The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-12

ssdate portion ofhs company were q the card tables
engaged in the aberuss game OF Russsn whist which
universally popuf oil occasions OF the kind Al one
skill against each &her aided by experienced partners
During the evening tea and cream were served, and
mdnsn 9s sns 1--WE eomoea nSa
which the Prince OF Wales showed great and skill
supper announced The Prince OF Wales escorted
the Empress and others or the company followed, ac-
cordng to rank ThA supper laid In the largo gal
cries OF paintings Of the Hermitage. The tables were
| ornamened with magnificent of natural flowers,
which ned the apartments with the most Delicate and
delightful perfume The imperial family and Its royal
guests sat az round tble and hanklng this were tho
tables Tor the more distinguished guests the balance of
| the company being seated in other rooms
One dance was erioyed after supper and then three
o'clock The Emperor and Empress took leave ard the
! comnany al once separated During the evening the
Emperor and Empress moved about among the guests
ana exercised the rites Of hospitavi In genial and
agreeable manner Indeed all such occasions nothing
soua oe more pleasant and social than the Emperors
urano theatre II was most brilliant ahir The
innocent aAd capacious theatre crowded from par
s,nos aome oy the prss people o. the empire Not
rom the court, the flower Of the army, navy and
society generally. from all the provinces in Russia
officers OF tie army and navy tho Senate and dstIn
gnished officials Of the various departments all in full
uniform and wearing their various decorations and or
ders portion OF tie Hrt circle was ASSIGNED to the
a,pssmaac corrs and families md the highest ociaS Of
the empira The lhnr circles shove wers Aiied with
-
IN robss dtoslefess brilliant and charing A possible
Diamonds dashed oil sides like drops q rain in the
were something marvellous. The ladies are somewhat
limited In the style OF dresser hat they have bound
This hss.S "a .ne mater O sacnns ne nsaa ana nsi
ana Thousand and one fashions bloomed along and
added beauty TO the loges and circles.
The imperial family entered their box nj little after
eight the entire audience rising and welcoming Thorn
with cheers and applause
Tho orchestr began the National Hymn and the cur
0nti
company aided by additional chorus In the costumes
2, ,, hAlrlcaine which Joined in and Gang the Hymn
audience again broke out In enthusiastic cheering which
the Emperor acknowledged by repeated bows
The Prince Of Wales being recognized by the audience
calls were made for "Cod Save the Queen" which the
orchestra at once complied with, and this followed
general appropriately acknowledging the compliment.
Then the Danish national air was plaved. and cheers
were given for the young Prince Of Denmark who also
bowed In recognition OF the compliment
The performance then began II consisted OF an act
OF the opera OF rAfrcaine and Russian ballet The
scenery and costumes Of the opera exceedingly
line, but the vocal part could scarcely be deemed sue
cess The tenor, Tamberlick. s decidedly below his
i barss y ;ar HIS voice IS uncertain and
with fine voice. carefully cultivated, and
Of great power He acts with spirit and taste and is
atogether the first artist In the troupe In the ballet
were presented some quaint but very interesting and
beautiful Russian dances which gracefully per-
SONS the artists were compelled 10 fnd encouragement
10 the fact that they honored bv the presence
the Emperor who delights TO show his approval OF
cessful Efforts In substantial ways than cappng
his hands
During the enr'.ace ces tea. coffee, lemonade and
other refreshments were served to all by the at
tendants who present In full livery and great force
and the opportunity to visit friends In the house not
lost those who were socially inclined Al the concu
sion or the performance the Emperor and imperial family
arose and the national hymn again sung the opera
troupe the audience standing When terminated cheers
were again given TO the Emperor and the imperial party
retired after bowling TO the audience and the house
IA u
none attracted more attention than schamyl the old
mountain chief OF Daghestap, who so long maintained
sr nsanr, inst ~" as an
his allegiance to the Emperor Day before Yesterday he
was received by the Emperor and Empress, and then
presented hts profound homage and joyful Fluctuations
on the occasion OF the marriage Of the Grand Duke
Hertter He expressed his devotion to the sacred per
son of the Emperor to his sublime throne and the
noble empire Of which he chief He had proclaimed
these sentiments long time before to Heaven by |
solemn act, and had become subject Of his Majesty
belief that II there any Garth designed TO
represent the Most High Il the Emperor ne said
he regretted he could not he again 70 consecrae his
entire life TO the services OF the empire.
The Emperor replied that ne knew his character; he
was loyal man; he accepted his words because he
certain that they came from his heart.
Afterwards Schamy made pretty little speech TO the
Empress eong,atq,asns her on the happy event inst
his kind words and assured him that she accepted them
a. now proof OF his loyalty and the sincerity Of his
OF all schamyls family.
The Emperor then spoke Of the Of schamyl-Mcu-
manned -SchaAh-who serves In the escort OF his |
Majesty schamyl in reply assured his Majesty that bis
represented him. and that he trusted he would long
DO So On leaving the Emperor shook the venerable
II warmly, visiby affected by the act Al the Open the
venerable large white tnrban. wound about,
in black flowing robes and rested upon cane evidently
quite feeble His long beard white snow and his
ar ~ N
was evidently greatly delighted At the novel scenes
His son, Gaz Mouhammed, TALL slender young man,
glasses sat by his SIDE dressed in the military costume
OF his country, with sabre by his sde He wore an
immensely high hat Of wool, ike huge mum, upon
his head, and did no, remove during the performance
The Americans present at the gala were Mr. Winans
And and vile Mr. and Mrs Josiah Pierce, General B
ladies from Vermont; General CLAW and Secretary Of Le
CATION and Mr. Sawyer, Of New York who had been
honored with an invitation from the court
Tonight the Emperor gives grand ball and supper at
the Winter Palace which promises TO be the most spen
The Emperor has instructed the Minister Of Finance
70 negotiate now loan with tho houses Of Barings
From the aep house the sum Of norns Of
Holland and from The English house CO. 900 sterling
Five per cent interest Il TO be paid
the members Of the Holy Synod and cergvmen OF high
rank, tho members OF tho Council Of the Empire SEN
aors Minister OF War &c, officers Of army and navy,
aud large number OF o,her officials and members Of the
court, called at the Winter Palace the Grand Duke
H6ritier and the Grand Duchess Feodorovna, TO offer
The progress RI affairs in Gambia and the East rs
watched here with great interest The cause OF the
Christians instead Of losing ground the Turks would
have believe IL said TO be improving daily. The In
surrecton spreading and tho Greeks receiving
wishes o. Russia 20 with the sraaslna Christians who
attempting for all 70 throw on the CALLING yoke
under which they have so long suffered.
Among the distinguished sovereigns who are 10 be In
Paris next year IL the King 81 Prussia. TIE visits his
good brother the Emperor Napoleon King OF Prussia
and the former IL expanding couple OF million OF
francs In the reGtng OF apartments In his palace for
the occasion. II IL not unlikely that moro than one
sovereign will bc present nj the Exposition, snd OPP
portunty had quiet talk by tho heads OF tho houses
Of Europe over matters Of considerable interest gen
orally.
BAVARIA.
our MUNICH CORRESPONDENCE.