VOL. 7.
BELLEFONTE, THURSDAY MORNIN G, MARCH 6, 1862.
A
~@he Democratic Watchman,
NO. 9.
*
Misgellaneous.
The Tale He Told the Marines.
Now mind, I will not guarantee the truth
of this. I canonly tell it you as he told it
us. 1% sounds improbable, certainly, but
no one can say it 18 impossible, What is
there to prevent a lady, if she is 80 inclined,
from =. But that would spoil the sto.
ry. And there is no law of nature, I sup
pose, to restrain a man who is so deyoid of
gentlemenly feeling as he is.
that would tell you what 18 coming. It is
no good saying he was intoxicated, because
1 defy you to get drunk on sherry and soda
water ; and to lay it to the heat of the sea-
son 18 absurd, for it was a remarbably cool
evening for August. No! Jenkynsis aman
who has had some strange experience, and
this is not the least strange among them.—
Still, mind, I will not guarantee the truth
of this ; though, by the way, you don’t of
ten find a man tell the same tale twice in
exactly the same way it 1t is not true, and I
have heard him tell this twice. The first
time was at dinner at Lord ——"s. Well!
it does not matter where. Itis sometimes
advisable not to mention proper names. I
don't think mentioning this would do any
harm, though--at a dinner at Lord’s cricket
ground, and the second time was on the oc-
cagion of which I am speaking, when I
found him drinking sherry and soda water,
and smoking cheroots with three officers of
Marines, one of whom, with five gloves (la-
dies’ six-and-ahalf) and a withered rose be-
fore hiw, was telling how, ‘after leading
me on in this way, after gaming my young
affections in this treacherous manner, by
Jove ! sir, she throws me over and marries
Blabber.”
*¢ Its like the sex,” said the second Ma-
rine. ;
«« Its woman that sejucies all maokind,”
said the third Marine.
* It reminds me of what once happened to
myself,” said Jenkyns ; ‘‘you.edon’t know
the story,” he continued, turning to me. —
‘+So just order yourself some sherry and so-
da water ; sh! and while you are about it
order some for me too. and you can pay for
them both when they come ; then T shan’y
be put out. Paying for anything always
puts me out. Thank you! I'll try one of
your cigars. Well, gentlemen,” turning to |
the Marines, *‘some time ago I was staying
with Sir George P +P House.
P shire. Great number of people
there—all kirds of amusements going on.-—
Driving, riding, fishing, shooting, everything
in fact. Sir George's daughter Fanny. was
oftep my companion in these expeditions,
and 1 was considerably struck with her.—
For she wasa girl to whom the epithet
‘stunning’ applies better than any other
that I am acquainted with. She could ride
dike Nimrod. she could drive like Jehu, she
<ould row like Charon, she could dance like
Terpsichore, she could run like Diana, she
walked like Juno, and looked like Venus.—
£’ve seen her smoke.”
** One good point in her character, at any
rate,” said the third Marine.
£ Just like the sex,”’ said the second Ma.
rine,
‘“Ah! she was a stanner,” continued
Jeokyns ; «you should have heard that gir]
whistle and laugh—you should have heard
ber laugh. She was truly a delightful com-
panion. We rode together, fished together,
walked together, danced tegether, sang to-
gether. called her Fanny, and she called
me Tom. All this could have but one ter
mination, you know. I fell in love with
ber, and determined to take the first oppor.
tunity of proposing. So one day, when we
were out together fishing on the lake, I went
down on my knees amongst the gudgeons,
seized her band, pressed it to my waistcoat,
and in burning accents entreated her to be-
come my wife.
*¢* Don,t be a fool !” sheeaid. ‘Now drop
it, do, and put me a fresh worm on.’
¢« 40 Fanny I’ I exclaimed, ‘don’t talk
about worms when marriage is in question.
Only say’
« ¢ I tell you what 1t is, now,’ she replied
angrily, 4f you don’t drop it, I'll pitch you
out of the boat.’
