The New York herald., 1871-03-23
and otherwise ref esh themselves after the pleasans
htigues or the dance.

and otherwise ref esh themselves after the p'ea5ans
iatigues OF the edance.
TUE BALLROOM.
For The cotlon or German the grand saloon was
thrown olen. aud ia this room none we're permitted
" ehler save such "a were 10 lake part IN tue daiice
For The accommodation OF such d,a not dance the
ioldhg doors nj either end leading TO other saloons,
arranged so tina; their occupants might have GOOD
view u the now favorite dance must not forget
ftGate BROOKLYN are here on VISIT and, OF course,
were invited 10 the festival. and took pGr N 1t With
ilgnt g9od wlil To one OF these eent.ehen, Lieu.
se,iant fTahR Turnbuil, we were indebted Tor Inc
aDie manner In which he conducted the German,
ntroracing an,raG some new figures which were much
ia.iganae ano scarcely missed a dance. They am
sure. VIII not soon forget their visit to the Spanish
capital ana the Washington festival.
AT SUPPER
the details OF which would occupy too much space
Genorai sick,es made neat, eloquent and touching
tt,e; said that at home 1t was customary to keep
me ~ nir!lday anniversary OF tue great founder OF
tries always met on the auspclous day to DO honor
to the memory Of the immortal patriot. lie spoke
citizen. lie touched little on affairs here, and
concluded with an appropriate toast to the welfare
o. SPAN 40" me spanlards Ihe Generals speech
duly honored with creamy champagne, there was a
pause. All eyes We're soon fixed on
SENIOR ECuLdARAY,
ex-M1ntster OF Public WORKS. who resigned Office on
the arrival OF Amadeus L., being IT is stated TOO
democratic for the democratic monarchy. lie was
suct eeded In Office by The exPresiden OF the Cores
SedOr Zorllla, the Minister who was fired at not
many days ago. Ihe exMinisSer, on whom the
responded IN Spanish. The following is transla.
ti0n OF his answer
SPEECH OF THE Ex-MINIsrER.
tia. be given 70 the Immortal Washington Is found IL
The Il. @ S in na r IN f. 1
glorious war Of The Amesicsa independence ani declined
did ambition sisn bis glory. Yes, 10 W rsi in
the hearts Of ha eogn.rymeh, as he u Grst in Ane
political oarh: q Iaits.e for his pal,, ,,, Tor lis
mos TOR ali ee Ss
cratic ns.ituona therefore propose oast to the United
81 sSaa H. shoa nS ss and @ 90 NH
still, gentlemen, the honor Of humanity.
CONCLUSION.
The cx-Minister's RESPONSE was warmly applanded.
and particularly so ~ the Spanards. WHO seemed
To feel the want OF man OF Washngton's stamp nc
the head OF tleir administration. The champagne,
Which Nowed IN plenty, made even ilnld men To-
quacioDs, and SO 1t was that much rime was spent
III complimentary little speeches and appropriasa
toasts. The young and gay found more pleasure IN
the ballroom, TO which place they quickly returned,
and danced with renewed yigor TIL near 1va
O'CLOCK. Iko festival was, indeed, IL conttete sue
cess Miss Laura Eichks looked Charming,
bus must have been excessively fa;igGed. Tor wl,aC
with her unoeasing attentions to all ana the Innu-
merahie petitions of the p2bie and tle brave "a
The honor of dancing with her, she had scarcely
moments rest. she ls,. undoubtedly, the pet cf the
ehte society OF Madrid, ana the Spanish papers
speak mrch III her praise. MadaIne sickIes, Ire
Ceneraps reyered mother, was In the best oi health
ard spirits and, as usual. was most anxious IN her
endeavofs TO make her numerous guests coniiort-
abe and happy. saw her. In great SPIRITS, at
about tIhee O'Clock, and meeting Cleyalier Wikon
shortly aerward ne told me that he had thought OF
retiring to rest, DIS felt ashamed to do 30 when
Madame Stckics bore the fatigues or the soir6e
patiently anu With sucn spirit. Of the General
nothing need be said. His unceasing care ior his
guests Is too well known here and on tho other sds
or the Atlantic 70 reGu.rS comment.