The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-14
NUMBER 117.
From the Baltimore Patriot.
THE MILITARY FANCY BALL.

Grand Fancy Ball, which took place ON Tuesday
night last, at the American Theatre. You should
have selected less of enthusiast than myself for
when get on high horse, am sure to ride him 10
death. We, lorn and forsaken bachelors, though
trdrm admirers, are not cool and stoical Judges of
beauty--we are too apt to enumerate all the pehec-
| tons, while we leave the blemishes in the shade
That the ball gave fair sample OF the beauty of Bal
umore, cannot be disputed YET how many thousands
of the lovely saints of this city there wanting TO
make the sample perfect? The renowu our city has
already attained for the beauty of the genter portion
OF its inhabitants was, may safely say, enhanced by
that nights exhibon-for stranger, and great con-
noisseur OF beauty, remarked that in all his travels, he
had never witnessed splendid display of natures
last, best gift" The girls of Baltimore viii challenge
competition with those of any other city in the Union-
they compose of the few ornaments that we plume
ourselves upon. But. Mr.. Editor beauty has for
moment made me forget my obligation to you-n think
ing of the belle have forgotten the ball
On entering the theatre, ] was Immediately struck
with the beautiful appearance of the Interior from
flight OF steps, descending from the first lobby the
floor, and fixed in The place of the tire boxes
OF the first Tier. The floor was splendidy painted
presenting to the eve of the gazer rich Competing of
white ana brown. The first circle, Immediately over
the PIT displayed an American spread eagle encrcled
by the motto" Our Country, right or wrong" The
second, the stage displayed variety of military
trophies, surrounded by the motto In Peace prepare
for War" The chalkng was beautifully effective to
the extreme depth of the stage Immediately the
first circle, hung richly decorated chandelier, which
scattered its radiance the thee tiers Of boxes
The orchestra, Immediately over the entrance to the
arena, was superby decorated with the flags of our
country and other nations various parts of the
boxes and the prosceniUm, and it is worthy of remark,
that not single French flag to be seen in any
part of the house, though remember that the Fire
mems Fancy Ball. last year. the tri-colored ensign of
that country was closely entwined with the broad
stripes and bright stars of ours time has wrought
wonderful change-we hear nothing now of the spirit
stirring "Marseles Hymn y twenty-five millions of
francs have changed the tune we'll the tone of
public sentiment. The richest part of the decorations
was at the extreme end of the stage Immediately at
the entrance of Of the scenic tents stood high
altar, upon which placed beautiful marble bust
of Washington, brilliant halo of swords and cutlasses
sprang frsm his head and Immediately behind it, ano-
her Of muskels all which had beautiful effect, when
gazed upon IN proper light On the pedestal, were
variety of warlike Instruments, such drums trum-
pets, cymbals, &c. and the right and left stood two
mses ss: q sfsi 5ssss. Ssss,.
stacked in order Splendid columns ornahsentsd either
side of the stage, each decorated VIII Ass arSe va
rous trophies of war Flats. eeys.enliAss x4sjve
@s ssh' srec a or
have fanc,ed himself in thecimp of war, ana efclam
"Ah me what peristao-envirh.
That mar that NEEDLES with cold irOn.n -:
At eight o'clock, the sigpsI gisen.by the pnna4
cipsi master OF the ceremonies, and powerful bands
which understood TO be the City Band" struck
up new and highly effective march, composed by Mr..
Dielman, especially for the occasion. Our venerable
:
casion, led the way, supported by the Master Of the
Ceremonies. The undinmed eve of the old patriot
flashed with all the ardor of his youthful days, he
marched round the spacious the proud leader OF
a host of the fares and bravest of the citv-such
mstley band will venture say, he command
ed before, not even in the times that tried mems
souls" The military appeared TO take the lustre
bstely from the fancy characters and was sorry TO
see Sd few IN characteristic costume though presume
the cause mainly sprung from the difficulty of procur
& ing dresses as there is at present theatrical ward
robe in city. The claer of commenced from
the moment of the first ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Colo
nes, Majors, and every branch of field and staff officers
besides those attached to the Volunteer Corps Of
city, Immediately brought their beautiful uniforms to
light, and with their waving plumes and gtering
helmets, gave splendor to the scenes which had
. scarcely anticipated,
Amongst the numerous uniforms that were display
ed many being altogether fancy, l. colld detect those
of the Light Infantry, the independently Blues, the Eu-
taw Infantry the City,Guards, fhe National Guards
the Maryland Cadets, the Iqlependen1sefevs Wasie
ngton. Blues, Junior Arillefists Eagle AftIerssts
Dragons, Marions, Morgan's, First Baltimore Rifle,
Sharp-shooters, apd Colombia Ri1emen. Besides
these, there we're numerous officers of the United
States Army and Navy, with General Macomb and his
Staff. The Fancy Characters were confined mostly
TO the gentlemen they generally well sustained
| will name as many can recoecr Several Span
ish Nobemen two Indian Chiefs, Doctor Ollapdd Je-
remy Diddler, Corinhian Tom, Bob Logic, Jertk4dw
thorn, Brigand and Brgand's Wife, Grace Eesasve
French Drummer, Otheo, several Princesses, Eng
lish Farmers French Walters, Bayarian Broom Girls
= Flower Girls, Jim Grow, and host of Sailors am
Heroes of the Revolution Though the dresses 81
the ladies we're of the most splendid order, bst
of them bore the marks of any fixed character. The
PLAIN quaker lady the best sustained character
the floor, though the dress made il the least attractive.