Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-13
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PnILADELPHIA, March llth:
4,isy 4, PhiladsIphia-Grand 4issemDly-the Beilss
and Beauties of eiphia-Pi Visitors from
Boston.
What says MIR. Bennett to a Philadelphia Ariel!
who should his commun ications find favor, will as
often as he is in that CITY, give information TO the
savings and doings of the bellies and beaux OF the
city of brothery love, frtations, walks to Schuyl-
Kill, and evening meetings 7
The mania for the last, has, by the way, been the
prevailing during the last winter; the hearts OF
the bellies being divided betw cen the world and the
persuasive eloquence of the clergy; the time OF the
beaux in consequence, d ivided between the ball
and vestry rooms. The winter, as far as l could
learn, had not been very gay one; but the bache-
lors gave the bellies a ball Monday, March I'd,
which was a most brilliant affair. 1t was given at
the Assembly rooms; and though there were ru-
mors that the building unsafe, it was well at
tended We stationed ourselves at the door to take
an observation of the proceedings, and finally min
gled with the crowd, to hear the usual mixture OF
brilliant and vapid conversations.
That stately lady who just entered, is Mrs. in
B-r, one of the most beautiful women of the day
Her dress as far as we could observe, of white
gauze, trimmed with oak leaves-a chaPlet of the
same around her beautiful and finely formed head.
Among the distinguished, too, is connexion Of
Mrs b.; it is Mrs. &c C--r; under her
protection is Miss H--h, who possesses an agree
able face. indicative of much amiablity. Another
beautiful lady, married, (bad news for bachelors)
was from New Haven. Her name we could not
learn the good people around US being either unable
unwilling TO answer to our civil question Among
the bellies were the Misses D--s. daughters ofthe
late Minister to Russia. One of them possesses
conside cradle beauty, blooming complexion, and
profusion of rich hair, though with face, on the
whole, having less expression than one could wish.
Mrs D. has weekly parties for the reception OF
her friends and strangers. The Misses Hy educated
inPars. seem TO have some claims to distinction
That lady, who, perhaps, has little positive beauty,
though intellect is impressed on every feature, rs
Miss p-s second daus liter of the reporter, now
at Washington. This lady will be remembered by
those who attended the fancy ball. last winter, IN
Washing ton as the spirited supporter OF the best
character in the room. Wewere one OF the delight
ed snecators of that exhibition OF talent That fair
girl no came with Miss CT who stands in the
midst of group, receiving their welcome 10 Phiia-
deIpbia and the com ments of many, with so I'M
affected a manner and child-likc smile, is Miss
&C MI, of Boston How long do you re-
main here!'' is the first question " Until the heat
shall drive me away-my visits TO oeng
unlike those of angels neither few far between
Then seeing what shower OF hattery had been near
ly brought upon her, she rejoined 'Of course, the
only unangec thing about me, and that must be par
doned when it proceeds from iondness 10 your
city,"
Once during the evening we stood near her when
she was giving a spirited defence of Charles Keans
acting with here and there imitation OF him
as not that nmitablel" she said after one speech;
{. Won have shown me beauties should never have
warmly and sincerely rcjoined her au-
ditsr . shall lose future opportunity OF seeing
him though do not agree with your opinion OF his
personal attractions" :" Well, will say more Of
his personal appearance To any OF his own sex but
reoret TO saw that we shall not him in Phadel-
phiIphia; friend OF his told me in New York that
he leaves the country in a few weeks =" regret IT
now but you will give me another imitation. III you
did not appreciate him, l have no opinion OF your
good taste-and here comes my partner lot the
waltz"
Every eve followed her through the waltz. Sci
dom do we find so much simplicity joined with such
beauty. wit and grace. Who tell US the color Of
her eyesl The Misses st, daughters of the dis
tinguished lawyer, were present, though we heard
OF them say they had been IN doubt about eomin
owing to the reports about the building, but finally
concluded 10 come add 10 the flowers OF loneliness
Mrs Ri was present, rs usual talking any
but her own; this lady cntertains many Tor
eigners agreeably, owing to.her knowledge OF many
other languages and the ease with which she con
verses in them. The eldest daughter oi H. m
was one of the loyeliest ladies present.
The beaux presented the usual fine appearance OF
the PHILADELPHIA gentcmen-onc seldom sees bet
ter display of cavaliers. The managers performed
their duty admirably, and the gaites were continued
until an early hour in the morning. though we miss
ed some &c the lovcest ornaments OF the room al an
ca lv hour The managers were twelve IN number,
ard every thing in capital order, particularly the
supper table at which the ladies sat while the gen
tIetnan did the assiduous. Frank johnson played
nj, best When will the New York bachelors do
likewisel