The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-01


OF the gentlemen, the first in importance, in his
own opinion, (coud we have better authority p was
Caronal - He had been TO Paris with the de-
on his return, he was 6nished-an exquisite the
glory of the three days concentrated his person
he was full of it, and from that Time to this ne did
not actually know whether he was on his head or
his heels, such whrl Of delight did the frcts Jours
give him. He reformed his lfe-shewed his travel
and his taste-walked into dinner invariably with his
napkin in mandate always with his own silver fork
: abolished his knife from the person of fish, but
sopped 1t up with his bread and fork-provided hm-
self with finger glass-and sported little tiger be-
hind his chair, some six feet three inches, all and
every occasion. He did not waste his sweetness on
the desert air. Paris was written upon all his actions
and for fear that that should not be sufficient, was
proclaimed constantly by his tongue. In the summer
he sa ubriated at Newport, Saratoga, and Lebanon
Is not this great man and are we not right in pla-
cling him, as he peases himself, second to none.
There were then Mr. p. of Park Place, Mr.. V. ]. of
Broadway Mr. N. of Vesey street, Mr.. b. of Burgers
Place, and the fop paid most devoted attention to
the Miss p of Vesey street.
The three graces received much attention from ].
l.. Mr.. N.-who was jealous OF gay foreigner, and
Mr. II. of Broadway, and Others
At one time the gas lights seemed to be disposed to
act badly, and 90 out-perhaps they were hred-per-
haps Jealous of the beautiful creatures below them IN
height, but above them in brightness. They, how
ever, thought better of it, and staid IN
two or three bouts successfully has not onged for the
blessed announcement. How awfully long the time
when it is expected seems until its actual a rival
Compliments are very sweet but they won COM
pare with the breast of a chicken. There IS more
brightness in glass of champagne than In flash OF
wit soft and trembling speech sinks into utter IN
significance beside trembling jelly, Italian cream, or
even blanc mango; and how tnfiing does every re-
mark seem that perfection of the contecheners skill
"a trife
The dance previous TO supper, Mr.. ~, of Vesey
street, had had the happiness of dancing with the
beautiful Miss p, of Vesey street also And for the
next dance our choice delectabe fop Caronal had
been promised the unspeakable happiness. MIR. ~
was consequently leading the charming belle to the
table bat the music for the dance was striking up
and with slide genufiectOn, slmper lisp and a
display of teeth Caronal reminded her OF the promise
What the lady felt at being thus put oil frem the eata
bles we cannot say-what I'VE should have felt at
such an nhuman disappointment we know very
well.
But Carona, who possesses peculiar tact, thinking
the dance would be Short begged the lady to post
was leading her of in triumph to supper, when he
was stopped by the gentleman who had resigned the
lady for an especial purpose.
of you do not waltz with this lady, sir, said Mr..
NJ, 81 will take her down to supper"
"Why sir, what difference will it make whether /
dance with the lady this dance or the next?'
"None in the least, fit is the lady's pleasure"
WELL then, sir"
aWell then, sir, as gave the lady up to you for
the express purpose of dancing with you, now re-
quest that you do not dance with her-that you will
resign her to me-"
Caronal, exceedingly 10th to part with the lady, at
aSir," WHISPERED Mr.. W-"I cannot make any
disturbance in the presence of lady-but if you i'm.
pertincntly attempt TO deprive me of my prerogatve,
will let YOU know tomorrow the consequences in my
country, lEngland,) of acting ungentlemanly."
Fightingis no part efthe Caronals creed.so, like
L. he fad hrc tail ha-
tween his legs, and Mr.. w.. with sweet smile and
half apology conducted the much grati6ed Miss p to
the banquet table.
When they were gone, Caronal assumed the Hec.
"Who is that fellow 7" said he to knot of gentle
"a merchant" said one.
"A gentleman" said another,
"a wholesale merchant" cried a third.
"And one who sells nothing retail" chined in a
fourth.
Carona asked no more questions but retreated.
Now how this matter is 20 end is the question.
Those who do not know Caronal, say IN bloody muir
der-but those who do know him say it will end in
smoke.
CoSoREss-House Of Representatives., Jan. 30th.-
ApoLIrIox.-Mr Adams said he had several petit
tons from different quarters, some praying for the
abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the District
of Columbia and others praying for the prohibition OF
the domestic internal and coast-wise slave trade, in
the United States.
He asked leave of the House to address them in ia
yor of motion TO have thesep petitions read objections
beng made.
MI Adams said he wished 10 have il recorded on
the Journal that he asked leave TO address the House
in favor ofthe reading of these pcttons and he wish
ed 20 have the yeas and nays on the motion
At the suggestion of the Char, Mr.. Adams moved
the suspension Of the rules for the purpose above nd
Gated and thereon he asked the yeas nays, which
were ordered.
The question being taken, twas decided in the neg
atve-yeas "A, nays l24
Mr. Adams rose TO present memorial from sundry
citizens of Philadelphia not for the abolition Of sa-
very hut in opposition to the annexation Of Texas
He asked that il beread.
The Chair said, as it did not appear that the me-
moral related 10 slavery, il did not come within the
re recurring certain papers TO be laid on the table.
Mr.. Adams wished TO be understood on that point.
He had not undertaken TO say that II did not relate TO
the slave question. -
Mr.. HAYNES objected 10 the reading Of the petition.
Mr.. Adams asked the yeas and nays on the question
whether the memorial should've read
The Speaker here said that having looked into the
paper he found that il did relate to the question of
slavery and therefore, il must lie on the table under
the order of the House, without reading.
Mr. Adams appealed from this DECISION.
The Chair said il was only necessary to glance al
the petition to see that it falls Within the order.
Mr.. Adams denyit.
The Chair.-Orderl
Mr.. Adams asked for the yeas and nays on his ap-