The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-09

ESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, /
tops'ier veprefened invested the scene wh additions,
to be Witnessed IN q Washington assembly
.Sorsr under he ses s'. Of asss Ss was
dressed simply in white tule with trmm vtolets,
and wore but few ornaments Her husband stood bsnde
her, and presented 70 guests who pressed forward
in crowds introduced 70 her, Aunongs the aides in
the parlor when entered were the following Mrs Cutts
sSs eoos Ms Ii" Or the s s
District dressed In silk Miss Radger Of Phi
degs Il Of ;Ss Oss Of The evening
New York. dressed IN blue six, covered with Z
dressed In white silk, covered with taIe, and trimmed
with nnumerable loops Of whte ribbon ana natural flow
ton; Mrs Penninnan, Of New York, dressed in white
silk covered with rich black lace Mrs. Bshop, Of Con
nectieut, dressed IN q rich white SAX trimmed very
tastefuly Nrs Conrad Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Bass
do, dressed in white embroidered muslin, trimmed
PURPLE Miss Howard, OF Baltimore, interesting young
lady, dressed In white; Mrs. Lott Of New York, dressed
in salmon coored MORE antique, with rich headdress
and bouquet de Of crimson and gold flowers Miss
Bricge Of New York. dressed in white tarleton, with
ounces Of blue OF the same material, and headdress
blue velvet Tibbons Miss Bay ard daughter OF Senator
Bayard snpy but becomingly dressed in white, with
LADY Napier expected, but was unfortunately pre-.
vented by illness from being present Lord Napier had
general admiration, but whose name could not
tain.
On the noor directly back Of the parlor, is the
dancing room, spacious and elegant apartment Tue
crowd here was great that with the utmost diff
hcuIty that the dancers could find room for their
evolutions. The walls decorated with a mum.
Der Of paintings, which are said to be hrsl
class in their character, but Of under the
circumstance Impossible for any one 70 examine
them. Not being dancing man soon made my escape
from the heat and crush and proceeded TO the IL
braIy. Amongt the company assembled there found
Senator Ward Of Texas the Hon. Alexander Stephens
Georgia, Preston King, Roger A. Pryor. W. D. Bishop Of
Mr. Butterworth OF the Assay Office Here was glad TO
remain quiet until supper was announced, whea another
rush and jam took place. to the great damage Of hoops,
silk dresses and aces and the discontinue Of their ad
venur0us The vands and wines provided were,
however, of character to speedily eace the recollection
Of these little accidents, and good humor enjoyment
resumed their influence at the spectacle OF supper
tables, groaning under every variety OF delicscy.
Considering the immense number Of persons present, it
required the greatest management to satisfy ALL and Ia
the credit Of the caterers to whom the arrangements
were entrusted that went away discontented.
This ball has been prom ,unced by every Of
the most brilliant ever given in this city But few per-
Of any claim TO distinction here absent and
Of the foreigners The great number Of Cubans present
was the subject Of general observation.
An Evening at Mrs. Postmaster General
from the Washington States.1
II we had an inspired pen, that rs little nmble, loco
motive sprite incarnated in goosequ and subject to
the control OF our will (and Why might not finely con
trived writing machinery be by chains Of eec-
constant current Of thought thus make think
ing, when the machinery was arranged, equivalent 10
physical restraints upon expression removed and
the motions Of the ETHEREAL spirit unclaimed om the
dear Washington public, might do justice the
of beauty elegance and intellect which Tuesday
evening assembled at the hospable mansion Of the Post
master General-Governor Brown
If you are not quite bewiIiered (as we were) we will
introduce you TO the reception parors In the Of
with headdress Of cherry velvet and ostrich pumss Miss
Saunders is by her side, in q superb white Turk
mounted by diamond star Of beauty II you can
conrve TO make your way through the crowd stopping up
s we On 70 and
harmony Here fixed against the wall you may contem
plate from distance flowers Of every hue and wreatns
lending their aid TO illustrate brads give fresh charms
to clustering curs In every direction lovely faces and
matchess forms move 70 and fro
Asson q ynglna, meets our sys N oooysrsaion viii
% q ia cstDr Senator: Hs .1v.y. rec.s =
our mind the 'sTribunes Of Rome" The high and
thong dignity Of his counenance the majesty Of his
whole appearance forms ideal Of "Renz the of
the 1ribunes as he stood nober than his country, in
the proud OAptol Of the Csars with flames encrclnR
him, and the roaring waves Of the multitude closing
In the centre Of group Of beauty stands one OF those
lovely wonders OF too rare to be regarded at
parted DC. On Ssr trsa ses no no
surrounded only by bunch Of blush roses and whtc
illusion dress which harmonizes with the dazzling white
ness Of her shoulders, without ornament presents
realization Of some poets dream. II is the beauty OF
expression which gives the charm 70 this fair girls Miss
But there three figures who seem to elicit univcr
cal attention AS they pass along the fair hostess is i'm
Fortunately assaed for introducons These gentlemen
(Cubans arrived few days since from Havana) are Of
dimnutive dimensions and unimposng exterior vet the
elegance Of their address, the e the character Of their
conversation carry charm with them which greatly ex
ceeds personal attractions We had the pleasure Of
being presented to Of the group and aer the shy
ness and Of an introduction wore OH be
into raptu es on the beauty In the room Wishing 10 heo
something Of his distracted island adrotly turned the
conversation, and then was that the sterling qualities Of
With fluent and mastery precision he laid bare the DO
Icy of the recent administration Of Cuban affairs exhibit
ing the most intimate knowledge, not OF the spirit of
Spain and her Queen but Of her power that island the
amount Of its resources the temper and disposition OF its
people, and above all, the means to which the Spanish
government bad recourse TO consolidate their allegiance
His dark face lit up he dated upon the power OF Spain
her armed intervention her maintenance Of the right 70
place the garroe TO the hroas Of the Cuban people As
with sufiused face flashing eyes, and the most impas,
stoned eestcuaon he flung In her teeth the slavery 10
which his counrymen were subjected we felt that within
splration might kindle an hundred torches.
As our eye glanced around fell upon the massive head
pion Of the Pacific Railroad BILL and by his side n friend
y conversation Senator Houston in the identical tiger
In close vicinity were two gentlemen Of the Washing
ton bar, Mr.. Dorsey Rogers, an eminent member Of
his professionnatve Of our own little Ste-who has
won fresh laurels and distinguished himself the
successful advocate OF the retired navy officers and Mr.
Cross, the rsng young lawyer. The swan-lke throat
and shoulders, the easy, nymphke grace of the form
near US belong to the lady Of this gentleman Mrs. c.
daughter Of the late Father Richie. Standing with his
usual modesty, in the background, discern Mr. Riggs
the banker, in conversation with gentleman who has
that abou. him which him the prolonged observ-
Of those around. This "late arrival" Mr Seymour
member Of the British Parliament, looks born TO oc.
cupy the position he holds.
Not far of Secretary Thompson laughing immo-
deratev at Lord Napers quiet saes w.t. Mrs Thomp-
son. lovely headdrees Of white cameas and rich roee
coIored brocade h usual the centre Of an admrine
circle Of friends In close vicinity Miss Lane appears in
particularly becoming white silk robe, with hesddrcss OF
gold and velvet. Not far or Mrs. Judge Roosevelt OF
New York. In black brocade with gold and lace head
dress reminding US Of Rosser's picture Of Cleopatra
Here too, handsome Mayor 1--WE beg his pardon1
and his sweet gentle wife, whose life ILLUSTRATES that foun
daton precept Of Christian love- "Foroiye US our tres