The New York herald., 1870-02-22

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 81, 1870.
After all the delightful weather with which this
latitude was favored during the early part Of the
winter and until now, the weather since the arrival
OF the Monarch in these waters has been out
rageous. 1t seems as II the elements have combined
against the round OF festivities planned for the en-
tertainment OF Captain Commerell aud his officers
during their stay here The Old salts say that the
monarch brought the bad weather with her. Not
being familiar with nautical matters I cannot vouoh
for the veraclty or this but certainly,
the accounts OF the weather during
the funeral ceremonies over the landing
OF the remains OF the distinguished American th-
lanthropist be correct the Monarch has been fol-
lowed here BY large quantity Of the same sort; for
the weather king had shown very mild temper
until her arrival IN the waters OF the Chesapeake on
Friday last Yesterday Commodore worden, Super
intendent Of the Naval Academy, accompanied BY
Lieutenant Commander Wilson and Mldshipman
Holiday, OF his starr returned the onicial visit OF
Captain COmmerell the day before On the Same
tug were Captain Carter, Commandant OF Mldship.
men; Mrs. Carter, Thomas Il. Stewart, ex-member
OF Congress from New YORK. and wife; Mr..
worden, Jr., and wife, and Mrs. Commodore
Worden. After the Commodore had exchanged
the necessary official courtesles he was joined on
the Monarch by the rest OF the party The visitors
shown through the vessel and after this inte-
resting feature OF the visit completed the party
were entertained at elegant dinner on board.
The Commodore went on the ship at noon, but him.
self ana party, owing to the nigh gale blowing
could not get of until nearly dark.
AL noon today Governor Bowie, accompanied by
Mr.. Holiday Secretary Of State, and Messrs Earle
and Henkle, Of the Senate OF Maryland, and Messrs
Webb and Hardcaste, OF the House or Burgesses
will on tha trrr
Mercury, and proceeding to the English ves-
sci was shown aboard. On Captain Commerel
presenting himself, Mr.. Earle behalf OF the Le-
gisature, welcomed the Captain Of the Monarch to
the shores Of Maryland. Having completed his re-
marks which were brief, he presented the preamble
and resolutions OF the Legislature as an Official well
come to the hospitalitles Of the State. Captain Com
merell expressed his thanks and invited the dlstn
guished party TO a lunch After delay OF an hour
the Governor and party returned on board the Mer-
curry and steamed back TO the shore. During his
visit Governor Bowie invited Captain Commerell and
the officers OF the ship he might ut to bring with
him TO dinner ut the Gubernatorlal mansion.
AT Six O'Clock this evening Captain Commerell,
accompanied by i've OF his officers reached the
Governors mansion. AS the building Is entirely
new and bus just finished, and, consequently but
partially furnished, the dinner took place IN the
family dining ROOM The table was beautifully
laid out with Mowers, ana IN every particular was
an elegant spread, worthy OF the occasion. Besides
Governor Bowie and lady ana Captain Commerell
and the officers OF his party, there were invited
Chlef Justice Barto Judge Brent, Commodore Wor-
den and LADY, Captain Carter and lazy, Messrs
Earle, Henke, Webb and HardcasIle OF the joint
committee; Mr.. Holiday. Judge Merrick and others,
making twenty-one Ia all. The dinner was entirely
OF a social character
The next part in the programme Of the day was
the ball set down for thus evening. The ball. II
must be understood, Is one OF the regular evening
~ nfutNa
winter by the officers stationed at the Naval Acade
my. the Monarch beng here her officers were, or
presence Of these visitors large number OF ladies
aud gentlemen from Baltimore and Washington came
here to take part N the pleasures Of the occaslon.
At nine O'Clock the Invited guests began to arrive
TIE room devoted to the purpose was the Gymna-
Sum, ny which name old Fort severn is known. The
room was plainly but neatly decorated with flags
At ten O'Clock the Academy band, under Professor
schaaf, struck up. AS the bali was one OF series
OF social entertainments no special order was OBJ
well ned and presented o dazzling scene 01
beauty aud fashion. Owing TO tue dinner at
fore the more distinguished OF tine party arrived.
Commodore Worden and lady made their appear
ance after eleven O'Clock and Captain Comnerell ar
entered the room lie found Mrs. Worden, daughter
lnlaw to the Commodore, aud took part with ner IN
o waltz. Governor Bowie and lady and otner officials
OF the State to arrive. From this hour the
ball was at It's height. The English officers seemed
TO enjoy the entertainment hugely.
The following ladies and gentlemen were present,
In addition to those mentl0ned:--Captaln Fenda,
marine corps; Lieutenant Commanders Howell,
Cook and Lynn, Lieutenant Commanders Swan and
Chew, Lieutenant Wainwright. marine corps; Major
% Lieutenant S oonmsndcr McenSy aY Engineer a a Be
Valen and lady, Mr Fay Lieutenant Commander ke
log and wiie Engineer Roach, General Worthington,
ex-Minister to the Argentine Republic: Commander
Greer and lady, Lieutenant Commander Terry, Mr..
McIlvaln, OF Phlladelphia; Mr.. Hows0n. Miss Fan
ME Randall, Miss Jennie q. owen, MISS Burr. OF
Hartford. Conn. MIRA IT. II. Pitman of NAWDurt
X. l. or the English officers there were CAPITA
Conmerell, Snb-Iieutenant wentz, EnsignaDundas,
Sixticth rifles; Midshipman Chllders. Lieutenant
Arundel, Lieutenant PlklntOn, stan Commander
w. H. Drisdall, Sub Lieutenant Robert Harwo0d,
ton, Fleet, Corrie, Boyle, Foote Coker, Weilngs,
Henderson, Lang.
The dresses OF the ladies' were full Of taste and
particularly nOnceable:-Mrs. Crichton, Of Bal
timore was the finest dressed lady the r0oU She
wore peagreen satin with train, point applique
lace, upper skirt. trimmed with white satin. head
dress or white ostrich feather MIS- Wor-
den. daughter-ln.law " rII w. OF the Commodore. was
Miss Maggie Wood, blue satin skirt, pink satin over
skirt, pearl and blue enamel ornaments. Mrs HOW.
oversight. Miss Lille Thomas. OF Philadelphia, white
SILK court tram, rose coored satin 0versklrt, low
neck and short sleeves body trimmed win point
lace aud pink rosebuds. pink corals. Mrs. Gen.
eral George Blake, green satin ana point
lace. emeralds and diamonds. Miss Mamma Wood,
white satin Empress train, lavender tunc, Open with
pink rose, amethyst Vnaments. Miss Phemle stuart,
whlto alpaca with satin pannier and pearls Miss
Sallie Lyon was the best dancer In the room There
were about 800 persons present The number was
not 30 large as expected, but certainly the enter
talnment IN every respect was very pleasant one.
on Friday u ls proposed to have great display
OF washington officials here.
Tomorrow the Fifth Maryland regiment will visit
the city and WIN be reviewed by the Governor Tne
regiment expect to visit the Monarch
President Grant has teeRraphed 10 Governor
Bowie that he Will not be able to visit Annapolis
this week. On Friday General Sherman and the
Cabinet officers are expected from Washington.
Captain Commerel Will visit Washington TO pay his
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RHODE ISLAND.