The herald., 1837-02-28

AuD&hsr soiree--the Disappeizu1uAent.
| The other day young eenteman found upon his
dressing table note sfinvtaiioa 70 attend party in
aRsre wevk." said he's sad season-horrid dissi-
patton Never mind the Springs will restore in
July and August 1 shall resusctate in my rustica-
ton theie and from this gayest Of all gay seasons
tire and rest upon my lauresIone one: ieai more
More than ordinary pains did this young gentleman
i take in the adornmeD Of his person. He had attend
ed the majority af fashionable parties OF the season.
| some with and sofne without invitation, for De 1t
knowa that there are number OF impudent dasnng
dare devils in this city, with good dress and good ad
dress who crowd uninvited to tbs most elegant SOL
rScs, Join the crowd, assist the jam chat with the
pretty girls unawed by the frowns Of considerae
mammas and finally the first to bssiege The sup.
per table, demOlish cold chickens and pastries, and
take the champagne under their own peculiar pro-
| lection
Brilliant was the iumina tom -Waverly place
threw forth flood of light from every window in the
house. The door flew open upon the approach OF
our visiter. He was ushered into in which
the host, hostess friends citizens, and guests were
assembled. After exchanging courteses ne took a
| seat-he gazed round-the room was crowded with
sound broke the awful stiffness Of the meeting Was
it the shrine OF the dead Ne eyes gstened-breasts
heaved, but words came not!-
"This is very awful, thought he. "Will nothing
break the spell-where is the musicT'
| He looked, but looked in vain If ever there had
been harp within these halls, its "soul had fied
4 There not even solitary kit
Demire as mice in the presence OF grlmalkin, sat
the ladies. Cad, this will never do" thought the
surprised gentleman, whose pumps seemed likely to
have snecure for this evening. "lf II would only
thunder now 10 stir them into life-or slight shock
of earthquake could take paceor little elcctri
city to play upon them-or-"
At this moment, gentleman who had for the last
half hour, in pure desperation been shoveling snuff
into his nose, sneezed. 8tge M
God bless you" exclaimed the young gentlemen.
1t was relief to a-they beganto look around them
The young gentleman eyed his next chair neighbor.
The seat was occupied by one who seemed naturally
| portion of it. His muscles were rgid-he gazed
| through pair of green spectacles-whch must have
cast drowned expression upon the beauty around
him.
"There will be no dancing here" thought the young
gentleman" this worthy would thunder an anathema
against the slight fantastic toe" s."
He looked down upon his pumps and sighed He
closed hs cyes-a soft sigh pierced his ear, in op-
posite direction to that OF the aut0maon being who
caused all thoughts of the mazy waltz TO fit from his
soul like visions of the past He turned round, pair
of soft black eyes looked into his own, full of tender
ness and compassion.
"Here / can talk" said he" Here is SOUL beauty,
life, animation. turn from death TO life"
The speech most ready on his lips was the manu-
factured thought Of his heart and starting upon his
legs he exclaimed, to the astonishment of the whole
will you do me the honor to dance with me- the
ensuing dance2"
The lady bushed crimson. Some ominous hens
met his ear, and in confusion and CONSERVATION he at
tempted TO regain his seat But fortune was not pro-
pitious-hs attempt was unsuccessful-his presence
Of mind lost and backing rather clumsily he de-
posted hmsefn the lap Of the automaton before
tioned-at the same time pressing his foot on which
a sore buRyan, with too much cofdiallty for en-
durance, the old gentleman roared out hastily.
81 beg your PARDON cir, cried the young unfortu-
nate but his msfortunes were not over. In the old
geatlemans alarm, his speetaces fell from his nose to
the ground, and in the young gentlamans confusion
he stamped oat both the green glasses The old GEN
tlcnan was mach chagrlned.
When this incident had somewhat subsided and the
death like stupor was again creeping over the COM
pany the young gentleman addr ssed the love by his
side.
"Is there to be no dancing to- might Z" said he.
No sir, which is pity, for see you prepar-
ed"
Had his pumps and silk stockings been of any other
color than ebony, they would have blushed for them
selves" he replied
al did Indeed anticipate that peasure-but where
fore is it-na congregation Of young people that a.
musement which is SO agreeable to them, should be
"Hush - said She "Ill tell you, but you must
not breathe it TO any one"
Sacred honor" CALCULATED the young gentleman.
"Then," said she, "the host, hostess and family 60
twice every Sunday to church iii an omnibus"
"Oh, oh that accounts for IT,"
We beg here TO state that the gentleman kept his
sacred honor nasmuch he did breathe the secret
TO any one he merely wrote il, and this s doctrine
which four counsel Of the New York bar have main
tanned to be immaculate
Three young lades-he graces-(al nos are so
called in company then proceeded to the piano.
This gave the company such inclined relief to
talk-so the hours were whiled away until supper
This act of the drama passed off with the greatest
eclat. There wns some life animation, music, the
rafting of knives and forks, wine sparkled, rigdity
hawed, and Of the party nothing became it like its
conclusion.
In conclusion, the party upon the whole was a fail
urc, as every party must be where young persons
invited, and no dancing is provided for them.
When we invite guests, we should study their taste
this is golden rule, and will prevent the possbili-
ty Of a DILAPpoIxTAENr.
COMMON CouScrL-Both Boards were in session
last night We subjoin the most important particu-
lars up to 10 o'clock.
BoARp or ALpEPnEN.-A long debate on the pro-
ject TO remove the almshouse 10 BLACKWELL Island
referred.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALpEnnES-Reportsfro from
CommiAces-Graniing $500 70 the society for relev-
ing aged and INDECENT females
Granting $4,000 TO light the City Hall with gas.
Ordering l50 lamps to be made to hight the 10th
ward with.
Refusing to fl up certain sunken lots up town,
which are said to be great nusances because il weud
cost too much!
Rcfus ng TO have Essex street widened; reasons as
plenty az backberres-Lad under thcstabe.
Making Game.
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