The New York Herald Newspaper, March 12, 1854, Page 2

Te ee ——————————————————_=—= FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. Mrs. Schermerhorn’s Bal Costume de Rigueurs Among the numerous dress balls which have taken place since the commencement of the season that of Mrs. Schermerhorn, cf Great ‘ones sireet, has been rendered most conspicuous by its magnificence and thes peou- liarity of the costumes worn at it. It was, as the cards ‘of invitation sated, a bal costume de rigueur of the reign of Louis XV—a period which is distinguished inf’ French 1} the remarkable beauty of the cos{umes worn at court, On this account, and also on account of its novelty, the costume of the reign of Louis Quinze was selected in preference to any other for the occasion. Fancy dress balls had become common from their frequent repetition, but we believe it is the first time that a ball of this description has been given in this country. According to the rules, none at- tended except those who were dressed in the prescribed rostume, and the utmost privacy was preserved. The cards of invitation, of which the following is a cor: tory for rect copy, were issued about four weeks before the ap? | pointed time: — sooccaosooo sooo soe co sooo oe D ° MRS. W. C. S——, 0} ° at home ° ° Mowpay EvENmnG, Fesrvary 2778. ° ° Costume de Rigueur, ° ° Reign of Louis XV. 0 © No. 6 Great Jones street. ° ° informed not more than two hundred and fifty attended, of whom the majority were ladies. No expense was spared by individuals in their endeavors to procure per- Yect imitations of the costume of the time. In fact, so particular were they in this respect, that as much as six | and seven hundred dollars were paid for one dress, exclu- | sive of jewelry. Some idea may be formed of its brillian- cy from the fact that the costumes alone cost between | forty and fifty thousand dollars, and the jewelry was | worth over half a million. It was certainly a magnificent and costly affair, and passed off in the most satisfactory manner to all present. ‘At ten o’elock the company began to arrive, but it was of their costum Mrs. B. were distinguished also for the peculiar beauty Among the most conspicuous was a lady who attracted a great deal of attention, partly on ascount of her beauty, and from the fact of her hair being dressed with blue power. Mr.£——f—Cont of royal purple velvet with diamond buttons; star on left breast made of diamonds; knee buekles and shoe buckles also of diamonds; wig powdered; lace ruf- | fles, white cravat of lace; white vest, with diamond but- About six hundred invitations were issued, but we are tons and embroidered with gold. This dress, diamonds included, cost, it is said, seventeen thousand dollars. Mn. M——e—Sky blue velvet coat, elegantly embroider- ed with silver; diamond buckles; rosette of blue ribbons with di: monds; powered head. Mx. P—r, Jr.—Coat of blue velvet, richly embroidered with gold; white vest, lace cravat, diamond buckles, and+ powdered wig. Mr. P. took the role of the Duc de Rich- elien. Mr. L. L—st—n—Coat of blue velvet, trimmed with silver; breeches to match; diamond buckles, and pow- dered wig. Mr. W, L——n—Crimson velvet coat, richly embroider- | ed with silver and gold; white vest, and powdered head. | Mr. Me——y—Light blue velvet coat, embroidered with gold; breeches to match; diamond buckles, and powdered head. Mr. J—~c—y—Garnet colored velvet coat, trimmed with gold and silver; diamond buckles and powdered hair: breeches to mateh. | Mr. H——n—Purple velvet coat embroidered, with breeches to match; diamond buckles and powdered wig. Mr. D——n, (as Zizaanow)—Green cloth coat, with red and silver trimmings; white buckskin breeches; high boots with spurs; black chapeau trimmed with silver; powdered wig. Mr. R——t J—s—Crimson colored velvet coat, trim- med with gold and silver; white satin vest; gold buckles set with diamonds; breeches to match; powdered wig. Mr. H——n —Green velvet coat, embroidered with gold; breeches of same color; yellow satin vest, anda chapeau ala Louis Quinze; massive gold chain suspended from | his neck. | Mr. £—n —Crimson velvet coat, embroidered with gold; | | white brocade vest, embroidered with flowers; crimson eleven before the ball commenced. Great curiosity was | velvet Breeches, and chapeau. | displayed by a large number of persons, who thronged | Mr. W. C. £——n —Dressed in the costume of a colonel | the street in front of the house, but no desire was mani- | of light horse of the reign of Louis Quinze, consisting of | fested to interfere with the arrangements. The salon, or | scarlet velvet coat and breeches, white vest and chapeat ball room, was richly decorated and embellished in the style of the reign of Louis Quinze, and so strict was the enforcement of the rules that even the servants were Aressed in the uniform of that period. At oneend of the | ‘pall room, which was about sixty feet long, was a raised | platform for the orchestra, which was composed of about | ‘ dozen performers. The dances were _princi- pally waltzes, cotillons, and minuets. When all who could be accommodated in the salon were collected the scene was almost dazzling in its brilliancy. The dresses of the men, in particular, were elegant and graceful, and some of them were absolutely sparkling with diamonds. Nearly all wore court swords, and, with two exceptions, every one had his whiskers or imperial shaved off, in compliance with the custom of the courtof Louis Quinze. Only those dressed in the uni- form of Mousquetaires were allowed the privilege of wear- ing those facial embellishments. ‘Among the Indies who were rendered conspicuous by their beauty and the richness of their dresses were Miss B——n, Miss T—e, Mrs. W—1, Miss F——, and Miss J—y. The following is an accurate description of the most brilliant costumes worn on the occasion : Miss A. F——r—White silk underskirt bouillionneed with tulle, and ornamented with flowers, white point de Brussels flounce above. Overskirt light green silk trimmed with tulle and pink roses, corsage, a la Louis Quinze ; powdered hair, with roses and ribbons. Miss T——e—Hair powdered with gold powder, and ornamented with a wreath of pink roses and streamers of pink satin ribbon. Underskirt of rich white satin, trimmed with puffs of tulle and roses alternately, with festoons to correspond. Miss L. B—d—n—White satin under-skirt, trimmed ‘with bullions de tulle, festooned with rose de chine roses; ver-dress of blue and white brocade, trimmed with point jee ; stomacher of point lace and pearls ; over-dress, toped up with bunches of roses, the same as under-dress. fair powdered, and glittering with silver, marquise most cherished moustache and beloved im; weath of roses with dewdrops of diamonds ; ornaments ‘Tdiamonds, pearls, and bows of cherry-colored ribbon. Mise K. W—e—White satin under-skirt, trimmed | uyon a most systematic and intensely-prosecuted inquiry with blue ribbons and point lace ; powdered wig; over- akirt trimmed with point lace. Miss Mc——y—Blue under-skirt of yellow brocade, looped up with variegated flowers in five different places; air powdered, and dressed a la Pompadour. Miss G. B—y—n—White satin under-skirt, trimmed with cherry-colored ribbon ; over-skirt of cherry-moirie antique, looped up in five places with white and cherry- colored roses, ribbon, &c., waist trimmed with diamonds; wig ornamented with diamonds and flowers, and pow dered. Miss J—c—y—Train called habit of rich brocade, white ground, with large, colored bouquets, richly in- terwoven