¢ Gentlemen,” said Jenkyns, with strong
emotion, “I did not drop it ; and I give you
my word of honor, with a sudden shove, she
sent me flying into the water ; then seizing
the sculls, with a stroke or two she put
several yards between us, and burst into a
it of laughter that fortunately prevented her
frofn going any further. I swam up, and
climbed into the boat,
+t + Jenkyns,’ said I to myself, ‘revenge !
revenge !’
«I disguised feelings. I laughed—
bideous mockery of mirth—I laughed. Pull-
«ed to the bank, went to a house, and changed
wy clothes. When J appeared at the dinner
table, [ perceived that every one had been
informed of wy ducking-- universal laughter
greeted me. During dinner Fanny repeat.
edly whispered to her neighbor, and glanc-
od at me. Smothered laughter inv ariably
followed.
+¢ « Jenkyos,’ said I to myself, ‘revenge !
revenge !’
+t The opportunity soon offered. There
was fo be a balloon ascent fr.m the lawn,
and Fanny had tormented her father into
letting her ascend with the sronaut. 1 in-
stantly took my plans ; bribed the ®ronaut
to plead illness at the moment when the ma-
chine should have risen ; learned from him
the management of the balloon— though I
understood that pretty well before—and
calmly awaited the result, The day came.
The weather was fine. The balloon was in
flated. Fanny was in the car. Everything
was ready, when the geronaut suddenly
fainted. He was carried into the house,
and Sir George accompanied him to see that
he was propeily attended to. Fanny was in
despair.
** * Am I to lose my air expedition ? she
exclaimed, looking over the side of the car.
* Some one understands the management
of this thing, surely ? Nobody! Tom!’
she called out to me, ‘you understand it,
don’t you ¥
++ « Perfectly,’ I answered.
¢ « Come along then ” she cried;
quick, before papa comes back.’
‘The company in general endeavored to
dissuade her from her project, but of course
in vain. After a decent show of hesitation
I climbed into the car. The balloon was
cast off, and rapidly sailed heavenward.—
There was scarcely a breath of wind, and
we rose almost straight up. We rose above
the house, and she laughed and said :
¢¢ « How jolly V
** We were higher than the highest trees,
and she smiled, and said it was very kind
of me to come with her, We were so high
that the people below looked mere specks.
and she hoped that T thoroughly understood
the management of the balloon. Now was
my time.
*¢ ‘Iunderstand the going up part,’ I an
swered ; to cowe down is not go easy,’ and
I whistled.
¢ «+ What do you mean 2° she cried,
*“ Why, when you want to go up faster.
you throw some sand overboard,’ I replied,
suiting the action to the word.
** + Don’t be foolish, Tom,’ she said, try
the car.
*“ «1 thought you were a gentleman, said
Fanny, rising up in a terrible rage from the
bottom of the car, where she had been sit
ting, and looking perfectly beautiful in her
wrath ; ¢ thought you were a gentleman.
butI find I was mistaken ; why, a chimney
sweeper would not treat a lady in such a
way. Do you know that you are risking
your own life as well as mine by your mad-
ness ¥
++ I explained that T adored her so much
that to die in her company would be perfect
bliss, so that I begged she would not consid
er my feclings at all. She dashed her beau-
tifal hair from her face, and standing per-
fectly erect, looking like the goddess of An-
ger or Boadicea—if you can imagine that
personage in a balloon—she said :
«+I command you to begin the descent
this instant!”
* The Dead March, whistled in a manner
essentially gay and lively, was the only re-
sponse. After a few minutes’ silence I took
up another hag, and said : >
+t We are getting rather high ; if you do
not decide soon we shall have Mercury com-
ing to tell us we are trespassing. Will you
promise me your hand ?’’
¢ She sat in sulky silence in the bottom
of the car. Ithrew over the sand. Then
she tried another plan. Throwing herselt
on her kneesand bursting into tears, she
said :
¢ ¢ Oh. forgive me for what I did the oth
the other day !
Am very Sorry.
be a sister to you.’
