Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-14

The United States Government and that of the British
Empre that has saved them from such unfortunate
suits for the present
NuptfaI Soiree and supper on "Wednesday
night.
AS we have no, the genius and taste that die
tated the Ephaamiu Peei Ct Thetidos To the tender
graceful, but somewhat lcenous Catullus; and more
over tie in sober prose, instead OF the meas
ured numbers OF the Prince of Latin lyrics readers
be contented with plain and unsrnsmenial des-
crpton of living personages ard of fact details
instead of borrowing the vivid graces Of poetry the
elegant conceptions of the beautiful mythology OF the
alcients.
On Wednesday night there was a scene Of nerr-
ment in the house 90 Aid. -, and the illu
minated by the reflection of the brilliant lamps and
chandeliers that blazing in his parlors. In the
of the drawing reom table decorated and
arranged go as resemble antique altar, round
which were grouped bushng bride and impatient
bridegroom with the attendant nympss and swans
and The friends of both parties eager and anxious
interesting occasion.
Quite a cluster of the members Of the Corporation
was present and appeared to take deep interest in
the occasion indeed married men always seem TO en-
Joy these festivities with double zest-probably from
the effect Of association and the dream of oh the days
when was youngr' The brides complexion daz-
zngly transparent that the flowing of the vital
almost visible through the delicate net work
OF veins that spread flush over her cheek. Her fine
black ewes beamed with intellect. and redeemed the
promise Of her face figure Next TO her stood her
sister who acted a bridesmaid and to whom nature
and mild as the azure Of summers evening, and her
auburn coored hair gave her features the sunniness of
Of those virgins that Guido loved to paint, with the
serenity Of saint, and the happiness and innocence OF
an angel The hair OF the ether bridesmaid, Miss
p was Of a sill lighter hue, the classic wi the
lint white locks while her sparkling eyes gave
qne1u chose agreeable her srsem6iemnd shone in
them while grace seemed inspire her gestures and
altitude The three fair girls we have alluded to might
have been taken the ruins Of some temple in Thes
sally as the original Graces who haoweo the fame and
imprinted their sweet influence on the exquisite my
thology Of antiquity. Miss H, of Waverly Place,
wrs there witty and good humored as usual while the
animation Of her temperament evinced by cheeks
which had borrowed the deepest tnge OF the of
June richly incarnaained. She wore black velvet
bodice which well with the funess OF ker
figure the hue OF her cheeks and the rounded contour
fher features. Miss v, of Fourth street, realized
the image which Horace intended to convey by his sim
pier undiis, being exclusively neat in the arrange
ment OF her hair and Dress and gaining admirers
thereby than striking and dazzling charmers.
Miss l. is of those placid and tacurn beauties,
who appear phosophze upon passing events and per
sons. n stream of light seems TO fash frsm her eyes
like emsnaton OF the deity that inhabits her soul
and this 10 delightfully."- relieved by her quiet and unas
| Stunning manner The white roses in her hair were in
keeping with her department. Miss Euterpe's fine
voice and tasteful execution were called sts requisi.
ton, and duly appreciated; the crowded state Of
the salons prevented dancing and vocal and instru-
| mental music was substituted She sings with
that sbsorbs the attention Of the listener and her voice
play round the heart, whose pulsations beat
in sst time with her rapid lingering notes in linked
sweetness long drawn out Miss X. Of Hammond
street. laughing eyed and merry-voiced nymph, was
there with velvet bodice and thin muslin Of the
,urc Of woven mir. with gold bandeau round her
hair which gave i the appearance OF liquid light,
A great many ladies' their hair 4 augusta
among whom was noticed Miss -, whose glossy and
dark rnrleis are somewhat mixed with silver, and
whose dimped cheeks beginning to be encroached
upon by wrinkles, while the lus,re Of her eyes is lue
lost in the crows feet that Surround them Her voice is
6rnlv late
pierce you.
The groom, Mr., is not particularly remarkable
for hs dramatic composition. bat IS pleasing gentle
manly person. amisbe aud susceptible. Mr. -. with
his cravst q Ia byron, suavered in duet with Miss
K; his voice is very penetrating aud silenced the
hum Of conversation around. Altogether the evening
was most agrceably spent the supper superb
champagne was sparkling in continuous flow jees,
conserve, and pyramids Of fruits and delicious condi
gracefully diversified tie more substantial luxu.
RES anc good appeti,es found good cheer while the
s glass drained in honor OF the secession and the
last rapid succession Of similar meetings In honor Of
each bachelor aud spins,er Of the company.
The Vicar Of Wakefield says that the happies, period
IL the time of conrtship and another great English
writer (Afr Addison calls Il the plea,antcst condition
o life provided the passion be sincere and the party
beloved kind with discretion Love- desire, hope, al
the vigorous emotions ofthe sosl rise in the pursuit
marriage OF love pleasant amarriagc Of love IA easy
and marriage where both meet must be happy. A
happy marriage has in it. all the Pleasures OF
all the enjoymen,s ef and reason and indeed all
the Of life. Then take hint We bachelors and
spinsers from Tie event avn shout TO describe and
think not ta shelter yourselves under nv example ss
about to cut association and get rid OF my un
bes, condition" speedily possible. am tired Of
celibscy, and have idea of ivsg the sprngtme of
| my existence, Ike Nararene or a cenobite
The schsomen declare that there are no females i,
heaven, that the Angels all msles, and that the
Cherub are no Of no sex at all Analogous TO this is
| the complaint in Milton. o.
OH Why did our
4 Cres,or Wis., tat peoped hghessheavea. ~,
with spirits va cuhne, al lest
@N This novelty on earth, this fsr d.f.ct