Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-08


enlivened and delighted by the grand party given
| by the Misses Rs, of Bond street to mark their
debut in society. These young ladies are daughters
ofNr R-d, very worthy old bookseller, who
kept store in Maiden lane, and died some wears
since. lie married sister of the rich Jacob Ioril-
lard, and by the death Of the latter, it is probable
that the young ladies who gave this party will be-
come entitled to at least $5O0,000 each. OF course
therefore, they much sought after.
| At about half past eight, the company began TO
assemble, and by ten, the rooms were literally
crammed. Never do we remember to have beheld
such gay assemblage From the tall and command
ing figure of Mr.. C., the young lawyer of No. II
Bond street, to the stumpy blue coated Mr.. T., of
Fourteenth street, (who, by the by, is very clever
fellOwo all was life and animation. The ladies
looked perfectly enchanting. Miss W., of Cham
bers street, and Miss Louisa c., of Bond street,
appeared to be the bellies of the room. Miss W.,
dressed in pure white, looked chaste the Vir-
gin herself; her smiling countenance and sparkling
black eyes appeared to attract universal notice.
Miss l.. c., of Bond street, looked if she would
win many heart; she was dressed with great taste
and neatness, and held very gracefully handsome
boquet, which added much to her general appear
ance. She also made decided hit, and appeared
TO take great liking to certain Mr.. b., of the
American Hotel, whose tall and commanding figure
appeared to be the centre of attraction with the
ladies' We must not forget the hostesses-the
Misses Rs. The younger, dressed in pure
white, was very lively, and seemed very composed
and self-possessed in the receiving of her guests
the other was all life and animation. What struck
us very much, was the caliph Vathek squint of Mr..
r., commissioner of deeds, who,' with his long
hair and huge whiskers, looked as if he was
one of our Ariels, till saw how much more
he loved wine than handsome women. 1t was
a very delightful and pleasant party with one
or two exceptions. The married boy, Mr.. II. T.,
of Fourteenth street, and Mr.. g., the fortune
hunter, were there, according to invitation: the
latter having failed TO obtain Miss N, in Broad
way, tries his luck at Mrs. RS. The tall and
graceful Mr.. c. must not be forgotten, with his
buff vest and diamond pin; he looked very well,
and In the matter of wine, champagne and oysters,
he is a faithful representative of his father.
These, however, form but a small portion of the
gay and fashionable bcaux and bellies that pre-
sent. One of the former, Mr.. c., was relating his
extraordinary fashionable adventures during the
season, at the various balls, and routes and soirees,
and unclaimed the listening attention of a circle of
very beautiful girls for ten minutes; he, however,
forgot to state that account bf his imperti-
hence at the Firemen's Ball, he was ordered to
quit on the shortest possible notice. One of the
amusing and curious looking characters
Of the evening Mr.. c.; conspicuous among
the crowd of fashionable Writings by the glare of
his red vest; he did justice TO the champagne
and oysters than any other person present. The
other Mr.. c., of Bond street, appeared to be wholly
devoted in his attentions to a not altogether unin-
teresting lady in "pink 6xins." Mrs. c., of Bond
street, displayed handsome cap decorated with
silver gauzc; this, with very elegant blue-back
velvet dress, trimmed with lace, had an imposing
effect. She looked much more handsome than half
the unmarried ladies present
The supper, wines, ices, jelies, pastry, and
condiments were all Of the very first order of
cellence. There was abundance Of the best in the
land, and il is scarcely necessary to say that very
ample Justice was rendered thereunto. Take il
" for all in ALL il of the most delightful
and entertaining parties that has been given this
season in New York.
GREAT MoR,L REroRM-GREA At CoSvERsIoS IN
Low LrrE.-ln consequence of the article we pub
iished on Wednesday, in relation to the grand ball
proposed TO be given by Miss Julia Brown, at 100
Church street. the whole affair was broken up; al
though every imaginable preparation had been made
to conduct that ball grand scale as possible
The choicest wines were prepared, the ices and
jellies, and creams, and fruit and preserves, and
condiments, and cakes were ordered, ridiculous
young dry goods clerks had sent all their favorite
cour,ezans most elegant dresses to appear in, ON
that evening; false curs, false wigs false calves,
false nous ches false whskers false every thing
had been prepared by the various fashionable fools
and oafers, who ntendedo grace this extraordinary
ball. The music was ready with and deli
ciously enchanting waltzes and some 300 persons Of
both sexes went to bed on Tuesday night, in antc-
patton Of the Of enchantment and pleasure they
supposed that they should minge in ON the following
evening.
The eventful morning Of W ednesday at last broke
upon the mysterious and beautiful inmates Of 100
Church street. and through the post Office, some one
sent them the " Herald" Of that day, with descrp-
ton Of the ball as il was TO be- Consideration the
most awful seized every inmate Of that establish
ment from the Lady Abbess herslf, down to the
black wench that officates in the sculery thereof
Instead Of dressing and preparing for the ball, and
the feast they undrcssed threw off their costly APP
parcl and glittering gew gaws, and betook them
selves to sackcloth and ashes. Instead of sending
for the fiddler, they sent for the priest; instead Of
learning the music for the cning, they read the
Bibles instead Of jumping up and cutting the
gcon's wing. they fell down on their knees, and
prayed to Heaven for forgiveness from their mani
| fold sins. The first thing Julia Brown did was to
fall down and ask pardon for her transgrcssons the
/ next thing was TO call her household around her,
send for Bible and in the words of Joshua, To say
unto them, "Choose We this day whom We will