Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-10


Of great and remarkable talent aad genius. The
music struck up and MIR. Hone struck out, to the
right and lef-round about, backwards and forwards,
Mr. Van Buren, and Secretary Forsyth watching
every step, every movement with the deepest iHte-
rest AT frst the Secretary locked at Mr.. Hone
with the naked eye; but finding his movements in
trcate and interesting, he put up his eye glass; and
became thoroughly absorbed in the gay movements
Of the father and grandfather Of the wing party.
"What do you think of Mr.. Homes dancing?' ask
ed the Secretary Of his Majesty.
Pretty fair for whig.''
81 think so too-we locofscos could turn more ra-
pidly in the same space-and oftener in the same
time"
81 think so toe," said His Majesty.
"He would not salt party yet" said the Sc
cretary.
81 think not" said His Msjesty-"he wants a few
more steps and Of the fine work well put in''-
and with that the cotillon closed and the parties
moved to a different part Of the room.
But dancing talking, drinking water, play ing nine
pins or billiards are not all amusements. A
splendid dinner party was made up yesterday for
Prince john including his extraordinary whiskers
Several distinguts Of New York, who have their
horses and carriages here, got the affair up in fine
style. The party consisted Of ten twelve Of beth
They started at three o'clock, in four five
carriages for the Lake, and returned in time for the
ball. Several Of these turn-outs splendid four
n-hands-an account Of which / will give by
and. by.
On the same afternoon beautiful party went out
to Barhytes on Notwithstanding Of two ladies
from Long Island, and from Mississippi, the
daughter Of another signer Of the Macon
Of dependence. They we're attended by party Of
young gentlemen Of particular trait but the fair
Long Islanders entirely outstrip all Saratoga in the
saddle. The most remarkable-the most daring-the
most dashins female equestrian, is the younger and
more pensive looking Miss N, Of Long Island. The
contour Of her face, particularly the nose is CLASH
cal-with a complexion that ms Of Parian marble
fresh from the sculture's hand. Her form is grace
full and sylph-like. On horseback she seems all
genius, exuation and high emotion. In the manage
ment of the horse she is most emarkabe-a perfect
Die Vernon in spirit and style The other is Miss
G., the splendid descendant Of Lerd Gardener and
now a resident Of Long Island In form she is queen
like-a Juno. Her countenance is full and noble
but without the peculiar delicate grace and changing
expression which lightens up the other. She also
manages her horse with skill and grace-but none
that have yet reach the brilliancy Of the
fascinating Die Vernon Of Long Island 1t was about
sunset last evening that she dashed down the gentle
hill that leads into the village from the east. She
had left her party far behind for in vain they endea
vorcd to keep up with her pace. The last tnts Of
the sun were thrown the foliage that clothed
the hill above the Congress Fountaia. The prone
nades in front Of all the hotels were full OF company
The scenery. with its brilliant lights and deep shades
were Claude-lke. In such scene, the fair eques-
trian appeared with the suddenness OF a vision on
the brow Of the hill-her horse, herself relieved nv
the broad blue expsnse Of the heavess behind. IN
an instant the vision was gone and sh. was on the
steps OF the United States grand piazza hc fair face
rudy with excitement, and her eyes sparkling with
emotion-hcr party gradually coming mp a, ias, a,
their Rosinantes would permit them. This is one
interesting scene but had another the other ven
ing-a French scene Of children dancing on the
green sward-an improptu waltz, which ,aal de-
scribe in my my next