Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-22

80 great an assemblagc of rank and beauty as on THE
evening.
| The rooms were most superbly illuminated, and
served to display the brilliant ornaments scattered
| round in such great, though tasteful Profusion.-
When we entered, at a late hour, we received a
most hearty welcome from the noble host, no look
ed On this evening, all himself. Upon turning our
eyes, they were met by those OF his peerless aangh-
ter of whom we are, all courtesy, bound first to
speak This young lady, who is direct descendant
OF Philip Livingston, one OF the sighers oil the De-
claration of independence and Wen remembered as
of the most undertaking republicans oil tnat age
has during the present season fairly taken the town
by storm.
Her majestic and lofty carriage-her pure, and
strictly classic features, aided by every minor
cessory together with mind stored with every &C
complis hment that brilliant fancy could suggest,
or a naturally studious disposition conquer, have
combined 10 render, with, perhaps some one or TWO
exceptions the most glorious specimen OF woman
10 he found in our country, and make her ormida-
BILE rival TO the youthful BELLE of the past season, at
Saratoea. and the heretofore sole acknowledged
divinity of the fashionable coterie which numbers
both among its members. the beauteous Die Peyn0n;
but while the former gains many hearts by her all
ready rpened charms, the grace and naivere of the
latter, with
That angel smile oftransu loneliness
Which hearts worship glowing on her brow"
changes each admirer into devoted lover.
Miss l. looked infinitely more becoming in her
dark dress and ornaments than when last we her
arrayed in white, which did not harmOniZe well with
her style of beauty. Die Vernon and her more pen
sve sister, the elder Miss N, appeared for the first
time this season. arraycd in colors which rendered
each more than commonly beautiful; the latter was
so constantly surrounded by a circle of those who
prize highly her many amiable qualities as to render
any attempt to pay our respects to her achieve
ment that was out Of the question.
The fair daughter of general B. looked ex-
trerney interesting; we noticed her engaged in
close ftt6-a-tste with Mr. s. of the lower part of
the city. A fair belle, Miss B, from Boston, at
tracted much attention BY her superb appearance
and graceful walt W had the plea of
but understood that shes Of extreme
ly literary turn. Miss l., from Livingston Ma
nor, also made conspicuous figure; she is Of style
of beauty much similar to her fair namesake, the
Miss LIS, from Vestry street. Miss H from
Bunker's Masion House, Miss H from Hudson
square, together with Mrs. P, fair connection
of the Secretary of Navy, each attracted host of
admirers. TO speak of each individually would re-
qure space than our limits will afford.
Among the gentlemen present we must content our
selves with mentioning Mr.. B, who, mana
ger, acquitted himself with degree of gentemanly
ease which entitled him to the thanks Of all present
Mr. s., rather Bowling Green Harry, looked
as usual the perfect humbug, without the slightest
mi xture of the man of sense. Mr. b of Miss,s-
have recovered from the green melancholy that has
thrown gloom over his generally well lighted fea-
lures.
The Carlton House was well represented on this
occasion. There were several members of the humbug
Stein Club there, viz Col. D., Mr.. H, Mr..
l., and Mil, both from England. There
were others not members Oh the stein Club, VIZ =
Capt McC-, Mr.. R, from down east, and
Mr.. F., Capt. s., from the Aston House,
Mr. W, of Bowling Green, Mr. N, of
Stone street, Mr.. Il, of South street. Mr..
1t, Mr.. st, a very handsome man, who
called himself Carroll, Mr.. H, of Warren
street, cousin of Mr.. H, of the Carlton House,
and the British Consuis son. There were also Mr.
On, Mr.. II, Mr.. In, Mrs. Fig.
Mr.. Rs, Capt. McC--n. Mr.. Wy of
B. G., Mr.. :. Us, Mr.. l. s.,
young widower in search Of a wife, Mr.. Id,
Mr.. 1t, and Mr.. J-n H-y.
Every thing went off well was possible. The
supper table, set the entire length of the house. was
the richly furnished that we have seen during
the season. The wines were faultless-the music
admirable-and. in fact, each present seemed TO
feel the truth OF Campbel's song
IT'S the hour. tits the hour
To bow at beauty : shrine
\ow while hearts confess the power
OF wit and VIM.
And coal-black eyes beaming bright;
Wit springs, wine sparkcs with delight.