«Not a wife 2” said I.
‘“‘Tcan’t! Ican’t.” she answered.
‘Over went the fourth bag, and I began
to think she would beat me. afterall ; for I
did not like the idea of ¢oing much higher.
I would not give in just yet, however. I|
whistled for a few moments to give her time
for reflection, and then said :
*“ + Fanny, they say that marriages are
made in heaven—if you do not take care,
ours will be solemnized there.”
“I took up the fifth bag.
*t+ Come,” 1 said, “my wife in life or iy
ing to appear quite calm and indifferent, but companion in death! Which is it to be?”
trembling uncommonly. and I patted the sand bag in a cheerful man-
poprootish 7 said, Oh dear, no! but{per, She held her face in, her, hapds, bat,
whether I go along the ground or up in the | did not answer, I nursed the bag in my
air. I like to go the pace, and so do you | arms as if it had been a baby.
Fanny, [ know. Go it. you cripples I” and | ¢¢ « Come, Fanny, give me your promise.”
over went another sand bag. “1 could hear her sobs. I'm the most
** ¢ Why, you're mad, surely,’ she whis . | soft-hearted creature breathing, and would
pered, in utter terror. and tried to reach the | not pain any living thing ; and. TI coifess.
bags ; but I kept her back. she had beaten me. 1 was on the point of
** ¢ Only with love, wy dear,’ I answered flinging the bag back into the car, and say-
smiling pleasantly ; ‘only with love for you ing: * Dearest Fanuy. forgive me for
0, Fanny, I adore you! Say you will b frightening you. Murry whomsoever yo!
my wife.’ will. Give your lovely hand to the lowest
*¢ « T gave you an answer the other day,’ groom in vour stables ; endow with your
she replied, ‘one which you I should have priceless beauty the chief of the Pankiwan
thought you would have remembered.’ she
ki Indians. Whatcver happens Jenkins is
added, laughing a litcle, notwithstanding her your slave—your dog— your footsioal, His
‘be
terror. duty, Benceforth, is to go withersoever vou
** * 1 remember 1t perfect'y well,” I an | shall order—to do whatever you shall com-
swered. mand.” I was just on the point of saying
*¢ Lintend to have a different reply to
that. You see those five rand bags! I
shall ask you five times to be my wife. Ev-
ery time you refuse [ shall throw over a
sand bag—so lady fair, as the cabman would | promise to give you my hand.”
say. r ider your d , and t] With all your heart 2’ T asked quick~
to become my wife.’ ly.
‘+ I won't "she said : “1 never will, and| * ¢ With all my heart.” she answered,
let me tell you that you are acting in a very
ungentlemanly way, to press me thus.’
*“ « You acted in a very lady like way the
other day, did you net,” I rejoined, ‘when
vou knocked me out of the boat? She
laughed again. for she was a plucky girl,
and no mistake—a very plucky girl ; ‘How-
ever.” I went on, its no good arguing about
it—will you promise to give me your hand ?’
¢ ¢ Never I” she answered ; “I'll go to
Ursa Major first though I’ve got a big enough
bear here, in all conscience. Stay ! you'd
prefer Aquarius first, wouldn’t you ?’
¢* She looked so pretty that I wae almost
inclined to let her off (I was only trying to
frighten her, of course- -I knew how high
we could go safely, well enough, ard how
this, 1 repeat, when Fanny suddenly looked
up and said, with a queerish expression up-
on her face ;
**¢ You need not throw that last bag over.
«1 tossed the bag into the bottom of the
car and opened the valve. The balloon de
his seat in the most solemn manner, and
stretching out his hand as if he were going
to take an oath: ** Gentlemen will you be-
leveit? When we had reached the ground
and the balloon had been given over to its
recovered master—when I had helped Fanny
tenderly to the earth, and turned to her to
receive anew the promise of her affections
and her hand —will yon believe it ?—she
gave me a box on the car tha upset me
who at that moment cam
country ;) but resolution is one of the strong called my disgraceful conduct in ihe balloon,
points of my character, and when 1've be and ended by informing me that ail of her
gun a thing I like to caryy it through; so hand that I was likely to get had been al
I threw over another sand bag, and com ready bestowed upon my ear, which she as-
menced whistling the Dead March in Saul, sured me had been given with all her
*¢ ¢ Come, Mr. Jenkyns,’
dealy, ‘come, Tom, let us descend now, and |
rn promise to say nothing whatever about’ ing toward me with a horse whip in his hand.
all this,’ ‘you villian! I’ve a good mind to break
¢ I continued the executionof the Ulead | this over your back !”