with silver and goli—the real Pompadour pattern, which was trimmed en fanfreluches—the trim- ming of the time, composed of point lace, cherry colored pompons interspersed with silver ornaments. This was looped up with half-garlands of roses and silver branches. ‘The front of the dress (en tablier) was composed of white | satin, covered by three large flounces of old point lace, separated by puffings of tulle and fanfreluches over which fell gracefully half-garlands of roses, meeting the habit | by way of paying salute. Never were clumsiness and continuing all round, and falling over a richly trim- | med, white satin under-dress. The corsage,cut square,a la Louis Quinze, was also trimmed with fanfreluches to cor- | respori with the dress. This costume was strictly copied | after a picture of Marie Antoinette, at her first reception | as Dauphine of France, towards the close of the reign of Louis Quinze. Hair powdered, with gold and silver glit- tering in the powder, and ornamented with roses. This ress had a dazzling effect. Miss E. J——s—White satin under-skirt; over-skirt of antique lace, looped up with pearls; powdered head, with crimson hat a la Pompadour, set off with white and crim- on plumes, Powdered wig. Miss A. J—n—s—White satin under-skirt, with lace flounces and cherry colored ribbon; over-skirt of itions of simplicity, labor, and. morality. Schite damask looped with cherry colored ribbon; wig or- amented with diamonds. Mise F. D.—Pink silk under-skirt, trimmed very elabo. jate ately with pink ribbon and puffings; over-skirt of due satin, trimmed with point lace and ribbons, and soped with pearls and pink and blue roses; wig powdered ‘nd ornamented with feathers and pearls, flowers and ~ibbons; corsage with real old point lace and pearls, to match the over-skirt. This lace we are told is arelic of the family, having descenited from generation to genera- tion for three hundred years. ‘Miss M. D.—Green under-skirt, trimmed with white lace | pud green and rose de chine quillings; overskirt with Brussels lace, flounces, and rose de chine trimmings, Jooped up with rose de chine roses; corsage to match; | head powdered and ornamented with flowers, pearls, and | any very marked influence upon the grand and progress- feathers; shoes with high red heels, rosettes, and dia- | ive movement of a form of society of which they cannot H 4mond buckles. Mrs. T—e —Under-skirt of rich white watered silk, ‘trimmed with old English point lace; upper-skirt of rich brocade silk, black ground, looped up with branches of gold and roses; corsage trimmed with lace, and studded | with diamonds; hair powdered and orpamen’,\ with | feathers and diamonds, The $0 yt this lady was liter- | ally covered with jiamonds, the value of which alone is estimated *', shout one hundred thousand dollars. Bes. W—a—e —Crimaon moire antique, jupe flowered with point lace. The Louis Quinze brocade trimmed with point lace; corsage ornamented with dismonds and rose | de chine ribbon, fluted. Powdered head wreathed with @iamonds, It is said that the Jace on this lady’s dress alone oost fifteen hundred dollars, and the whole dress, with jewels, cost seven thousand. Mrs. D—y—n—White satin under-skirt, with two awhite lace flounces point d’ Angleterre, heading of white satin ribbon. Over-skirt, train two yards and a half long, white setin with a quilling of broad ribbon; white satin jacket, trimmed with blue, silver and diamonds. Hair powdered. Headdress, lace, point blue ribbon and dia- monds. ‘Mrs. D. was attended by her page Zamor, personated by Master Washington Coster, who was dressed in blue vel- ‘vot breeches, white silk stockings, maroon velvet coat, vtarned over in blue and trimmed with gold lace; powdered vig Louis Quinze hat. ctor oa colored moirie antique, spotted vith silver and trimmed with pink flowers; hair pow- fered and triinmed with feathers and diamonds. Mrs. S—r—n—Uunder-skirt of orange colored satin; pverskirt of purple colored satin, richly trimmed with ol sqhite point lace; white wig and hat a la Pompadour. Mes. H—t—This lady was dressed with exquisite taste, but the want of sufficient rouge somewhat af- fected the appearance of the tout ensemble. She per- ~gonated the consort of Louis Quinze. Mra. J—s.—The same taste and judgment was dis- played in the dross of this lady, who is «daughter of the sabore. Mr. and dirs. C—t, the two Miss S——# and | | usually select—comprising, in fac | fripperies, they will not give a farthing to a noble or gen- | erous cause, either here or elsewhere. Mr. L. J—s —White coat, with blue facings, and em- broidered with gold; vest of gold colored satin, and cha- peau of the period. Louis XV. In Great Jones Street. | (From the New York Times} | ‘The haute societe of our good city are doing their best not to be eclipsed by Paris in fashionable extravagance. The details of the fetesand bals costumes of the Court of the Tuileries have wonderfully sharpened their appetite | for such exhibitions of folly; and our aristocratic dames | have long been busily engaged in qualifying themselves to pay a visit to Paris, by and bye, for the purpose of Aisplaying their graces before thelr Pasteboard Majesties, now residents there, and to prove in full court that re- publicans, as they are, they know as well as any one how to carry long traing and move tngracefully in such ridt- culous costumes. To this end, all that was needed was a fancy dress ball, by way of rehearsal for their | future appearance on that more extensive scene; | it was deemed essential to go through before: | hand a sort of apprenticeship, in order to be- come familiar with the respective peculiarities of the noblesse on the one hand, and the lackeys in livery on the other. On Monday, the 27th of Fobruary, the new outbreak of folly camo to its full manifestation. “Our | Best Fociety”’—the very pick of the hothouse—were the | sole participators. The company was choice—indeed, un- | t, all that New York | possesses in the way of the oldest families and the most | lofty-crested aristocracy. The fact is, we have become as | exclusive here as the ultra-exclusive denizens of the Faubourg St. Germain, for instance, on the other side of the water ; we, too, forsooth, must have our representa- | tives of names corresponding in prestage with those of Coucy and Howard, and Montmorency in the Old World. | Nobody, then, was admitted into the vast saloons of Mme. 8., in Great Jones street, (which, when thrown together, are actually fifty feet in length !) whose ancestors had | not, some fifty years before, industriously scrubbed, in | person, the door steps of their own houses. Such is the distinguishing test of the pure Knickerbocker blood, | everything of a more recent date was pitilessly excluded, as “paryenu’” from this noble circle—even the residents of Fifth-avenue itself ! The epoch selected by Madame S. for illustration was that of Louis the Fifteenth. The invitations enjoined » | strict conformance to the costumes of that day—a com- | mand equivalent, as regards our bearded exquisites, to an order to shave off, not only their beards, but their | 1. Only | imagine the flutter of anxiety during the fortnight oe | fore the ball! The pious, moral, and bible reading soci- ety of an American city, precipitating itself of a sudden in‘o the most dissolute and immoral era in the history f France! Innocent young girls studying the character nd peculiar style of La Pompadour, of Dubarry, and «ven of the recluses of the Pare au Cerfs! But all things have their