Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-16


NEWARK, March l3, 1885,
DEAR BENNsrT,-Once more in my own native city,
hasten 10 inform You that arrived SAFELY and are
in fine spirits. Emma has proceeded to Princeton
in company with her friend Mrs. b. After receiv-
ing the hearty congratulations Of nv fricnds am
once more at leisure.
have attended two or three parties already, and
have been sadly disappointed that you did noS honor
us with your company. Sister Geraldine gives par
~ in few days, and we anticipate much pleasure
as you are TO make one among as. DO not aisap-
point VS. dear sir; the young ladies' are all IN raptures
az the thought of dancing with the Herald of their
charms.
The girls have become beautiful. The sad reverse
ct fortune 10 add TO their beauty Bat the gem
tiemen appear about the same.
AS soon IS was ushered into company (the next
evening after my arrivaD noticed that quite num-
Der OF young men, that formerly were always In at
tendance upon the young ladies, were absent turn
ed to Miss T. and inquired after Mr.. b.
" He does not visit since he has shaped"
"Shaped2" said "what is thatf"
Excuse me, Anna ii is word coined by Mr.. A.,
meaning ne has failed in business, and intends TO
apply what he has to his own benefit and not for the
good OF his creditors. Your friend Mr.. has shaped
ALSO"
felt sick at heart and left my charming compa-
mons to retire, and then put up my ervent prayer that
they might be prospered and restored social cir
Gle. In the morning awoke quite refreshed, and in
the afternoon walked out with friend TO eRjoy the
delightful breeze and view the city. As we proceeded
up Broadway, perceived group of young ladies and
gentlemen promenadng. Ii was the charming Miss
b. and Mr.. P. (who am informed are to be married
shortly and Miss BIS more charming sister, and the
lovely MissP.
"Whoi that young man with steeple top cap and
whiskersr'
"Thatis Mr.. C., whose miniature you saw IN Mr.
Mods window"
He has overtaken young lady, and appears to
De very nilfaate On, it's my freud Vlrslnla; Their
hats match admirably. But see what is the matter
with his face, side all swollen? 2"
"Why Anna! that's quid of tobacco"
"What an abomnable practice" said l.
"Why, he ehews, smokes, snaffs, and drinks; and
it is said that one who has all these combined-wll
swear"
We theN stopped at Mr.. G. dry goods store, and
there had the pleasure of meeting my friend MIR. NJ,
and understand that he has become qaite favorite
with all the young ladies' here. After making my pHr
ing SOY proceeded on my way towards Miss L. .,
when perceived graceful figure and withal lovely
face, beamiHg with joy which seemed 10 contradict
what her apparel bespoke as she was attired in
mourning.
"That" said my friend els the favorite of little Mr.
NJ"
On the opposite side perceived some person NOV
ing like lightning, with his hat resting ON the back Of
his coat collar, and his neck exposed TO the keen
March winds, walking very erect with eyes like balls
of fire.
"Is he crazy, or who is he ~
'Hs name forget, but he is known the Ora
hamlte. He bows to some ladies-who are theyT
An old friend again. / was enraptnred /; il was nv
old associate, Miss C., and Miss j., accompanied by
the sweet, charming little Miss c. from New York.
On return we dropped in at Mr.. Mods. Ny
friend introduced me- He was very graceful, atten-
tive and kind in exhibiting his miniatures. Many
very many familiar faces some OF them very familiar
The first was Miss B., then lovely Virginia and Miss
p. frsm New York !; Mr. A., Mr.. b., Mr.. c., Mr.. H.
Mr.. B. and Mr. s., who is savorite of vrginia's SIS
ter. Then we were shown his own, SO like nature
sb~ ghav Mr. LIN
is young man of fine promise, understand and the
girls are all in love with his lovely red cheeks.
As we were coming out, the lady in black, Miss t.
OF Virginia, and MIR. M. wsre passing; and imagine
Mr.. N. intends To make the lady in black his own
was highly gratified to see SO many young men at
tending church, and especially evening meetings du-
ring the week. | expressed myself very much in ia
vor of them at meeting in the lecture room of the
when Mr. Church !. ss Tor Thursday I evening
companying the Young ladies home that we attend.S
This Is good trait in their character nothing else
can draw them within the sound Of the Gospel may
Ged bless this means.
| am much astonlshed at the manners of the ladies'
How entirely changed Perfectly thoughtless and
regardless, they move forward, each Trying
tract the greatest observation. But, uncle Henry
used 10 say times amt now as they used to was.
The young ladies' have become the greatest galants
All! the thought just crossed my BRAIN may be leap
year here; 50 can say nothing more at present
but remain your sincere friend and well wisher.
SroTrswoop, N. j., 18th March,
have taken your Herald Extra for six months
which time expect is expended as have not recev-
ed il this month Enclosed send you s. 90 note,
for which you can send me the Semi Weekly Herald
for one year, commencing Sd March inst.
The Indies Of our village tiptoe Thursday
evening last in expectation OF seeing you at the Ball.
at the Rail Road House. until the arrival of the cars
when their feathers dropped. However substitute
made his appearance. A strange gentleman made
his debut, with h. eyes full Of snow and hail that
they were both squirt and nohHg but squirt. The
ball room was then in one buz. Its him." tits
Bennett" "Somc Of The Wall street loafers have
been buHgng up his eyes to prevent him from seeing
Ms" II was feared that the poor gentleman would
have 10 undergo a bodily and mental examination be-
fore the mistake could be discovered. However, we
got over il.
MoRE TRovBrE.-A highly distinguished Broker of
Wall street was yesterday indicted by the Grand
Jury, for fraud in stock Transaction, in which
Stonlngton Rail Road passed off for Boston and
Providence. The devil is to pay in Wall street.
The KsreKERBocKER for March is out-we had al
most said "ou 'atthe elbows" but every body now is
IN, hat Loaf