The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-06

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Han 70 the Shes and aid ey turned TO he SAin
sntssuoe He comes tho chief, With inc S<zr q ~
ligh and stout mani .ns ,1 sS0 With the Cd
Afe wslks down haiibetween knes Of the asee0
blaze very much Me man N dream One iady OBJ
s ss,s B%. SOD ABE vas s,s3y fsssued, and par
hsrs iss DIT DISTRACT ID with the bewidripg events Of
the last twenty four Soars. .
the seposseFed Senator Douglas "a still more sen pos,
eesseS and has evidently, with rofe readiness, adepd
herself than Der sller BALL. - sns sxslsS s.aiaa y
p,s aoc,aI life OF the little inland capital Of Illinois
women learn such things much fsster than
on this occasion, the color whsch suis hsr
fair complexion beat that she no stranger 70 the bead
,a' e sonco ,ns ses s sue dresses g ssss bot
overheard. that che would have made better match
for Judge Douglas than "OId Abe unless the allusson
walked together appeared 10 BE- Of nearly ths sssse
height and proportions. S,.@,. "
Woe rHAsIDSsT HAnIn, Np HOW I'm s1pkAEko ~ TIN
Vice President Harnlin, who next in the royal process
sion attracts attention, takes his new honefs like
OF experience ia tho aid wonders Of political
life and party revolutions BE very dark skinned
man. with avery pleasant face and one would think, who
acted upon the naxiu that il Is best take NO Thought
Of the morrow when sufficient for the day the evils
thereof. stsh ftt
TEE SHAKERS IN TIN BAu Roos-nn PRESIDENT IN THE
eMa.nw SUPPER ROOM. afFw 4
The President and bis party ascend the platform tho
east Of the ball room, whore Od Abe" for quarter Of
hand shaking and an exchange Ct 0onvsutiOnai-
t,es, which he passes through aoceptsoly he
sS h % are Ssn s
his example, and stewed oysters, chicken salad, ice
cream, champagne, Madeira and We dare say bottle
ciana) tnfuse sme degeee Of life and harity INTO tho
company. "Oad Abe" We believe, s cold water man.
sS. s '
sfvely engrsftoe upon the republican party.
AFTER SUFFER-.
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company begins 70 thin off, but the dancing wtha with
livelnees, s resumed and continued TO the wee
tacle Of decorations lunatious fair women costumes
and decorumhas been, to close observer, somewhat
melancholy affair Astounding in fears and forebodngs q
prise vii. prove losing speculation.
But for ali this the bali is event Of the advent Of tho
republican regime, and now let us see
WHOM HAvE WE H7.Ef-IADnH
Distinguished among those ladies' who win again bear
Mrs. Inoon. vito 4 lie Presidens elect Mrs. Lincoln
always smiable and dignihed, u tonight more charm
ngy distiwgue than She seems feel That her
earth and yet she does NOT with all her dignity, mnge
any sign Of hAuteur Mrs. Lincoln Yves escorted Dy
MS BAKER sister inlaw Of Mrs. Lincoln and wife or
the editor Of the Springfield journal Mrs. Baker
escorted By Governor Yates, Of Illinois
Mrs. Colonel Yates, Of Illinois, elegantly attred In
white SILK with cherry colored double skirt Hesddress
Of feathers and fowers E.H4a fsf6sf
Mrs. Senator Wilkinson, of Wisconsin, respected and
Hon MIs. Spauiding wife Of tho member Of Congress-
from the Buffalo New York; district ALFRED with taste
and ncatnees In white watered silk.
Miss spauiding Of Buffalo, charming young lady, Ct
tired IN crimson sk which lent beautiful contrast to
her delicate ana alahastor Ike complexion.
Mrs Bergman, wife Of the Belgian Ninster, looked ex.
tyeney well N white wstered silk she exhibited much
grace and high culture both on the floor and in converse
Miss Cameron, daughter Of Hon. Simon Cameron, Of
Pennsylvania, beautiful and intelligent young lady.
She was atted in an elegant white dross, with diamond
ornaments. TWENTY-FIVE
Mrs. Hoover, wife Of ex Marshal Hoover Of washing
ton Mrs II Il one Of the most amiable and agreeable
ladies' adornng Washington society. No lady can dis
charge hush ands Inequalities 70 his friends raoro
winning and graceful way than tho dy Of The worthy
MARSHAL. Mrs. L. atlred with consummate taste In
violet coicred brocade silk, with heavy ounces Her
head was adorned with pretty and becoming white
wreath.
