Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-12

OF ladies ; many were very lovely, and none were
honely - net to excite admiration for beauty of
preston. There was one tall queenly maiden on
whom His Majesty bent his republican eyes with
more than statesman-like interest, and who -, but
twas private party. Mr.. Hunter had chosen his
guests most admirably, as Duke Humphrey did his
hounds
matched in mouth
Each under each -
and not one mighty Tom Of fellow silencing the
balance by the tremendous depth Of his diapdson
Few OF the gentlemen were remarkable for beauty
OF form or feature; but those who were not astln-
guished for superior sense and erudition were re.
markable Tor sound Judgment and straight forward
sincerity OF manner and speech that contrasted Gu
riously with His Majesty's sinuous and eourtly
phraseology.
Some Of the gentlemen rode out in the afternoon
through the park, &c, and about four returned to
the mansion. About this time curious and pleasing
little incident occurred that agreeably relieved the
ennui OF the hour sweet girl, who had just seen
sixteen summers, full Of jocund health, beauty
and buoyancy Of spirits, arrived at the house with
view to his Majesty. She had travelled some 10
or 50 miles, and determined to see and speak to
him. Although perfect stranger, and to certain
hearted, venerable host, with that exquisite tact
and gentemanly feeling always to be found amongst
the old noblssse, Immediately made her welcome so
cordial to relieve her from the least feeling OF un-
easiness. His Majesty, with equal gallantry and
good policy although engaged, completed his toilet
insanter and sent Prince John to conduct the young
lady to his august presence. Mistaking the Prince
for the son of Mr. Hunter, she ascended the stair
case on his arm. Leaving the lady in the ante
room, in few moments the Prince returned with
his Imperial Father, when the following scene took
place.
Prince John-My Father, Miss.
HIS Majesfy-Hew do You do? hope see you
well?
L0dy-Qsite well, thank you; may return the
compliment But do not see the President. His
Excellency is not here, then?
Prince John Uttered.
His Majesty, (surPrsed)-Oh, yes; l am the
Lady, Laughing heartily, bat genteelly, Eat il
possiblel did not think the President small
ed at the honor of introduction to the President
and also very much amused at my mistake.
Prince John laughed heartily, and His Majesty
joined with the lady, and all laughed at each other
LGdy-You pardon my stupidity?
His Majesty-Most certainly; for l am equally
pleased with Yourself
LADY, wish you a continuance Of health and an
increase of happiness, and hope to see you again
HIS Majesty-I thank you, and fully reciprocate
your feelings
The lady retired and joined her relative, who
asked her why she did not present boqutt of flow
srs (she held in her handy TO the President
Lady-Why should give my beautiful flowers to
Mr.. Van Buren,? His cold eye would wither them.
though like him better now have seen him, than
/ did before But had he been hero--a brave old
soldier, like General jackson or General Scott,
could have loved him-or noble sailor, like Perry
or Decatur, ] would have planted flowers, and
brought them to him daily; but know of remark
able act Of Mr. Van Burens life that entities him to
remarkable h0nOrs.
By five o'clock the whole Of the company arrived,
and were ushered into the drawing room; the ladies
discussed fashion and dresses, and parties and sol
rees and music, and poetry, and painting, and wisely
eschewed dirty, trashy politics. The gentlemen
very wisely listened TO the ladies, and few strolled
round the room TO admire the paintings. The very
I'm 2hl nd arr nj ned lad Of Mr ~
displayed her excellent judgment and fine taste in
her judicioas criticisms upon the paintings Some
OF the gentlemen could not distinguish Carlo Dolci
from Rembrandt, Rubens from Cuyp, Snyder
from Annibal Caracci, Salvador Rosa from
Raphael, Titan from Claude.
very fine painting Of the Graces elected much
lures by the same mastery is too cold. A painting
Of " Cromwell and Mrs. Claypole," by Vandyek, Is
in the hapPiest style Of that fine deneator Of fea-
lures. Two large paintings by Snyder Gin the hall)
appear as il like Rembrandt the artist, in order to
take the advantage of accident, had used his pallet
knve to lay his color the canvass instead Of the
pencil. Magdaien," very beautifully painted,
has much Of the exquisite softness Of Carlo Dolc
as TO be deficient in strength Of tone. "Judith
with the Head Of Hoofernes," is superb painting;
il has the defect Of Titan, the form Of the models
not being corrected by any general idea OF beauty in
the mind Of the artis-though parts arc in the style
Of earle Maratti, and have the defect Of his works.
that OF being everlsid with drapery artifcially
dispersed Holy Family" by Andrea del Sarto,
mas all the rcn tfntlng OF master, the
ture by Rubens below II, 10 amongst the best in
the collection.
The funny the witty, the silly, the wise, the ridi-
cuous remarks made upon these paintings by those
who had "sipped Of the spring." and those who had
never tasted the waters Of true knowledge we dare
not give. We heard them in confidence, and they
die with us They were what they were, and under
all the circumstances, they might have been devil-
ish deal worse. About six o'clock the dinner was
on the table. His Majesty, who had walked the
piazza with Mr. Schuyler, one Of the most sensible
the ROOM now led the daughter Of the host 10
the dining table, followed by Mr.. schuyler to whose
chung a lovely girl. Prince John very awk
wardly conducted a young widow 10 her seat and
the rest followed according 10 the strictest etiquette
in rank. All was politeness, decorun, good breed
ing and fine taste. No locofocos here; no loafers
here; NO crowding, and elbowing, and squee xing
here; but all courly in the extreme. The latest
Partisan regulations prevailed, and the following was
the sumptuous
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Saumon, sauce danchsn q
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Tee de vesu q Ia Chzmbore,
Filet de bonf pque Wis De champagne,
Jambon garnie o
Dndon la pergseur avee PURGE de- .arrop,o
dessous.
Bastion orne. q
Supreme de volatile m sordure a la geiee, o
Aspic de 6iets De sasmon.
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