The herald., 1837-03-09


II have been requested to be silent" said l. ga lady
requested me-"
"Only one fair made the request. Then here's
dozen beg you will pubsh-a majority governs here.
Twelve to one."
"WAat majority" said Hortense
"Oh, you must publish that ball! do, sweet Ben
nett, and we pray for your soul next Sunday, when
we go TO church"
~ am conquered" said l." I obey" obey, and
so here it is =
"The lights are aea
And ali but memory vanished Anon
"And is it so? How melancholy 10 reflect, that
tkis noble mansion so long the home of hospitality,
where his worship sat in state in doubet and trunk
hoze; who though he feased all the great, he never
forgot the small must yield to the enterprise Of mod
days. and give place TO the vulgar of trade
Thus spake one of the guests Ia youth Of traveD at
the brilliant route OF Thursday evening last in Broad
way, while "the glasses sparked on the board"
faint reflection Of the sparkling eyes that surrounded
"Aye, replied the Lieut. Col who has lately visited
the gay circles Of Partisan society," and the classic
scenes of Rome" this is probably the last Of
Joy and festivty to which these venerable walls will
echo; the patriarch who presdes here may safely say
that that which should accompany old age as
honor, love, obedience troops OF friends'-he may
well look TO have, he will in a few days bid
adieu to these shals 80 DID, associated with all the
dearest recollectons Of his life when his days have
passed amidst the charms Of domestic quiet while his
heart has always impelled his hand to acts Of melt
ing charty-h is thrice blessed, however, a name
without reproach-wealth unbeunded; and like JeP-
tha, Judge Of Israel one fair and only daughter:
Heaven bless him." continued the Lieut. Col, :" and
- by heavens! what angel is that hsding sweet
converse with Mr--W
"Ah she is indeed angelic" replied his compan-
ion" but she is appropriated hear she belongs to
the state, make no advances in that direction Col or
you will be cashier'd'
"Doctor E.. who was that noble looking gentleman
with whom you were conyersing but now!"
"Mr. ofvesey street. who has been journeyng
for some two years in foreign cmes; he has
occupy in few weeks; he must be very wealthy
he just proclaimed, for that mansion alone he would
refsse S35,00O.
"Is it possible? He must be very rich, indeed-I
think he is somewhat exhlarated at this moment
perhaps less sum would be an inducement at an
other time BY the bye, is he not the father of that
lovely enchantress of whom ! so often hear you
rhaPsodl55e"
"ls she here2 Show her to me-"
"Alas, no she is not here will she be here
this night THAT cursed Herald has frightened her.
and she will net for fear that Ariel will publish
her."
This announcement produced great sensation, as
ed for she bengone Of the brightest luminares in the
world of fashion. The poor doctor looked despair,
and young Mr. -, the star that guides destiny
walk thoughtful and sad his face the death-lke i'm
press of blasted hope. The mother was there how
ever the stately personation of her admired daughter
She was dressed in cottage simplicity which showed
in pleasing contrast with the magnificent costumes
and costly gems that surrounded her
"What dark eyed gazelle is that leaning on the
arm of the handsome young Mr.. -? She Is very
beautiful; - asked a stranger.
"That is the younger Miss - of = Place, one
of the most admired Of our bellies She truly lovely
creature Her pariner Is Is not as graceful IN his
movements through the coullon as should have
supposed he would be, considering his intimate know
ledge of gaities not only at home, but abroad He
seems deeply impressed with the charms of his beat
tiful companion but the elder sister apprenticeship
whose startling beauty commands such universal ad
miration What dreamy sweetness plays about
those features what ETHEREAL brightness in her every
motion! and then how like princess she bears her.
self!'
"But where is the gallant Colonel who is ever in
her train Z" asked .
aHe has gone 10 the coronation at Washington"
replied the lady next me, !" and Ms star isin the
ascendant now"
"Whs is that splendid creature with the form Of
majesty ITSELF and face Of star lit beauty"
miss -, of Broadway--her usual attdohe has
gone the southhls absence Is much regretted, as
on eccaso ons like this his rich dark locks reposng
quiet beauty upon his cheeks, Ia Paris-the full
deep, black eyes rejecting the lustre of his bright
"impcriaL" with a form Of surprising symmetry
render him an object Of great attraction l wonder II
yon queeny beauty will bless him with the sacred In
huences Of her hearts affection; he will be happy
man indeed, il she dses"
"Ah! here comes q radient beauty, Mrs. - Of
Warren street. and that little fairy-that soft sylph
who is whirling so gracefully in the waltz, s her
daughter, the very form and pressure Of herself What
surprising loneliness is combined in that mother and
child! The father, too, stands yonder, fine noble
locking gcnlleman--his countenance Is rs calm and
placid rs the Christians hope. He looks upon the
partner OF his Joys and then upon his offspring, who
Is "garnered in his heart and smiles with pleasure
and content"
"Thcre is another star-the eagerly sought Of p
pace; how Count - does the agrecabe-he is
entirely absorbed with her charms OF person, the
charms in perspective Mr.. g. seems disposed TO
affect her, think he stands little chance, with the
Count as rival Here comes another foreign gentle
man with black rnoustache, who is roaming from
nower TO flower and his manner clearly proves that
he does not like the bee, gather honey from neglect
ed flowers Miss X. --is, as usual charming,
and dispenses her smiles literally TO her delighted
worshippers. Mrs. S. is brilliant, and her hus-
band seems and must be happy man.
Amidst all the throng Of splender how stately moves
the daughter Of the host Her bland smile and tune
f voice evince the pleasure she enjoys in the belief
that,he gay crowd around her are happy; she is in
deed model--a gem OF grace and beauty. Look at
Iaudid of harm