The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-04
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a sketch Of the society of that ancient CITY, And
allow me in the first place to thank you for tho kind
letters OF int oduction with which you furnished me.
Assisted by the magic of your euphoneous name,
even the portals Of the "Lsrd Of the Manor were
thrown open to me, and received an invitation to
most splendid party given by the " RS. Al my en-
trance was struck by the magn6ccnce of the family
manslon which exceeds any thing we can boast Of
in our far famed city hall of the grandcst proper
tons forms the centre of the house. and each side
open apartments, furnished in STYLE If unequalIed
luxury and splendor. We were received in the state
drawing room by our queen-like hostess, who was
dressed In a most sumptuous manner and literally
blazing with diamonds
"Allow me to introduce you to my daughters, Mr..
-" said she; and for a moment was transfxed
the first glance of the peerless creature that stood
at my side the hair parted madonnalike the beau
be clearly traced until they lost in the rich cIm-
Of the cheek the exqulsltey frnged eye lid, half
hiding the dewy melting orbs beneath. Oh! never
| never have experienced the emotuns that crowded
the ground and would have given worlds could have
prostrated myself as at the shrine Of some eastern
divinity, and relieved my full heart by mute adora-
ton; but another lovely form met my gaze, and
angelke expression Of the elder the regal dazzling
beauty of the younger Happy mother, that can gaze
upon children so fitted to adorn the lofties rank
But do not think, dear Bennett that amid all this
| rhapsodzing, i lost sight Of you. All no, my dear
friend! thought what nice, pretty, little sketch
would make for your most plquant Of all papers,
which, by the by, is find, if possible even more adj
mred by the fair in Albany than IN New York
group arrested my attention at the dosr Of the
library. What garden of beauty have been trans
planted INTO, thoaght |, as the tall graceful form of
the bride of the evening" Mrs. v. c. arrested my at
tenon, her lovely face half hid by the eons blonde
that foated DER it, her eye sparkling with animation
| as she was galy discussing some peint with fair
creature who stood beside her. and troup of attend
ant cavaliers listening to each word it fell in
honeyed accents from the lips of these Hours
sudden rush to the hall separated from this group
and soon found myself with a host Of Others pro-
menadng and admirng the fair creatures that were
constantly passing before me.
"Who is lhat?' said l. as tall magnificent look
ing young man approached
Don't you know" said my friend, Lieutenant
t, the hero that has returned, covered with rich
ly earned aures, from the sunny land of the South
and that Peri on his ARM the beautiful heress, Miss
ks? Those ringlets! Those eyes, SO wildly,
spiritually bright! The beautifully developed brow!
All fair lady little knowest thou the tulnult one of
those strong glances excited in this most nflamma-
tory, susceptible heart of mlne!'
"Wha heavenly face" said l. as the sentimental,
delicate Miss B-d passed us, leaning on the arm Of
the distingu6 looking Mr.. K-e, who was twiring
his lolgnette in most conspicuous style, and ever
and anon pouring sweet nothings into the ear of his
pretty partner We Gods! how envied him.
"How is the baby?" said the gentemanke agree
able Mr. K-g, the son of one of the most distin-
euished editors, to tall long limbed youth, whs
Stood open -mouthed, TO catch either inspiration or
flies leaning against pillar.
"Preuy well, considering all things; the very i'm
age OF its grandfather; weighed nineteen pounds and
cried papa. before it was a day old! precocous
plant, truly"
10 monde est pea de fous
Doit &c neniermer seo
"Ah my dear Mrs. B-d-d what mix
ture," said dlmnutive passfe looking girl TO a lady
who bore traces of excessive beauty 'plty that we
cannot Danish la canaiiie altogether from our sa-
Ions"
i turned 10 gaze upon the parties and found the
younger watching, with most earnest attention, the
movements Of one of the most magnificent looking
ingu6 in the very attitude that could not withdraw
my gaze from the half-pensve, half musing express
sion of the face.
Child Das,c gaze. on The wall,
All thought ], gentle lady there is no hope there
that heart will not be won by attractions such
thine; X will need both the tasman Of beauty and
intellect unlock the rich stores that lie dormant r
that breast
At that moment he approached her, the eye kindlcd
the cheek flashed the whole face became animated
but he passed on unheedlngy and poor Miss Laurel
was obliged to accept the arm Of married BROTHER.
could have cried, Bennett! pom my soul could
Again "a change came FER the spitof my DREAM"
and my rowing eyes wandered to the sweet poctess,
the Comma ofthc evening, enchanting Miss Il--k-
how my soul papitaes as II rccas those soulfraugh
eyes, the syren tones of that melting voice.
"Ahi that night the ruin ofne"
But the scene changes and am walked from the
most bewtching of all by the sudden rush 10
the supPerroom. We enter and here again the taste
and nagnifcence Of the pnncely proprietor is dis
played.
The beautiful face of Miss WI a niece of orr
hosts, now caught my eye, and the ringing clear
tones Of her slvery laugh are still sounding near me.
Miss W-n, OF Troy, and Miss S., Of Geneva were
together surrounded by host of admirers and most
animatedly replying to the compliments which they
were constantly receiving.
And thou, beautiful Miss T-e, Of our own fair
city, with eyes that might witch an angel from
hymn! the destruction IS Inconccivabe which those
lovely orbs Of thine made in the hearts of these in
hammable swans; but most Of all in thine most sem
sve of cavalsrs enchanting $. v. IT, the fair ones
Of Albany bow TO thy genius, snd confess that thy
-splntedness IS unique in these degenerate times
But again, the first beautiful form OF the evening
Miss v. X, passed before me-after that can recall
nothing but finding myself the door my hotel in
a nearly frozen condition. Visions OF plumes dia-
mends, opera hats, crimson velvet, silvery voices
twinklng feet and sparkling eyes, foated before me
in fantastic confusion and arose determined 10 re-
turn home instanter, those lovely Albanians would
completely upset the little brains that can boast Of
Adeu, dearest Bennett most sincerely yours T.
III TBa WoRLp is the name Of new Sunday n.
per, Office No. 1G7 Broadway, conducted by Mr..
Church. The editor springs from race in Rhode Is
land, that has produced some Of the most beautiful
women of the present day II he equals in wit, what
his race in female beauty, he will do At all events