Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-11

beauties" They were ssandiag in enc corner Of the
room, evidently for the purpose Of watching the Emo
bilty," 40 they passed in.
"F.ir angels" said i, "yos seem to be enjoying
yourselves here alone-ssnnot share with you in
the spols' this EVENING"
"Oh, certainly! am 80 delighted to see yos-why
did YOU not come sosner n said brunette among the
group, who bespoke great emotion for me.
offender thing how glad | am to see you as well
as yea for me; come, lean on my arm, and let US
minge in the crowd, and gaze on tho fashlonables.
There's the Miss B.. wonder how many hearts
she has bewitched this evening. The gentleman, Mr.
H, whose arm she is leaning so gracefully on, II
is thought will bear her of in triumph. How many
disappointed suitors will langush IN despair II ne
does but better it should be So for hope maketh the
heart sick, and suspense rends the bosom like worm
in the bud; there is ray that beams forever Miss
-, Of Church street, how like sportivc cloud she
wantens through the may throng, like thing OF
air. Who would suppose that that face and speaking
eye the front of genius throne but so II IS
playful and geesome as she seems-her mind IS the
rich store of intellect; of the brightest illusions
that grace literature are the offspring OF her mind,
and if general proclaim be true, she is well matched.
Mr. t, who is now drinking in the llqsid tones OF
her voice, is soon to lead her to the altar and swear
eternal fcal,y-may their lives be like summer
cloud, "that never knows a frown." Here 10 new
STAR Mr.. G., from Troy, one who is winning the
smiles Of all the sunny faces around him; heis witty
playful, poetca and occasionally satirlcal; how in
tellgent his facc-hew respectful his manners
hear he settle down here henceforth. The ladies
will be delighted. There is the petite and gentle
manly Mr.. b, paying his attentions to Miss -.
She is very beautiful but why does he neglect Miss
| -. who is equally lovely and has been his idolP'
"Now
81 heard him answer for himself short time
since; he said, .she is indeed charming, girl, and
lovely too intelligent and fascinating, but she has
awholc United States Bank in her sight-entrc vsus,
| she acon't do"
sob, shocking! how could he thus trifle with the
peace Of confding elrl2 Alas! some men de-
ceitful. would not have believed him such one,
however-nous vcrroRs"
"But who is that standing near them, making up
wry faces to party on the opposite side Of the
room?'
"Who7 that tall, slender young man, looking like
young liberty pole, with face so thin that il is diff
ficult for two persons 10 look at him al the same
tlme That is Mr.. Trinket, from Trinket Hollow.
believe he has sort Of trinket store in Broadway,
| where he vends wooden nutmegs, baswood pumpkin
seed, and the like; but turn your attention to metal
more attractive" See that fair form just entering
the room; that's the belle of the village, Miss -,
! how beautiful she looks in her colored dress
her sleeves looped in the latest and most approved
Partisan fashion. Beautiful creature! She walks the
room like angel across the bright threshold Of hea-
ven; what bewitchng eye she has-how some par
tlcalar ones in the room would like to sxueexe that
fair hand, and mark the many lines that cross its
PALM"
we'll tonight"
"Bctter than have ever seen her. She is sweet
GIRL and may the person that stands beside her real
ixe his hopes-that u.s. safe retreat into her dear lit
tie heart. See the proud bearing Of him who this
morning swore eternal love TO the gentle Icing by his
side; and she what an elegant courteous and polish
cd creature, round whom w.t. Like circle Of diamonds
flash in vivid brightness; and pure Imagination
robes like the gossamer veil thrown carelessly
a seraph from the sky."
U Co. 10 ,Ln. Lad,
Miss D., Miss H, and number of others who
made themselves interesting; they done much exc
cution with their eyes, that looked IRto hearts and
smote them"
The evening passed away joyfully-the company
satisfied accidents happened, except now and
then heart and hand were given away 10 pacify the
dear creatures The cakes and lemonade were excel
leHt-the wine bad; company began to move about
l0-and each successive group, in the most heart
felt and affcclonaie manner wished the happy couple
good evening"" they returned il with sweet smiles
and thu expression from each Of their intelligent
fenances showed their delight and satisfaction that
all were so well pleased with the evenings entertain
ment. A little before eleven made my exit with my
fair one, wishing them-no matter what. few ups
and downs of the sects brought me 10 her place of
abode, where i left her-bat not till after drinking
from her rssy lips the "cup of nectar" The last
person saw, as passed the happy ones door en-
my return home, was Mr. c.. who talking
"big things about the loss of his hat I'll hurried
home-retred, and prayed to 60 to heaven. From
thine ARIEL, in.
CouRT OF GENERAL SESSIONS, August l0.-John
H. Finley and Eli Hart absent grand jurors were
each fined &25, by order Of the Court.
John Garvn, indicted for petit larceny, in stealing
trunk of lotning from cart in Peck slip, in charge
OF William Onn, cnrtman, was put upon trial. Mr.
Onn testified, that on the 26th Of July he was en-
ployed by Mrs. Waldron of Norfolk, Va to cart her
baggage on board the packet. He started very early
the morning with the trunk spoken Of and feeling
atgued and being before the time appointed he LAID
down upon his cart and went TO sleep, and when he
walked up the trunk was gone. The man after
wards found, from information given by an indivd.
nal who him throw the trunk Ell the dock al
Peck slip. The prisoner had most Of the articles
concealed about his premises, and admitted stealing
the trunk and riing il Of ln contents, alleging that
the would not have Sc but that he drunk ut
the time, and supposed the trunk contained money.
Verdict, Guilty.
The prisoner pleaded hard for mercy, stating that
he had a wife and one child unprovid ed fer.
Court-Prisoner, as it appears that yeu have not
been up before for crime that you have wife and
one child, and was probably drunk when you COM
mitted the act, the Court have taken your case into
consideration, and sentence you TO the Peniteniary
for ninety days.
Prsoner-Thank ven, sir.
The prisoner would probably have escaped Alto
gether If he had been blessed with two children.
And after that the Court adjourned for want of
business, quorum not being present Of the grand
Jurors, necessary to find bls-
PorcE, August l0--Burning agaiu.--John
Mcdonald, white man. and Isaac Lytell and Will |