Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-29
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The last night of the Opera here in which Mad.
Caradori Allan appeared as the pr,md donna, the
house was crowded TO suocauon. Citzens and
strangers fashionable and Questionable, old and
young had become muscaly derdagit. Inc SUBJECT OF
politics was declared a bore. Inc eloguehcc Oh boon
and Cushman guile nauseaung, and even sources had
become dnnaRyeuse. attended among the crowd, and
had the misfortune 10 be seated young lady
whose catchiRatlen, when spoken TO by beau, was
so loud and eternal that became almost SICK II was
nothing but poo poo eyerlastlngy, which might have
been tolerated aside but 10 continue tin such STRAIN
as 10 disturb the Whole audience, was rather 100 bad
It's pity thought young ladies arc not taught how
10 behave themselves when they 90 into company.
Ii is positively vulgar, and her mama should read her
lecture lis improperly, If she be not herself
as rude. | shifted my quarters TO avoid this specl-
men of fashionable gcnullty in Washington, and
took seat in another box; but il was iacidet scyl-
lam cupines ritare charybdinl-in plain English,
lsaplng oat of the frying pan into the fire. A sprg
OF the law, DESTROYS 10 let the audience in his neigh
berhood know that he had voice of his ewn, and
was parsonage of some importance, began 10 talk
50 loud 10 some young ladies OF his acquaintance,
that gentleman who sat near them, and was more
anxious to hear the delicious voice of the vocalist,
than the veclferous babbng of the disciple of Coke,
felt himself under the necessity of checking his OBJ
strepeross volubitv, by calling him some harsh
names, which the youth, being of royal descent,
could not digest. The next day he sent a challenge
in due form 10 the person who had had the nsoence
10 require him TO behave like gentleman; but he
treated it with the contempt it deserved, and ac-
cordngly piacarded in different parts of the city
The ways, however made of the p, and e of
the c. 10 show their estimation Of the noisy youth,
who, with his friend, the bearer of the challenge
bound over to keep the peace in the penalty Of
thousand dollars and so ends scene second Of life in
Washington.
A tall man, in the costume of Polish Lancer, en-
tered the parquette on whom the eyes of all the
fashionabes were Immediately fixed. Ii was whis
pered he was a German Count. The ladies were in
raptures.
Dear me- said pretty little nympth, in group
near me, how very noble he looks-ons might tell
he was nobleman by his nppearaRco-l do long to
be introduced to him."
The POO poo of the yosng lady have mentioned
became more audible, TO attract the attention of the
Count-and eye glasses were in great requisition TO
discern the features of so distinguished person.
"Is'nt his dress splendid" said another lady, not
far frcm me; "psrhaps it's the Prince de Jeinve, |
whom. you know, Mr.. Pontoise expects"
81 declare II is very lke.," said another alongside |
Of her, gazing at him through her opera glass; How
grand and disiingaSe ne looks. Mrs; will have
him at her next soirse she is fond of foreigners
and then shall havethe honor of an introduction"
ooh! how delightful it will be" said the first, to
get acquainted with Prince; have 80 longed to
see one after reading the beautiful novels OF Eng
land and France-and he is single, TOO r.
Eyes" replied the other, sand we must set our
caps for him. Mr.. Pontolse will give another party,
and that will be SO charming Well, now, who could
have believed it. AFrench Prince in our city Il do
feel so delighted. Did you ever
"Bahn said Blassie, who lad just joined the group
and who did not like TO be thrown into the shade,
after growing grey in the service OF the sex-that
fellow is nothing but private OF marines, WAC has
been giving a fencing exhibition, and has come here
10 show the costume he wore on that occasion"
"You don't say so, now exclaimed the romantic
young ladies in breath. Pshaw! the vulgar wretch
/ thought he looked like a common man, alter had
examined BIN more closely"
And thus all their airy visions were suddenly
blasted. The poor marine was 50 much hsitcred by
this notice, however that he has applied, II 10 SAID,
r. fynx fha thnfb he ypav Helr
hereafter if not Prince al least as aFencer. And
50 ends scene third of life ~ Washington.
The arrival of the steam frigaie Fulton has created
quite sensation here. Visiters are constantly pour
ing down to the navy yard to see her; and Van and
portion OF his cabinet took trip down the nvcr the
other day board Of her. TO recruit his spirits sfter
the repeated disasters he has lately experienced The
passage OF the Treasury note bill had filled his purse
and he was comparatively happy. The officers Of the
Fulton were very polite and did every thing in their
power 10 alleviate his misenes They lett the navy
ward at about noon and returned near six clock IN
the even ng, after trip Of about twenty miles below
Mount Vernon They were saluted az they passed
the arsenal and Fort Washington. The day was
fne-the wine excellent-the music good-and the
whole trip agreeable. His excelency expressed his
entire satisfaction and returned TO the Palace IN tol
cradle spirits 4, is said that he condescended while
on board 10 make several inquiries about her speed,
the power of the engine, the quantity OF fuel sac
could carry, and the number OF guns she mounted,
and expressed great astonshment to see that Inc en-
gines were horizontal, instead Of being upnght,
which he looked upon a great novelty, and quite
unknown al Undertook.
After this regatta was got UP, in honor Of the
arrival OF the steam fgae at this yard and on Mon
Gay five boats entered the navy yard, TO row
a mlle and back, fer the amusement Of the members
OF Congress and others, IN Washington. One Of your
Whitehall boats, owned by some one in Alexandra,
won the race by about ten yards. She was an light
sholop-carried four men, and gained ten lengths
by rounding in consequence Of her shortness. She
was about fourteen minutes IN going over the two
miles. Considering the weight and SIZE of her sem-
petltors she had nothing TO boast Of The crowd
toned in the yard and at other points the river,
10 witness this boat race, was immense, and the con-
test seemed excite good deal Of interest on both
SIDES The evening was concluded by a ball and COL
laton given by the officers 10 those who had been
invited 10 attend. Beng bachelor and an admirer
of the sex received invitation, and mingled with
the crowd saw Fastening to the scene Of fesvity in
the medcl room, apartment about 800 ice in length
and 60 or 10 in width. The room was handsomely
decorated with the flags OF the Union, with which
apartments were also formed for dress and supper
rooms The lights were not quite numerous enough
20 give il splendor but there was sufiicency oil Ugh,
10 display the beauties Of those who had the least
claim to loveiness and of this there was no Lack
As the windows were numerous the room was KEEP
in delicious temperature. and the poetry OIL mo-
uon" was indnged in TO the entire satisfaction ano
comfort Of all who participated IN II.
The gentleman 10 whose hospitality the guests
were indebted for this very pleasant festival were
exceedingly polite and attentive, and all seemed 70
be pleased. The young ladies' entered into II with