end; and, finally, with the aid of the co.ti miers and milliners, the hairdressers, et ectera, the | gests of the evening huddled on thelfill-made dresses, | wl ey wore with the air of cross-grained jackdaws; jcwdering their hair, applying patches to their faces, and donning red heels, they fancied themselves prin: | cesses and marquises; and so’ began the ball—the crin- | n. Tohu bohu, there never was such 4 sight in the | wide world before! Our highly esteemed young friends, | the New York Boys, attached to swords for the first | t.me in their lives, remorselessly crushed and tore the rich laces, and trimmings and robes, of the fat dowa- | gers round about, Surely, all appeared to display quite enough of luxury—brocades, brocatelles, satin, velvet, and a few diamonds here and there; but as for grace of movement, not a bit of it anywhere! Every single one, cavalier or dame, as extempotized for the occasion, had the air of wearing a badly-fitting harness. Surely, the | dress can never change the man, nor give him the | manners of another epoch. | ‘The marked feature of this most lamentable Blensantry was the execution of two quadrilles after the style of le | minuet de lacour. Fancy the heavy ,clownish nabobs of Wall | street, moving awkwardly and grimacing from: right to left | ly more pitiably conspicuous. It was more liken dance of some half domesticated bears than be saa else; and even it ceased to beamusing after atime. In order to render the entertainment complete, the noble hosts gave themselves the treat of putting some devils of Irish- men into richly laced liveries, and frizzling and powder- ing their respective locks. It was consequently easy to fancy the whole affair fully up to the level of the aristo- cratic entertainments of European society; a pleasure,by the way, to which our New York aristocracy is ardently aspiring, but which it had not hitherto undertaken to make manifest for fear of being ridiculed, or put to the blush, or even worse. Perhaps the present was but a bold experiment; and who knows but we shall seo next winter, in Broadway, liveried equipages nd tenue ? How nice that would be for “‘our best society.” It is not without pain that we see such monkeyisms trimmea _ &Aining more and more of a foothold in a society which should continue faithful to its beautiful and glorious tra- It is buta | saddening spectacle to see those who, by force of intel- lect, enterprise, and energy, have built up large fortunes, making serious and unheard of efforts in order to assimi- themselves to the pattern of the memorable charac- ters of a disgraceful epoch; to dosire to introduge here bad imitation’ of European society, and to seem @axious to forget, (or rather cut themselves off from,) the vivify- ing principle of the American character.” Once rich, | their efforts appear to invariably tend to efface every trace of their democratic origin, and as on this occasion, | toarray their persons in the borrowed plumage of af aristocracy. They consequently become neither tsb, nor fowl. Ready to lavish millions upon such miseral But, happily for the future of democracy and of Amer- ica, such people do not exercise much influence either | upon the manners or the controlling ideas of their coun- try. They are only the weeds which everywhere spring up ina rich soil, but at the sam time without exercising be deemed the representatives in any possible aspect of the question. Fancy Masquerade in Houston Street. On Wednesday of last week, Dr. Garrish, of 548 Houston | ve a fancy dress masquerade soirée. The com- pany were assembled about half-past nine o'clock, com. | prising a variety of characters of different nations and tribes of people, and of different ages of the world—all masked, some with faces of Grecian and Roman harmony; some with old and venerable heads upon young shoulders; | some with black, blne and green faces, contrasting | stvongly with their white necks; some representing the grimacing caricatures of Punch and Judy; some disguised | behind a dit of pasteboard covered with silk, excepting two eyelet holes, and fringed with lace; some in masks | made of wire, with false eyes painted upon them, looking almost as natural as life; some with monstrous noses, and others “grinning ghastly, a horrid smile,’ and s0- forth. But the mystery associated with this collection of nondes¢ripts rendered the first division of the exercises (in mask) particularly agreeable to the stranger in the crowd. They were all strangers; yet in their disguises such was the effect of the natural and genial spirit of conversation among them, that a stranger, in an hour, knew more of the prominent characters about him than he could have learned ina whole evening under the re- straint of, Miss Jones, allow me to introduce to your favor my friend, Mr. Brown. It was not till near midnight that the host of the even- ing was discovered, or could be distinguished from his guests; but when the order was given to unmask, he was revealed in the costume of a Greek chieftmin, ele- gant and complete. And while he is before us, we may say that his entertainment, from beginning to end, was Managed to the full satisfaction of the gents and the unalloyed delight of the ladies. Among the various heroines present were the following:— Mrs. W—te—n, the irresistible widow of Carmansvillé, in the rich and costly attire of a marchioness of the epoch of Louis XV. Dress, green silk, trimmed with deep flounces of white Brussels Ince; pink brocade over- lifted up “like a tower,” and trimmed with ribbons and | flowers; a rich mosaic necklace, and liberal sprinkling | of diamonds, in addition to her eyes. Some ancient | philosopher, cf a crusty disposition, has declared that | ‘‘an intelligent and handsome widow makes the young girls stand out of the way.” But he was a vile old wretch that said so; for, in this instance, it was dificult to say whether the ‘handsome widow” was more the favorite of the gents or the ladies. We know, too, that “ He would ask her for the dance Who never danced before.’? Mrs. Dr—ke, of Boston, as Lady Gay Spanker, quite the lady, agreeably gay, and every inch a spanker. Fine face, and eyes dark as the reflection of a raven’s wing. Mrs, B—gl—y, of Broadway, in the character of Ar- dine, from the opera of the “Bohemian Girl.” Richly dressed with diamonds and jewelry, enough to excite the envy and admiration of all the Gypsies. Summer, de- lightful pie nics in the woods, and such scenes, were vividly recalled to mind in her presence. Mrr. R—yb—lds, Fourteenth street, as a Spanish lady —reminding us of the beauties sometimes to be seen on the Prado of Madrid, afid of the soft eyes which the tra- veller encounters among the wild, romantic regions of the Pyrenees. | Mrs. St—rehn—st, of Brooklyn, a Polish lady, as the name suggests, fair, with those “blue eyes of a north- ern clime;” dress, velvet trimmed with silver Ince and embroidery. Mrs. L—fs—ng, of the epoch of Louis XIV.; costume | Tich and tastily combined. Paul Pry remarked that she was beautiful in anything; and the lady bowed as if it were an every-day compliment. Mrs. Cl—ke, of Broadway, as Mercedes of Monto Cristo; crimBon boddice, of Swiss pattern; crimson and black skirts, black gaiter-boots, high heels, tipped with red, scarf .of crimson silk, flowing back from the crown of her head nearly to the floor; arge ebony cross resting upon the fine white muslin drawn up about the neck—figuro as elegant as that of Soto. Dress brought from Paris; and we would almost think that the wearer, with her large dark eyes and abundant suit of raven hair, was a transplantation from the vineyards and sunny fields of southern France. Mrs. Gr—tt—n, a sweet and blooming bride, and Miss All—n, her bridesmaid, amiable, affable, and modest “As the violet ‘When first it sees the sun.’’ Mrs. B—chn—l, the mother-in-law of the bride, com- pleted the happy trio. Mrs. M—nr—e, as Cracovienne. Good. A lady with & fine figure is apt to understand the dress which be. comes it. We sometimes think they must pay a good deal of attention to this branch of natural philosophy, or their notions of taste are instinctively appropriate in many cases. Miss B—uce,as the Goddess of Liberty; modest and unobtrusive, yet conspicnous among the desirables of the company. Mrs. M—n—Il, as tho ‘Maid of Athens ere we part.” White satin, with silver embroidery—admirably adapted to her fair and clear complexion. She sings well, and gave the company at the piano several choice passages from Ernani, Puritani, and Lucia, much to the gratifi- Sr awit iiltg tome tiene eseal that sweet, undying strale. Mrs. McKn——na, as La Fille du Regiment. Ono would think that the dispensation of a glass of brandy to a suffering soldier from such a pretty vivandiere would cause him to forget his wounds and rise to his feet to salute her. We would never excuse him if he didn’t— never. Miss Ch—a—se, as a Quakeress, and Mrs. Barney as a matron ; both characters well sustained in costume and in deportment, though they declared that these worldly pastimes verily moved them in the spirit to be present on this occasion to judge of the beauties of the Schottische | and the Polka for themselves. And, verily, as these fair frionds were edifying, so were they much edified withal. Amen ! Madame J——i, as a Marchioness of the court of Louis XIV. White satin, flounced with blonde lace; pink flowered overdress, and powdered hair, tasteful hat and feathers. Charming woman, and as graceful in her move- ments as she was engaging in her manners. Mrs. Gibson, as Queen Victoria—rich costume, with trail. Her reign was unclouded, and marked by the du- | tiful devotions of her subjects. Miss Pr—h, asa peasant girl of Normandy—Youth- ful and beautiful, fresh and sparkling as a May morning among the mountains. On her white breast sparkling cross she Which Jews might kiss and infidels adore. Mrs. C—nn—ry, of Brooklyn—Purple velvet dress, trimmed with Brussels lace; white lace habit skirt and sleeves, with roses and pink ribbons, jewelry and trin- kets. A welcome acquisition to the fair throng. Mrs. Dr. Kn—ht, from Falls, N. ¥.—Spanish girl; skirt of scarlet Cashmere; boddice, scarlet trim- mings and gold buttons; white muslin apron, trimmed with lace; head dress black laco, trimmed with orange ribbons; gold chain, with jewelled cross depending from the neck. «“T saw her in the mazy dance— Methinks I see her yet And that sweet face and Inever forget.” Mra. J. C—nn—y, Brooklyn—Elegant court costume of Louis XV. 4 Leave but a kiss within the cup, And1’ll not ask for wine.’” ‘The gentlemen we are compelled to dispose of in a very summary manner :—Mr. N—w—ll, courtier’s dress of | Charles I.; Mr. Cl—rke, as a Greek; Mr. M—n—d, Span- ish cavalier; Mr. W—ds, Marquis of Louis XV.; Mr. | Br—ggs as a jack tar; Mr. St—t—all, in domino; Mr. | 1—d—ll, as @ monk; Mr. R—d—ng, as Miss Ophelia Capi- | tal; Mr. H—gh—ton, a débardeur—very fine; Mr. B—uee, as an English sportsman; Mr. B—uce, Jr., as Shylock; Mr. Sl—yter, as a Chinese Mandarin; Mr. Slayt—r, Jr.,as a jockey; Master Henry Garrish and a little Miss Houghton each in the fancy character of # | débardeur. And thore were other characters—monksand friars, and Night and Morning, and Mrs. Partington, and | Paul Pry, and Robert Macaire, kings, princes, pirates, and what not—in all, a company exceeding-one hundred per- | wore, ‘those blue eyes sons. At midnight there was a supper, after which the danc- ing was resumed with renewed spirit and animation; per- | haps the champagne may have had something to do with it—we don’t know; but about three o’clock the pageant dissolved, « And like the baseless fabric of a vision, Left not a wreck behind.” Mrs. Taylor’s Fancy Drees Ball at Wash- | ington. Wasurnaton, March 5, 1854. A very imperfect and incomplete description tion having appeared of the brilliant fancy ball at the “ancient castle of the Capulets”” in this city, on Monday last, Ihave felt impelled, by a sense of justice to the many lovely ladies so unjustly omitted and unnoticed, to send you an attempt—however inadequate—to at least record some of the charming costumes, with the appro- priate initials, of these slighted fair ones. It is indeed true, as the writer referred to mentions‘ that this anxiously expected féte had been postponed for some days; but he does not do the fair entertainors the justice to state that this had arisen from a kind regard to the comfort of their guests, in consequence of the severe storm of snow which had rendered the carriage ways almost impassable, At length, however, the much de- sired evening came, and the antique mansion of the Ca- pulets was brilliantly illuminated for the grand occasion; and no imagination can well conceive a more enchanting coup d’eil than was presented to the admiring gaze of the spectator by the picturesque and dazzling groups of taste- | fully and in some cases gorgeously attired participators | in this fair scene. In vain, however, I would here re- | mark, did I gaze in expectation of the gallant Romeo \ who should excite the deep interest of the spectators by | his anxious search for the fair goddess of his idolatry. It has been my good fortune to attend, in various por- tions of our country, many similar festivals, but never one so truly beautiful, interesting and select as this, for in place of the dense and motley throngs usually found at these so generally over-crowded assemblages, there were just sufficient number to render the effect complete and perfect. In my attempt to furnish » more full and complete list of the performers in this mimic scene, I can only promise to afford a somewhat better one than that of the ‘‘ Look- er on’ in Verona; and in doing so, I will follow his ex: ample in adopting an alphabetical arrangement, which plan introduces first the name of— Mrs. C——a——t, who gracefully represented, in an antique dress of rigid simplicity, the wife of our great philosopher and statesman, Franklin. Mrs. C——i personated most gracefully the Norma of Grisi, in » beautiful flowing robe of white, with a mantle of dark maroon or brown, fastened with jewels, and her head encircled with a most becoming wreath of ivy. Miss C——«, the Rose of Washington, whose appear- ance was, as usual, most lovely in the classical white dress, aloo trimmed with Brussels lace; powdered dress and white turban of « sybil—not the Ea- ‘mean aybil of Dominichipo, nor the Persian of Guyer: | some light colored dress, and | gedian, Mr. Forrest, has ret | Mra. Hughes and Miss cino, but the more chastely and simply draped sybil of our own Huntington. Miss D—n, of Norfolk, moved gracefully asa charm- ing Paysonne, ‘or Contadina, of the South of Europe, with the appropriate insignia of the wheaten sheaf and the rusfic hay rake. irs, E——y most admirably and successfully person- ated an English housekeeper of the olden time. Mrs. F——y was most fascinating in her beautiful cos- tume of Pocahontas. Mrs, H——n. of Virginia, was truly radiant in her ap- pearance; brilliantly dressed as Night, enveloped in a gorgeous