Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-05-22
VARIETY.
FANCY BALL IN WAsIIlNGToN


The correspondent OF the Courier and En-
quirer-the SPy-gives the annexed account
OF fancy ball in Washington, a perusal of
which may amuse our female readers:
have not, recently, made any reference 10
fashionable or social inc idents The an.
proach.of warm weather has, indeed, in a
great measure, checked the current OF fash
ionaole amusement, as we'll rs increased my
own natural indisposition To mix in crowded
companies. have not, therefore, for some
time, mingled with the grave matters Of State
or politics, any lighter topics for the gratii-
cation Of your fair readers, who, "from Tho
loop holes OF retreat" like to observe the
movements of the haVi lon Of the metropolis,
Nothing, as have said, has lately occurred
IN That line, worth noticing but the Votaries
OF fashion are preparing, understand, for the
I1st ball OF the season Of Sir Charles Vaughan.
Cards for which are expected 10 be issued in
a day or two.
Having, however, adveFtcd 20 such matters.
will give you a little occurrence Of last C.
Vening, which, for its novelty, may en,itIs A
TO passing notice from iooker-on here IN
Venice" allude to a small fancy bali, or
rather, party, on costume, given by the adj
mired and charming daughter OF n most esti-
maole Eastern SENATOR TO her city friends
and acquaintance. IL was very Handsomely
.
lovely entertainer was, herself, arTayed in a
manner tasteful aud original which, at the
same time, heightened her chsrfns and the
dignity OF her appearance. II might, indeed.
Do said OF her, iaesdit regina. Many of the
costumes were most happily chosen. End in
excellent keeping. There were the Highland
lass IN bonnet aud tartan. The modest Oug-
Ser, with her plain cap, her uupretendIng
gray silk and Ungigoiisd sleeves The simple
+ ilff MI -. L..
was Sir UaheT ksicigh ia all the richness of
dress, a0d with the graceful port which d..
tinguished the gallant original when he cast
has embroidered doublet on the ground, for hi.
roJal mistress to step on. Young Malcolm
OT@ne, with his equal form and manly front.
completely aceOutfed both IA dress anJ arms.
at all points Highland ehisI--Theru was IN,
Pashs. With tao dress aud be airing Of The fierce
TURK, but Of too merry a turn aud with too
god heart, bcaming through his honest
iacc' To be, in any thisg, but las exterior, the
representative Of tho bluff chief Of Janina.-
.1shrHieh, too, was there, IA priucely garb.
Personalins 10 the life, the bland addres /. and
disnihcd carriage Of uhe prince Of dfplomatI,t,
without hts cunning.
Bot should tire you were I TO go on.
viii only add, that the contrasts we're very
ehtertaHing, aud sometimes esccssivoiy A.
musIus u ~As Impossible for instance. q,
zee the PottIy form aud strange costume Of
Tic warlikc Tux, moving tLrsugu the waltz
With TIE graceful hItls QasIsf MAIDEN, with.
cat yosF sides aching vita laughter.
.'hr s,lsl'ee, q Massachusetts. III Cz,tr.
Il TsmpnaHts HlH.-Thc Amaranfh. pub.
"'bed a. East Bridges alter 10 Gee siate of
h'7sachusciis, mentions that the venerable
Deacon John ~ hifman III th.t tsgy, -. -.
SET. and voted Of au election Of tom 49,.
on The eisith % April, beng nin.f,-nia, ,,v,,
gti 90 toe 18th DAY Of March lat sbieb
day DO boti"med twO chars with hars. an
employment whici be has occasionally bset,
engaged 30 Tor several years past
The Amsranth sdds, that Deacon Whit.
mans health has been uniiornily good aud
IEsrEaAstE 10 al things has bsea IA, f..!.
% iife.
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