Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-28

III nei idp, or placed II before her. On the opposite
SIDE was the place for the peers but took less into
rest IN the ne creatures than in the she What struck
me most on the approach Of the peerssses, was the
singular degree Of personal beauty, which, as bsdy
of women, they generally possess. / do not think
they reached SO many as three or four hundred, as
there were many seats vacant but Of sssh as were
present, can safely say that have never seen in
single collection, SO many beautiful graceful and
dignifed women as they presented. They are gene
rally over the ordinary stature of females-approach-
ing the majestic in their height and appearance
Their forms full-roundea WELL and presen, finely
developed busts of remarkable classic beasty. Few
are thin, lean, or neagre in appearance-nany on the
contrary rather inclining to bon point But in oon
plexion benignant expression of face-and graceful
movements they are very SUPERIOR Hereafter il mnst
be admitted that the higher female ranks Of England
are beautiful race-and perhaps on ne other occa-
sion has been opportunity to this so superior
as that of the coronation.
Around the galleries, in every direction, the crowd
of beauty was immense. These were not peerssses
although the great proportion belonged to the highest
and most refined orders Of society Among them
observed whole benches of beauty-vast shoals Of
female elegance. The Abbey contained 10000 per-
sons and probably out Of this number 1000 were fe-
males generally beautiful, and all gorgeously dress
ed Such another sight never expect to see as long
as live, and am devish glad went there although
l had some intentions at one time to omit the
chance.
But had almost forgot the peeresses, sweet souls
1t quite amusing to see them enter. They sailed
up the main aisle, of the Abbey, until thew
came to the centre, where the ceremony was to be
performed. There the officers Of the Earl Marshal
took hold of their crimson trains three or four feet
long, and conducted each to her seat which was
marked oat and labelled for her. Each one then roll
ed up her train around her, just pretty little kit
ten, tired of playing IN the sum- curs up her tail in
'front.' and cks her lips as preparation for the next
| impulse Of human life. The gentlemen in waiting
each with his baton, announced these ladies' as thew
appeared. The Duchess of Richmond created sensa.
tion-so did Lady King (the daughter OF Byron)
| ada. SOLE daughter sfmy houss and home,
The Countess o. Essex, the late actress, Miss Ste
phens was beautiful and dignifed- but none seemed
so splendid as the beautiful Marchoness of London
derry and the equally lovely Countess of Shrewsbu-
| ry, think it was.
must not forget another sight which struck ma
as connected with the peeressss. As they began TO
muster pretty thick the from the eastern windew
shot through brilliant beam. What do Won think.
gentle fair ones of New York, became Of that beam !
IL was reflected and refracted in a dozen bean,fl ca
iorsby the profse brlliants, damends and pyee,ou.
stones which ornamented their hair / observed an.
peeress not the most beautiful of the parerre bu, tho
latest by all odds. Her head dress was one ncr,.,-
alton Of diamonds and other jewellery. and every
moment she turned TO look this way or thu, NAV
| my eyes were dazzled with all the beautiful 90.
Tors of the rainbow.
shall never forget the far peeresses of England
Their jewellery, ornaments and decorations weye
pefuse and rich; but their fine FORMS exquisite conn
plexions, and particularly their full, classic bvs,s
heaving with loyalty and love, presume will he
found impressed on my memory as leng as il can as
one idea after another.
The entrance of the foreign ministers was another
object of great interest and splendor Their costume,
were as various as they were splendid The Turkish
ambassador looked wel-but the veteran "old Soult,
as he is Familiarity called, brought forth the most at
teDtion. He created sensation on his entrance
There was q very peculiar propriety in this sentiment,
Marshal Souit had thrashed the English, and had
been thrashed by them, during the last war. Two
brave men, and two brave nations always esteem each
ether. soult won the pspslace.
The entrance Of the Duke of Nemours, the second
son of Louis Philippe also made nstlng. hi.
said that number Of second sons of the KINGS of
Europe have been present, besides several lets Of
German princess all looking forw ard to have chance
fer the fair hand Of Victoria.
Bat Of all the sights in the Abbey the entrance NJ
the young Queen was the most beautiful and splen-
did, There she was walking up the steps leading "a
the royal platform, where stood the holy 81, "a
wards char, the throne &c. She looked ou;,e .bor,
in stature bat nevertheless she bore herself with much
dignity. On her fair brow she wore a daxzline err
elst of gold and prsciess stones. Her CRIMSON ,,.,
ten or twelve yards in length was borne bv e;,h,
young ladies' Of the highest rank. These eight train.
bearers were tall and majestic, and also yery be,,,
ul. Their head-dresses were adorned with looy
white plames. II was really quite interesting 70 ace
the little girl bearing herself so we'll In thai mart If
the building where stood, the ladies expressed deep
interest on her appearance. "Poor thing they viii
smother her''-"sweet little girl they will kill
her with grandeur"
In truth, the accession Of Victoria seems to have
changed the nature Of men and hingsn this land of
sturdy liberty. The nation has gone back 10 the an
Gent days Of tilt and tournsment-and loyalty has
become entwinsd with the sentiment of love- Eng
land never had before young, delicate rather pref
ty, rather sensible chaste maiden for her sovereign