Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-29


well attended, and presented some of fascina-
ting elegance simplicity, and grace, that speak ia
verably for the reformation of the age.
In another century, when old Peter Stuyvesant gov
erned New York, it was customary 10 get up hop on
Staten Island, by sending round wagon with
good VIOLIN playing and picking up the pretty girls
from every farm house, as they passed along. "heh
full load Of beauty was thus collected together, OF
the choicest Youngest sweetest, and most engaging,
then the fiddler and his driver would carry the "spos
of victory to The hop, and depart for more Since
these DAYS Of simplicity awful changes have been
wrought All the cold and fastdlous formalties of
Europe have been introduce here Life has been near
becoming a burden and real enjoyment as scarce as
money during the pressure
There arc cycles in human life in fashion, in char
ac ter in manners, there in the planetary sys-
tens. Under the sixth generation, germ of the good
old frank simplicity has begun 10 deveope itself on
Staten Island. Old Peter Stuyvesaal is reyving
On Thursday last invitations were sent round to all
the inhabitants of the Island thus 1.-THE hop com
mences at the Pavilion al Clock This was enough
Before nine O'Clock, Of the prettiest collection OF
young ladies', assembled in the splendid ball room of
the Pavilion, that remember 10 have seen any
where or on any occasion. | must say, frankly that
simple elegance, and extraordinary charms display
ed. Nothing saved my poor heart and soul from
complete bewilderment but slice Of good water
melon that was kindly invited partake of in com
pany with few beautiful ladies' whose lovely images
yet linger on my fancy. And, even then, did not
know exactly, whether it was what saw or eat,
that caused the change, bat both seemed TO refresh
wonderfully. But for this melon, Il shall ever re-
n. III.
ger,) might have been in an awful condition, bereft
of my heart-cut up in my soul-and ready to take
Sam Patch jump from the highest rock on Staten Is
land. Thank God am yet alive.
Among the visitors discovered several ofour most
respectable clilzens, accompanied with their pretty
and engaging daughters, arrayed in the most SIMPLE
cheap and chaste costume, very appropriate TO the
suspension of specie payments and the state OF the
currency in the year 1881
The dancing began about nine o clock and broke
up about twelve 81 must keep regular hours" said
one Of the managers. On occasion, at sHch a
place, have we seen SO many really beautiful and
fascinating young creatures. Until that evening do
not know that have seen for long time sentiment
encrcling the dance poetry and feeling throwing
a sacred radiance over the waltz or gallopade. II
seemed that the soul, fresh from heaven, the soft
heart pure from its maker, the very feelings them
selves were embodied and moving over that cnchant-
ed floor. Here was a snow white simple dress, edged
round with a single chas,e azure ribbon, form
fauless like that of "the statue that enchants the
world" revealing, in the waltz that grace and ele-
gance which accompany true genius and intellect
when il sporngly steps aside one moment from its
high destiny enrapture all around. There was the
light and graceful French chinlz giving charm
Of simplicity 10 the fial love of pure and gentle
spirit.
The company was various-yet unique The fair
and fascinating descendants Of New England genius
the magnificent daughters Of Enn-ihe beauty Of the
SOUTH and the grace of the west, all mingled together
All the company seemed TO unite in adding enjoy
ment 10 the scene. Even a few exotcs heightened
the variety. This was Effected by group Of "'long
shore" strangers, who unfortunately had been 80 long
out Of society," digging for clans The sca shore as
to forget that when gentlemen enter a ball room,
where beaeiesus woman appears, il is customary TO
leave behind them their magnificent hickory sticks
SO useful in digging up CLAIMS, but SO unnecessary
where displayed. When the managers again send
invitations we presume they will confine them within
the limits of civilization. Clans from the 'Bay'
are good when cooked-not raw.
This evening another ball will be given AT the same
place, and fresh accession OF beauty and fashion in
tends to 60 down from the city give additional eclat
TO the occasion. Mlford's is filing up fast Every
apartment is engaged ahead for Tuesday next and
series Of the most engaging and fascinating balls has
commenced, which almost marks New Brighton AZ
the place for this season in the gay world
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