Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

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was Characterised here At the ssrees Of the emoass
as beng the most beautiful piece Of compss..,'s
ever written BY Van Buren," The devil, saad y
when was told of il, 81 wonder who correeted inc
grammar and punctuation. A few years ago once
did the Job when he wanted to publish newspaper
article" The matter Of course stood there hll the
arrival of Young John. Ii seems he brought anoth-
or letter from his President and pa to the young queen,
constituting him his representative TO congra,uateths
sweet young girl on her coronation. The letter was
written with the same beauty as the former one-and
such was the effect produced in her soft bosom, that
she actually waived all etiquette, and directed an IN
vtaton for her late ball to be sent TO Young John,
without going through the forms of previous pre-
sentaton.
II seems however, that young Johns Rlssien not
being authorised by the laws and constitution Of the
United States, is kept secret here. This matter
has been fully explained TO the Queens court and
John figures in the newspapers, balls &c. principally
on his own responsibility. On the evening Of the
ball, the beautiful Queen expressed wish to talk TO
him, and John, am told, acquitted himself very
well, and made great impression on her Majesty.
Now all this likevery WELL am myself and so
is every sensible rascal, great admirer and adorer
Of female youth and beauty. Vietsria-I have seen
her several times--is really an interesting looking
young maiden. That old Martin and young John
should take such steps to create an interest in her
youthful heart, is by no means strange. II shcws
their good taste, and approve it as SUCH Besides,
the young Queen can marry whom she pleases, be
he democrat aristocrat, prince, or king. John 10 a
good looking young dog-raher long in the legs to
be sure-but the Queen is very short, and who knows
what may be the consequence? But the most ANA
sing thing is, what will the locofocos of Tammany
say to all this2 lie this republican? Is this demo-
cratc2 Isl, agreeable the "usages Of the partyT
The coronation Of the sovereign here ia an old eudal
ceremony, entirely at variance with republican prin-
cples. 1t is attended by ambassadors from all the
Kings and Emperors of Earope. A President of the
United States has, under the constitution, nothing
further to do with the British sovereign than to settle
the boundary question, put down the frontier agi
trtions or any other great question of national nte
rest He has no right to avail himself Of his centin-
gent elevation 10 power the White House, bv send
il letters or missions to the severegns Of Europe,
unauthorised by his laws, and contrary to the GEN.
sntuon. Now all these points leave the locofoeos
to settle 1t is the prcttiest piece of imbroglo have
vet seen. As there will be great deal Of amuse-
ment in the further movements of Prince John in
mere,
more closely than his pa has marched in the footsteps
If his venerable predecessor. So much for this.
Yesterday the Queen held splendid drawing. 1t |
vas attended by an immense concourse of the high
st rank and fashion. Mrs. Stevenson, the lady of
ur minister introduced 10 her Majesty three ladies
rom Boston, Mrs. Cabot, and the two Misses War
ems. Mrs. G. is the lady of Mir. Cabot the son of
he late celebrated George Cabot, of Boston, one Of
he principal politicians and inanciers of the old fed
raj party in the east. learn from the Court News
nan that they were very beautifully dressed, but
orlewhat in the simple STYLE This, however, plea
es the Queen most for she ia very chas;e and simple
n her tastes. One of the Miss WarrsRs is an ex-
remedy beautiful girl, and has attracted much aten-
ion tits singular fact that the young female men,
Ders of the high arsecracy here resemble the young
ladies' Of New York. particularly in ferm shape, and
size Females in the middle ranks of life are, many
of Them large and somewhat coarse not in man.
ners but in appearance. In the lower ranks this fea
lure is more developed. In the high ranks, parucu- |
arly the old Anglo Norman families, there is a natu-
-al grace and elegance about the females. The men
IRE frivolous and without intellectual energy, but the
emales do not shew this. The high forehead-lcng |
ace-and full nose, are very frequent. But there
,e no doubt, that taking all classes in body, the
American females possess more specimens Of grace |
ind beauty, than the aggregate classes do here
Ne have not many rosy cheeks, plump forms, or |
,eavy metal, but we superior in light graceful e.
intellectual faces-and natural graces. l
ave come 10 this conclusion since came here-the
English surpass US in many things, but in women
ind horses we beat them out and eat.
Last night was at the Opera again. was much
pleased. Grisi il very fine. She resembles Mali
bran to certain extent. She 10 a good actress, but
somewhat tame Her vocal powers are the best l
nave heard since the time Of Malibran. Mozarfs
Marriage Of Figaro was the piece. She performed
rery well. also saw both the Elsers, Fanny and |
rerese) and Taglion. The dancing Of the former 10 |
,ery striking. One of the sisters is large-the other
their style is conceived so as TO cores
ond with their figures. Power and momentum are
heir characterislcs-erace that Of TagIIon. i like
he latter better. The two Eslers shew as much Of
heir limbs, in their pireuetss Madame Lecompte.
raqoni hardly Sd much. All these thrse great ac-
resses have sngularly fine forms-ther limbs are
args and powerful. Taglion is above the ordinary |
ize-and when seen close, she looks rather coarse
indeed every striking person on the stage must have
Yell defined nsaments. Between the fine attitudes
nd picturesque dancing Of these artists and the old
Awnings of the Italian school have seen here there
striking connection, sympathy or relationship |
he ether theatres are not much attended by the
automobiles Last night learn that the Queen ws-