The herald., 1837-01-26


make discovery--he did 80, and here It is vr,
AT fashionable boarding house m Greenwich strest
where loyeliness rsgns paramount the inmates, bellies
and beaux, were assembled at breakfass-the merry
bells Ginning in their ears most exhlaratingly
90 what beautiful morning for seighing'N cned
lovely creature in delight as she took the CHINA cup
from her ruby lips, and gazing through the window at
the prancing steeds and decorated sleighs bounding
beneath her. f #NE0 &40Ft tf-s4e wf4
There were many gentlemen there to whom the
slightest wish Of any of those lovely creatures,
would have been law to be enacted forthwth-con-
sequently, committee Of gentlemen was appointed,
two Of those present undertaking the direction of the
affair which considering that it was their first at
tempt, must be considered telerable. We therefore
pat them on the head and say pretty fair, boys
Then, thought Of the anticipated pleasure, did the
ladies eyes sparkle more brightly-did their cheeks
assume more rosy hue, and their whole expression
beam with delight. The whole morning the dear
souls were in ecstacy, preparing for the excursion
They scarcely knew what they were about so happy
they were.
Between four and five o'clock, splendid vehicle
capable of containing the whole party about thirty
persons drawn by beautiful greys, in gallant style
dashed up 10 the door. Every of the fairy-like
forms was in an instant at the window.
80 beautiful" cried one. n
Charming" said another. rIle
"Lovely," exclaimed a third.
And without further ado their dresses were donned,
and in an Instant they were seated in the seigh-ne-
yer was more enchanting sight than this bevy OF
beauty whrng along round by the Battery until the
prancng seeds were rened up before of the man.
sons in Park Place. From thence trpped, all delight
a most beautiful brunette Miss B., of Connecticut
She was warmly welcomed as a valuable addition TO
the joyous group Hn
"Three cheers for Miss E., cried one.
"Oh no." said another" three thousand d'-and
thus it was. A 6n
"What lovely creature Miss b. s," said our re-
porter, as he sat on the box.
Once more the prancing greys, proud of their pre-
cious burlhen, galoped aong-the city was speedily
left behind--and gliding along smoothly as if borne
by Venus doves through the bright and glorious ether
they SKINNED the unsulhed snow. ae+ts
Not sound was heard but the jingling Of the bells
and their own happy voices, sunk into that soft
tone indicative of exclusive pleasure and pealing
in the loud and hearty laughter denoting universal
pleasure Occasionally, the glad sound was answer
ed by the Joyous neigh of the steeds-" for horses"
they carry pretty girls They participate in the plea
sure of those in whose service they are enlisted.
Half way to Manhattanvic the bells ceased to jim
ge-hc sleigh to glide-a house brilliantly ilumlna-
ted, gave to The enamoured beaux an opportunity OF
evincng their tender careand with some little pres
sing the little loves induced to take little null
ed wine. Our reporter also got little glass, but
n'importe.
Their dear little hearts thus warmed, their persons
once more deposited in the Sleigh the levers (thsy
were lovers how could they be otherwise p Ddrew the
ladies boas, cloaks and shawls more tightly round
their fair necks to guard against cold-once more,
they flew as it were, on the wings Of thought To
Manhatanvie.
Here scene of fairy like enchantment awaited the
ladies' They had anticipated, some slight refresh
men,. some slight entertainment perhaps from the
known excellence of all bachelors arrangements
but of this they had no ideathcy could have had no
conception. Theft pleasure was, therefore, by the
agreeable surprise heightened TO the highest enjoy
ment.
Being diyested of their mantes, they were conduct
cd by the gentlemen into saloon blazing with light
Al one end was arrayed in readiness complete band
of music who played delightful march as they
entered This gave place soon TO the business OF the
eyening-peasure The dances were immediately
commenced--wal,zes and gallspes gave variety to
tho scene. There was young American with an
Italian face, bcamng as brightly as her own soft
skies-her ewes as warm and bright as her own warm
sun. There was the brunette from Connecticut
pable of ovcrsetting hearts by dozeRs-the Miss Ms
Miss W.-Miss--enumeratlon is vain. Each miss
was engrossed by those who more Justly apprec-
az thc n,
server, impassioncd ihough he be-
This was not all-+he supper-a week preparation
could not have more fully perfected lt-more surprise
for the ladies' But vain il would be to tell all the soft
things that were sad, or the sweet things that were
eaten From pirate corner our reporter saw some
curious Incidents hew the master of the ceremonies de-
lighted all the ladies by his attention and gallanry in
waiting spon thent-how the lovely Miss +. N. in
sporive mood did Insist after being thus tended, TO
wait upon him in nturn-how like guardian angel
mnsterng 10 an afflicted spirit, (aficted with good
appcite she dealt out nectar and ambrosia if she
had been in her native hesven-how the brunette set
two of the gentlemen beside themselves-how the
soft Italian face she'd heaven around hcr-how the
two married ladies' looked upon the joyous group and
felt happy and yong again-hew pair of beautiful
black eyes shot down gentleman to the left-and
last OF all how ON female heart was lost and another
was won on that enchanting night ~ r
Suffice it to say that this scene of enchantmeni