The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-03

FLORENCE, Italy, Jan. 8, 1859.
Our Italian Weathr-Ma,7iage Of americans at the Con-
sulate-7he Grand Reception at ne Palace-The Criuo
lines Sadly Disappointed Of Great Americans
de-, dc.
/ have enjoyed myself beyond description since my
arrival in Florence Such has been the effect Of Italian
skies and Italian smiles, have become quite an Italian
Florence is q delightful spot
weare almost within shot O" New York. The
last HERALD reached in just days from its
departure, which lie veOus epeed for this season
The weather during September and October was deli
cous and the fruits Of the country most prolific luscious
and cheap The whole Of November was hazy and chilly
and well adapted TO Johnny Bull suicides. December
opened bright and though genial overhead the
capped AppeDnes would now and then send down
byperborean blast that would chill even Hudson's Bay
uapper.
Last week eveptfu one for the Americans: IL
commenced with the joyful wedding party Of few, and
ended in the sad disappointment Of very large number
Mr. Edward Sherman Hoar and Miss Elizabeth Hallet
Prichard, both Concord, Massachusetts, married
1t the United States Consulate the 2Sth of December
The paror, saloon Of the Consul, is Of most ample d.
wenslons, and canopy suspended from the lofty
ceiling covered with the American flag, tastefuly
Tapcd and estooued and in the back ground placed
large and beautiful American coat Of arms. Among the
invited guests were the Hon. Moses II. Grnnel, Hon.
Carroll Spence late United States Minister Constantine
pe Captain hacgruder United States navy; Mr. sorrow
New York Mr. Hayward, South Carolina; Chief Justice
Bouton, Of Canada; several American ladies' and your
humble servant
Now comes the disappointment, and most frighGul
agitation il created among the crinolines.
Invitations from the Sovereign and royal family were
issued on the Goth for q reception at the palace
on tho evening OF the 1st which was TO end
in hal nd tha inbi M,
every one who could ply needle were in
requsiion but, alasl Friday morning the telegraph
announced the death Of Of the royal family Of Aus
ta, and relative Of the Grand Duke This changed
the whole programme, and couriers in uniform
IN all haste 70 inform the guests that the ball would
take place. but only reception and that the order OF
costume fnl court or military dress for gentlemen
and ladies iD trains. Here was indeed, dilemma Bali
dresses had been ordered; Saturday was festival when
The needle could not be procured Tor love money and
there was left but half day perfect this unexpected
transformation Consequently, not American lady
was presented, and Gen. Mllett and Mr. Grnnell were
the only two American gencon and OF tho English but
siI ladies and Eve gentlemen.
1t really was pity, for who present tells me-
II was most brilliant reception. The Palace had under
gone repairs and renovatoDs heavy outlay the expep
duie IN decorating and refurnshing only rooms
$4,000 The court dresses superb the Palace
is so asefuy arranged and all the appointments in such
perfect unison that am told it is unsurpassed by any
Court In Europe
Mr. Powers has near completion life sizs. full length
figure of Washington, in the full dress of Master Mason
and II s indeed, exquisite. Hc has commenced Jefferson
washington.
has sent his colossal statue Of Me- Cay 20 Munich 10 b,
cast In bronze for the State of louisiana He has near
completion full length, life size Of Mr. Clay in marble.
for Kentucky and II cannot fail 10 give satisfaction
send you photograph Of Mr.. Jefferson, ordered by
tire State Of Virginia. 10 stand In the University Of which
Mr. JefNrson was the founder The artist is Alexander
Gait OF Norfolk, Va. young about thirty years of
age and Think he will attain great emnence he re-
cevcs orders sufficient 70 bring his works before his
counirymen
There one hundred Americans now here and
any number of English.
The Pope has ntcrdictoa street masking In Rome but
the Grand Duke permits here and great preparations
are making for the comic festival, Of which may give
you account.