The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-19

; H. B. UMwson John I. came,
GREAT sAIf LAKE CIrY, Feb. l. 1850
Responding to this invitation, The Twelve Apostles and
the leading OF the cty-in ADDITION al civic
auihoriues-put IN an appearance" Tho $40 ticket ad.
n.,ed but one lady with the gentleman for second OF
Der Of only two ladies' every gentleman vas restricted
rest cton suegested by the dimensions Of the hall BY
no means intended Is an unIsyorsbis lm and view o.
cts, dollars and ladies' may say that Jaeger pre-
sent were many Of the unnved high premiums were
could increase the number OF invitations and maDy
lord unquesGonabiy felt shorn OF h glory by she o.
sence OF ms Raches ana LRans
The Social Han is, externally, not q very ATTRACTIVE
buildings but internally on this occasion 6red up
with view to comfort and elegance, and in seeking 70
attain both neither labor expenditure beer saved
The coup doil, entering the ball ROOM was msguia-
which had the kgslA,OIs "swstng ana turning
out out, thei. "forsy days" The painter, Uphol-
and invested floor, was and roof with every thing which
the genius OF good taste could suggest The hall bril-
apty illuminated BY massive gided and crystal chsnde
hers Over the original entrance door, beautifully de-
cossed orchestra erected for the musicians Over
their heads, IN half circle, wss well executed rAns
parsncy, bearing the Illuminated inscription
"UUR MOUNTAIN HoMEo
Lounges, richly covered, We're extended all round the
ball room, and between the windows were large mir
Dg room than bali room The ST. ge-that had forme
y Witnessed the smothering OF Desdemona, the solemn
sacfmce OF tpe uaugntef OF vrenirs and the holy
reconciliation of the patriot Damon and the tyrant
Dy Onysus--was completely transformed into a One
y furnished drawing room. On the rich Brussels
carpet were loo and card tables, lounges, sofas and
rocking chairs enough 70 have filed respectable
cabinet warehouse. The walls richly ornamented
with paintings and engrav.nas the Cosmopolitan
Art Journals 'Shakspere snd his Friends and "rhe
Village Blacksmith y decorated the walls OF the Mormon
hall
Into this place was ushered The astouished Gentle
guests-none Of anticipating the display or the cor
diahty everywhere apparent and sincere PunCtual to
the hour Brigham was there at four o'clock. Order
the three score and ten twice told Of old and young
were ready TO spring on TO the bewtchng boards His
Excelency the Governor tells rich story about the time
that the Peace Commissioners met with the Aormons at
Provo. After they had all delivered themselves Of their
warhke and peace returning speeches, they were sitting
IN solemn silence, the one nquirng of the other,
whisper, what was coming nexr While they sat wonder
Dg little Mormon tuned his voice, and struck up the
"Oid Folks at Home, in the chorus Of which Jew and
Gentle united The Governor, with his usual mrthful
shake, tels this story with great gusto some
OF u were much surprised with the variety the
cal party The prayer unlocked for By the strangers
stepped down from the stage to the boards and led of
the nrst cotion Brigham is great dancer, and grace
Every god aarnest into tho dance M
40 writer in the MouHtdaer expresses IT, 'put their
hearts mo the light fantastic toe At eshs O'Clock the
invitation was given to.
The basement OF the building finely arranged for
supper room. The walls ana supporting columns were
covered With mountain evergreens and everywhere,
where convenient the etars stripes waved as an nd
aton OF their love Of country Il was not my business
20 inquire where everything came from, but there
certainly display at table tina. would have done credit in
any Eastern city.
Covers were laid for two hundred and ffty persons
Nine host lCandand o. the Globe) was in ali big glory
and for the entertainment of the party presented them
everything II the following Dill Of fare