veil of black lace, spangled o’er with dazzling stars and signs of the Zodiac, “She walked in beauty like the Night Of cloudless climes and starry skies.”” There were two or three other ladies sweetly repro- senting the effigies of Night, but none quite so strikingly Oe ee ee ilk preska \d dignity, th rs. wore, with great elegance and dignity, the very beautiful dress in whlott bee relative, the of President Monroe, had been presented at the Court of St. James. . Miss H—-n was a most attractive nun, though we ould not say of what onder whose rules should be 40 liberal as to dispense with the usual interdiction of such worldly scenes of festivity and mirth into the spirit of which she so fully entered. Miss B. H——n, a lively Gipsy, in a most picturesque and becoming dress of variegated colors. Mra, K——e looked even more beautiful than usual as the gorgeous Aurora, (fair daughter of the Dawn,) in a superb dress of rose color and white, with a splendid golden crescent on her fair brow. Miss C. McK——n, the Lily of Washington, most sweetly and beautifully represented her lovely sisterhood of flowers, enrobed in a graceful dress of flowing white. “She seemed a spirit, gently calm and bright, With something of an angel’s light.” lady was said to personate the “White Lady of This Avenel Miss W——a McK——n was a lovely and dashing Maid | of Athens, and her sister M——y s most sweet and at- tractive Swiss peasant girl. Miss M——r was nike than usually beautiful in her exquisite dress of a Greek girl. , of Alexandria, also personated most sweetly a Greek maiden; and well to these lovely Ionian ladies (including Miss W—h) may we apply the lines of ron— ee sweet and classic features, their gorgeous dresses ‘Their full, dark eyes, and soft seraphic cheeks Crimson as cleft pomegranates—their long bright tresses— The figure that enchants—the eye that speaks— ‘The sweet innocence that buoyant childhood blesses Made a charming picture of these lovely Greeks.” The two Misses M——y were amongst the most charm- ing and attractive ladies present—the elder most grace- fully and beautifully dressed as “Union,” in the glori- ous flag of our country; and the younger as a bewitching little ‘ Red Ridinghood.”” The two Misses W——h, (daughters of the late gallant General W—h,) looked most lovely in their exquisite and becoming costumes—the elder as the beautiful and charming daughter of an Indian chieftain, and the younger as the lovely Medora— ‘*_— and sweet around Medora shone Bright, nameless charms, unmarked by her alone, With heart whose softness harmonised the whole— And oh! that eye was in itself a soul.’’ The ladies of the family of our fair entertainers were all most tastefully and becomingly attired, Miss T——e ad- mirably representing the celebrated Madame Pompadour; her sister, Mrs. T—s, in a splendid dress of rich brocade silk; Miss S—y T—e, as a charming little “belle Eecos- saise” in the character of ‘Highland eee Miss E—a T—, as a lovely Paysanne of the south of Europe; Miss E—e T—e, as a gentle and charming novice, and Miss Pe T—— as a quiet and attractive little Quakeress. Thgge ladies were the admiration, in their several spheres, of all beholders. Of the gentlemen, arrayed in alphabetical order, first comes Mr. B——n, who well personated the stately Sir Charles Grandison. Mr. B——y, of New York, was splendidly and becom- ingly dressed as King Charles II. ir. B——e was elegantly attired in a gorgeous court dress of the time of George II. Mr. B—e, of Georgetown, and Mr. S——h, of Wash- ington, were the ‘counterfeit presentments” of two compenenion, or non-committal men—half white and half Mr. C——r, of South Carolina, appeared in a very rich dress, as Hamlet, and sustained the character well throughout the evening. Mr. C- a orgie sig gave him a very interesting appearance. Mr. C——s was an excellent representative of an Indian of the Chgctaw tribe. , Mr. H. and Mr. H—n appeared as sailors, and looked their characters well. Mr. H——4, of Boston, was attired in a gorgeous dress and lofty plumes, as the Doge of Venice. Mr. H——n, of New York, wore a very handsome Hun- garian costume. Mr. L——s appeared to great advantage in a beautiful dress, as ‘“‘Wildrake.’’ Mr. M——n was a Turkish Pasha, and looked the char- | acter well, though the dress was rather too dark. Mr. M——e looked extremely well ina splendid light velvet court dress. - Mr. M¥——n wore a beautiful and becoming Turkish costume of rich white silk, and superb jacket of green go Mr, M—»o appeared as @ Spanish Don, with a hand. Feu lack velvet cap. Mr. P—e, of ted the venerable orator, Cicero. and ccaqenny castoktenes thie rations of ‘ the old maneloquent” of Rome. This gentleman and “‘Ham- let”? were the only two who carried out their characters in speech during the evening; and we wore several times much amused at some passages between Hainlet and Cicero, who was constantly mistaken by Hamlet for his father’s ghost, (from the fact of his dress, hair and beard, and face, being entirely white and ghastly inappearance). | When Hamlet, therefore, exclaimed, at first. beholding him—‘ Angels and ministers of grace defend us!” &c., “Be thou « spirit of health or goblin damned,” &c., &¢., the venerable Cicero became very indignant at Hamlet's error, and cried out—“I am no ghost—I am a Roman Senator;” and Hamlet woula strive to allay his indigna- tion by the quieting words—‘‘Rest, perturbed spirit, rest, and I will avenge thee.” We amused ourselves during the evening by following the course of Hamlet | to watch “the method of his madness,” and were | amused to perceive him making the venerable Judge D—r, of New York, his Polonious, the lovely and gen- tle Miss M. W- his Ophelia, Mr. C—g his Horatio, &e., &e., and philosophizing in Hamlet’s words with them | all.’ Allogether it was a most splendid and charming en- | tertainment, and went off, in all respects, most dmirably. | Theatres and Exhibition Bowery TakaTre.—The drama of ‘Uncle’ om s Cabin” | has at last been removed, and Mrs. T. 8. Hamblin, the | celebrated tragic actress, will open her engagement on Monday evening, March 13th, in Shakspeare’s | aha’ his- | torical play of “Macbeth.” Mr. B. Eddy, who has been starring through the country for the last two months, will also appear, together with Mr. J. R. Scott. The play of “Charles the Second’’ will be performed, in which Mr. Scott sustains the part of Captain Copp. BROADWAY THEATRE.—The justly popular American tra- 1 in to New York, and will ap} to-morrow evening at this theatre, as ‘‘Ham- Jet.” He will be supported by Mr. Conway asthe Ghost, | and Mr. C. Pope as Lacgtes. Mme. Ponisi plays Ophelia. The concluding farce will be ‘Antony and Cleopatra,”’ the chief characters being sustained by Miss J. Goughen- heim and Mr. W. Davidge. - Burton's THEATRE.—Mr. Jordan’s benefit comes off to- morrow began i on which occasion three fine pieces are announced. ¢ laughable comedietta of ‘John Jones’’ | been greatly overstated. | from Ethiopia. Though a country which played a dis- | tinguished part in the early hi FOE Ge Tani rece Mea ely heii reat Oe: | Ree ee ee ee, Kinet re Shes cbardeur,” which greatly became him, and | | carved statue of the god Thoth. It is only about two | inches and half high, and is ins state of perfect pre- | of credit to which they are really entitled for this char- | acteristic is so correctly defined by a writer who has is the opening feature; Mr. Burton as Guy Goodluck. The | comic play entitled ‘The Lancers” follows, the cast of which comprises the names of Burton, Jordan, Fisher, Raymond. The ee je drama of “Robert Macaire’”’ is the last piece; . Jordan as Robert, and Burton as Jacques Strop. Narional. THRATRE.