Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-29

eyed Miss p with some others il was not my happi-
ness TO know. The music Of the marine band was
excellent and JOY and animation beamed in every
ceuntenance. The eotillions were succeeded by the
waltz and the joyous couples whirled round the spa
cous room in graceful gyrations. DR.. K Of the ma
wy man of infinite bon homme, though he has
reached his cllmactec, moved round the circle with
the activity and grace of 20 and the gay and beau
tful creatures they fitted round, were embraced
with great tenderness by their respective partners
Several nj. C.'s were present enjoying the scene
The Secretary of the Navy, Amos Kendall, and J.
F. Blair formed a trio, that but few feel any
pleasure in looking at. The Brummcll OF WASH
ington, with his smiling and handsome counte-
nance was usual all attention TO his numerous ac-
qualntances among the fair, and he was accompanied
by dark visaged foreigner whom Miss w. called
the Black Prince. Miss w. was there as humorous
and cheerful as ever throwing out her bon mots, and
dscharging her shafts with great good nature and
sprghtlness. Apropos of Miss w., she is the daugh
ter of gentleman they have most absurdly charged
with being the correspondent Of the Herald. Ii is
strange they have never once suspected the true wr-
ter /; but importe, am satisfied
The collation. was ready at about o'clock, and
the company, after witnessing display of fire works
under the direction of Capt. Gardner, one OF the COM
pettors in the boat race and excellent officer took
their leave at about half past 10, charmed and de-
lighted With the entertainment they had received
And go ended the Regatta and scene fourth of Life
in Washington.
The Prince de Joinyle arrived with his suit yester-
day and we shall, dosbt have some more fet6s,
dinner parties Soir6eS, &c. The Prince will create
quite sensation among the fashionables and tite-
loving gentry here, and be apt 10 the heads of
some OF the domestic and foreign bellies in this city,
and fill the beaux with envy. shall keep you nfor
med oft that occurs respecting his Royal Hghness.
An administration caucus was held last week IN the
capitol About 40 members attended, but the object
OF the meeting is not known. The proceedings of
Congress of last week have not been of much inter-
The Navy appropriation bill has passed, though
attempt was made TO strike out the item relating
to the Exploring Expedition. This expedition
denounced as dlsgraceful and the appointment of
Lieutenant 10 command it, illegal subveslve Of all
rank and ruinous the service. Poor Reynolds, its
originator and father mas been thrown out by the
n9uvrcs of the Secretary and the subservlency Of
the present commander. The solution of this man
is likely to produce great dissatisfaction in the navy
billngsgate article or two from the Truth Tel
er" was sent TO the House the other day, in compi
ance with resolution calling for information from the
Executive, relating to the Importation of foreign pau
pers Hoffman moved that these newspaper caum-
MICS upon the councils of New York should be ex-
cluded from the order to print and TO day the Pres
dent sent a communication requesting them to be
withdrawn, as they had been sent inadvertently.-
The Secretarys endorsement was, however found
on them, which proved that they had been filed for
some improper purpose Clay's resolution about the
currency before the Senate and discussed today
HoRAcE.