March. Bir George,” said I, ‘villian and
‘¢ ‘Bat if you do not begin the descent at ' Jenkyns must never be coupled in the same
once I'll tell papa the moment [ set foot on gentenge ; and as for the breaking of this
the ground.’ | whip, I'll relieve you of the trouble; and
: $F laughed, seized another bag, and look- | snatching it from his hand I broke 1t in two
ing at her, said : | and threw the pieces 01 the ground.
** * Will you promise to give me your « And now I shall have the honor of wish
band.’ . ing you a good morning. Miss P, 1
{« «I’ve answered you already,” was the forgive you.” And | retired.
reply, «Now I ask you whether any specimen
“Over went the sand, snd the solemn | of female treachery equal to that hss ever
It was very wrong and 1
Take me home and I will sure you thatshe looks with confidence to
with the same strange look. - 1
scended.
‘+ Gentlemen,” said Jenkyns, rising from |
| seas ot China.
against the car, and running to her father,
up, she related to |
valuable the life of Jenkyns was to his’ him and the assembled company what s'e!
she said, sud: | heart.” |
¢ « You villian !” said Sir George advanc- |
notes of the Dead March resounded through ome within your experience, . and whether
any excuse can be made for such conduct ?’
‘As 1 said before, it’s like the sex,”
said the second marine.
«Yes, all mankind is sejuiced by wo.
man, said the third marine.
“+ It’s just my case over again,’ said the
{first marine. ‘After drawing me on iu
| that way— fter gaining my affections in
| that traitorous manner, hy Jove! sir, she
| goes and marries Blubber !’
Well, it does sound improbable, certainly
~—very improbable. But I said before I be
gan that [ wcule not guarontee the truth of
it. Indeed if you ask my candid opinion. I
don’t think it is trua, but yet the marines
believed at
————_—,—_——,———-p1o
Opening of the British Parliament.
THE ROYAL SPEECH.
LoxpoxN, February 6.
Parliament opened to-day. The speech
ficm the throne is as follows :
My Lordsand Gentlemen :—We are com-
manded by Her Majesty to assure you that
Her Majesty is persuaded that you will deep-
ly participate in the affliction by which Her
Majesty has been overwhelmed by the calam-
itous, untimely and irreparable loss of her
beloved consort who has been her comfort
and support. ;
It has been soothing to Her Majesty, while
suffering most acutely under this awful dis~
pensation of Providence. to receive from all
classes of her subjects the most co dial as.
surances of their sympathy with her sorrow.
We are commanded by Her Majesty to as-
your assistance and advice.
Her Majesty’s relations with all the Eu
ropean Powers continue to be friendly and
satisfactory, and Her Majesty trusts there is
no reason to apprehend any disturbance of
the peace of Burope.
A question of great importance, which
might have led to very serious consequences
arose: between Her Majesty and the Govern
ment of the United States of North America,
being the seizure and forcible removal of
four passengers from on board a British
packet by the commander of a sloop of war
of the Uniied States. That question has
been satisfactorily settled by the restora:
tion of the passengers to British protection,
and by the disavowal by the United States
Government of the act of violence committed
by their naval officer.
