Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-21

election, and who went on to Washington IN BODY,
and who now want to hide their crime, folly, and in
sanity under the broad, vrtuous and pure mantle OF
the wing party. The great body of the wings KNOW,
mark and reprobate this infamous cique-dnd tsnigm
at the great meeting at Masonic Hail. we have no
doubt, resolutions will be passed expressive OF the
sentiments Of three hundred thousand moral and en-
ghtened beings, not only on such dongs, but also on
the wickedness the nfamy, the arocity perpetrated
by the corrupt organs Of the President IN atrlbung
the crimes Of few wreches TO whole party-to a
great cty-to moral and enlightened community.
IfMr. Van Bsren imagines, that ne can carry the
next elections in this city, by such violation OF all
truth and decency, as to mpnte blood and crime to
twenty thousand honorable voters, he will find him.
self mistaken before May day.
THE LAST OF THE MoHEeASs.-On Monday night
almost every salon de danse in the city was occupied
by the votaries of that delightful muse which DR.
Mayor Clark calls Terpsich0re, like harpsichord, and
not like hickory. Five balls, winch were understood
to be the last of the season-the last collection of
bright eyes, and dazsng cheeks, and nlmbe feet un
til another winter presses the recedng heels Of the
coming autamn-attracted the amateurs of Ia gale
science to their favorite rendezvous.
Few seasons have been SO merry and hilarious as
the one whose winding up we are now recording
The pressure of the times had but little or no effect
upon those who took in their sails when the gale be-
gan to blow, and who have been riding under easy
canvas ever since. Young gentlemen, their wives
and sisters and most persons out of the purieus OF
Wall street, and unconnected with the fashionable
and financial cliques ofthe Bangups ethoc genus ON
re, are the patronzers of these social assemblies
where there is more true mirth, easy grace and unaf
fected elegance of manners, than could be found in
dozen of the NEST crowded, costly and exciting re-
uaions which the followers of the De Sevignes and
Lady Marys frequent.
The City Hotel was quite respondent, and the mag
nicent saloon occupied by TIE Odd Fellowsexhbited
some hundred couples as happy and contented as
youth health buoyant spirits, and satisfied conscences
could make them when engaged in an innocent re-
creation surrounded by their friends and breathing
or paying the incense of ardent vows with the inter-
change Of gentle courtesies and all the suavities that
distinguish the wellbred society of this most intel
lectual city. No sutre extravaganza of Dress or sf
fecaon of foreign frvolites visible but all
modest and unpretending and the ladies evidently
came to enjoy themselves instead of trinmphng over
others, or woundine their selfove by invidious
ments and l-natured satire.
numerous company assembled at MI. Charru-
aud's rooms in White street, and the occasion was
highly pleasing one to all coRcerned-to the visit
ors, who had been gratiied throughout the sea-
son that they had evinced their sense of their en-
crtainers courtesy by present of service Of plate
and 70 the latter from the consciousness that his ef
forts to please had been successful and were SO
handsomsly appreciated. Incidents like these form
part of the romance Of life and bring the heart in
warm gssh to the lips; in no part of the world is
merit SO warmly Acknowledged as in New York, and
as consequence the New York public is better serv
ed than any other community. The festivities Of the
evening so auspciously commenced, were carried
through with corresponding fervor ; and those who
were present at the scene will long recall with plea
sure Mr.. Chanuaud's closing night
Tammany Hall presented Its accustomed joyous as
pect its wreathed windows, festooned pillars, and
richly illuminated saloon, which fair forms and
solicous beaux were fitting, attracted hundreds in
that his assidues TO his pupils reeempsnsed;
he is very popular teacher and has given the last
finish 10 an innumerable quantity of aspirants to the
honors Of the dance.
The Fancy Ball in Masonic Hall was quite bril-
liant affair." and the good taste and recherche charac-
ter Of the costumes were in keeping with the choice
Waiting, winch desCnPuon OF the poeuy Vi mouon
predominated, Notwithstanding the egregieusly abb
surd anathema Of the Goth of the American, who
would decry this the most exquisite Of dances. But
such superserviceabe doctrines not suited for this
meridian, as their pronugntor is alien 70 the social
ethics Of the real responsibility talent and worth Of
this city Of beauty.
Last but not least in the enumeration of mrth and
happiness, was the public ball at the Shakespeare,
which was crowded with couples who danced with an
energy and earnestness which would have given aai-
nation TO another St Anthony. Every thing was
candid and natural heart spoke TO heart and the in
eenuoss feelings Of all were read in the eyes ere they
were uttered by the lips
These we believe, are the closing etes Of the sea-
son, until the anarch winter reassumes his sway.
Although the past months have been remarkable for
their pecunary difficulties there has been discount
upon the drafts drawn upon the fund Of social mirth
which has always been above par, unnhuenced by
the fluctuations Of markets, the vicssudes Of poll
tics
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