Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-02-11

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enteitainmept at the White House on Wedues
day night Esbssi salgasi ase, - ss
The first ball ever given at the White House
came of tonight Over eight hundred invita-
lions were iesned. The hour on the cards vas
eight but It was late before the guests beoar
70 arrive The first arrivals Of any note Were
Secretary Welles, and lady, Speaker Grow and
lady, Senator Wilson and lady. By half. .past
nine o'clock the arrivals were In continuous
tstream. Mr.. and Mrs Lincoln then stationed
themselyes ~ the center Of the East Room and
received the guests. ~ go ~, JI
| The company on entering presented the cards
lof invitation at the main entrance, and passed
% the second foor, where the apartments were
al thrown open for dresaipg-rooms. They
then returned to the hall and passed Into the
East Room, paying their respects to Mrs Lin.
coin and then to the President. For one hour
the throng moved In current, and when the
rooms were full, the Marine Band, stationed
in their usual position, began playing operatic
airs Of the finest description at eleven. mr..
Lincoln gave his arm to Mise Browning, daupb-
hrof Senator Browning of Illinois, and Mrs.
Lincoln, With Senator Browning and Others,
soon followed, and they passed through and
through the different rooms. -
a large apartment was thrown open about l2
o'clock, with an immense punch-bowl Ia the
center, and sandwiches, ETC., around il. Only
0 few partook Of these Refreshments. The suD-
per was set In the dining room, and is consider
ed one Of the finest displays Of gastronomic art
ever seen In this country. Il was prepared bv
Maillard Of New York, and cost thousands Of
dollars. The bill Of fare was: .EI 1il'
Stewed Oysters, Scolloped Oysters, Boned
Turkey, Pate de Foigrass, Aspic Of Torgul,
Patti-Giblets, ala -Enaisanz, Chicken Salad, a
la-Parisienue. Filleft de Beef, Stuffed Turkey
with Trufaes. Quails, Partridges, Canvass. Back
Ducks, Charlotte Russe, ala! Parisienne, Ma.
reyes, Chatebriand, Chocolate, Bavefiap, Jelly
Compettes, Fruit Glace, Bon. Bons, Orange
Glace, Biscuit Glaoe, Fancy Cakes, Rich Mot
toes, Flower Notices, Sandwiches, Fruit and
Grapes. ,3.all-4l- sla1'5I =.
In the center of the table was looking glass
and along 1t were ranged the fancy pieces Of
confectionery. At the head Of the table was q
large helmet, in sugar, signifying war. Then q
large fancy basket Of sugar---a pagoda, temple
Of liberty, largo pagoda, cornucopia covered
with sugared fruits and frosted sugar, large
fountain Of frosted sugar, and sitting around Il
candy glasses apparently full Of frothing beer
four bee,hives, handsome Swiss cottage in sugar
and cake, Chinese pagoda, and on eide table
was very large fort, named Fort PickenH, made
Of cake and sugared The inside was filled
with quails, caudied. III ZIG Ru -alt afi
The tables fairly bent under expensive lux
tPUavn snO,nor Az we've the
and guests passed in and Viewed it preparatory
TO the demolition Of the artistic pile. -
About eleven General Mcclellan and lady
and General Marcy aud daughter came in. All
the border State Senators and members were
hers and Senators from tha No,thasn So. -
4 Gov. Mortong ,ofD D'L, disnsS ssnS isds o.
Newell, of Nav sIe,sev.. With ihaodsc,1s M M.
Don 6Piatt., Wer ,amoro. sshe Goosrsoss W .
noticed nearly all ,be Gsne,aIs In tbs ~ - !,
were there a 4'IfgDgs0s gIgGgT 81, 80, : =
Gen. fiooksr having oome In, at Is,a hoar
All the foreign ministers az any sote vsra M es
ent. Lord Lyons was partienlsyIv oood h., mo-.
ed, and chatted llauehinelv for anna t;me vith
Mrs. Lincoln. 9I fSm 1'yaI9.J .. - 80
Those who had ewes for olotl,es no,icad thu,
about half the gentlemen wore ,d,ess-co.ts. and
| but few had strictly party costume. Thelsaier
were, however, dressed in the bioht .of Fashion.
able extravaRance. llls ll slI 3G7ILal nliI ID
Up to I O'Clock AanM,, there has beam No
dancing, but we are assured by the peopIeI tbai
| there will soon be, and then by er.ve neonie'
| Again we are told that there will be- no can.
ering In the White House At tbis jupctufe =
None are. leaving, however. > The promenade
goes on, and 1t is lk O'Clock In the fnornine
| n ,,,I Sxu ., ,ls., a,t.. ssgfdaH sg.l. -
ane tte'a'@ '.' Auus 'ne ioi'oNlng particulars:
lb-The President wore bland and pleased ex
preston. he greeted the guests with court
eops warmth, and chatted tamiliarly with man!
whom ne recognized as old friends. He Wa
atured IN plain suit Of black. Mrs. Lihooll
receivea the COMPANY With graceful courtesy
one was dressed In magnificent white satin
,oDe, Win DlscS nounce naif yard vide
llooPeo WIN piack ana yhite BOWS, o. low cor
sAee uinmeu WIN plack lace, ana bouquet o.
cape myrtle on net BOSOM her nead-dress wal
swrea.n u DiAck ana, Wnlte mowers, WITH
Duncn Of cape myrtle on the right side. Th'
only ornaments were a necklace, earrings
Droocn ana bracelets, OF pearl. The dress va
simple and elegant The half mourning styl'
was assumed In respect to queen Victoria
whose eldest son had so lately been guest a
the ffesidential mansion, and whose representa-
i've was one or the most distinguished amonl
sn9 guests on tnia occasion.
feSl. any Oh the diplomatic corps were ab
sent. Frominent among those present were th'
MMigns non; Lora Lyons mr. Henry Mercier
Mr. Gewsra, ne Sloeckl, Ms. hoest Won Linn
Ourg' Henor Iasars, Count 5iper' Mr. haasiof
Cnevaner Cerstnan' Mr. biondeei Won Cnele
proeck ana senior homero. Ihus all the Eu
ropean fowers ana Mexico were fully repre-
se9sed. W
Except Generals commanding divisione, ther
were present but lew army officers. Conspicu
Gus among lhemi ana the centre Of observation
wherever be moved, was General Mcclellan :
All who had never before seen him were anx
ious that ne should be pointed out, and the fai
races o. many Gi ms most lovely countrywomel
youthful General commanding wherever b.