Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-26

servant passed which disappeared IN few seconds.
The supper is admira5e-Hav'nt you been at 1t
The General has been almost pofuse in his vands and
\ has administered to the gratihcauon OF many o. ms
guests who like me, can boast OF nue. taste. Man al
ter all, is eating animal lou may say "nst you
please about the pleasure OF intellectual food give me
thai which / can masticate, and which delights and
tckes the palate, and you may have all the FOOD your
mind swallow in century leit in,s moment the
great Intellectual giant Of the Senate, Webster forkng
scked oyster with as much CONT as he would read a
law case: and Speaker Polk with his mouth so crammed
with chicken celery and beef tongue that even the Of
fer of foreign embassy could not loosen his jaws
Wise wa washing down his tongue with champagne and
ex Speaker Bell was mediiating the demolition of q
plate of blanc nange My maxim is dunn vipimas eies-
mas that IS fcordng 70 my n ~ we
there is no supper. l look upon every else
leather or prunea. always went to Mrs Gs soirees
very late thai might enjoy the feast OF the body and
the flow of wine, and her suPpers were charming and
fit for the gods v
well Bacchus seems to have made you eloquent
but viso dGugiea mordoces What think you ofthe
beauty in this room?'
He put his glass 10 his eve and took rapid glance at
the JOY Gus group whirng aboat IN the May dance.
by George, there is grea deal OF loneliness here,
enough. But Mrs. I. knows how to select and
is determined 10 please"
some eyes are dark, as is Lapand night,
Some blue and tender as an Easiers sky
Chow M ss are pae and fair high
Seine gentle ard most syph like, seem to TX
Oh Iovey-such in visions bask,
Slumbering in summer woods without an aim or task"
Very appropriate upon honor, but tel me VINO some
Of them are, for scarcely decide which is the most
lovely Of the fairy groups before u.s.
The task would be locg but will glance at
taem for your qualification. That sweet creature
u.s. with an eve so darkly, deeply, beautifully blue"
and complexion so dazzlngly brilliant, is Miss M
of Alexandria Her IS little retrousse. That
lair skinned GIRL with the pleasant smile is Miss L,
whose only defect is her teeth but she is very hand
some in spite of her teeth. The young lady in blue,
with coun,enance so open and intelligent, and who
dances gracefully is Miss W of Washington
She is said to be very accomplished and agreeable.
Miss T the sylphide you have seen before She
is very fascinating in her and talks charming
ly. You must be introduced to her.
"And who is that tall young lady with the golden
curs and brilliant complexion dancing with member
of Congress-"
miss Il, of Virginia, one Of the bellies of Wash.
ington."
blue eye and ridante counenance please me exceed
ingy. But there is whose smile is fascination
our sis a vis."
"Tnat is the eldest Of the Miss SIS, of this city
beautiful girl she u.s. and amabe she is beauti-
full Her sister has Just made her debut and is
and interesting girl That fine looking young
right is also debu,ant Do you observe hew soft
is the expression of her countenance and how gently
she looks upon the scene before her? 1t is Miss R
who has been thought to rival Miss C. OF Alexan
dra, who stands not far from her with Mr.. Wise on
whom she seems to act a magnet But it would be
impossible describe such a collection Of beauties il
were gifted with the genius of Homer; and as feel
thirsty must return to the supper rcom and see how
helping himself and requires small quantity to fill
his vacuum. leave you TO worship at the shrine of
beauty, while dedicate myself to Bacchus."
We'll" said I, as took leave, "this is the most
agreeable and brilliant party have attended this win
ter 1t late to GO to the Misses Talors,
and 1 hastened my lodgings dreamt all night Of
the fairy scene had left, while the lovely groups Of
syphs had behed fitted before my minds eye in al
living reality, and gave delicious charm to my
repose.
Tonish, the grea, national birth night ball is to take
place, in Carusis ssoon where every thing has been
prepared for magnificent and splendid scale
The whole world will be there, and l among the rest
1t shall be described hereafter.
Mr. Registrar Smith, gave party last night but not
having been there, car say nothing OF IL
Mr.. Gushing from Massachusetts, is laid up with a
brain fever which is considered dangerous.
committee e your citizens here prowng about,
and is conjectured their object is prevail upon Van
Buren, abandon the sub treasury scheme If he does
not will abandon him, for the impression now IS that
il will not pass even the Senate Mr. CritieHden was
making strong and eloquent speech today, in oPpos
ton To it.
The Canada bill is stu pending in the House, where
it meets with great opposition especially some Of its de-
tails.
The President and his whole Cabinet yesterday visit
ed Mr. Morse's magnetic telegi aph, and were quite
charmed with il. Mr.. Van Buren, gave him the follow
ing short sentence TO communicate. THE enemy Is
near !" which was performed in salf minute. Van,
however does not seem to be aware that the ehemy Is
much than he suppeses, and that he likely to
be overthrown. HORACE.
70 Quite regiment of replies to the last Enigma
our fair sphynx propounded, has been received and
duly noted. The candidates for matrimonial honors
shall receive all attention
Trial for Slander.
SUPERIOR CoURr-FRIBAr-Befor Judge Jones.
Temple Fay versus James b. Tayor-Pks
action for SANDER; the damages were laid $4,000
r. II. Morris opened for the plaintiff, commenting
considerably the enormiiy OF Islander, particularly
the prevalent Of slanderns the brokers and
ney dealers Of Wall street. of whom Mr. Fay 10 onel
and called upon the Jury give the plaintiff such
sum would act like golden ointment to heal lis
wounded reputation, and deter Others from slandering
the brokers in Wall BY wholesale retail for the
future.
The 6rst witness called was
Mr.. Samuel Lowndsbury.-fn August last
the corner Of Pine and Nassau talking to Mr.
Taylor. Heard Mr.. Taylor say that Temple Fay was
a ID scoundrel; that he not worth the clothes
ON his back and never would be- Mr. ylor then add.
ed" On him, he has pcriured himself thousand
times in all the courts OF the city,"
Morris-Whst else did he say7
witness-He used many other harsh names about
Fay
Norris What d1 you ssy7
Witt told him Il was pretty harsh Language.
Morris.-What did he say then1
Willie said he didn't care a d--n; he could
prove what he had said heard him II . subsequent
period repeat tina, he could prove IT,