The friendly relations letween Her Maj-
esty and the President of the United States
are, therefore, unimpaired. Her Majesty
| willingly appreciates the lovalty and patri
* otism which have been manifested, on this
oceagion, by Her Majesty’s North American
suhj-ets. 4 :
The wrongs committed by varions parties
"and by successive governments in Mexico,
upon foreign residents within the Mexican
territory. and for which no satisfactory re-
dress could be obtai ed, have led to the con-
clusion of a conven'ion between Her Majes
ty the Emperor of the Frerch and the Queen
‘of Spain, for the purpose of regulating the
combined operations on the coast of Mexico,
with a view to obtain that redress which has
hitherto been withheld. That couvention
and the papers on the subject will be laid
before you. J
The improvement which has taken place
in the relations between Her Majesty's Gov-
ernment.and the Emperor of China and the
good faith with which the Chinese Govern-
ment have continued to fulfill the arrange-
men's of the treaty of Tien Sien, have ena.
| bled Uer Majesty to withdraw her troops
| from the port of Canton, and to reduce the
amount of her forces on the coast and in the
1
Her Majesty always anxious to exert her
influence fer the preservation of peace, has
concluded a convention with the Sultan of
Morocco, by means of which the Sultan has
been enabled to raise the amount necessary
for the fulfillment of ceitain treaty arrange-
ments which he had contracted towards
Spain, and thus to avoid the result of a re-
newal of hostilities with that Power. That
convention and the papers connected with
it. will be laid before you,
Her Majesty regrets that in some parts of
| the United Kingdow and in certain branches
of ndnstry. temporary causes have produ:
{ced considerable pressure and privation,
| but we have reason to believe the general
| condition of the country is sound and satis-
| factory. .
Her Majesty confidently commends the
general interests of the nation to your wis-
domand care. She fervertly prays that
the blessings of Almighty God may attend
! your deliberations, and may guide them to
| the promotion of the welfare and hippiness
i of her people.
i
07~ A distinguished divine, on a certain
occasion, while preaching with his usual elo
quence and power, said, * Brethern, I sowme-
times illustiate my subject in this manner ;”
and putting his hankerchief to his nose, blew
a blast loud enough to wake the seven sleep-
ers. That was not the intended illustration
but some of his hearers thought it was.
Select Poetry,
Written for the Watchman. |
Lines to Miss ——
BY THE MAN IN GREY.
When the heart within is burning,
With thoughts it cannot tame ,
When the spirit feels a yearning
For that it may not name,
When the anguished soul by night,
Pours forth the briny tear,
And slumbers sweet hive taken flight,
And left a wakeful fear.—
Ah, then 1t is, we realize
What this life is we so much prize '
I leftmy home—TI fled from love,
And vowed to love no more ;
I said I'll o’er the sweet South rove,
I'll rest mo in the shady grove,
And every sweet of this life prove,
Without its sorrows sore,
But, faithless vow! and perjured me!
(If gin, it is forgiven—
An angel could not censured be,
For loving one so fair as thee),
And I, in all love's misery,
Am headlong, blindly driven.
I3 thero no hope? I ask and shrink,
And all my senses rove ;
My soul recoils as on the brink
Of some abyss, whene’er I think
I muy the cruel waters drink,
Of unrequited love.
No glittering wealth of gold, I bring
Upon thy shrine to lay ;
I make no flattery’s offering—
I ’round me no deception fling—
Affection i3 a holy thing;
Oh! cast it not away
ALR
Por Her THROUGH. —A gentleman had oc-
casion to send his daughter up to the garret
for some articles which he wanted. The
child returned crying : and upon being as
ked what the trouble was, replied ; ** That
the snow had sifted in upon the garret stairs
and she had slipped down and hurt herself.
« Well, did you get what I told ” inquired
her father. She replied that she had not.--
*¢ Well then,” he exclaimed, starting up,
“I'ligo; I guess I ain't afraid of a little
snow.”
After he had gone, the child observed that
¢ She hoped papa would fal! just a little, to
pay him for laughing at her.
Soon afterwards, a distant bumping and
rolling was heard. accompanied by the
sound of suppressed wrath. The family
listened with intense interest, but the objact
of taeir solicitude was whistling quite as so
berly as though nothing had happened.