Miss s,a,th Of Philadelphia, appeared to much advan
tage white tarle.Dn, with black and red trimming
Miss Truchel, Of Philadelphia much admired IN
white tarctan, trimmed with Aounces She wore
upon her head, not wreath Of roses but crown OF
beauty. nais4 ..I@i
tired IN Union costume, " W,tplue and white pfnae,
salferino trimmings. Headdress 70 MATCH This cos
attracted much attention. and many the ap-
proprate sees OF patriotic sentiment elected
Of o. II also attracted the particular attention OF the
French Minister, from natural sympathy probably be
has for tho ssred, white and bhle"
Aks Alice Green, Of Washington, was sweety alfred
In blue tarlesan bounced TO se most delicate Of wcis
with berthe OF honiton lace Ha headdress simple
and Leaf, being composed Of few pr city natural flow
erf. Miss Green Was very much admired. H.
Mis- Parker OF Washington, cleCantly at
tired in white t.retan with geld trimrnngs One OF tho
most engaging and accomplished young ladies' Ii the
bali
Ms Parker Of Washington, richly but plainly dressed
IN stonc colcred silh with black lace Mrs. Is among
the highest of the elite in the city Of Washington
great taste in white bounced dresses, with blue trim
nirgs.
k,ss Bean, of New York, attred in white tarlcton with
Mrs Dr. stone, Of Boston wife Of the celebrated mr.
Stone Of that city, was dressed with elegant taste In
white bcocace silk DR. s. the founder OF the anti
slavery republican party in Massachusetts, and IL Is
wonder that he has not been elevated TO that station
already So FAY pstE claims vs. are The pre-
Mrs " W. Smith, Of Boston. looked wen In white bro
cadc silk.
Mrs Samuel A. Way, Of Boston interesting lady and
very attractive In her PERSONAL She attred in
plain black velvet dress Of massive richness Among her
decorations diamond pin, drops, bracelets &c,
10 the value Of at least eight thousand dollars Mrs Way
10 the wife Of the Boston demi-mionaire Of the same
name, who came 70 Washington 10 look afer the tariff
and remains tn give his 70 the open
ing measures Of the new administration.
Mrs Carrie M Cutting sitter Of Mrs. Way, very at
ractive, 1aehing eyed, graceful young Boston widow
Hhe also alfred IN plain black velvet dress dec
grated with rich pearl necklace and other pearl well
as diamond ognamenss valued u more Than three thou
Hon. Mrs Fenton, wife Of Hon. Mr.. Fentcn, member Of
Congress, Of New York Mrs Fenton was atsired In
rich brown velvet RACED silk drees. She has most
jesc men and v iady o. great strength Of mind and
great Enthusiastically.
hHS JSbeFuBe febtou, oauxntef OF non. III. feuSou,
pretny dressed In pure white and hooking bright
dairy and az beautiful asa lily Ia the morning.
Miss Cswan daughter OF Jrgde Cowan, Of New York.
Hon. Mrs. Olin wife OF Hon Mr.. oiin member Of Con-
gress, from Troy, New York.
Hon Mrs. Alex. H. Rice, Of Boston, Mass
Mrs.. Wright, Mics Wright, Miss Stuart, u New York
al admired New York was chesringiy and charmingiy
represented.
Miss Babccck, Of Connecticut, Though from tAe land
Of steady habits she exhibited genial flow of sprts
and enltvened large circle OF friendA ii .afr 4
Mss wsrford, Of Pennsylvania, beautiful blonde ole
gsntly and tastefuily attircd n
MI and Mrs. Nudge, Of New York e&
Mrs. Isaac Bronson, daughter Of the late Philips
Phonix, Of New York. t. ran sa.s-
Miss l. Whitney, granddaughter of The late Stephen
whitney, Now York who led cn in the first dance with
Msjor Russell OF the Marine Oorpg.
And mary, very many other ladies' Of distinction and
refinement, whom have not now the space 10 men
ton
km CK>rEMfy.
Ansng the distinguished gentlemen pvesepi wore
Hon Abraham Lincoln, President of the United saates
Hon, Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President Of the United
States.
Senator William II. Seward, Of Now York.