Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-08
From Warrington.
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hut did not sacceed and the vote indicated deter
mination to proceed with this painful business TIL 1t
should be brought 10 some conclusion. Both Graves
and Wise insist upon fair trial by their peers Ter the
breach Of privilege with which they have been charg-
ed and the House seems disposed to grant IT,
On Tuesday it was exceedingly difficult to keep a
quorum long enough 10 take question, the attrac-
lions Of the Washington course being toe strong for
many Of the members, who believed II part of their
religious duties, according to Mr.. Adams, to witness
the trial of speed between TIVE quadrupeds Tor purse
of $4,000. On Thursday the charm was too power
full and the two houses adjourned over till Monday
upon the plea of removing the carpets, cleaning the
halls and preparing for summer session, thus eav-
ing Graves, Wise and Jones suspended, and the Ma
tional Treasury dying Of exhaustion. What an adj
vantage it weud be TO the country, If the per diem
were discontinued, and no pay allowed as In Eng
land
What course the administration means 10 adopt 10
avert the total bankruptcy of the nation, yet IN ma
bibus. The party seems hang on to the sub trea-
sury scheme with desperate tenaclty, as was shown
when Mr.. Clay introduced his resolution requiring the
Secretary Of the Treasury to make no discrimination
in the currency or medium OF payment to the gov
eminent, and 10 receive bank notes payable on de-
mand in specie, in payment of debts or Dues The
vote referring this resolution TO the committee on FL
nance. has astonshed almost every one here, espe-
cally the reference made TO give It's qrleus.
What in heaven do these wiseacres mean TO do2 ev-
cry one asksand the answer is, nothing, II the sub
treasury scheme fails. They fancy that the banks
will soon resume specie payments, the public mind
will be satisfied; the executive will unite In his per
son the swerd and the purse-the people can then be
bought up and the party will again triumph. QUEEN
Deus puit perders, &c. The evidence Of disappro-
ton they receive from all parts of the country in the
recent elections seems TO plunge them only deeper in
desperation, and every effort is now made to arrest
their downward progress.
The Commissioner of Patents in this city employs
himself in the low and discredtable occupation Of
writing circulars the locofocos in aid of that mass
Of fasehood scurrility, and blackguardism, yceped
the Globe His official time, for which he is paid by
the people, is devoted to the lowest party purposes,
and when he is not found in the Land OE:e. attend
ing to his private business he is addressing circulars
TO the friends of the "party" calling upon them 10
support vehicle Of filth and falseheod, which has
been chosen as the administration organ. To facli-
tate his operations he has applied 10 Congress for the
ranking privilege that he may have heopportnnty
of franking himself the prespectuses and letters in
relation to the organ, without calling upon members
of Congress TO commit a fraud upon the Post Office
by doing 1t, as some have already done.
This week has been pregnant with amusement to
old and young Of this good city. On the first of the
month, the nditre de danse, Sgnor CarusL gave
splendid ball, according TO custom, in his saloon
ball is in the life of young woman. For days
before it takes place. she is in eversh state Of
element and when comes, feels as much happiness
IN the fruition, as from anticipation. | attended this
May ball. II was perfect fairy scene. The Queen
of May, maids of honor, Foras and the crowd ofllt-
tie girls, dressed in the most picturesque style pre-
scented picture Of great beauty and interest The sa
loon, as usual, was cf0WQ0O, dhQ the parents ana
friends of the future bellies Of the city much
delighted the girls themselves, with the skill they
displayed and the satisfaction they seemed TO enjoy.
The queen, Miss W. was very pretty, with soft blue
eyes and fair complexion. The dancing was inces-
SAINT; cotillions, quadrlles and watzes followed in
rapid succession, and were participated in by the old
as well as the ysuRg 1t was a sort of prelude TO
Penolse's soiree given the same night. Bachelor B.
was there with half dozen of his female friends, as
usual, and smlrking and giegling with great gee-
This honorable IS not al all particular in his selections
he is a sort Of general adnirer of the sex. Cupid
has riddIed his heart that no impression can now
be made uponit. The burden of his song is
Consistency is not for me,
So ladies take your waraisg."
This ball was kept up till two o'clock in the morn
ing by the charming little girls and their partners,
and those who did net 60 TO Pontors party. 1t was
delightful festival, as innocent as II was Joyous and
beautiful.
Celebrate the frat Of Nay;
Healthy, rosy, fresh and sweet,
Tripping with their nmble feet;
Many an airy, J9yous round,
The scene at Monsieur Ponto's was of different
There were lots of members and their wives-fash-
ionasles and loafers al this blow out by e Mnistrs
de France. One Of the latter who figured last winter
at Mrs. - and other fashionable routs here,
has strindled worthy gentleman, with whom he as
soeaied, out of el200, and made off without indica-
ting any intention 10 return, or deemIng u necessary
10 let any one know of his whereabouts. heleadsrs
of ton, or those who wish TO be thought 80, IN this
city, are quite too promscuous in their invitations,
and admit to their circles too unfortunately. One
lady understand, keeps youth constantly on the
look out, 10 pick up all strangers who may arrive
and whose costume may be decent, but above all,
whose noustaches are conspicuous This ID carrying
hospitality to great lengths. The little attacks heard
given ou that party to be gwen In honor OF the
arrival of the Prince de Joinville, who was expected
on the first Of May; but the Prince did not think
il worth while 10 hurry himself 10 accommodate his
fathers servant, the Minisfre de Frsnce, Monsieur
Pontois determined 10 wait no longer, and his rooms
were crowded with all that his industrious and very
learned atachS had directed him TO invite. OF course
there was, as we Yankees say, a considerable Of
mixture hind Of hodge podgc Of Wing Locofoco
and oafer-a bent spen their ewn gratlfcaton and
upon doing Justice 10 the vands and liquors Of the
minister. Monsieur Ponois is no niggard on these
occasions His parties are profuse in refreshments
and wines, and the gourmand and loafer are delight
ed when they have opportunity 10 partake ofthem.
The long interval too that had elapsed since fash
ionable jam had been given in this city, occasoned
great rush to this sofee and the worthy minister was
delighted te find he had so many friends IN strange
land In ADDITION TO this qualification, he had also
the satisfaction OF adding three four words to his
vocabulary Of English terms, which he considers as
no ordinary ACQUISITION; for he finds the language
tough as Jehn Bull himself; and dficult to under
stand az a Yankee Pedlar.
The race course was another source OF amusement
here TO those who are fond Of the turf and crowds
have boon Aook daily n wifneas the ieetneae of n