Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-03

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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 30th, 1888

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From Washingten.
WASHINGTON, March 3oth, 1888.
S,.-Isu sorry to see that your Washington CORES
pondea Horace not present at the Bachelors saii
H.. week as he would have had fine field for the ex-
rc;se o his descriptive powers in the scene which was
exhibited there. hope YOU will not charge me with
presumption in attempting TO give you and your readers
and regret that it has not fallen into better hands
had the honor TO be invited, and escorted by Mr..
-. ofNew-York, the ball room in Mr. Carusis
loon which believe is the only fitted for such
psrpose in the city. The ball. understood got
up by the Bachelors of and in Washington, sort Of
return for the civiltes shown them by the families
whom they visited. The managers were selected by
them and appeared with blue ribbon In their lapelles
as badge of distinction We attended at about half at
Ter o'clock-iound the saloon pretty well crowded
with guests of bo,h sexes and the floor covered with
dancers. Mr. L., of the managers, gentleman
Of great courtesy and salanry assured me that the
had never, any former occasion, been wsll
lighted. II was indeed, very brilliant, and presented
the appearance ola fairy The young and joyous
oboth moving to the measure OF fine band
Of music, with the harity, joy sparkling in the
eye and the countenance radiant with smiles. The
young bachelors with great delicacy and proprey had
appointed married ladies' OF the city, lady pa
onesses that all objection might be removed in attend
ing ball where gentlemen alone presided. 1t was
merely in name, however, for the lady paronesses
after all but mere cyphers and were only recog
Missed by the gaudness and bad taste Of their dresses
At least it appeared SO to me.
The dress OF the young women was very neat, well
arranged, and off their persons great advantage.
speak Of them generally. As did not dance / had
opportunity of observing all that passed and of
aiming the different beauties in the l cannot
give the palm decidedly TO any. There were some
very handsome while Others were barely passable
merely mediocre though almost all looked we'll, from
their youth gaiey dress the gorgeousness of scene
the fine light that thrown upon them There
brilliant beauty from Alexandria Miss NJ,
whose face admired, though had the appearance of
being painted, which believe not the fact. Miss
F., also from Alexandria, pleased me much. Her
figure was pretty, and her face open and intelligent
with fine spacious forehead and beautiful chestnut
eyes She is the descendant of English Lerd of some
notorety in British hisery,
think in point of mere physical beauty and elegant
costume. Miss W Of Maryland, was, perhaps, the
striking. liked her manner and appearance ex-
ceedingy. Miss T of Va. also looked very pretty.
Of the Washington ladies would barely mention few,
as they very numerous and would make the
logue toe long. The Misses $ were very brilliant
and preuy dressed. Miss W was full of life, ami
nation aud sprightness-and though not decidedly
beautiful is very fascinating from her gaetyand open
tons, than thai being the daughter of dgnitary Miss
R looked innocent and interesting. with a complex
ion Of great brilliancy and sofness-she for short
time escorted by Mr., Clay, but did dance much.
think by the way there a Of young in the
room, considering the number of young adies-and the
dancing much confined to certain cli9ues. Miss s.
and her companion Miss H of New Jersey did not
seem to be regarded bellies. though they danced
good deal. The latter has fine open face, pretty blue
eyes, and handsome teeth, but her figure is large
and much bon point. On the sofa where sat,
introduced young lady of Washington, who
and with whose appearance was good deal
struck have met with her at some of the parties this
winter, and always pleased with her appearance.
Her is intelligent, and full of animation
and when entered into conversation with her, saw
that she had good deal otaent had read mach
compshed and superior to the generality of young
Of her age. She accompanied by her father,
who 10 said be Of leuers-and who sometimes
goes with her and her sister Her conversation was
by turns, sprghty and grave, good humored ana sar
castle as the fit came over her. and enjoyed her re-
marks exceedingly. There fine looking
married ladies in the roem-among these. were Mrs.
B Of Delaware, lady whose face is Grecian, and
whose figure is charming Mrs B, OF New York,
did no. shine very brilliantly that night, but think her
handsome Mrs. W, of Boston, looked stately. and
promenaded the with or ace-she dresses splendid
w. and in good taste. These ladies the wives of
licked as she always does, beautiful and interesting
bat cannot enlarge the list The company was very
select and Of the first respectabiiy There were but
few members and they of course had been invited. Mr.
Clay Mr.. Webster, Mr. Curtis, &C., were all that were
present but Lord Gosford and suite, and OF the
foreign ministers and their attaches, believe and
eral officers Of the army and navy were there. The
quadre and waltz, were kept uP by the young ladies
and gentlemen, with great spirit and enjoyment till the
supper hour arrived about half past eleven o'clock
when the motion Of the feet suspended, to give
ercise the Jaws and the poetry of moton way
the reality OF mas,ication. The supper was abundant
and various, and the gentlemen very polite and atten
tive.
The supper was set out in a room below the ball
ROOM which supported by pillars, ornamented with
artificial flowers. The tables extended each side,
the whole length Of the ROOM and covered with the
risus dishes OF the liquors say nothing, as am
NO Judge; speak of what followed, after the
ladies' had retired. Twas pleased with the attention Of
some of the managers with whom acquainted; the
rest wee unknown Beautiful bouquets of
flowers presented the married ladies, and some
Of the young bees-and at about o'clock the com.
pany began retire, apparently delighted with the ball.
and the charming scene they had Witnessed. The
bachelors deserve great deal Of credit for the style
and taste yed this OCCASION and trust they will
all reap the reward of their galantry. in the smiles Of
those whose account il was got up. Being mere
visiter. my description necessarily be very imper
fect-but such is send you for your fashion
able paper-l believe the only that takes notice
ofsuch things in this country.
Very respectfully, EUPHEMh.
WAsHfSGroS March 81. 1899.
The of the change in the Cabinet gains credit
Grundy IL is said, will 60 into the General Post Office
Department and Kendall as told ysu, into the Urea
sury Department which he do very soon, go
jail An alias Mandamus issued against him on
Friday, and il made returnabe an Tuesday next
when, IL he hoes credit Stockton and Stokes with
che amount ascerained be due by the Solicitor he
will be imprisoned for coatempt of He says, If
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