Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-06
From Warrington.
WAsulNoToN, March 2, 1883.

From WashinSton.
w. WAsuiRoroN, March Q, lsSs.
MR. BESsETr-
SIR
have never seen any event pre-
auce such gloom or excite such feeling o. dismay
the late shocking catastrophe which has been an
sui continues to be, all tho talk here. The th"g wa
90 unexpected and unusual and in all It's
ces so horrid that the most calous and indineren
cosia act help expressing some emotion.
when saw Col. Webb dancing about al tne oirtn
night ball. ! did not suppose the tragedy which TOOL
place was in contemplation. The Colonel has destroyed
himself altogether here and suppose elsewhere, b,
ms fundamentally in this unfortunate affair. his pas
son for dsellng, which he has never been able TO IN
ouige has led to serious consequences, ana may ieae
to others equally lamentabe The event did not how
ever put a stop to the gaietes ofthe city The iashon
aoies could not be checked by considerations oil t'
KIND and on the very evening of the burial OF ths poor
man who fell. musical soiree given by the wie
the Solicitor of the Treasury which many members at
tended after returning from the funeral of their friend
acquaintance, and fellow legislator The iashionapie
are said to be very hearess and its truth was SHOWN
on this occasion. will give you an ILLUSTRATION.
was standing in a group Of ladies OF ton VINO were
conversing on the late unhappy event.
Poor man! how pity him." observed Mrs n
"but don't you think Mrs. S. sings divinely?'
"Oh, exqusiley," replied Mrs A.; dear me-
how shocking il was and his poor wife
Have you been introduced to Capt. Marryau? what
strange creatureW
Indeed sympathise deeply with his family"
" 1t will be so sudden-so unexpected, said pref
~ young woman in the group, Miss K
"What fine voice Mrs s. has"
Captain Marryatt don't seem inclined to be intro
duced to any body. How do wish to be acquainted
with him.
Il do feel for poor Mrs Cnley" observed the FIRST
the House today?"
ooh yes attended the funeral, and heard the chap
la'ns pray and exhort, and saw all the ceremonies Is
Captain Marryau married manF
how atfl
A.; these musical seiIees are very charming
its wonder they are moi more common Nothing at
iects me so much a. music. Are you acquainted with
What tho lady who dresses in velvet y replied
Mrs. n. "No-I am not anxious to extend my &C
quaintanse here There be too many in market
though think some of them very pretty.
This city don't appear TO be very propitious to mat
rimony."
No marriage has taken place among the fashonables
this winter. but that of the Chevalier Tacon. It's sur
prlsing isn't i'll"
Very Did you say poor Mrs c. had three little
children p asked Mrs. A., ''how melancholy"
"Ha! ha ha!-Did you hear hew Captain Marryatt
cut that dandy ?-served him right"
Were you at the birthnight ball in this city y
Yes and had the pleasure fdancng with Gen. ="
said Miss H.
"Yos are very fortunate he dances charmingly
and is delightful companion But was Disguised with
some there, who affected TO be exclusives. They danced
all night by themselves with their own clique such il
was. and made themselves quite ridiculous. Every
was laughing at them"
As they deserved" said the young lady for my
part detest such assumption. "Mlss s. and Miss W.,
though the daughters Of Senators, superior to
such petty affection. and mingled in the dance, With la
dies whu dee.ed the airs of would be exclusives, and
who were decidedly hundsomer, and danced and con-
versed better than any Of them"
81 think" said Mrs A., women often mistake their
VOCATION One who wishes TO be leader Of should
possess great conversational have tivated
nnd-be easy and polished in her afiable and
courteous a-uDderstand human nature, and have no
mall portion Of wit"
"You will find none TO up to that standard ex-
city, said Mrs N at is only thought necessary here
o the lady with costly dress-stalk about the
Dom the Of genteman-dea in monosyllabes,
md slide up and down in a colon, whirl round the
Dom in watz-but didn't you think Mrs. w. looked
'ery well that night"
II like her manners much she is so kind aable and
.prighily that every feels home in her company
Mrs. Gen, T. TOO is exceedingly agreeably and atten-
live. Such ladies' add lus,re to what is fashionable
How charmngly Mrs S. sings Some love TO roam.
"Isn't she a sweet creature What do you think Of
the beauty of Mrs. B-f'
why really, can't exactly say" replied Miss
<. she sometimes looks pretty, and she is
thou pht hand BY the men-but there is something
in her figaro that displeases me; Mrs. s. IS deci-
dedly handsomer."
Phe group now dispersed, and ] could not help
thinking unfavorably ofthe hearessness and appancy
NJ those who belong the beau monde. Mrs. Madison
has been indsposed for weeks, and has gone out
very lille What charming old lady she is-se mild,
,fcctionate and mstronly. She frequently visited by
strangers and residents. who always return pleased
with their visit. She is fine specimen OF the old
school
Monsieur Pontoise is to give party in few days.
the first given this wsier by any Of the foreign min
i.,ers Parties have been very numerous since the
beginning of the year. and this city has been all gave
ty as your correspondent Horace has informed you.
Very respectfully yours,