The herald., 1837-03-11
come Justice and trample property and personal rights
under their feet.
The next week will be one Of the most important
that ever passed over the head of New York.
lCouespoadencc Of the Herald.l
WAsHINoroN, March 7th, 1887.
and Ball.


the bus birds are caroing their song ofove and joy
the winding sheet of snow which covered the lace OF
nature, when the expiring agomes OF !ne 'as. odinls
raon over has disappeared, and the glorious sun
is difusing his heat and radiance over the now aost
deserted metropolis of the nation
| look back with wonder, at the " scenes ana
changes through which have passed, during the ast
session. They appear, like the phantasmagorla OF
mimic life the unsubstantial fabrics Of the vision
that will soon be as ifthey had never been. But they
were, Notwithstanding, source of amusement while
they lasted and conrlbaed 10 make up the incidents
in the sickly routine Of human hfe The new Presl-
dent has commenced conSttutiOndiiy whatever ne
may do hereafter. He and the ex-Presdent were
borne to the capitol and afterwards conveyed to the
palace in the carriage made OF the timber OF the old
irigatc Constitution, which had been presented 70 the
latter by a committee from the north. Jacksons at
tachment to the Constitution seems Of late TO have
acquired additional fervour and is understood that he
means to hold on TO it as long as he lives.
Some of the crowd, on the day of the Inauguration,
were exceedingly irreverent and ungrateul, Tor as
the oath was administered to the new Presl-
dent they cried "pltch the old fellow down here;
you have done with him now, and he OF no further
USE No shout hailed as formerly his appearance or
departure. Even the axultaons of the oppostOn at
the termination of what they called the reign OF terror
and folly, was manifested in cold and chilling silence
The inaugural of the new President was heard by
very few, though he read it in clear and distinct
voice, from the platform Of the portco to the assem-
bed multitude. You have seen It before this like
il for its oness is characteristic OF the man, and
does him credit; but he and Jackson must have been
mortified at the apathy of the people when they APP
peared uncovered before their masters below, and
who barely returned feeble h,Hza, at the conclusion
of the Inauguration. This and the valedctory of
Gen. Jackson had been printed and were distributed
and read while Van Barren delivering his speech.
A sort of hickory club dinner was got up with some
dffculty-but it seems failure, and the managers
have been obliged TO pay for their whistle to the tune
Of about $500 beyond the subscriptions.
The night however, deserves a more minute and
which was to surpass, in splendor, all that had pre-
cededt. The managers were gentlemen OF high offl-
cal rank, and young men of fashion; butt cannot
say they managed very well. The only indication OF
their authority piece Of white ribbon, which do
coraea the lapel Of their coats The chief labor was
thrown on two young men, who seemed to take some
delight in the discharge Of their duty but even they
were nst du fdH in the Office which had been assign
ed them The ladies were uchered into the saloon
by ha managers but left TO find their escort as they
could after quitting the dressing The saloon
is perhaps the largest in this country, and was pre-
pared on this occasion, with some expense for the
purpose to which II was appropriated. The room was
illuminated by sperHacet candles instead of lamps,
and net think so brilliantly as 1t should have been
The music was excellent and the dancing and waltz
ing uncxceptonabe.
The ball was somewhat arlstocratlc, as but few
could afford disposed to spend ten dollars for
the pleasure of being admitted. 1t was nevertheless
considered crowded. and all were animated with Joy,
and exhlarated by the happiness that seemed unver-
sally to prevail The President and Vice President
made Their appearance AT about lO oclock-were led
up the to elevated platform at the upper end
of il by two of the managers and there received the
congratulations of the company. All the heads Of
departments and the chief officers of the government
with few exceptions, the most respectable CIT zens OF
Washington, distinguished strangers, and the diploma
tic corps resident here the costumes of their
respective nations, were present. The military and
naval officers Of che United STATES their respec
uniforms and the citizens and strangers attended
most fashionable in their apparel.
he baca
commenced and at distance the beautiful girls aE-
peared like nymphs and dryads sporting on the green
or moving IN mazy gracefulness IN the dance Group
after group poured into the saloon and the eye ganc
ed from beauty 10 beauty with constant increase of
qualification. The master of the ceremonies second
Brmmel, gave the order, and all was in motion.
-" Now sounds the music loud
m ma %a. Mcai q beauty % epse "ns s,Ssa s
RAPID and pleasure srs every brow"
How can paint the loveliness that blazed in every
part of the splendid apartment ltwoud be mpos-
sibe to convey the faintest conception Of IT, The
beauty of feature and expression was lighted up by
the exhaxatlon OF the magic scene. What gorgeous
necks! what angelic shapes! what splendid tour
nures! what visions of delight! All the fashionable
bellies OF the season. and others that had just arrived,
presented to the eye living picture ofloveness that
can onybe fancicdb the youthfulpoe when he loves
Miss ). of Philadelphia Misses p's. of Troy-Miss
- Of New York-Mrs. G. of Washington; and a
hundred others, shed their rich lustre light over the
coronet Of silver decorated her beautiful brow,
and gave to her Grecan outline, all the spendor ofthe
goddess, Ded apparuiL | saw her but an instant,
and she passed me ike gracious vision. Miss -
too occupied on the throne; and with her violet
coored eyes, cast up towards the orchestra aud her
beautiful head leaning upon her finely rounded arm,
presented figure that would have graced the beau
ideal of the painter.
But it were impossible to give any thing like a cor
picture of all the beauty Of that splendid saloon,
OF tais joyous occasion. | may Hereafter give you
some further sketches If have time, and specimen
of the lively and animated dialogue which overheard.
The American Brummel l.. wore his agreea-
BILE smile usual, and like Prospero put the magic
seen. IN notion or stopped II, by the wave OF his
wand.
At about half after ten, the ladies', accompanied by
the gentlemen, descended To the supper room, an
apartment Of the same size the saloon, which con-
tanned three rows OF tables the whole length of the
room, and covered with great profusion Of vands,
and various kinds Of wine. Here end to all
romance Of beautynnd the purely physical took the
place of the IDEAL Human beings are essentially gas
tronomic and under all circumstances, will stoop 10
the vulgar occupation Of eating. i cannot say much
Of the supper-it was but small affair for the price,
and did no credit either TO the furnsher, the
gers Indifferent il was however seemed TO take
away all desire from the gentlemen TO continue the
dance or the promenade above, and Bacchus became
an object Of greater alteration than Venus. Their
motto seemed TO be cdrre diem; bibamus and they
poured down the cider, which was called champagne,
with exceeding avidity.
Soon after - clock the ladies retired not wish