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


ally succeed; and that all will length approve, what
they formerly senselessy and hsstiy condemned, be.
cause it what they accustomed TO- and did
| not understand. sNs.
Mosr DIABoLIcAL SERIES OF CRIME.-An attempt
has been made poison the whole family OF Dr. Helm,
(Oho) by Introducing arsenic into the
used the table The family, consisting of sew
en- perssns all suffered less and one of theni
an infant died in consequence II is most singular that
former occasion the meal used in cooking was poi
soned then the water of the well, and afterwards the
hoainy No trace of the perpetrato can be discovered,
and no conjecture for the motive be formed
we are much Indebted to our female correspondent
for the Information she furnishes Of the ladies of ton
in Washington She seems to be in the habit Of
mineng in the fashionable society Of the me,ropo-
lis and 10 possess fine taste and observation. We
BEG her TO continue her interesting letters whenever
she may feel disposed TO write.
WAsHlNeToN Jan. 20, 1888.
Mn. j. G. BENNETT
SIR-Whe residing in New York, was in the
habit of reading your valuable paper, and openly
confessed my preference of il 10 all the other city pa
pers had seen. The sketches of society in Wash.
ing,on by your correspondent pleased me exceeding
y, and felt strong desire visit that city, and
become acquainted with sorae OF The fashionable
and distinguished personages he described.
My desire was gratifed, and one morning awoke
and found myself in Washington, having arrived late
the preceding night the from Baltimore The
next day accompanied my husband 10 the capitol;
visited the library, the gallery of the Senate that Of
the House of Representatives and finally the SUI
preme Court la what is called the ladies gallery of
the House, / found number of ladies' dressed In
very fashionable style, and great many gentlemen
all very well dressed, some Of whom were talking 10
the ladies whom they had come there 10 meet, or had
escorted and others were sitting or standing, and
merely looking on. Very little attention was paid
to the member who was speaking, and indeed the
hum Of voices in conversation was so loud, that II
would have been useless 10 attempt to listen 10 what
was going on below.
had the pleasure to be introduced to Mr. c., of
Massachusetts, with whose fine face and pleasing
manners was very much struck. Mr.. G. is dis
tingushed member of the House, very talented and
intelligent. He speaks the Italian and French very
fiuenty, and is said to be an able man. He is GER
tainly handsome.
was also introduced to Mr. J., of Maryland who
is fond Of ladies' society," and spends understand
good deal of his time in the gallery He is not very
talented nor very handsome, bat being widower,
he is looking out for another helpmae, and thinks,
suppose, he can get one among the groups who Vi
Sit the city His wig does not fit him we'll, and
though dressed like dandy, he is beginning 10 show
his age. Mr.. J. seems to think he must talk inf
mite deal of nonsense, when in female company ell
ther because he thinks huTbly of their capacity,
formation. He IS what may be called "all for love,
and rates about Cupid and Venas-love ard
beauty-his susceptible heart--the wounds inflicted
by beautiful eyes, and all that sort Of thing, with
fuency that is really amazing, if not disgusting to
the lady he is convsrsng with. / am told he some
times makes speech, bat his voice is feeble that
none but those who sit near him can hear him.
/ have since been introduced 10 his former oppo-
nent, Mr.. =, who is also a widower, and member
from North Carolina. He is small cadaverous, and
saffron coored little man, who looks as he "slpped
aqua vitae, and spit aqua fortis" He IS net at all
agreeable, and Is always talking about Gen jackson
and democracy. l took the liberty to tell him that
women We're generally, nay, almost always, arsto.
Gratis and deested what was called locofecoism; at
which he rolled his eyes, and looked sour, as much
as to say, II | had you in my power, would change
But truce to the gentlemen for the present. Soon
after my arrival called upon by several ladies'
of the city, who belong 10 the hdHt ton of washing
ton; and by the wives of some members Of Congress
Being stranger was Of course at home 10 all who
called, and therefore visited by all in person.
Mrs. FL tall, measre and dark skinned-very
plain in her appearance dresses simply but not in
tase-anS seems 10 be sick of fashionable life. She
is amiabe, kind and motherly, and would prefer the
happiness of the domestic circle TO all the false gilt
ter and show ofihe beau monde Her husband is OF a
different TASTE and likes the pomp and splendor of
rank, and is ambitious, think, Of distinction, and
csvets pow er and honors.
Mrs w has been very handsome, and is now far
from being homey. Shels graceful, affable and easy
in her manners-dresses with great TASTE and appears,
both at home and abroad, as lady, 10 whom every
thing low and vulgar is off nsve al her sorees, and
in company she shows off to great advantage. Her
tact is admirable, and her manners are Winning
that every body feels pleased in her society.
Mrs. P has not think, been much used 10 fash
ionabe life. She is plain in her manners, and kind
and afFeciionatc in her disposition. She seems to
dislike sstentaon, and prefers what is real to what is
artificial.
Mrs. XII "a woman who is good locking and
amlable. She has no ambition 10 shine in the FASH
lonabe world because, having never been accustom-
ed to them, she is conscious OF her awkwardness and
inability and has there always preferred the fam
~ circle. Those who know her speak well OF her,
as lady Of kind and affectona,e disposition though
perhaps little too parsmonlous.
Mrs B-&s not, believe in this city, and can
therefop, say nothing Of her. Her husband is one
of the Presidents iavoritcs, and am told, lives with
HIM al the White House.
But must conclude this letter, and will wnte 10
Won again when feel in the humor. In the mean
time remain, very respectfully, yours.
EuPnEMIA.
Iron eur Correspondent Broush@n-No. xxIx1
ALBANY, Jan. 25, 1888.
Ineycelye that the Richmond Ennuirer invnt as tho