—A8 1, “Uncle Tom's Cabin” in the evening, and in the afternoon the “Drunkard,” in which little Cordelia Howard appears a6 Julia, the drunk- ard’s child. Tuesday Mr. J. J. has a benefit. Wattack’s TaraTre.—‘‘ The Bachelor of Arts,”’ “Pop- ping the Question,” and ‘‘Mr. and Mrs. White,’’ are the jieces to be performed on Monday evening. Mr. Lester’s frarry Jasper is a very fine piece of acting, and well also very good. going to see. Barnoum’s Musxum.—‘‘The Old Brewery,” in the evening. Mr. Clarke and Miss Mestayer perform the principal characters. In the afternoon the Nicolo Family will a) r in their beautiful exercises and the laughabl Farce of “An Alarming Sacrifice’ will be played. Cumisty’s MinreTrets.—This old and popular company ccntinue their performances every srening, at Mechanics’ Hall, 472 Broadway, and are well at ; Woon’s MinstrEis,—The new ning ol “Hazel Dell’’ will be introduced*for the first time to-morrow evening. Beckiky’s Serexapers draw crowded houses nightly at their Ethiopean Opera House, No. 589 Broadway. Camurnety’s Mrxstrers,— his new band of negro min strels give their performances at 495 Broadway. BRoapway MeNAGRRIR.—The King of Lilliput, the Mam moth Lady, the wrestling bears, and Herr Driesbach, are to be ecen at the great saloon of the Menagerie every | day and evening. Examinioy or THe Wore Wort is visited by crowds every day and evening. nt me gg ich gag fang jcian and ventriloquist, or is worthy citizens of Brootlyn, Mr. he Ney wep A srl Cabin,’’ Lleyn has been at the National night to be plajet ‘in Canada. A good company has been form- ed in this city, under the management of Mr. John Crouta, a well-known actor and manager. He has leased the theatre at Montreal, and will open it next Monday. As the province of Canada is puffed in the plece as being su) r to the United States, we presume that the enter- prise will succeed. Mr. Bourcicault is at work upon a new comedy called “The Fireboy. ” It will be his first essay at American comedy: Ey. Christy intends to enlarge his hall by running it back to Crosby street, which will enable him to seat 2, people, with sufficient stage room to produce operatic pieces. Ax Juvortant Treasury Derartuent Decr- ek claim was not long since made against the United States by the agent of a State, under an act of , Teimbursing to the State certain ex) in enlling out troops, &c., for payment of clerk hire, sta- tionery, @nd other incurred in preparing the accounts of the State for presentation against the United States. The on panama on a ager sang the accrued after paseay , and was i within its and also on the the and pre- ed by the “Gre Mantz —J. V. Brown, Bsq., has fe ie Nattion aa the Canal Merge Laat gars owing to some misunderstanding or difficulty between him and Mr. and i oe comi be- Mr. Thompson, as Andrew Wylie, is, | the plain of Thebes, or the Sphinx on the solita Egyptian Art—Dr, Abbott's Collection. * SECOND ARTICLE. ‘We learn with regret that Dr. Abbott’s valuable and in- teresting collection of Rayptian antiquities will close at the end of the present month, and that then, if the sub- scription set on foot last year for its purchase be not completed, it will either be conveyed to England or broken up and disposed of piecemeal. We trust that there is sufficient good taste and public spirit amongst us to pre- yent either of these latter eventualities from coming to pass. The ill success which the exhibition has met with since its arrival in New York reflects sufficient discredi¢ upon us without our neglecting to profit by an opportu- nity that will never again present itself—of forming the nucleus of a national museum, which from this small be- ginning might ultimately vie in interest with those of other countries. Although the Egyptian departments of | the British Museum and Louvre undoubtedly possess greater numerical value, they can hardly be said to ex- ceed in variety and interest this complete and admirable collection. In its diversified contents will be found illus- | trated all the social, religious and political characteristics | of this singular people, in every variety of phase, from their regal processions and festivals downto the rude labors and amusements of the lower conditions of life. To those who would measure the actual progress of civilization in the thousands of years that have elapsed since the objects here displayed had practical application to the wants and uses of man, this collection presents evidence of the slow- ness with which the human race advances towards per- fectability, (if, indeed, such a state be ever attainable,) and of the comparatively little progress that has been since made in many of+the arts that contribute to the en- joyment and embellishment of life. Notwithstanding the theories to which the discoveries of Layard and Botta at Nineveh have given rise, there is no doubt that to the Egyptians we owe the first elements of civilization. Take, for instance, the discovery of the art of writing. Whilst the origin of almost all@ther al phabets can be traced by history or analytical processes, hat of Egypt is unknown. At the earliest times of which we have any relics it was as perfect as it was at any of the latest Pharaonic periods. The researches of Lamb and others show that it must have existed before the use of tho solar month n Egypt, which astronomical observations in Egyptian records prove to have been adopted at an epoch close up to the Septuagint era of the Flood. Whether the art of writing, as practised by the Egyptians, was invente@iby them, or was merely the re-discovery of the primeval al- phabet, which may have followed close upon primary re- velation and been lost by the dispersion of the different tribes and races, cannot, of course, be determined; but it is certain that to them belongs the credit of a parent system, to which the origin of the phonetic characters of all other nations, not even excepting the Hebrew, may be traced. In the collection of Dr. Abbott will be found some of the most perfect specimens of early Egyptian writing extant. Amongst others, we recommend to the inspection of the curious a magnificent roll of papyrus in | the Hieratic character, about thirty-six feet long, and in such excellent preservation that it does not require to be stretched on paper. . The origin of this singular people is involved in groat obscurity, but the form of the skull, features, and other physical evidences, would go to establish the conclusion that they were of a Caucasian race. Sir Gardner Wilkinson thinks that the Egyptians came to the Valley of the Nile as conquerors, advancing through Lower Egypt southwards, and entirely repudiates the notion that they descended and derived their civilization extent of Egypt proper was very limited, consisting merely of the narrow strip of land between the Medi- terrancan and the first cataract, about seven degrees and a half of latitude. From the statements of the author to whom we have just referred, the population of this small tract of country must at one period have been nearly as dense in proportion as that of Europe; at pre- sent it numbers little more than two millions. Josephus reckoned a population of seven millions and a half in the Valley of the Nile alone; but this calculation must have t Of the gross and material character of the religious worship of the Egyptians, the uninformed visiter