Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-18


On the right hand as you enter is the Post-ofice,
kept by MissP and c. where letters to be foand
from all parts of the world. Ariel peeped thrgsgh
eye glass made Of peucid drop of rain which he
had caught as he wandered up Broadway, and read
the superscripton Of the letters many of them adj
dressed to distinguished persons-such as Sir Hiram
Hambug, Lord Smoothface, La Belle Marie, Miss
Subtle Clarisse Don Swaggerous Bull Dog, (probably
Col Webb,) Peter Pecadillo, Major Joe Bunker
Here letters in all languages, French, Italian,
Spanish, English, Cherokee, &C, Sc. Ariel peePed
into several but seeing nothing interesting he pas
sed on.
The second table from this point was attended by
Mrs. F., and the display of dolls, caps, and trnkets
Of all kinds, attracted much attention beautiful
arm chair, made BY the children, and splendidly en-
bossed, is to be rafled for.
The third table is kept by Miss ON, and is most
elegantly arranged. Here are also specimens
Of the work done by the children
The fourth table, counting still from the Post Office
on the right, is kept by Madame c., elegant
French lady, with much esprit and considerable tai
emit in pushing of her She has for sale beau
full clock, and especially splendid lamp stand, con
structed Of shells.
Next comes Madame Depau, attended by several
Of her beautiful descendants, daughters and grand
All the articles, consisting Of a variety of fancy
wares for dressing rooms, toilettes, &c. have been
imported from France. They extremely magni-
fcent, and are actually sold at less than the store
prices Broad,ray Among them are beautifully
embroidered rug, and splendid ottoman. Ariel
says, 81 laid dows the ottoman to have dream,
but so bright the eyes Of one Of her pretty
grand daughters that could not dream at all. Oh
how should like dollars worth Of the bright light
from that pure eyes
The sixth table consists Of confeetone ry and bon
bons Of all kinds. Here is splendid figure Of a
Mexican lady presented by the ladies Of the Trans
iguration Church. IL 10 attended by the Misses
ON, a couple Of lovely sisters Over their heads
hangs the Conversion Of ST. Paul
Miss b. who keeps the seventh table, has splendid
diamond breast-pin, worth s150, oAiing TO Mar
quand's valuation. II is TO be ratified for Saturday,
price Of tickets n dollar each. She has also toys,
trnkets, and an oil painting the only ono IN the
"what was the subject Of the painting,
Arielf' Really" said Ariel, with smile, "Iwas
engaged IN looking at the sweet expression of the
lady, that forgot to look at the painting. Bishop
Hashes told me that you must not mention her in the
Herald" "oh' shall not" "Nor ever talk OF
the virgin7' "Ne,ern
The eighth table was kept by the pretty Miss
OH, and had profosion Of curious articles little
bedsteads for children--blue satin coverlids, eur
tains, &C, neatly and elegantly arranged.
Miss d., whose beautiful black cves almost took
away Arcl's senses, attended the ninth table which
was covered with vestments, stoles, and other holy
articles for the altar. There is also full length
figure Of Queen Victoria, with the crown on her
head. els she good likeness, Ariel9" Excellent
she looks precisely as when you and Col Webb
saw her IN Westminster Abbey, at the Coronation
Col Webb eatinga cracker at the time out Of hi
brooches pocket"
The tenth table was kept by Miss r., mos
splendid young lady, with every thing beastifu