Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-10-10

Bridal FestivxI.
This evensng 10 to be performed the solemn TItc
thsI blend lwo fond hearts in enc and unite two =
devoted lovers rs eer the stars havelt to sweet com
rnun'on. Lsrx long have they besn bctroshed, ant
the bridegroom has borne the hazarSs Of the deep
and breasted the rear of elements 40 firmly and a
meekly AS the bride has yielded to loves delays
through weary months and bitter lonely nights. Sh,
has trimmed the lamp of hope, and gased upon thu
smile Of promise, in the conviction that time woule
bring the full fruon of her desires-anathls evening
witnesses the long looked for eoasumraation The
fashionable world are on the tp-oe of excitement
the preparations for the festival the most Aag-
nlficen, and imposing scale; the brides father is
wealthy, and she an only daughter-passing fair II
the most lavish expenditure of money can effect a
splendid entertainment this will surpass anything OF
the kind which has preceded it : twenty OF the most
accomplished musicians have been engaged, who will
form band unequaed in this country; andabesides,
by way OF giving novelty to the scene six of our most
eminent professional vocaists, and as many Of the
best amateurs, have consented to exert their powers
for the entertainment of the company A great por-
ton of the beauty and fashion of this soodly city will
be present. arrayed in the most scrupnlous fashion of
the day. II will be an exciting occasion. Many of
their blessings and drink Champagne; 1t is computed
that five barrels of oysters and twenty baskets Of
Champagne will be consumed; should there be ssr
Plus, II goes 10 the posr ofthe Fifteenth Ward The
spacious mansion, and all the extensive walks and
arbors are to be lighted with varegated lamps; Will
ton carpets will be spread throughout, and the whole
enclosure will be protected by spiral awning, and
present as imposing spectacle the vast hall of an
ancient castle; the whole of Wavery Place will be
illuminated from in the evening till the throng dis
perses. Ladies' look out for glowing description Of
the affair, ARIEL is of the guests-we have scen
his pretty card of invitation and you may depend
upon it, nothing will escape his wachful gaze.
Coon CosvERsATIoN-Rousseau Justly remarks
that the tone of good conversation Is neither dull
nor frivolous. 1t is fluent md natural; sensible
without being pedantic; cheerful, without being bois-
ferrous; elegant without being affected polite, with
out being nsipid and jocose, without being equivo.
cal" And we may add it deals not in dissertations
nor grams conforms the demands of good TASTE
without being bound by rule; mites wit and reason,
satire aad carnnls.Aa, ,.hnn, denav,'-ey T-~.. .he
rules of pure morality and allows all to speak on
subjects which they understand Each one expresses
his opinion, and supports II in as few words posi-
BILE and no ore attacks that of another with warmth,
or uphelds his own with obstiRacy. All impart in
formation, and all interested and entertained. II
is surprising that the western nations have been
sensible how important is instruct children in the
art of agreeable narration. large part of their time
IN schools is spent in acquiring facility in written
compositions; yet have not occasion TO relate q
hundred times where we have occasion to write once?
If we look around u.s. how few persons do we see
whe know how TO relate properly anything Of length
Among the Asatics, the art Of relating high est-
nation, and properly taught. We ought to initiate
them in this respect.
The DRuM.-The drum, as a military instrument.
is used both 10 beat the march and give signals
Ne man, who has not experienced il, can imagine the
exciting power Of the drum. The iatgued and ex-
haused ssIav, animated by us sound and
in battle preserves order and inspires courage in
body attacking en- eoonne. The French drummers
perform admirably, and, under Napoleon, great
number were attached to each battalion. drum
which has acquired historical celebrity Is that which,
by the oder OF Z,sca, covered with his own skin,
that he might still aid in battle where he had often
commanded even after he had become blind
HoRL. GATT-This is the original Dutch name for
Hur Gate or He'll Gate, and sgnihes whirlpool. I,
is a dangerous and very crooked strait and hence
He'll Gate seems 10 be very appropriate appellation
The sira, is formed by projecting rocks, that eonfne
the water 70 narrow and crooked chaane occasion.
ing strong eddy currents.
10 The statue o. Cleopatra is gong TO New Or
leans.
~ Three hundred ana nf,y person. arrived Is
New Orleans in one day.
| The LITTLE FRAsKus.-Too much praise ca mo
be bestowed upon the management, for afiording IN,
New Yerkers opportunity vf listening 10 The sing
ing of Mrs Gibbs, late Miss Graddon. A very full