Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-14

was NEST sPlsndidly dressed. The two Miss P's
frsn Trey caught .sdmirss by the loag dozen
Albany was elegantly represented In the beautiful
persons OF Mrs. j. and her beautiful sister Mise b.
From Baltimore there were groups on grssPs oI
lovely wsmen. Mrs. Cd. with her daughters,
puzzled every one to know which was tho most IT.
tractise; the lady mother herself frequently being
taken for one Of the sisters 90 animated she catered
into the scene. and youthful she seemed. Then
there was the beautiful and ever Miss M
OF naiumore-the sweet and interesting Miss j from
monument Square, who has lighted up fire in she
heart OF young millionaire in New York, that she
wots not Oh. Standing near her in cotilon, he OBJ
served this soft creature gently and benevslently
putting clumsy partner right in the dance The
incident went TO his son" that lovely girl said he
has good heart-what a wife she would make
VIII MOI get introduced here, for there are too many
butte flies about her-but the next time so to Balt.
more I'll get letters to that city, that will give me
an ent'ee to her presence am off Tomorrow and
off he went, deternned to make that lovely young
woman a tender of his affections of these days.
She knows nothing of these feelings bat there is not
In New York young gsatleman Of finer taste,
purer morals, more many sentiments on all sub
jects.
But a stop to episodes. From Boston tlsre was
the lively and rafting Miss Pa very beautiful GIRL
and as natural and sparkling Congress water
She has dismissed several aaimals from her pre-
scEce-among them a very elegant giraffe. Thes,
there, was the Miss BIS from the same pace-to say
nothing Of the fair Miss c. from Washn ton, and, the
beautiful and interesting Miss H. from New York
But must stop-fer it is not in my power to eyume
rate all the very lovely women that graced that
splendid occasion. There was not badly dressed
woman in the room, and the greater proportion
young and beautiful Inever expect to such an
other csllection-and / shall die contented with |
what have seen.
Durngthe course Of the evening Mr.. Clay and Gen.
Scott both appeared in the ball room and neither
could move step without attracting many bright |
eye. Yet, notwithstanding the honors shswered |
spon Clay, perceive symptom Of esteem and ad. |
niraton breaking out in favor of General Scott that
will lead to great events Of these days In poiat
IF grace, ease, dignity, and fine manners, General
Scott far ssspasses both Mr.. Van Buren, and ME-. |
Clay. The ladies quite disappointed with Mr. |
Clay. They remark that he has little manneS.
sr rather bad awkward manner-and the ladies, |
are good judges in these matters.
The ball broke up little after IL O'clock, and at
o'clock the lgers gave a very beautiful petite
'oupsr, to which Mr.. Clay and General Scott were
invited. This was the coronation supper, and with |
he last bottle of Champagne, closed the festivities
If great day-probably the NEST eventful day, ex
'ept two, that has taken place since the creation Of
he word-the exceptions being the day which
he devil beguiled Eve, and picked the pockets of
he angels in paradise, and the other the day
which Judas hanged himself.
Since Friday Mr.. Clay has been preparing for the
all campaign, by drinking the water in large guam
tiles. The first morning he drank it he complained
being hard pushed-but the locofocss say that they
will push him harder before the year has closed
lis Highne.s the President returns today-Censral
scott is ordered TO remain here for several days-so
shall have great time this week in Saratoga in
making love-makng matches-making presidents
making fools-and making pigeons. The United
States Hotel which is kept in a most magnificent
style is more crowded than ever. Every house is
also full.