The New York herald., 1870-03-21
SPAIN.
General Sickles, Speech on Washin on,s
Birihduy Annivcrsnry-s'IIcnr, Hear 20 and
.Bucnu, BuenO :,,--l:raut Ball in Madrid

General SiclSles, Speech ON Washnxion,s
BiriIidny knpivcrsnry-s'Ifenr, Hear ~ and
.Bucno, Bueno :''--lrand Ball in Madrid.
MADRID March 2, 1870.
on the 22d uit just the rose ABOVE the trees
OF Buen Retro, gliding the towers ana steeples Of
the Spanish capital and silverng the snow capped
mountains OF Guadarrama, the glorious banner OF
the United States was hosted az the American lega.
ton. The morning breeze lovingly caressed It's
ample folds ana unfurled its Stars and
stripes TO the admiration or the Dons.
twas the anniversary OF the birthday Of Washing
ton. AS stood gazing on the dag was inter.
rupted by u peasant, who, pointing TO the undna-
ting banner, exclaimed, "Que sa2to es hoy cabal.
leros"("What saint Is 1t to-day, sir s''j-to which
l answered, without hesitation, ..Wushtngton u
The fellow lrst scratched and then shook his head,
evidently indicating that the saint did not belong
his calendar. II had mentioned 81. Crispn or
ST. swlthlp he would have been loquacious but as
II was he gave the usual ''Vaya Vd. con Dios'
and walked or to overtake his cart.
Later In The day cabed and paid my respects to
General SicAies, ana received an invitation TO the
reception and ball, which was come OF that even
ing al the Generals residence Ia the Carrera de San
Geronimo.
When / arrived found the thoroughfare pretty
wei blocked up with handsome eouipages, and ON
light and lightly dressed forms, tripping along like
fairies, aud evidently devoteea 90 the god Terpsi-
chore. The spacious saloons were at an early hour
crowded with The tiite OF Madrid society, who min
gled fraternaiy with the English aud American resi-.
dents oi the city, impeed by the universal desire 10
90 honor 10 the memory o The greatest Of ctlzens.
There were diplomatists, orators, deputies artists
and men VI iinance. all equally distinguished IN the
present and past history OF Spain. Among
the military men present noticed Licu-
tenant General Mllans uel Bosch, the right
hanl 4 man OF Priin, ana thorough soldier;
scendant OF noble Moorish family OF Granada, aud
Colonel Jose &c Olaneta, OF the Engineers. The
Bcrnudez. The Cortes sent franco Aionzo and
Monteverde, and The world OF Spanish letters ant
art ochoa, Madrazo, Esperanza and some Others.
BALLROOM DECORATIONS.
The ballroom presented an aspect OF the most
dazzlmg briiliancy The portrait or Washington
some eight feet by flvel occupied the centre OF
OF tine side walls the frame artstlcaily covered
with runners OF laurel and orange. cnriously inter
woven From the top huas wreath OF laurel
with rOsette and streamcrs OF red. white and
bne, while OUTSIDE or the frame ana iestooned In the
most perfect manner were Inc banners OF SPAN and
the United States. This was arranged under the
airecn0n OF MAJOR Raphall ana attracted mucn at-
tcntion. The room was lit up with magnificent
chandeliers and Iustres, ana can assure you what
lace, and las though by no means net least unmerci-
fu JET black eyes one scarcely knew where to look 10
rest his weary sight,
was opened by Colonel John Lay. Secretary VI Lega
plisaed Madame Oaheta, followed by Captain
iLquerdo, son VI the Captain General Of CASTLE. and
the fair Laura Scktes, the American Minister'S
in health as a girl or sixteen, aid the honors re-
ceived and presented her guests with alfabe cour-
tcsy natural to her. aud which makes her 60 beloved
here.
The General was here, there and everywhere.
dol lg his best to make all happy.
The dancing went on WITH great spirit, and the
German not wei known here, was admirably con-
Quoted by Colonel Hay who was interchangeable fn his
tfant Tim hmm naftn .af,aI dana tr.,
tiated. the figures that pleased most were those
formed with uae help of taratan scarfs of different
Ingenious. All the ladies' are anxious to cach tnls
gallant Colonel for u partner un the dance, OF
course and the charming creatures are right.
SfEECHEs.
Missing General Sickles' presence and observing
some OF the more senale OF the maze sex retiring
from the ballroom. followed ana entered anotlier
saloon, where found quite large group Of very
distinguished personages Franco Alonzo was just
teminating trim ntt.e speech IN euiogy OF wash
Champagne having been oEiy uncor@ed General
MIlans dei Boscn stepped forward, and after sone
brief observations SAID
GEsTIRnEN-I propose oass to the memory Of Cacp.
nasu defended palri Of the nuceus: WASH
parenspesis Of human rights founded On nnssrsa
the nted States o North America the haven o hope u OPP
its Jast inspirations.
oESERAL slcsLEs' SPEECH
The toas: was drunk WIN a hearty good wili and
the General sat down AMID round Of applause.
All eyes we're now ryeied on General Sickles,
who took the loor and IN clear voice aud VITA the
most perfect delivery spoke as follows: =
thank you gentlemen for your presence to night nsa
tribute Of respect rom citizens Of different nsonaIes TO
the memory OF Washington All over tho word, In every
foreign land wheeyer even two Or three Americans
gathered together they 10 celebrate tha Anniversary
to tie .. and aTsatcss o Amerissa fei. Sssss
countries have produced more sfiaat masters Of the
ssnpsr aairmsps. @ ana broader ca,ars nsysr.aolssa
OF ps v III ha M 'Aes es Ss pse
all thai endears Commander all ihpi needed or the
tons And 90 has been SAID Sat Il Heaven e HIN en
less people delighted ts call him father In no departments
or our has tho marms Of the most us.rous
vencraon v foreign policy Observing good aih 10
a wi. S,nSs o s sssa os
What 1. right and submitting 40 nothas .as WRONG,
war the means Of eonqass or demaiop Our was
without the consent OF It's poessors Nor does our large
the protection OF our nag Commenting our republican
,,m % OF as TO a y on
We have with pleasure hs efforts by Spain
without hindrance happy consunaoa And am s,ne
that tanfay M express s ,s Wishes q my country when
stiuons may restore tho grandeur and prosperity OF
empire
was speaking the saloon hllet live magic. During
his speech he was several times greeted with the
ianiar 'iear hear, and the Spanish "Bien. 0icn,'
aud .Bravo;" bat at the sonc,usoa the applause
Was deaieDlng.
OTHER spsEcHEs.
Several other gentlemen spoke after thesNnister
had retired. One, IN making some ausions 10 the
late civi war In America referred 10 our oDearInen
patriot, Major Raphael VITO ia his turn addressed
the audience In Spanish and conciuded with pa
lr0t,c toast, which was much ayplauJen ald duty
honored.
RErREs HNHNTS.
The Ambigu was served from L'Hard's famous
establishment and gave every satisfaction.
THE DANCE.
After refreshments mad been taken dancing re.
commepced WIN isesn ygor. Champagne, cham.