The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-05

We'e H'u Ay". tho British Minister Monsieur Mercer
ifencn ulster; Monsieur Do Geofroy, Secretary Of
"' ~ nch Legation Mr.. Baroche, atache; the secre
OF State, the Treasury, the Navy, the Interior,
ad the Postmaster Generai Lieutenant General Scott
Major General Mcclellan Senator Foot President pro tenn
OF the Senate Senator Sumner Chairman Of Senate CON-
mtee on Foreign Relations, ami Fred W Seward, Eco
| Assistant Secretary Of State.
The party was happily made up TO insure congenaiity'
wnie preserving all the requirements OF Formally 10
promote the comfort and agrScabiy Of the occasion
The Secretary Of War absent from the city, and
the Attorney General was kept away by illness
The parlors and dining Of tho Presidential man
Sion elegantly decorated with natural flowers whose
odors loaded the evening air. The guests were
ceivod in the paror aud when all assembled, and
greetings exchanged and nroductons made the Marine
hand struck mp the Marsease Hymn AZ the signal for
dinner.
The arrangement Of the table was exquisite the sh
artificial flowers that won't to stand like brses
rom tho plateau in the centre Of the table had been re-
placed by nmense OF fresh fragrant natural
flowers, and tho flowers everywhere reflected by
the tasernly arranged and sparkling crystal, upon
each piece owhch s cut the coat Of Of the United
states.
The President with Mr., ,Grimsley the right, and
General Scott upon the left occupied tho centre OF the table
on one side, and opposite him Mrs. lincoln, sup
ported by the Prince the right and Secretary Chase
the left The OF the party were appro lately placed.
Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Grimsoy were Simply but taste
fully attired in white and the graceful and con
versaonal powers Of tho Indy Of the White House gave
IA pleasurable zest to tho entertainment.
Those vino have bee1 familiar with state dinners at the
White House tho last years agree that tho
fitness and completeness OF this has
celIed The dinner lasted hours The distinguished
foreign guests did ample justice to both yiands
and wines, and il was remarked that the
rabie Lieutenant General appeared TO enjoy the
occasion with genuine heartincss. Hitherto it
has been the custom TO have these State dinners pre-
pared By respectable Iestaurateur but this
cason Mrs. Lincoln determined to have the parations
made exclusively at home To her exquisite alone
is 10 he attributed the beautiful arrangements for
the OCCASION and the SURPRISING geniaty Of the dinner
party Mrs Lincoln has upon this occasion shown her
practical good to be equal her graceful courtesy
and charming manners.
VISIT or PRINCE NAPOLEON TO THE UNION CAMP.
A, seven O'Clock this morning the Prince accomp MED
by the Secretary Of State and members OF the French
gaton started upon tour Of inspection Of camps and
fortAoatons On the right bank OF the Potomac The party
onrneycd In three carriages under the escort Of company
fcavary. The cavacade first visited the encampmens
and Entertainments Tie Chain Bridge, and then cross
ING the river, visited The entire line Of camps and forG
cations from Fort Corcoran to the Long Bridge At Fort
Corcoran the party received by Colonel Sherman.
The Prince examined the eartworks, guns &C. &C. very
infinitely Passing in the direction Of the Arlington
House. the party made prolonged stop at the camp
The DE Kab regiment, with the accomplished Colonel Of
which the Prince had protracted conversation General
Mcdowell was present at the Arlington House, and
ceved the Prince, who asked him great number Of ques
tons. Reaching Fort Runyon at the head Of Long
Bridge, the party found the Fourteenth regiment
of New York Volunteers drawn in line Az the request
Of Colonel McQuade the Prince reviewed that splendid
body of men. So deeply the Prince interested ia
what he the Virginia side that the party did
reach Washington until after six o'clock p NJ The
imperial vsiter received with considerable enhu-
siasm at all the cncampmesds Hearty cheers greeted
him at all points. He conversed with the commanding
officers with the utmost free ION revealing much nioma
Zion and Intelligent judgment in military matters. In
conversation with his corege he expressed much surprise
admiration ut the wonderful rapdity with which the
vast material for active warfare human End oherwie
he had just bad been collected. He considered
it evidently striking evidence Of the martial
capabilities Of our people, remarking, how
ever, nj The time, he did in New York that,
splendid and extensive elements were, it would
take many months 10 form them into perfect means OF
successful warfare IL is understood that number If
picked regiments will parade before the Prince tomorrow
guest this evening The members Of the Cabinet and the
prominent members Of the Diplomatic corps are in
vited The Prince not expected to leave Washington
before Wednesday Hence he will mako Western tour
touching at Pttsburg Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chicago
1t is all but certain that his journey will NOT extend South
of the Ohio river The Prince and suite have accepted
invitation dine with the Secretary Of State ,omor
row.
PRINCE NAPOLEON Ind CHAUNCEY SHARPER.
An amusing mistake has occurred here during the visit
Of Prince Napoleon The remarkable likeness of Chauncey
shafer of New York, to the Prince has occasioned
be pointed out and eazed the Prince whenever he
appears in papl.s place 'sa. tx,r-n-
RETURN OF THE NURSES rog THE WOUNDED UNION
PRISONERS IN THE HANDS OF THE REBELS.
Misses Rogers and Hazleh,ust, who went upon good
Samaritan mission TO our wounded the hands OF
the rebels, have returned. Upon arriving at Fairfax
Court House they informed by General Stewart the
rebel officer in command there that they would be al
lowed proceed and TO bostow whatever attention they
pleased upon the wounded soldiers but they would be
considered prisoners Of and would not be allowed
leave the lines Of the rebel army during the war.
The ladies unwilling to accept this condition, and
returned They gave in charge Of General Stewart the
money and letters and decacias intended for the prison
ers. The money was in gold and silver, and was re-
ccipted by General Cor Beaoregard. The ladies
say that he looked at with gioatng eyes, he had
not much money for long time Gold and silver
arc about scarce ice in Dixie.
DEPARTURE OF THE C0ATzACoAICos.
The steamer Ceatzaceacos left here this morning for
Fortress Monroe and New York. She provided with
four riGed with which to protect herself from
either the batteries r.privatcers Of the rebels.
THE FLAG OF TRUCE SENT TO THE REBEL CAMP.
Messrs. German, Arpegate and Sterling left Washing
ton Thursday with nag Of truce, bearing eo'nnlun
cation Tton the Secretary OF War having for It's object
the recovery Of the body Of his brother COLONEL Cameron
They yesterday returned without success owing, il ap
pears, TO tho communication having been addressed
ITO whom may concern, and not 70 particular
officer in The rebel army. This objection
moved thcre IL doubt tie body can be
recovered, az The place Of inermeni is marked
and every facility promised to accomplish
tina. purpose TIE Gentlemen carrying the flag speak in
high terms of the courteses and kind In which
they were tresaed by Cr,one Stewart commanding the
First Virginia regiment ana other officers within the field
of his operations They. however, not permitted