will derive a forcible idea from the many mythological images with which this collection abounds. The most re- markable of these are three large mummies of the sacred bull Apis, found in the tomba at Dashour, The Egyptians honored him as an image of the soul of Osiris, the hypothesis being that this soul migrated from one Apis to another in succes- cession. His death was a season of general mourning, and his interment was accompanied with the most costly ceremonies. One of the most beautiful objects in the gallery, however, as a work of art, is an exquisitely servation. It was found at Memphis, and is of the most ancient style of sculpture. In our former article we showed that the mythology of the Egyptians, unlike that of the Greeks, had confr red no real benefit on art, the gross nature of the objects selected as representations of their deities, and the arbi- trary regulations imposed by the priesthood, in order to preserve the immutable character of their religious sym- bols, having an inevitable tendency to cramp and restrain the inventive faculties of the artist. We have not yet done with this branch of our subject. Colossal magnificence seems to have been the chief | aim, asit may be said to have constituted the chief merit, of Egyptian sculpture. The imposing effeet pro- duced by this vastness of proportion is, however, apt to ‘be mistaken for the result of a combination of higher qualities to which they could lay no claim. The degree devoted profound attention -to the subject that we can- not do better than quote his opinions :— The fondness which the Egyptians display for the colossal in sculpture is characteristic of a people who professed an unlimited command of material and labor, it were ignorant of the source from which sublimity in art arises. As they placed their figures on a level with the eye, they gave full effect to their gigantic size; but | the effect thus produced is akin to that of tion inatyle. The sense is astonished by a statue fort; high, but after the first startling in has sub- sided its incongruity with all around it is forced on the mind, and the effect is by repetition. This ap- plies more to colossal statues forming a portion or an appendage of building, than to those which are de- tached. The statue of Amenophis standing alone on ill of the Pyramids, seem in harmony with their juncts, and never cease to be sublime. The art of painting must have been practised at quite as early a period amongst the Egyptians as that of sculp- ‘ture. Itis true thet we have fewer evidences of its use, owing to the perishable nature of its materials, but there | is no reason to doubt that it was coeval with the sister | art. It was characterized by all the defects and absurdi- ties observable in the works of sculpture, and was em- ployed in the treatment of similar subjects. In one re- spect—that of the easier manipulation of its media—it was perhaps more susceptible of progress; but it was held back by other difficulties, arising from causes over which it could exercise no control. It was made almost entirely subservient to the requirements of seulptare, | and was drawn still closer within the narrow circle of re- ligious influences, the use of particular colors being pro- hibited except in the treatment of religious subjects. t was a general practice of the Egyptians to color their statuary, and to such an extent was this passion for or- namentation carried that the bas-reliefs on the walls and ceilings of their temples and palaces seem designed as much with a view to soften the glaring effect of the pig- ments as to preserve the continuity of the architectural lines. Numerous as were their efforts in this as well as in the sister art, they made comparatively but little pro- gress in it, owing to its greater dependence and servitude. ‘Their drawing was incorrect; they had little or no knowledge of the rules of perspective, or of light and shade, and in laying on their ‘colors they sacrificed fidelity to nature to the richness and harmony of the | general effect. We ought not to be surprised at these faults when we consider that the Egyptian painters were chiefly employed in coloring the shapeless and expression- less blocks which were dignified with the name of sculp- | ture. This servile employment of their capacities deprived them of that independence of thought and | thirst for investigation which would have resulted from | their being thrown entirely on the resources of their own. art. Their mode of operating was not unlike that of the practice of distemper, the various grounds destinéd for the picture being similarly prepared; but they had no knowledge of fresco painting, which, from the rapidity required in its manipulation, demanded a greater knowl- edge of outline and color than they possessed. ‘That, when left to the unfettered exercise of their own imaginations, the Egyptian artists wore capable of attain- ing a high degree of excellence, and s close pproxima- tion to nature, we have abundant proofs in the various objects of luxurious and ornamental appliance with which this collection is filled. In the bronse castings of rep- tiles, and other ornaments imitating life, this is particu- larly noticeable; and their vases, jewelry and furni- ture, all display surprising taste for s period which is the infancy of the arts. | and some of his led, and | night two workmen were ‘The architecture of the Egyptians was roclosely iden. | will be charged. tified with and bad such a direct action upon their efforte in the imitative arts that it is impossible to separate them in a consideration of the influences which tended to assist or retard their progress. Aiming at the same objects, gnd governed to a great extent by the same laws, they formed a close and inseparable alliance which en- abled them, in defiance of the ravages of climate and age, to accomplish the purposes which had called them into ex- istence. Considered in their joint results, they present us with an ensemble of power, genius and skill, which in- spires us with feelings of wonder and reverence; viewed independently, the impression is imperfect and unsatisfac- tory. Painting and sculpture were in fact component parts of architecture itself. There was scarcely a por- tion of the Egyptian palaces and temples to which they had not contributed their choicest efforts. The buildings themselves seem to have been raised with a direct re- ference to the accommodation of the statues of the dei- ties and kings, as may be seen by the manner in which they are built into the walls or architecturally attached | to the columns of the edifices. One of the chief objects in the construction of, the Egyptian temples appears to have been to impress the mind of the worshipper as he approaches the sanctuary with a sort of Progressii ive re- verence and awe, and for this purpose the arehitect availed himself liberally of the aid afforded by figures of colossal dimensions, 60 artificially” grouped as to secure the desired effect. Long avenues of Sphinxes, combining human and animal forms, (those of the lion and the ram being chiefly em~- ployed,) served to fill his mind with an overpowering sense of the physical as well as spiritual attributes of the gods, whilst the huge figures that confronted him at the portals put the climax to his terrors. Another fa- vorite device resorted to to impress the imagination of the votary was the artificial elongation of the perspective by gradually diminishing the heighth of the doors leading into the sanctuary. With more enlarged views, both of religion and art, we can névertheless realize he effect which this combination of the idea of space, with huge and startling effigies, must have had upon the minds of the superstitious. So little was the trick- ery of art understood at that period that the awe in- spired by these simple arrangements must have been attributed to some subtle and overwhelming influence arising from the immediate neighborhood of the Deity. The architecture of the Egyptians is pervaded by the rame defects which we have already pointed out in their works of painting and sculpture.’ We notice in it the same heaviness, the same ignorance of the rules of art, and the same reliance upon vastness of proportion asa means of producing sublimity. The pyramidal form, which was probably first adopted from the idea of dura- bility which attaches to it, seems to have become the leading feature of its style, and to have imparted its un- graceful character even to details in which that quality could not be ensured by it. Yet we are told by travel- lers that the heavi of the ptian columns and or- no as scarcely perceptible, and, indeed, ap- symmetrical, when viewed in the light of that peculiar atmosphere. That the (ions themselves were aware of the heaviness heir columns is evident from their efforts to lighten he effect by a multiplication or breaking up of the lines. Thus, in the earliest efforts of which we haveany distinct and satisfactory evidence, we find it attempted by fluting, and subsequently by striating and indenting them, so as to convey the appearance of united stems bound together by horizontal bands. Whatever merits the architecture of the Egyptians may be said to possess seem to have been the result rather of blind exploration than of settled principles., They had no correct seale of proportions, and appear to have arrived slowly at a conception—an imperfect one, it must be confessed—of those natural laws that suggest, for instance, the relative size of the shaft to its capital, or the strength of the column to the weight it is intended to bear. In forming an opinion of any system of archi- tecture we are first naturally led to an examination of its columns and capitals. Of the former there were but two prevalent kinds in Egyptian architecture, which were, however, enlivened by a variety of capitals, the forms of which were generally taken from flowers, plants, and trees. The lotus, the papyrus, the palm, and other native productions, suggested ideas and combinations, which, transferred to the atmosphere of Greece, ex- panded after o while into those graceful and classic styles of ornament which modern nations, in their poverty of invention, are compelled to adopt as the most beautiful and perfect in art. If the Egyptians did not carry the arts to any very high degree of perfection, to them, at least, belongs the honor of having watched over their infancy, and first developed their capabilities. Even the errors which they commit- ted may be said to have proved useful, by demonstrating to those who came after them that there are nobler ob- ects of ambition in art than the illustration of regal vanity or slavish superstition. Their conceptions at times attained the height of sublimity; and had their means of execution but equalled their ambition their works could never have been surpassed. With all their defects, they may still be considered the Titans of art, whose destiny it was to struggle for ages against the de- basing and soul-destroying influences that chained them down. What they accomplished they effected with- out aid from others, or the light of previous experience. Imperfect as Egyptian art may be, it possesses features _ of grandeur and sublimity which have not only served to | stimulate the ambition of other nations, but to trans- mit the memory of their achievements to the remotest times. x In the articles which we have devoted to this subject we have endeavored to show that there is in this museum a higher purpose and utility than the gratification of the idle curiosity that seeks to dissipate the ennui of vacant minds. We look upon all such collections as great moral auxiliaries by which instruction is conveyed in its most pleasing and attractive form. When we recollect the crowds that we have seen thronging the Egyptian collec- tions in the British Museum and the Louvre, we cannot help feeling surprised and pained at the contrast whieh this gallery presents. The sound of a footfall but rarely disturbs the relics of the votaries of Isis, and so far asthe New York public are concerned, they might-as well have slumbered on in the dust of Memphis and Thebes. And yet we talk of our intellectual advancement, and boast of our progress in the arts of civilization! It is only the ignorance of vain pretension that disdains to profit by the lessons of the past. ate Lance Rossery 1x Cu1caco—Importanr Ar- RESTS.—On Tuesday afternoon an Englishman, named Bar- ty, arrived in town by the Michigan Southern Railroad, and soon after — he went into a saloon near the de- of the Rock Islan: Spr te hpeee treed rede oa le then went back to the cars and found an acquain- tance with whom he went to another saloon and o! more jor; this done, they walked about town. ter dark, when Barry went into the State Bank sired to deposit some money. him cated, permission was given leave whereupon he counted out $1,100 in gold, bi officer would take but $1,000, and a certifica for that amount was eed He then left the found in the nigh t by tho police lying on on Polk street in a helpless state, produce less by drugs. He was taken tothe watch house after recovery, he discovered that he had been ro! about $2,000 and hi: itch. Finding where upon first reaching the city, assistants, st a em of td ed s &, Hl ut z E i i i articles of = = con pete tin jo the of cused, anda num! ita’ instruments, Maton’s ‘aioon hanya watch and some of the id was found in a straw bed. Among other things ca) fared, there were fourteen carpet a large quant ity of fine silk handkerchiefs. At 's house were found money, knives, jewelry, chloroform, nitric acid, and all Chicago Press, manner of tools liar to “the trade. eer carpe dg Accrpents at Warenine, Va—. acci- dents occurred at Wheeling on the py Pek On Friday Mr. Theodore Zahri em, vt ih cas aeaarani ng Samim clothes ent in the * shea fons ot eee mi int @ Surrot a ‘was pa es ie a from the roof of a tunnel Sa Railroad; one so severely as to it ’ Saturday morning, Mr. ‘oung, & cutter at Sweeney & Son's asa works, De te fmt yd around the t with aft made some hundred. tn sixty revolutions before the engine coukd be He had on two shirts, which with his other was twisted so tightly around his the 4 to be cut off before he could be ling he was almost i skinned, not a bon = broken, and there was no appearance of internal in jury. Tar Mixers’ Strixe 1x CumpRR.ANp—Sentovs Rior ANticiraixD.—The miners in the Cumberland coal region had procession on the 4th inst., carrying with them banners on which were inseriqed “ Forty Cents per Ton—Vii or Death!’ They went to several minea and forced the miners to quit work. It is reported that pdr nee co} une yd New York, all armed an ermii lemselves, Bloody riots sre anticipated. othr Canat Boar Owners on A Sreixr—The tains and owners of canal boats on the James River Cana have made strike for higher freight, A notice ia the notes by a number of ¢ that owing to the cusordancy fn prices for i presen: * lens, increased rates for all freighis iva en tent cir boate, capl