He crossed the two rooms above, and as
he approached the head of the srairs thun
dered out—*‘Open the chamber door! Next
you know, you'll have me tumbled down
here, and break ny neck. I'ts so dark
now’’—but the sentence was never finished.
Trip went his heels, and rolling, thumping,
rattling and swearing, he sprawled his six
feet ou the kitchen floor, where he was
greeted with bursts of merriment. At’ lasg
he shouted :
¢« Open the cellar door, Ann, I may as
well put her through clean to the bottom,”
ew
A ¢ Zrarous” CoLoNEL v8. A *¢ ZEALOUS”
CHAPLAIN. - One of the Chaplains of the Ar-
my of the Potomac called on a Colonel no
ted for his profanity, in order to talk about
the religious interests of his men. He was
politely receiyed, and beckoned to a seat on
a chest.
« Colonel,” said he; © you have one of the
finest regiments in the army.’’
«| think so,”’ replied the Colonel.
«Do you think you pay sufficient atten
tion to the religious instruction of your
wen ?”’
4 Well, I dont know,” was the Colonel’s
answer.
‘A lively interest,’’ remarked the Chap
lain, ‘“ has been awakened m the Te-
giment ; the Lord has blessed the labors of
his servants, and ten men men have been
already baptized! [This was a rival regi
ment. ]
«Is that so, pon honor ?”” asked the Col-
onel.
¢¢ Yes, sir,” replied the Chaplain.
¢ Sergeant” said the Colonel te an atten-
ding orderly, ‘have fifteen men detailed,
immediately, to ba.baptized ; I'll be
if [Il be outdone in any respect 1’?
The Chaplain took a note of the interview,
and withdrew.
ER Sn,
. [7 ‘ What can a man do,’’ said a green
one. ** when the sheriff is seen coming up to
him with & writin his hand 2”
« Apply the remedy,” said the knowing
one with a shrug.
«* Remedy ! what kind of a remedy ’,
« The Aeeling remedy you goose-—run!”
> ye
Prous Darkey.—“ Sam, why don’t you
talk to your massa, and tell him to lay up
his treasures in Heaven ?”
Practical Sani. —: Whais de use of his
laying up treasures dare, where he neber see
um again
The Grand Lincoln Ball.
We take the following graphic account of
the First BALL ever held in the Presidential
Mansion, from the Baltimore American. It
was given by her Ladyship, Mrs. President
Lincoln, on Wednesday night last, and after
reading this glowing description, our readers
will agree with us that it was got up regard-
less of expense, and proved altogether a mag-
nificent affair, Why should it not be splen.
did when the People pay the Piper. And
how could it fail to be brilliant when graced
by the elegant and accomplished Mrs. Lin
coln, and the handsome, commanding pres-
ence of * Honest Abe.” What the taxpay-
ing people will say about this ‘: wagnifl-
cent ’’ entertainment in these hours of dan -
ger, financial and political difficulties and
National gloom, may easilv be imagined. —
It was the First BALL ever given at the
White House ; and at suc ATiMe! Whilst
the Union is rocked to its very foundation,
and sacrifices multiply upon the people,
whilst losses, dangers, and ruin stare our
people in the face and they patiently bare
all for the country's welfare their rulers
revel in grandear and pleasure. o
What wiil our religious people think of
this splendid affair? Three days of Fasting,
Humiliation avd Prayer, in one year, for
our deliveraace from our National afflic.
tions! The Throne of graco specially ad-
dressed on each occasion, from the * God of
Nations” that he would forgive our Nation.
