL is impossible TO
get seat unless you go half An hour before the com
mencement OF service Can We not also have Ameri-
chapel Il might be established like the English one;
that small fund for the support OF resident prea
vs.er to the church. Why nog or xii not, why not?
RoNE, Italy, April 8, 1850.
Rene a. Mistress Of tie World--Carniual Fstes-E,gM
HUNDRED Americans PrYea-Royal and Diplomatic
Bel.-M-s General Scott and General and Mrs Pierce
Popularity Of Mss Honnsr-Jurenile Art and Song, dc.
The dus. Is old vpon ny sandal shoon, and still AN
pilgrim for the second time. have gaxed upon imperial
Rome, AID realized her CAIN Mistress Of the World.
Greece has charmed with its fair scenes; Egypt
awed with Iva relics OF the past; but Italy 10
richly lowered with loneliness than tho former and
the ruins Of Roma speak Of him who made old Egypt
tributary.
The pass winter in Rome has been ons OF unusual
gaey o~ipg the intercesson of the French Amoassa
dor MASKS allowed in Rone during the eight days Of
the Carnival" There were about eight hundred Anne
rcns il Rome, Who appeared TO enter into iu amusing
scenes rs they were the usual programme OF thor
daily fe II .s noticeable fact, matter where you
encounter Aercans they appear to be perfectly SELF
possessed and ride . camel or mule with much plea
sure ~ II II was their favore mode Of loc0moton.
Queen Christina gave fancy ball on the Sunday even
ing preceding Ash Wednesday; whether Il was owing
10 religious scrupes the receipt OF nvitaonsfew
Americans were present; indeed, the American Consul
wss the only one whose at present recall.
The French aud Austrian Ambassadors gave entertain
mentsthe former the night before the Queen, the lat
TER the cveoing following Owing the stale Of affairs
now existing the representatives OF France and Austris
with her satellites could not exchange civiltcs.
The American Minister, with the best Intentions issued
cards TOR dance few weeks ago Much to bis disgust
on the evening OF the ball the police prohibited wasng
owing to the insecurity OF the floors of his edcce be
neve thai since last sa panic foreigners think ha
iInpsrfei IN instability " everything touch.
Ls Gen. Scott daughter generally to be met 81
al the receptons-they are very popular.
General Pierce hss been here for several weeks much
20 hs own satisfaction, aud with great benefit 70 the
health Of hs an able lady
The "Perkinses CT Boston who are here with large
party are often to be but always surrounded by rep
reeeptstives from the 4" modern Athena They are ell
Juhty proud OF Misc Hos mer, promises TO fulfill all
the sntopaons OF her ffiends One almost becomes
srtht IN Rome for things teach with double force, and
the galleries are thrown open daily to the public There
In this nation for the children OF the Romsgna form PIC
tres OF the Madonna from the leaves OF flowers the while
vabipg ariss from opera Il would take our bellies
months Of hard practice 20 gcream.
The French troops are still in Rome. The Congress In
30 uncertain state Whether when next write with
its terrors viii be desoating this sunny land NOT no
one knows.
TEE FNASeaL CONDITION OF EUROPE.