Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-07

CHAaAcrs.IsrIc SKETCHES OF DRUMMEaa-Ahte-
man JohR-Thls gentleman is native of the sunny
South, and inherits all its warmth of temperament,
and al its ambition. The hardness of the times have
compelled him, like many Others, to cry
"Tick-ick-tck"
The 1uency of Athenan John is great and his ouo-
tations from Byron and Shakespeare frequent if NOT
appropriate in both of these authors he is deeply
read and his intimate acquaintance with the political
characters of the day, their origin and tortous WAYS
to gain "Ambition's highest point" render him occa-
sionally valuable and attractive companion Johns
berality is unbounded and his purse is always OPEN
Would It were less So His greatest failing is toe
light estimate OF the female character perhaps the
result of prejudice but will be corrected by clo-
inspection into the virtues and attractions of that
solace of mankind" His estimate Of character is
too rapidly formed 10 be altogether correct but his
iberality and good feelings generally secure him the
The Colonel-Or, as his friends call him, Beau,'
IS native Of the "Old Dominion" and worthy sci
on OF SO good Stock for he nherts her chivary and
honor he Is a great favorite with the ladies, who
call him The gent inclined to be heshy,' and treat
him with enviabe attention. HIS leading fault is a
fondness for nerlarding his discourse too frequently
with vulgar oaths; bat his conversation is anus
ing, and full OF anecdote and his forbearance from
excess always renders his company agreeable.
1t is amusing TO see the distance at which he keeps
some of the "Canaille" of the tribe, such as "wear
the calling, but disgrace the character for like Mer-
QUITO, he has "infinite spirit and surprising wit"
whom the gals say:
If to his share some minor evils fall,
"Look at his face and you'll forget them ALL
The Colonel has considerable wit Passing along,
he read on sign, Joseph Dupre" lido pray) "Ah,'
said he, that mans Scripture character, for Pot-
piers wife cried out Joseph Dupre,' when she laid
hold of Josephs cloak"
L. c. Lie Desir6-frequently termed by his cro-
MES "the lot of mankind" decent little fellow of
good habits and even temperament.
As his stature is small il is subject the end of
which is easily attained and "the least said is the
soonest mended."
Sir OIirer Surtacs-the Heraclitus or Croker OF
his cass, who is an everlasting grumbler and who
can extract darkness from q sunbeam. Few men
possess larger acquaintance with less tact in the
management Of that advantage for the true art Of
suade man that he guides you and you may always
guide him!' Sir Oliver has many fundamentally
good qualities, which are all spoiled by his waspieh
ness! A long residence in the South has given him
an accurate knowledge Of the great staple of our
country and its marketable qualities. He affects a
liking for cebacy, and is accused of being "sly
boy" whether Justly or not cannot say.
"Ihe Dandy O"-an old acquaintance of yours,
Mr. Herald, and one who has largely figured in your
columns particularly in "Tay-party"-no, be it
observed in the old /" TAy-PARTY' at Boston, bat in
one of Herald notorety. This gentleman heddi-
cation" like the Irshnan's began at the wrong end,
and was cut exceedingly short; but this defect is am
ply compensated for by his impudence! In the way
of modification he comes to our friend Alexan-
der Bounce but hold, Mr.. Editor this gentleman is
no longer tone Of US" and ! shall stop doubling
whether even this short notice should be given Of
him, and yet his worth demands tribute.
He has I" erchanged' his line and embarked in an
other drawing of the "lrery" of life. Long may
he live, and prosper!
FASHIONS FOR AuGusr.-Morning Dress-Em-
brodered muslin robe, half high corsogo, and fctn a
la paysdnne trimmed with lace Long tight sleeve,
ornarnented at the upper part with two lace roIdns
Rice straw hat, the interior of the brim trimmed with
wreath of white flowers the crown is de-
corated with green esprit and green ribbons disposed
in a novel style.
Dinner Dress-Lavender moxseiline de Sole robe;
corsage renfant, cat low, made full and trimmed
with a fall Of lace Sleeves demlarge. CeiRtxre
and sleeve knsts Of lavender pou de Sole ribbon.
Rice straw hat round brn, the interior trimmed
with a wreath Of Provns roses bird of paradise,
and marabou plume adorns the crown.
EVENING DkEss.-Bus figured 1ou de Sole robe, a
low corsage and short boufanted sleeves. Mantelet
of white tie lined will blue gauze, and trimmed with
tule illusion it is of the shawl form, very deep be-
hind the fronts wide at the upper part but descending
in points The hair is disposed of in nglets at the
SIDES the back part is turned u? tightly An orna-
ment Composed Of blue ribbon drawn in full and form
ing an excessively large rosete, placed on the sum-
init of the head long ends from il stream upon the
neck.
Public Promenade Dress-Inda muslin robe, the
ground is embroidered in detached flowers, in feather
stitch, and the border trimmed with two richly en-
broidered isunces. Corsoge Ia Terge and long
sleeves tight 10 the arm, but trimmed at the upper
part with three falls Of lace row Of which also en-
circles the top of the corsdge. Scarf mantelet OF
primrose gros de Naples, bordered with lace victo-
| ria bonnet Of primrose Sparferie dc Hsnise hned
with grapes the form is between the English cottage
| bonnet and the French bibi, il is trimmed with q
wreath of flowers and ribbons 10 correspond er
/ 1foufhfu BELLE AsssYubfs.