Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-05


men b.fore it takes place Ii is not yet thoroughly
dlgesed. bill was brought in today, aulhorsing
the Treasurefs OF the counties 10 postpone the pay
mcnt of taxes to tine not beyond the LIST of May
next. If the small bill be not passed, they will
have to postpone indefinitely, for there is money
in the Interior 10 pay with.
Theatre, Burton, Russell Gallery of the
House, Specimen of fashionable noncha-
lance-Pre ntiss-Procectiings OF Congre .,
&c.
WAsHINGToN, January 81, 1888.
have said that there is but little musical taste in
this city. An opera would not be patronzed should
be attempted here unless should be the fashion TO
attend it and suspect this is very much the case
all over the country.
The musical enthusiasm of the fashionables and
others here, expired the first night of Russell Con-
cert. The audience on that OCCASION was more n,-
merous than it has been known 10 be in this city,
and those who attended thought they had done their
duty, and repetition was unnecessary SO the Sc.
cond and third nights exhibited beggary account of
empty benches, to the modification OF all lovers Of
harmony
Burton and the soirses were mere attractive Bur-
ton has succeeded better even than VandeEhoti and
Booth and comedy has triumphed over tragedy
The people here so tagged out with dull speeches
and nspid parties, that any thing in the shape of fun
is agreeable to them, and Burton has given them
9uantum suf. of IT, His benefits were OVERLOOKING
though the comedy of poor Sheridan Knowles, the
Love Chace was literally and most cruelty butchered
and in private companies. BY hearing him so often
they got tired Of the sound of his voice. and as they
had heard him for nothing they felt desire pay
for the pleasure.
Yesterday il was understood that Mr. Legare was
TO address the house the Mississippi election and
he has the character Of being good speaker the
galleries were crowded at an early hour by auditors
of both sexes Almost all the domestic and foreign
| beauty Of Washington there but there were at
best but few listeners. The bellies sucking in
the honey of sweet vows" and the beaux breathing
soft nothlngs into their ears. took seat enc
who belongs 10 the haul sR most splendid dress;
and, speaking Of dress, am constrained TO say that
IL seems 10 be in finer taste this winter than have
ever observed il. The bonncts are Of silk or velvet
of various colors, and ornamented with beautiful
plumes on the outside, and wreahs OF flowers within
forming chaplet round the head. These bsnnets
| are very becoming, and set of handsome face TO
great advantage. Where feathers are not used art.
fetal flowers are substituted, which give great beauty
to the bonnet. The dresses mostly OF rich mate
rails velvet satin, silk, and chay made up in the
modern, or latest European fashion.
Have you been much edited" said TO Miss -
"Edifed what's thatr she answered, in soft
drawing tone.
"why, by the speech of Mr.. Lagare, 10 be surel"
81 never pretend to listen to what those men say
why, though, you ladies came for that pur-
| pose Z" said l, with affected as,onishment
speeches. come here, because it's the fashion; and
Ihave nothing else to do; and no where else 10 90"
| Sand because" sald ], "you always look so
charming, wherever you CO. You will have muck to
answer for"
"How, pray7'
"By the wounds your beautiful eyes have inflicted
on the hearts OF the young men,"
Hearts! what's that None but negroes have
hearts. The fashionable have struck the word from
their vocabulary. Pray WHO'S that woman in black r.
and she put her glass TO her eye, and turned up her
pretty iiItle lip with contempt
Il don't know; but don't you think her pretty
olx h~a Exa ~ xanA and - M.
perhaps so! but she's decidedly vulgar How
excessively affected! she must be from the country"
/ "whyT
Because she does not know how to be fashona-
| BILE; she IS too Jude and hoydenish-and seems TO
think that men have such things hearts," and she
/ turned her head away with scorn.
beautiful youth, with very pretty hair Of soft
black mousfaches approached and spoke to her; and
| thought she began To manifest something like a
heart-she looked interesting and sentimental-and
cast her beautiful blue eyes upon the soft and hand
some countenance OF the young man IN the most Ian.
gushing manner.
TO see yos. When did you come 10 Washington T.
she exclaimed, as your former little represen alive
took seat near her. 81 declare we've been quite al
aloss since you left Congress. Why on earth, don't
you cut these locoiocos as they call Them and come
back 10 the Housef
Mex. made some reply, ntimarng that i was not
| just now his interest 70 become Wing or Conserva-
tive, sshe had some expectations which he had come
tomorrow nghtT'
what the poor balf How could you ask such
question: IL is quite too vulgar concern |; and
never countensnce what Is vulgar"
but il is intended for the benefit OF the moor Of
your city and u will be an act Of charity 10 gon
"Chartyi what's that To Put money In poor
CarusI purse-and give the loaers an opportunity 10
show oil, as managers, and dance sone quadr,lIes
The poor will get but small portion Of the proceeds
/ fear
But you will 90 TO the National ball, presume ~
"Oh assuredly; who would miss IT, when the ma
nagers are 10 be all members Of Congress- and the
| elite of the nation"
"And Of the District too said /; Messrs Cox,
and Force for example The little dancing master is
up 10 these things; and has contrved 10 urge in the
managers with no hitle Force"
Indeed" said Mss -. "Reslly, do not
! take Your with quite beyond my comprehension"
"Thcn you must get Mr.. Hore TO dig il out at the
Mr. Prentss closed the debate today on the Missis-
sppi election by a shert speech Of great power and
brIlIspcy. The crowd was immense, though tic
.,,h hill ndor "A, acuco.r H.