Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-04
Ariel In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Ma

WAsHINGToN, March 81 iSiU
The marriage Of Mr.. Bodisco has been postponed
until Tuesday the 7th of April when it will certain
ly take place-if ever. The days of Lentiwll then
be about expiring, and there will then be no check
to the gaety which his Excellency intends shall fol-
low the event SO you will the whole mystery
is explained of the continual postponement of such
an important affair in the fashionable world.
Many strangers have been waiting here In anxious
desire TO the interior of the splendid mansion OF
the Russian Minister, to wander through his beau
tifu rooms aud look at the rich farnture, the an-
tques, the presents, the curiosities the dlamonds
and than all parake of his elegant banquets
and mingle with the distinguished company who
found there But the house has not been opened as
yet this winter for a soree> There have been din
ner parties in abundance. Being but winter bird
had began despair myself, and was about TO wing
my way 10 the north, but shall now wait until May
and then bid adieu to Washington until next season
NJ. Bodisco is the most popular Minister who has
ever lived in the District he is known to every
and woman, and the children have his name. He is
something forty years Of age, good figure, fine
address, and must have been very handsome IN his
youth. He has given many beautiful parties, and
is ked by the ladies. He has dned nearly all Con-
gress this winter. and the Cabinet frequently. He
has had many dpiomGtique dinners, and has also Civ
en- dinner TO each Of the most distinguished men in
public life here both sides, inviting about thirty
az their friends to meet them each occasion. He
is about be married now To young lady in George
town, and as in this country public men are public
property, much talk about his marriage must be ex-
pected, and brilliant descriptions Of the fees must
be given.
attended the last assembly ball, few evenings
since, at Carusis Saloon. There great dis
play of beauty, fashion, and lights fine supper,
sparkling champagne, merry dancing and fine waltz
ing. The ladies all well dressed, some in pink,
some in white, some in blue, some wore feathers and
flowers. and many carried bouquets in their hands.
| asked who was the belle, but many claimed a
bright particular star, that il hard to decide.
marked the beautiful Miss l., followed by a
train ofdshing beaus and all the bright bachelors Of
Congress. "Where is the gallant Col.J-l' said she
holding up her glass. 81 see him not | hear him
net. mark him not" "The House is still in
son, replied and the Colonel never leaves
his post. "But his post is here said she again"he
worshps a moving star, and that star is a woman's
eyer' And the beauty passed on.
Miss P, Of New York city, appeared to be
among the most admired and great belle.
The graceful aad sylph-like Miss c., in lighs
dress, asd a bandeau ornamented with pearl: her
bouquet was entirely of helioteope blossoms, sent
to her by some gentleman who was all devotion. She
questioned many, to find out who sent IT, and though
many looked very knowing the timid one did not
acknowled
Miss o., on the arm Of foreign Minister,
drew admiration she promenadcd through the
room, her rich and flowing curls half shading the
nameless beauties Of bright and eastern face.
Miss R, beautifully dressed, with rich neck
lace OF diamonds. Gentlemen all after fortune.
now and "hearts and diamonds. is the motto 81 all
handles
monty hand some and intelligent. ! won't tell her
name. | saw her at the Virginia Springs for the
first time, few years since the belle Of the ball
room She was then the attractive deity Of all the
gay and polished youths. We promenaded the
room, and looked at every drsss-stood on the
livan at the end Of the room. and saw all the
beauties pass by us. Mis-. s., Of New York,
and Miss NJ, and Miss Il, and Miss
c.. with a dashug foreigner. Miss r.. Of
Virginia in blue: Miss -. Of Baltimore, Miss
NJ. of Boston. and Miss c., Of the same city;
Miss N. of Philadelphia-her first appearance in
the CAV world of Washington, with a white tunic
over pink satin, and unrivalled in the waltz Miss
-, ofCalvcstop, Texas, like a dsrk-cycd daughter
Of Cadiz,
Whose brilliant gances, az they fall
Upon the crowd. entrance them all.
After three cotillions they always play waltz
here; and leaving the walters, who were now
whirling in the giddy maze, where couple after
couple were plunging IN the circle, we strolled
into the ladits' supper room. A married lady,
who has been a belle in her time, is the most
sensible Of women about things in general She