Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-17

whsn the gentle srseze which has in comnosion all
ihe elements Of which the world is composed had sub
sided, retained the consciousness of undisuIbed dignity
and superiority of judgment and talent hut all hls has
nothing do with Cleveland its Siace my
last nothing OF interest has TRANSFERRED excepting pre-
parans for splendid ball. in celebration of the birth
day OF George Washington, TO be held al the American
House. f you viii be here, the affair will serve you
something for descripon-eaual, every way, 10 any
thing OF the kind in New York. and superior IN many
things TO those you ale accustomed 10 frequent 90
ciety is remarkably dull here this winter The pros
traton of trade desttuion Of any but shinpaster cur
rency, and the impossibiliy OF any ones meeting bus
ness engagements, have put damper on every thng.
/ A Rail Road to Pittsburgh exctes considerable inter-
est For the purpose of securing It's construction we are
petitioning Legislature grant the city power TO
raise loan Of 100000. The object is an important one
and will be highly beneficial TO Philadelphia, as II VIII
induce travel and business that city the line OF
Rail Roads and Canal being completed. Weieei hard
towards the old General and ule Van, and their mas
ers for the hard times which still press hard upon u.s.
and as good democrats only sigh Tor reief and
hope for better days. We won't be content TO do this
ong-wha will do though future elections shalltell
Come, Mr.. Bennett-use your magic influence, and
make Martin see how small heis ia the estimation OF the
people-how unacceptable and contemplate is his ad
ainistrotion /! Reform him,or COMPEL him TO resign
Raise influence for Daniel Webster. He Is the man
the West wants though the people are possessed
with the idea he can't be elected Convince them TO the
Social PARTY IL WAsHisGroS STREET on TuEs-
DAY EyESIxG.--One of those snug, comfortab lie, de-
ghtfu, and graceful assemblies where ladies and
gentlemen meet together in social intercourse TO be
pleased themselves and make themselves agreeable
TO Others was given in Washington street on Tues
day evening, 1t was not one OF those crowded
soirfes TO which the Bangap clique of fashion and
finance resorts, was II similar 10 the guided sa-
looms where the gaudy butterflies huttcr that warm
themselves IN the rays that emanate from the Lady
Marys and Madames de Sevlgne there was no pre-
tence or os,eniation, no empty glitter or dazzling
glare that peases the eye while the heart and feelings
are untouched; where you mingle IN a circle where
you do not know dozen persons and meet with no
thing but cold eyes and esranged faces; where you
are introduced TO person 10 night and are passed
unnoticed tomorrow. Miss Juvenia's party was
given in very different style, and composed of very
different ingredients; none OF the Haunting votarles
of fashion, whose substance is expended on their
backs and the decorations of their houses-but people
OF solid revenues, and respectable position who seek
for comfort in domestic enjoyment in the interchange
Of family parties, and all the elegant, neat pleasing
and agreeable accessories borrowed from the petit
sonpers of the middle of the last century, unconneced
with the revelry and voluptuous dissipation Of which
these reunions are the centre.
The ladies and gentlemen of the party we are
about TO describe have nothing TO do either with Wall
street specuaions or the extlayagaa. and ridiculous
assumptions of ton, both of which together have
contributed as mich any thing else 10 shatter SO
many fortunes, and bring much pride and pretcnce
to the dHst. They do safe and secure business
give as few notes as possible, and therefore
affected by bank curtaments; and are not dependent
upon the favor Of Bank directors have to truckle
to cashiers and forth, for discounts. Out of the
present endorsements therefore, they will come
unscaheu and will decidedly take the foremost stand
in the fashionable ranks of this city when the present
occupants, now totterBg in their seats, are swept
away by the financial whirlwlnd But a truce with
dissertation and to pleasing task of descr bing
very pleasing entertainment.
CSC ska sl.ofn e.
pied the drawing room and boudoir and, notwlih-
standing the ignorant and hearess anathemas of the
fashionable parrenu of the American, and the sanity
Goth OF the Commercial the divine extatic, grace
fall and innocent waltz was the dance par ercecnce
of the evening. The sensitveness of those who cry
out against the Lydlan measure of tbs poetry of mo-
ton proves too much and argues foregone conclu-
sion they speak from their own hearts, and are
frightened at the creations Of their maynatons
Besides with The silly haughtiness of the one, and
the spiritual pride Of the other they slgmazs nine
teen twen,eths of New York society as corrupt and
deprsveA, for the waltz is decidedly paironized by
that proportion of all who dance at public or SO
cia meetings La pi,deur s'est enfuie des c9urs 81
sest refgie sur les ierres Ct les pumes Miss Juve-
nlia in yellow satin, and Mr. M, Of Wall street,
attracted general attention by the ghtness and grace
| of Their movements; Mrs. R, of Hudson street,
was borne round TO the rejoicing and spnehy strains
/ by Mr.. W, and he seemed proud, well he
might, Of his charming partner. Her fine figure,
| verging TO that womany embonponf which il the
Il
pink satin, richly trimmed with blonde In his rapid
| gyrntions, Mr.. W CHANGED TO tread on the dimi-
nutive zoe Of the petite and GENTLE Mrs S., of
\ Philadelphia; but the pain amply atoned for by
the undisguised admiration excited among the SYM
pathizers by her Cinderella.like foot. She wore a
white satin dress, with profusion Of blonde. Miss
| P, delighted the company by her fine execution
| on the piano which che was followed by Miss
Juvenilia, amid the applause and enthusiasm Of the
| party Much speculation was excited by Miss P--'s
sudden retirement from the scene Of festivty at an
early hour, and divers cenjectures hazaroed as
TO the reason. II is not far TO attempt TO unfold
the mysteries Of a lady's mo,ves; and whether she
felt pain in the heart broke stay lace or her shoe
pnched It 10 not in power to disclose. Suffice il
| to say, her place vacant and with her. con-
siderable proportion Of elegance beauty, and vocal
skill retired II is impossible 10 paricularze each
"brRhi particular star that formed the galaxy OF
brlliancy and beauty but among the most conspicu
/ Gus, were Mesdames B and s., and Misses
| J IT., and r. Mrs S., of PHILADELPHIA a. made
| a conquest Of Mr. D, who imagined that she
was in state Of virgin tessedness, ana that her
sweet affections had net yet been menopolized by
| any happy swain. His attentions, therefore, were
very pointed, as was his disappointment when he
learned that she had been foresaled and that there
no chance fer him.
The youth looked grave v lille the lady wssdum5.