New-York tribune., 1868-03-06

Lager and Rhine vinef owed like water, and gentlemen
unaccompsnied by ladies tarried for somo sme In Jne
supper room the tables were % and every
BODY seemed 20 enjoy its exhilarating eHect an ~ hs
lrshman kept the company in roar OF ausn'or W A'
THE DECORATIONS
First TO strike the eye of the spectator an immense
barrel OF the capacity Of OF hogsheads Tbs was
laid upon its side the center Of the floor which covered
the orchestra and the stage OF the Academy Gov
ering the walls either side various humorous
pictures OF local character most OF which have been
already described The center Of attraction, however
placed under gorgeous pavilion erected on vneclad
ana eay mound IN the center Of which S the open opening
this point from the the iron front was oIIS gorgeous aus
70 render 1t Charming was done with bewildering Law
shness. Broad golden yellow and green leaves trngsd
the crest OF carnvals Hill and reflected the bright light
from ts sides, and behind the throne revoved amid
sea OF argent clouds glorious but fantastic the
Eypt boomed 1 Within Se Princes reach The broad
eafed palm there aud ferns OF mOnstrous growth
pToducts S scs Of the earth which only German mind
fed with the oldest fancIes would contemplate.
barre vas irO ' long bearded artist unnStafa6y
German with pipe in mouth, pencil in hand halffn-
turned full upon the auditory. Near this pasteboard
sembance was an acrobat in motley standing feet up
Flowers OF every hue decked the stage and breathed
number Of the rareSt and most valuable OwerSs shrubs
among these many which had como from distant states
in making this carnival the great event OF the
THE PROCESSION
At precisely p. M the grandfather Of all hogsheads
which stood the stage, tapped; wings OF light
dared on the scene three Mercuys and four police
clubs 70 feet hight issued from the tub and marched
soemnly beneath the prismed chandelier. human
being, ncased In tinse followed with the Carni walls
escutcheon both chaste and unique The mas
ter OF ceremonies followed in paper carriage
that complaint from sr Bergh expected during the
day Three yigmaker carrying the ends OF the Wig OF
body wondered what riddle was concealed and every
lianty costumed aiddecamps mounted on green lizards
eight feet long produced expressions OF the bal
was world Of novelty in itself and reminded one Of the
trombone basers freezing on the balcony OF BarhumS
cosumed AS the famous Walensten's body guard with
their richly yfringed skirts, created genuine sensa-
tune in the building. The Lobby Committee
as falconers fOllOwed-a dress. rich and tasty,
but hardly snowy enough In a masquerade. The Drum
Majors hat looked like mammoth candeextinguisher
and the Rattle Guard which followed appeared Ike
hts OF the season the johnson Deenders SCARED and
wobegone, were the most applauded. Each man wore
were loaded with bread bullets made from Hecker's
family brand. Heckere -four covered tho faces OF the
hungry fusileers and Heckers body led the van The
broad carcature OF Col Tucker created great laughter
which was not checked by the appearance OF John w
Farmers Cooperative Building Society In the guise OF
Congress projectors At conclusion OF the procession
Prince Carnival mounted his throne and his faithful sub
which the grand ceremony closed
TUE CosTuMEs
Some OF the toiettes were Of remarkable beauty Prom
inent among them dress worn by darkeyed bfu.
nette who had donned, TO do honor TO the occasion
maize-colored satin, tastefuly trimmed with mnglnR
OF crystal fringe and white satn. Again, there was
another brunette richly atred In lilac silk adorned
with point lace. third this time blonde, nad
set of her rather pale charms with gsteDinR mac
fabric with trail which, II IL indicated the wealth and
partially TO fashion of the frequently SAD
obstacle in the path OF the promenaders AS for the
fancy though OF infinite variety they were not
remarkable for novelty. Grand Duohesses, however
characters which, not having been assumed previous TO
this Winter ought not 10 be considered TOO tamiuar-
were particularly numerous.