The herald., 1837-03-01

--BAGas.-Ofan the Goprts On IL round ball of ours,
New York goss ahesd Of all q hers, for Balls On
Monday evening, Complimentary BALL, 1--WE cannot
speak, but Balls on tongue) given by his nume-
rous friends and pupils to Mr.. Griffith, took place at
Niblos. Notwithstanding the very unfavorabe state
Of the weather. the attendance of youth, beauty and
elegance did ample jnstice to the preparations made
for their reception, which were of the most elegant
and recherche description There at least seven
hundred assembled presenting galaxy of loveiness
dazzling as to be absolutely dangerous for soil
tary bachelor to encounter. 1t would be inyidious
among such bevy of beauties to award the palm to
any particular one-but we could not help noticing one
dark eyed hourb whose glossy ringets, contrasted
charmngly with skin, cas- fair as monumental ala
baster." Who is that lovely sylph? we enquired Of
stranger at hand; /; as we followed with admiring eyes
her graceful motous in the mazy dance-O tell her
name, that may repeat it in our prayers. "Ihat
That is Miss A. she lives in Wooster street; and is as
amlabe in the domestic circle, as well fitted to shine
in such scene MS this But our limits will not allow
us to encounter separately all the fair faces and fairy
forms, which, like string Of pearls, pressed en- our
observation in quick succession. Miss Nj. b., OF Nor
folk street. lovely blonde; and Miss NJ H. of Prince
street; and last though certainly not least Miss j.
NJ p, of East Broadway splendid beauty Of the
Georgian cast, whose languishing blue eyes and au-
burn locks, shading countenance where the rose
and lily stood in amiable rivalry, forming combna-
ton of charms which wasimpossble to contemplate
with composure-at attracted mach admiration.
In the course of the evening, Lliputan exhibition
in the art OF poetical notion by group Of beautiful
children, transported US to the regions of fairy land
We cun compare to nothing but cotllon of butter
| flies, or gallopade Of humming birds.
| At half past twelve, each gallant led his partner,
"nothng loath'-
'roI lips though blooming must still Re fed"
to the supper room; where all the delicaccs Of the
season, embeshed by all the tasteful arrangements
ofart tempted the falnting appetite, and grated the
most lusty Champagne, generous champagne, dis
solved the frgdity of the bashful; and frightened the
brancy of the witty and after delightful interval
devoted to the feast of reason, and the flow of SOUL
the ladies were reconductcd to the Ball room by their
enchanted partners, and dancing was resumed with
increased animation, and kept up with great spirit
till quarter past four o'clock in the morning; when
prudent guardians withdrew the reluctant fair ones
from the exciting scene; and consigned each to her
downy couch, and maiden meditation.
| II Hackett assumes the management of the Ma
tional Theatre. Does he reduce the prices?
COMMON CoUScIL-Monday Feb. 27.-We give
below the remainder ofthe proceedings ofboth boards
transacted too late for insertion in yesterdays paper
BOARD or ALDEnMsN.-Ref,ort in favor of extend
| ing Pine to Greenwich street, by widening Thames
4 street-adopscd.
Report in favor of extending Chapel street through
| from Barclay street to Greenwich street-adopted.
Petition to purchase ten cores of land near the
House of Refuge at Sl700-laid on the table.
| The Mayors message was now taken up In refer
ence to better supply Of water for the extIngushng
| of ffres-recommcnding the appointment of referees
| to determine what sum shall be paid to the Manhat-
tan company for greater supply-lnid on the table
| and ordered to be printed.
The papers from the Board of Assistants being dis
posed Of, the Board adjourned.
| BOARD OF AssIsrANTs.--Repor adopted.-In fa-
vor Of appointing keeper to the House of Detention
salary S400 per annum.
In favor ofpaying the widows Of Leuba and Hud-
son $500 each.
question then came up relative TO RE fire depart
ment. The material provision Of the proposed ordi-
nance s that in future the Chief Engineer shall be
nominated by the assistant engineers and firemen oi
l the differ mt companies.
long discussion took place relative to this ordi-
nance in the course Of which several members left
the board and the question being called, quorum
not being present. the sergeaIt-atarms was sent to
request the absenees to resume their seats.
The sergeant alarms returned with message from
three members that they were going home, and would
not sit there TO vote upon question they did not un-
derstand.
1t was now moved that the board adjourn. Ad
journcd accordingly.
CoReNERs ISauEsTs.-Two inquests were helt
yesterday by the Coroner. The first on the body Of,
man found floating in Cocn,es Slip early yesterday