Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-11-15

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own country, where she has danced to the in
finite delight Of our novelty-loving people. We
will venture to say that the Bayaderes of the
Ganges, dance more gracefully because more
naturally than the far famed Fanny Essler. Per-
haps ofall female dancers, she will hear away
the palm, in violent contortions and diiic ult and
postures.-Ed. Adrertiser.
THE INDIAN BAYADEREs.
PARIS, September.
The great novelty of the week is the ar
rival Ola ban ! of real BayadereS, brnush,
to this country from Indio. bv NJ. Tardvel.
There is not the slightest doubt that these
arc properly authenticated importations.
and that no deceit is intended. |, is said
that tn" greatest difficulty was experienced
IN obtaining the permission of their supe-
rior to their visiting Europe. A law suit
in which she had engaged at Pondicherry,
and which there was every prospect Of her
losing decided her to consent, and to ac-
company them herself. You will have
seen by tho papers that this old woman is
name Sille, aud that she j. exceedingly
particular in all iba, relates TO their com
fort and mora 3. just AS the vessel was
about to sail, The Brahlnins came in crowds
to Judge for themselves il the accommo-
dation was such as they could approve of.
One OF these girls (Amany) had been
beloved for some time by youg Brahmin.
He had not it appears, made much i'm
preston on her heart, as she lonked cold
ly on when he rushed forward aud threw
himself i'll despair at her feet inploring her
not to leave him. He could not he torn
from her presence; his tears and lamen-
ta,ions were sufficient to excite emotion in
whole troop Of dancing girls. Amany
remain.d d severe and inflexibie; and nj last
IN order 10 put au end to the scene. the or
der was given to weigh anchor. The un.
happy Brahmin hestated for some time.
and the general opinion was that the same
vessel would bring 10 Europe, a troop. of
Bayaderes and a priest of The basnsisl;
|btt at last he turned hrs glance iowa7tis
the dnme of the temple and murmured
forl, fragment of q sacred song hegave
parting glance at his hard-hear,cd mis-
tress and plunged into the sea. In short
time he. reached the shore by swimming
and the passengers could see him stand
ing in his white drapery like n statue, until
distance mingled together all objects.
During the voyage. the women indulged
in The greatest merriment, while the m,eu
remained apart, silent and sad. When
heavy weather arose. they chaunted to-
Srther, sitting in :; circle. a melancholy
air which also accompanies the sacred
dances. Nothing could he more singular
| than this plainlive chant, broken by the
storm-sO'netmes lost altogether. and
sometimes coming over the ear, like a
weakened echo. For some days after their
arrival at Bordeaux, they lived on milk
and fruit. They only use vessels without
crack or spot; they afterwards prepared
fish in their country fashion, Of which hey
eat with great moderation. ] Yesterday
had the good fortune 10 meet with a Young
physician Of Bordeaux, who was present
when these children of the Air appeared
at private house for the first time in En-
rope. Only few persons were present.
Their curiosity was at its hieIle i pitch
when II noise of little bells was heard in The
outside room.
The door opened and five women of q
bright copper color, advanced, with regu-
lar step, gracefully covered with a thin
robe OF white muslin, which scarcely COW
cred the bosom and shoulders. The FIVE
heads bent down simultaneously 10 the
floor, aud they made salam with both
hands. Behind the dancers came three
men erect and calm. One of them was
old; he was distinguished by three white
lines on the forehead and arm. and his bu.
siness was 10 play The cymboIs. The other
two were Young; one Of them carried a
long cylindrical drum which he struck with
the extremity Of his fingers; the other play.
ed sort Of pipe, sounding something like
an cbOe.
The FIVE hayaderes remained some time
immovea5c in the middle of the room. ms
if TO allow the company to inspect them
fully. Their costume was brilliant and
original; golden girdle went tightly round
their waist. and helped to sustain striped
panialOOn Of India muslin. Their white
robe was rolled round their bust, allowing,
through its folds their dark skin to appear,
shining like silk. They poised them
selves on the extremlties of their feet, bend
ing volupluously like five cedars move.'
bv the same breeze. They all wore on The
summit Of the head a gilt skull cap of cnrv-
ed lines, on which was engraved n serpent
with seven heads. Round their arms we're
Indian bracelets of curious shape; golden
rings were suspended from their nostrils,
| their lips and ears. Their dark hair black
and rough, was plated on the top Of their
head and fell down behind in two long
plai's. A band Of GOLD went round their
forehead. The expression Of their faa-
lures was very different. Amany's face
was mild and gentle: She ia tall and slight;
her smile is beautiful; her age may he n
| bou, eighteen. Somdiroun. on the contra
ry, is impericus and bold; her eye is very