al sins and restore Union and peace ; & uni-
versal petition throughout our land cvery
Sabbath day, and thousands of daily prayers
from honest hearts. for the same blessing,
and after all this such a scene for the first
time in our history in the White House.” [qn
olden times, when afflictions and disasters
came upon God’s people. their rulers hums
bled themselves before Him, and mn sober
ness and sack-cloth and ashes received Hig
judgements, now their rulers make a feast,
invoke the spirit of music, array themselves
in robes of splendor, and ‘kill time,” in
unwonted scenes of costly splendor, in the
midnight revel, 1 dancing and gaity. —
When will our rulers learn the propricties
becoming the present situation of our un-
happy country —and remember that * right-
cousness exalteth 2 Nation
Mas. LINCOLN'S BaLL.—The first Ball
ever given in the White House came oft on
* ednesday night last. Over eight hundred
invitations were issued. The hour on the
cards was eight, but it was late before the
guests began to arrive, The first arrivalg
of note were Secretary Welles and lady,
Speaker Grow and lady, Senator Wilson and
lady. By half-past nine o'clock the arrivals
were ina continuous siream. Mr. and Mrs.
Lincoln then stationed themselves ic. the cen
tre of the Eist Room and received the guests.
The company, on entering, presented the
cards of invitation at the main entrance, and
passed to the second floor, where the aparte
wents where all throne open for dressing-
rooms. They then returned to the hall and
passed into the East Room paying their re.
spects to Mrs. Lincoln and then to the Press
ident. For one hour the throng moved in &
current, and when the rooms were full the
Marine Band stationed in their usual posi-
tion, began playing operatic airs of the finest
description. At eleven Mr. Lincoln gave his
arm to Miss Browning, daughter of Senator
Browning of [llmois, and Mrs. Lincoln, with
Senator Browning. and others, soon foliowed
and they passed through and through the
different rooms.
A large apartment was thrown open shout
12 o'clock, with an immense punch bowl ir
the centre, and . andwiches, &e., around it.
Only a few partook of these refreshments. —
I'he supper was set in the d ning-room, and
is considered one of the finest displays of
gastronomic art ever seen in this counirv.—
It was prepared by Maillard. of New York,
and cost thousands of dollars.
The bill of fare was :
Stewed Uysters, Marieyes,
Scolloped Oysters, Chatebriand,
Boned Turkey, Chocolate,
Pate de Fuigrass, Baveriun, ‘
Aspic of Torgul, Jelly,
Patti Giblets, a-la- Cowmpettes,
Fusisenz, Fruit,
Chicken Saiad, a la- Glace,
Parisienne, Bon- Bons,
Fillet de Beef,
Stuffed Turkey with
Orange Glace;
Biscuit Glace,
Truffles, Fancy Cakes,
Qnails, Rich Mottoes,
Partridges, Flower Mottocs,
Canvass Back Ducks,
Charlotte Russe, asla=
Parisicone,
In the centre of the table was a looking
glass and along it were ranged the fancy
vieces of confectionery. At the head of the
fable was a large helmet, in sugar, signify-
ing war. Th na large fancy basket of
sugar—a pagoda, temple of liberty, large
pagoda, cornucopia covered with sugared
fruits and frosted sugar, and fitting around
1 candy glasses apparently full of frothing
beer, four bee hives, handsome Swiss cottage
in sugar and cake, Chinese pagoda, on =z
side table was a very large fort named, Fort
Sandwiches,
Fruit and Grapes
| Pickens, made of cake and sugared. The
mside was filled with quails, candied.
The table fairly bent under expensive
luxuries heaped one upon another. At 12
the dining-room was thrown open for inspec-
ton, and guests passed mm and viewed it
preparatory to the demolition of the artistic
ile.
P!
About 11 Gen. McClellan and lady, and
(len. Marcy and daughter, came in. ~All the
Border State Senators and Members were
present with their ladies, and most of the
Members and Senators from the Northern
States.
Gov. Morton, of Indiana, and lady, Gov.
Newell, of New Jersey, with handsome Mrs.
Don Piat, wereamong the Governors. Near-
ly all the Generals in the army were there.
All the Foreign Ministers of any note were
present. Lord Lyons was particularly good-
numored, und chatted laushingly for some
time with Mrs Lincoln.
‘Those who had eves for clothes noticed
that about half the gentlemen wore dress
coats, and but few had scrict party costume.
The ladies were, however, dressed to the
height of fashionable extravagance.