Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-09

star like in radiance! II did not ssrke upon the gaze
like the bright colors upon evening cloud nor steal
spon the like the dew upon the rose, and az
quick dispersed but il threw its radiance Ger the
heart and called TO life all its most delgnul sensa
TONS like the produce of the raindrops klssisg the
earth.
There is the dgni6ed and accomplished Miss La
Cour making her accustomed agreeables TO all. ohe
is indeed, superb woman SO much above lhe aver,
age in the circles of fashion, that am not surprised
that she is snll "mad." There are precious few
OF MS who deserve such treasure. See, with what
grace she leads her young niece and by herinsuctve
converse calls forth the brllans that engenderng
in the pure sanctuary of her mind. The child is wor-
thy OF her instruciress, and that Is compliment
enough.
Yondcr stands that distinguished offspring of
Stonngtons fertile SOIL his face beamlng with plea
sureable emotions, and as he watches with delighted
interest the innocent and Joyous sports before him. he
presents sublime picture Of the greatness and lofty
dignity Of exalted genius delicatey and appropriately
cOmmingled with the social festivities OF the youthful
and gay; occasional sadness, however, shadows
his noble brow, and the manly tear" stands upon
his dark lash--why is it! whence comes this emo.
ton? His "loved Anna" IS not OF that bright and
happy throng-he is not wont TO mngle with the gay
and thoughtess, unaccompanled by that azure eyed
nymph, whose smle mclts like the sun, whose play
full graces touch al hears-she is his lde-and why
not! She sole heir to all her mothers beauty and
virtues all her fathers genius and estates but she IS
waiting in fond, though painful Impotence for an
"eastern saP' that conveys one who "hath much
wrought upon her heart" She prays favoring winds
and sunny skes-ah! gallant bark, press onward
dash through the pillows with their changeful h.es
Of sapphire and gold-yes!
Come speedy on through the trackess seas
sld A. Nc 5ss e! foam
Next comes Mr.. Peasbossom, whs is transhxed,
with eye intent upon the daughter of his house and
heart, whose graceful form so beautifully developed
in the appropriate attitudes o. the Elected and
Greek Patrot, his bosom swells with Joy, and
hIs eve narkI 10 with pIIUht 10
beautiful chld-she is all he could have wished her to
be, and more than he dared to hope; what cares
he now for opium and quinine camphor, rhubard, or
magnesia "throw physic to the dogs I'll none Oft
he exclams " I'll be no more druggist"
regret TO say that a shade OF melancholy was cast
upon the party, by the absence OF that eminent men,
Der of the College Of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr.
Evergreen whose elegant form, graceful manners,
and bright animated face make him welcome visitor
upon all similar occasions, where he becomes 1.-THE
cynosure Of all eyes,"
must not forget to name one more very agreeable
parsonage. whose presence always meets hearty
and cheering welcome and whose hospalityis only
equalled by his gay and social converse, lively and
spirited manners, and his unbounded philanthropy
alude to Mr. Llverwort, he had word for every one
and smile for all-where he Isl melancholy dies and
although he has passed the meridian, and advanced
considerably towards the evening of life, he cannot
say with Lear,
for he has all the bouyancy and vvacy of his spring
time.
Heaven bless thee my good and gay old friend!
Among the actors, it is difficult TO partcularze
beauties, where so much was beautiful, but cannot
Withhold my admiration Of the arrangements and ex.
ecuton of the Elected" by Miss Peaseblossonl, Mr.
Mossrose, and Mr.. Feversham Miss Peaseblossom
elegant, graceful, and effective throughout-Alr
Fevcrsham acquitted himself with his accustomed
eleganceMr Mossrose with some few exceptions,
excellent, little more experience in these matters
and "kel do" The "Greek Patriot was admirably
done but for that duleyed, leaden vlsaged kward
NJ yhv hxo fat afrvf N fhnfro
cures TASTE expression and graceful action! He
ought to be content that society sanctions his pre-
sence, distinction that but for his family he could
never reach.
Miss Peasblossom, Miss Honeysucke, and Miss
A. Peasblossom were beautiful, nay splendid in this
exhibition. In "Lady Jane Gray" Mr.. Cowsllp was
rather clever. The parts sustained by Miss Peasblos
som, Miss Syrup, and Miss Emma Honeysuekle-a
som had hard time of in theelopement and return,
although her own part was executed with exquisite
taste; bu; Mr.. Peascod was there, and he alone is
enough TO throw a damper upon the most brilliant
efforts. There was also in the same piece, youth
new to scenes like this Mr.. Musleo, whose light
hair aHd soprano voice are familiar to the public gene
rally;-he is now /" first acqualnt with the higher
walks Of in shon, and ought to have assumed so
much while yet novice" and not over capt"
where Wit and the graces are concerned. The Bril-
pand' was superlatively fine;-also "Conrad and
Gunare" the "novice' not so good as the "norice"
took a part in il. "Selim and Zulieka" extremely
beautifu-as also "Queen and Jeanne Deans ;'-the
general grouping however, exceled all tina preceded
it, for the reason that, from the great number of cha
racters, the very awkward and inappropriate action
of Mr.. Peascod, was no, glarngy conspicuous nor
so palpably ludcrous.
While gazing at this hrong, could net but reflect
upon the happy philosophy Of the hest in thus
bling together party of young, beautiful, and frock
some creatures to beguile the "nights dull hour"
and Danish the recollection of the cares turmes ana
perplexities OF the times ito forget the gnawing
wants Of the busy tradesman, the industrious me.
chanc and the hardy laboIer in the sportve festivi
ties of the gala-night and the stirring sound Of mu
sic Why should VIC not Danish all corrodng
thoughts, and canker fears and inhae Joy and hope
from the gobcfs sparkling bnm, and the flowers
perfume? What If ruin and distress be stalking
abroad in the land what If thousands be gnawing
the bone of misery and anguish, and mattudes in
voxiag the mite ITO buy loaf OF bread," Tour with
ers are unwrung"-and why not be gay and joyful
Why not be glad Strike music till the echo comes
upon our ears the semblance of our own felicity!
Such was the splendid party given in Portland
Place in June last We give as pattern for fash
ionabe society, in the approaching season. AT this
moment several Tabieaur Viranfs are now on the
carpet. During the ensuing winter, they will be all
the rage. They are cheap, economical chaste, clas-
steal and elegant. No young lady or gentleman can
assume position in Tabeau, unless they are intel
lecual, educated and possess genius. We have CIV
en- the above description for the benefit of our fair
readers 1t was got up by one of the most talented
and fashionable circles in this city. We have also