Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-09

MR. J. G. BEssKrr-
One Of the chief leaders OF fashion here, s
Mrs g, whe is at home" on Friday evenings,
every i've weeks. Her parties are usually very well
attended by members Of Congress, strangers and resi-
dents of this city. She has children, but great
many country cousins and is (ond Of fashionable life
Her neces, Misses w, are pretty and dance re.
markably we'll The hoase ren,ed one, Is too small
for brilliant display, and il has appeared to that
none ofthe buildings in this city very well suited for
partics-they all so small. Mrs. G.s soirecs, how
ever are not ve.y much crowded, but always
there distinguished foreigners and strangers who
sure 10 receive invitation they arrive.
- never many men with mustachios, collected
together bcfore-one would think she had sort Of
passion for this ornament from the number that
at her parties. Alter all Mr.. Bennett, think ills
very silly sort Of life, and that be agreeable
20 a mind that has other resources. The money
pended on these occasions. might be usefully
poyed in aiding the poor But you will say that this
none Of my that every has right TO
follow his inclinatons in what he sspposcs viii add
90 his pleasure and happiness ~Her husband Mr.
CD not at al handsome but they say here, he
Is Of the generous and charitable living
and spends the money he makes like a prince like
the litiIe have OF him very much Thsuah he
does 70 about laying up earth,
he disposed TO lay up in heaven for he
is a good senitsrian. sect 10 which be.onr
n Mrs. s.. his sister, IL q very superior we-
man-slways on household thoughts intent'-snd a.
ways employed in doing good 20 her fellow creatures
From what have been able learn, she belongs TO- or
has been instrumental IN getting up various charitable
institutions society gcs, deal 10 her exer.
tons ami philsnthrophy. She has been visited by az
fctisn and looks upon the vsnes and voliies OF the
world with contempt ! am charmed with her company
she IL 90 intelligent amsbe and benevolent. have
never seen a stranger have been pleased with
or one that united many virtues az the heart such
soundness OF mind. Her daughters TOO very charm
ing rrls-and parake OF the character Of the mother
was at one Of Hrs Sc parties and spent delight
ful evening.
" Mrs. D Is srother OF the ton which seems to
consist IN giving and going 10 parties. This lady gives
great mary. which usually crowded. She has
done 50. l learn Tor many years but found those
attended issipil and fiat Her daughters are pretty,
hut not At all brilsnt-snd the free from the
quiet Of genius Mira D 10 hospable and fond
az company and her girls all marvisgeobic. ] %.
served nuber of Senators and members OF Congress,
ut Mrs D---s soirees. especially single ones-wbo
played the gallant very passsbly.
Among these ! noticed . representative from New.
York Mr. Hoffman, who il looked upon here as kind
of lion, from brilliant speech he Is said 20 have made
IN the House some time back. He " invited 10 all the
parties and seldom fails TO- where be expects
with female heauy-that like all men Of ardent feelings.
ne loves To look and admire-snd there IL a great
deal OF bererHore than had the least ides ~ see.
ing 4 not lilte proud u be able 10 boast that
,toorr these beauties is one from our state
Mra II. Is lovely woman. Her FEATURES are regular,
~r complexion fair her eye soft black end her figure
charming she dresses toe, very prey and ia much
ADMIRED By the ret llemen rs well by her own sex
Tor she il as smable "a she IL lovely Our state YOU
see has something boast Of heresn eosusn, repre-